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Quo Vadis Elementary School

4258 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 1Z7

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Boarding: No
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Principal: Katherine Ros
Program type: Site based only
Associations: Ontario Federation of Independent Schools

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $12,400 – $14,410 /year
Enrolment fee: A Registration Fee must accompany the completed Registration Form; the amount is not stated.
Open house: Private tours available in July for enrollment in September 2026

Admissions process

Request an Admissions Package at admissions@quovadisschool.ca or (647)493-5033. Submit the completed Registration Form and Registration Fee to the admissions email. The Principal and Administrative Team review applications, and the school contacts families for further information or confirmation of completion. Enrollment opens in January for the following academic year, with admission also possible throughout the year. Kindergarten applicants must turn four by December 31 of their enrollment year.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Traditional
Class size: 6 — 12 students

Tuition & financial aid details

Tuition: Amounts are provided in the Admissions Information package.
After-school care: Included until 4:00 p.m.; additional care until 5:30 p.m. is available for a fee.
Before-school care: The text states that tuition includes before-school care, but separately lists supervision from 8:00–8:30 a.m. as fee-based.
Other costs: Uniforms and field trips are additional costs.
Lunch program: Available for a fee five times per week.

Bursaries & scholarships

Financial aid may be available to eligible families; amounts and eligibility criteria are not stated.

Course descriptions

Polish-English immersion

Two teachers, one Polish-speaking and one English-speaking, teach in their respective languages. The school says each day is divided between Polish language and subjects taught in Polish, and English language arts and other subjects taught in English.

French

French is introduced in Kindergarten. The official academics page says students receive French instruction two to three days per week through a partnership with Alliance Française.

Primary academic subjects

The official curriculum page lists language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, Polish history, geography and culture, religion, physical education and health, visual arts and music. It describes direct instruction plus inquiry-based science and accelerated mastery of foundational skills.

Nature and outdoor learning

The school states that nature and outdoor learning take place in the surroundings of South Bloordale Park; no fixed field-trip schedule was found.

View course information on the school website

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Learning programs

Specializations

Polish-English immersion and French language learning. · Polish language, culture, and traditions. · Accelerated early literacy and mathematics. · Polish immersion summer program, July 13–24, 2026, combining sports, recreation, language learning, and Polish folk dance.

Languages

Polish · English · French

Student life

Sports

Physical and health education forms part of the curriculum. The July 13–24 · 2026 Polish immersion summer program includes professional sports instruction and morning recreational activities conducted in Polish.

Arts

Visual arts and music are incorporated into both Polish- and English-language programs. Kindergarten includes music and dance. Polish folk dance instruction is included in the July 13–24 · 2026 summer program.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Chess Club: Named by Quo Vadis on its School Life page as examples of popular extracurriculars; exact availability can vary.
Recorder (music) Club: Named by Quo Vadis on its School Life page as examples of popular extracurriculars; exact availability can vary.
Polish Literature Club: Named by Quo Vadis on its School Life page as examples of popular extracurriculars; exact availability can vary.

Outdoor activities & education

Nature learning at South Bloordale Park: The official academics page describes nature and outdoor learning in the surroundings of South Bloordale Park as part of the Polish program. No specific trip destinations or schedule were published in the pages reviewed.

About the school

Quo Vadis Elementary School is an independent Catholic day school offering a trilingual Polish-English-French program. The school describes its full elementary range as JK/SK–Grade 8; its 2025/26 admissions information specifies Kindergarten–Grade 6, with additional grades up to Grade 8 planned.

Location & school highlights

Location

The school's surroundings in South Bloordale Park support nature and outdoor learning.

What makes the school distinct

Polish-English immersion, with half of each school day dedicated to each language.
Two teachers per class: a native Polish speaker and a native English speaker.
French instruction through a partnership with Alliance Française.
Accelerated curriculum exceeding Ontario Ministry of Education requirements.
Small classes, Catholic formation, and emphasis on Polish language, heritage, and culture.