French
French language study complements the core academic curriculum.
At a glance
- Grades
- Nursery – 4
- Board
- Independent
- Principal
- Marie Bates
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- No Association Membership
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $27,500 /year
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Challenging, personalized academic curriculum complemented by French, music/drama, physical education, visual arts, yoga, and mindfulness. Learning milestones include reading a first book in JK and writing a first essay in Grade 3.
Course descriptions
Music/Drama
Part of the curriculum, with a fully produced annual musical and annual talent show.
Physical Education
Includes skating, swimming, and gymnastics as part of core physical education, plus track and field championships and an annual Olympic day.
Visual Arts
Studied in addition to the core academic curriculum.
Yoga and Mindfulness
Both are included alongside core academic studies.
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Learning programs
Specializations
Arts · Public speaking · French language · Physical education · Character and cultural education · Mindfulness
Learning support
Small classes and caring staff support students academically and socially. Programming is structured yet flexible to support students at all levels of development.
Student life
Sports
Skating, swimming, and gymnastics as part of core physical education. · Track and field championships and annual Olympic day. · Cross country championships for Grades 1–3.
Arts
Music/drama · Visual arts · Fully produced annual musical · Annual talent show
Facilities
Located at 670 Eglinton Avenue East · Toronto · Ontario
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Extended French: Extracurricular language program.
- Extended Mandarin: Extracurricular language program offering 100% immersion.
Outdoor activities & education
- Nature Play: JK–Grade 3 students venture to Evergreen Brick Works
- Track & Field: Championships and annual Olympic day
About the school
Children's Garden School (CGS) offers personalized early learning and primary education, combining academics with arts, public speaking, French, physical education, character and cultural education, and mindfulness.
Location & school highlights
Location
- 670 Eglinton Avenue East
- Toronto
- Ontario M4G 2K4.
What makes the school distinct
- Small classes with structured yet flexible programming supporting different developmental levels.
- Strong emphasis on character education, cultural education, and mindfulness.
- Student-hosted assemblies, student government elections, and a house system for collaborative relationship building.
- Fully produced annual musical and public speaking contest.
Contact
- Phone
- 416-423-5017
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