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Creation, innovation, rigor, and international openness will define your student's life at APBS. APBS is an innovative business school with an international outlook, responsiveness, and creativity, working jointly with its venture partners and continuously listening to its students. APBS has upgraded its programs to meet both the needs of the business environment and the Tunisian market. We offer Bachelor's and Masters Degrees. We are combining theory and practice to respond to the needs of companies in the international environment. Our pedagogical strategy, through the integration of information technologies, strengthens our choice of excellence by helping students access digital and e-learning resources. APBS is recognized locally and internationally for the competence of its graduates and the quality of its teaching and research. Students are prepared for professional careers in business through a stimulating learning environment that enhances learning and innovation. It achieves this by: Offering a stimulating bilingual learning experience. Enhancing an information technology pioneer culture. Designing and offering innovative and learning-centered programs that balance theory with practice. Carrying out and disseminating innovative and impactful research relevant to its students and the business community. Develop deep linkages with the community and provide responsible leadership to the communities where our students, alumni, staff, and professors live and work. Participating in the socio-economic development of Tunisia by developing and sustaining partnerships with various stakeholders. Avicenne Business Private School (APBS) is dedicated to fostering high-quality education through ongoing leadership and innovation that prepares students to be business experts and active contributors to the business community and society. APBS aims to achieve: Activities excellence = research, teaching, and career enhancement. Business expertise = leadership, knowledge, and teamwork. Personal growth = intellectual challenges, constructive interactions with the business community. Social responsibility = integrity, active sustainability, accountability, and transparency. With the International Institute of Debate partnership, APBS students have started a debating club in 2015. APBS has been a part of the CGI University Network since 2013. The CGI University Network is a growing consortium of colleges and universities that support, mentor, and provide seed funding to leading student innovators and entrepreneurs on their respective campuses. A community of student, academic, and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. The objective of the Bachelor degree programs offered at APBS is to adequately prepare students to cope with the increasingly complex and dynamic environment in which business and industry must operate. Hence, APBS places a strong emphasis on developing analytical and managerial skills and enhancing their decision-making and problem-solving skills. The Bachelor programs' duration is three years, spread over six (6) successive semesters. After the 4th semester, students are placed in a summer internship to acquire practical skills and introduce them to the professional world. The sixth semester is devoted to the realization of either a professional internship or a thesis. APBS offers seven undergraduate programs. The first four Bachelor degree programs have a strong core of compulsory courses designed to familiarize students with the broad scope of management functions. Students specialize in the 3rd year in one of the following business fields: finance, marketing, accounting, and business management. APSB graduate programs aim to develop advanced analytical and decision-making skills in several management areas. These programs are tailored to professionals, new graduates, and graduates who wish to undertake a Ph.D.The duration of studies for Master's degrees in two years and comprises four (4) consecutive semesters. Each semester consists of fourteen (14) weeks of instruction. The second semester of the 2nd year is devoted to an internship. APBS Executive MBA is a degree accredited by the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Innovatively-tailored to meet the needs of management professionals, the Executive MBA Program is designed to provide a challenging and flexible learning experience. The program is aimed at professionals who have critical technical and functional experience but seek the breadth of business and management knowledge needed to develop their careers in the direction and at speed required. MBA holders across the globe appreciate the international recognition provided by their qualification and benefit from new opportunities. Our experience showed that most MBA students wish to consolidate and advance their learning when considering changing the career direction or make a fast-track progression in their current sector. APBS Executive MBA acknowledges these demands and provides an ideal platform for highly-motivated individuals. With additive skills acquired during the Executive MBA program, the participant will upgrade his skills and broaden his field of competence; therefore, he and can consider expanding his/her field of activity. He also opens the doors for more considerable opportunities with multinational companies.

The University of Jerash aims to be educated in support of academic and national institutions to play an active role in the development of society by providing outstanding education and learning, producing innovative research that contributes to the development of knowledge and providing studies and consultations for national and private-public institutions to promote sustainable development for all. , Optimal employment of technology and the achievement of significant local, regional, and global partnerships promote educational, economic, and cultural development. The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology was established in the academic year 2011-2012 to keep abreast of the increasing and increasing advances in the field of information technology. The College offers a bachelor's degree program in three disciplines: Computer Science (CS), Computer Networks (CN). The College of Information Technology is considered one of the most effective colleges at the local and regional level in providing the labor market with qualified and competent staff able to cope with the changing changes and requirements in the field of information technology. The College is the incubator of many innovations and achievements of research and applied to serve the educational process level at the University. The College of Computer Science and Information Technology is keen on the quality of education outputs. It is interested in providing an advanced scientific research level through a commitment to outstanding performance and focus on all the primary axes of the educational process and providing the necessary cadres, equipment, and educational resources. The College of Engineering was established in the academic year (2007-2008) to keep abreast of the increasingly scientific and technological developments in various engineering fields and in line with the policy of higher education in providing the labor market with the required majors. It mainly comprises three departments: Civil Engineering Department and Engineering and Electronics Engineering Department. The program has been developed according to the requirements of quality and accreditation standards. The program has obtained general and private accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education. The laboratories of the College and the engineering labs are equipped with the latest equipment and equipment that meet the academic and research requirements of Our vision is to stimulate understanding of advanced engineering technology in the fields of civil engineering, communications engineering, electronics and architecture, and provide the local community and the industrial sector with practical, multidisciplinary research and practical applications. The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Jerash responds to the changes that affect the health care system in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan through the study of nursing and the use of visual techniques in the teaching of the application since they entered the program until they graduated from the University. The College is working on creating and providing excellent nurses for clinical nursing work, Healthcare. The College is looking forward to developing qualified nursing staff able to assume professional responsibility efficiently and efficiently and be an excellent center for nursing education and training in the Kingdom and the Region. The College of Pharmacy was established at the University of Jerash in 2015. The primary capacity of the College granted by the Higher Education Accreditation Authority was 149 students. The laboratories and teaching rooms at the College of Pharmacy were provided with the latest educational means and scientific equipment to meet teaching and scientific research needs. The Faculty of Pharmacy at Jerash University adopts a system of theoretical and practical education and field training to prepare qualified staff in health care and pharmacy practices. The College of Agriculture aims to prepare specialists in the fields of agricultural sciences and pure sciences capable of contributing to the development of the agricultural and scientific sectors. It also aims to carry out applied research to contribute to solving some agricultural problems to increase agricultural production and improve its quality, to spread agricultural and scientific culture, Technical community service. The Faculty of Law was established in 1993 and part of the Faculty of Sharia and Law. In 1996, it became an independent college. Since its inception, the College has contributed to advancing the University'suniversity's academic and practical process. It has been keen to be a pioneer in legal education and has graduated several legal professionals from lawyers; the Faculty has been keen to provide legal education in theoretical and practical aspects. It has worked on developing study plans by the latest trends in legal education and introducing several courses in electronic dealing and human rights. The College, and take it upon themselves to support scientific research and encourage students to search through search graduation, has introduced a unique program of the legal clinic, a leader in teaching law colleges. The Faculty of Science was established with the university's establishment at the beginning of the academic year 1993/1994. The Faculty of Science aims to provide outstanding education as well as contribute to the production, development, and dissemination of knowledge and the rehabilitation of human resources to achieve the objectives of development and the needs of society and the requirements of the modern era in cooperation with various scientific institutions and community institutions. The Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences was established at the beginning of the University's establishment. It currently comprises three departments in four academic disciplines: the Accounting Department, the Department of Administrative Sciences, and the Department of Finance and Banking. The College has adopted special accreditation for all its specializations. It is developing its study plans regularly and in line with the approved plans with its peers in the world and Jordanian universities to achieve the requirements of the Jordanian and Arab labor market.

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) is the first private University in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Established by a decision from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research in 1989, the University opened its doors in 1990 with three faculties: Faculty of Law, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences. The following year saw the Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, and the Faculty of Engineering. Since its establishment, Al- Ahliyya Amman University has been supplying the local and Arab market with many graduates who have taken up important positions in local and regional institutions in both the public and private sectors. Many of these graduates have pursued their graduate studies in several prestigious European and American universities and obtained Masters or Doctoral degrees in their fields. Some of them currently work for Al-Ahliyya Amman University or other Jordanian, Arab, and world universities. The number of graduates in various disciplines offered by the University has reached (14 477) students. With the establishment of the Faculty of Nursing in 2005 by a decision from the Ministry of Higher Education, the University came to comprise seven faculties. In 2009, Architecture and Civil Engineering were accredited, bringing the number to twenty-five specialties, all with plans compatible with local and international standards. The University faculties always seek to provide specialties and academic programs tailored to meet the needs of the local and regional labor market by developing the necessary infrastructure, establishing specialized centers that aim to bridge the gap between the academia and the labor market, and providing integrated services designed to upgrade the outcomes of the educational process represented by graduates qualified in the academic, technical, practical and personal spheres. The University started a graduate program in Law in 2005, and in 2009 it offered graduate programs in Clinical Psychology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, all of which having been granted full accreditation and certification. In turn, the University has offered distinctive programs and provided suitably qualified staff members in response to these graduate programs. To meet the administrative, financial, and technical work requirements, the University has provided an administrative cadre qualified to work in different departments and divisions. They all seek to provide the University community of students, parents, and staff members, with the best services. The role of the University is focused not only on the academic aspect but also on the services offered to the local community. Thus several seminars and courses held at the University have been attended by members of the community. Also, the University offers different services and support for the neighboring areas. In terms of future planning, the University Administration is developing strategic plans to ensure the sustainability of its approach by providing quality programs based on the latest areas of knowledge. These programs meet the labor market's needs in terms of academic plans, qualified staff members, and scientific equipment and resources. Al-Ahliyya Amman University has always demonstrated itself as a leading university in introducing and taking initiatives. The University has complied with the Royal directions to reconsider universities' study plans and programs, connect the offered programs with the labor market requirements to raise graduates' level and increase their competition opportunities. In line with these directions, the University has added a range of new programs in the following majors: Networks and Information Security, E-Commerce, Electrical Engineering in its new form, Television, Cinema, and Theatrical Design, in addition to twenty-five existing BA programs in eight academic faculties. The University also paid particular attention to graduate programs. It grants Master's Degrees in Law, Clinical Psychology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Administration, Joint Business Administration with Herriot-Watt University, Communications Engineering, and English Language. Al-Ahliyya Amman University is committed to develop and apply the "Quality Assurance Standards in Higher Education Institutions" and to follow any other adopted quality standards by investing human and physical energies to produce an academically and morally outstanding generation who can deal with the requirements of the time and keep up with the new developments efficiently and effectively. This act aims to meet students' needs and enable the University to play its role in promoting academic research, community services, and depicting Jordan as a distinctive educational destination at the regional level. Al-Ahliyya Amman University shall be rated among the best universities in Jordan and the Arab world. Excellence in providing teaching, learning, and academic research with a high quality of international standards to enhance the status of Al-Ahliyya Amman University as the first private University in Jordan and the Arab world, and to make it a preferred choice to students and researchers. This can be achieved by providing an academic environment that seeks excellence and by preparing qualified human cadres specialized in various fields of knowledge to meet society's needs and the requirements of sustainable development.

The ASU (University of All Arabs) belongs to The Arab International for Education and Investment (AIEI). It is located in Shafa Badran, within the boundary of Greater Amman Municipality, on the land of (528,000) square meters. Education at the University commenced on 19 / 10 / 1991, after obtaining the license on 10 / 7 / 1989. The number of students who were registered at that time reached (355) students. The number of faculties was only three: the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Economics, with only (14) majors. The University's vision is dedicated to excellence and aimed to prepare graduates with a high level of competency, who shall have successful careers and actively contribute to the community based on national and international development through academic research, scholarship, creative activities, and outreach services. Our work is evidence-based with persistence to achieve our objectives toward excellence in education. Students are our priority; we support the unique needs of our students' various identities and interests. We support and enable the academic achievement of students by acting with integrity, openness, and candor. The University works continuously to maintain transparency of goals and values. We assist the students by providing an environment where the outside classroom experience contributes to knowledge acquisition and application, cognitive complexity, intrapersonal development, interpersonal and practical competence. The University is proud of its cultural diversity and continues to attract students and faculty members from 53 countries. Our staff has been fully committed to providing students with a high-quality education that meets the best international practices. Today, the University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs responding to some of the job market's largest segments and a unique educational experience that develops students' competencies and refines their skills and knowledge. At ASU, we continue to connect to all programs that lead to continuous improvement in the quality of education and services. Therefore, we work hard to achieve national and international standards and enroll in activities that will enhance the University's ranking at national and international levels. In collaboration with all departments, the University facilitates international relations to permit University researchers and students to stay abreast of scientific innovation in all fields. Also, it provides scientific activities and services to the community. At ASU, we urge all alumni to reconnect, become active members, and support the Alumni Office at our University. We are proud of all the successful graduates for their academic and professional accomplishments worldwide, and we are keen to maintain this valuable asset. ASU Mission: Continuing improvement in higher education, scientific research, university environment, focusing on students and community service, and adherence to governance standards to lead the University to a distinguished position among universities around the world. The University attracts students from over (56) Arab and foreign nationalities. It provides the latest books, references, periodicals, laboratories, and internet service for the students. It works on preparing them for the labor market as their study plans require that they get trained in institutions closely related to their major studies. A student shall not graduate unless such a requirement is successfully fulfilled. The University is proud to encompass (8) faculties: the Art & Humanities, Law, Economics & Administrative Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, Art & Design, Nursing, and Information Technology. The University also includes the Deanship of Graduate Studies & Research and the Deanship of Student Affairs. The number of majors studied at these faculties at the undergraduate level mounts to (31). The Master's programs include Accounting, Marketing, International Relations & Diplomatic Studies, Pharmaceutical Studies, Computer Science, Nursing, Finance, and Risk Management. ASU focuses on the quality of the educational process to prepare its students and develop their skills to play a role in the future. Moreover, the University sponsors conferences, scientific research, and scholarships by allocating 5% of its annual budget for such activities. So far, ASU has offered full scholarships to more than (135) students to study for their Ph.D.'s in various fields of study in American, Canadian, British, Australian, and other universities. We believe that the achievement of our goals will be deepened by: Morality. Institutional work. Cooperation and teamwork. Affiliation. Creativity and innovation.

Several years have passed since the establishment of the Ajloun National University (ANU). ANU has opened its doors fully to students since the beginning of the first semester of 2009/2010. All these years, ANU has worked hard to provide its students with a high quality of higher education. We take pride that we hire excellent instructors and provide proper facilities to create the best possible learning environment. In these years, ANU managed to earn a prominent presence in higher education in Jordan. ANU's role will not be limited in graduating qualified people for the job market. However, it will take its role in serving the community at local and national levels by holding conferences, workshops, studies, and research to achieve the university's objectives. The university continued its marsh. It needs to expand at the opening of new programs and specializations at the bachelor's and master's degree levels that fit the labor-market needs, and make more effort to produce qualified cadres, and young human capital with highly competitive capabilities, to meet the needs of the evolving community and supplement the work creatively productive market. ANU is a unique experience, among other private universities in Jordan, since its shareholders are citizens, unions, banks, and charities. This means that the university administration needs to improve its services and develops tools to realize university goals. We understand that we still have a long way to go, but we have the will and the commitment to realize our vision and reach our goals. We have to work together to make this year different in a positive sense. Providing high-quality academic programs to prepare well–qualified individuals to fulfill the future demands of employment, conduct scientific research that contributes to solving social problems, and ensure the availability of an attractive university environment. Vision: A pioneering university in constructing knowledge, promoting scientific research, and providing distinguished community services striving to compete with leading universities.

“Everyone must be happy to go to school” stands in many of our classrooms. It is one of the basic principles at Vejle Private School. Everybody here should feel comfortable, differences are accepted, and nationality is of no significance. Based on values such as respect, inclusion, accountability, engagement in relationships, and the development of social and personal skills, students are embraced in a supportive and safe learning environment. Make class quotas with approx. 20-22 students in the classes Grades on all yearends and final examinations Practical, musical subjects all the way to the final examinations Teachers who teach only in their subjects and are rarely replaced Study tours and excursions Vejle Private School and Kindergarten is a Danish institution that retrieves its universal values from Islam. The establishment of a Muslim school must, therefore, in essence, be understood as a desire to create a humanist project that will build a bridge between the Muslim community with the Danish norms and values through education and learning. Every student must be equipped to take on the task of becoming an active citizen with strong roots. It is therefore important that the students at a Muslim school develop the ability, the will, and the will to use their own skills for the benefit of other people and the world. You take your child’s future seriously, so we commit ourselves to each other. Here we are curious and ambitious who prioritize quality in teaching and want the right academic knowledge for students’ further education. We want our students to do well – also abroad. Therefore, we focus on language skills and cultural activities. As future citizens, the students are equipped to do well in English. Therefore we offer English already from kindergarten and 0. class. Pupils with special abilities are offered tuition in Cambridge English. We must be among the best elementary schools and kindergartens, measured on the academic and personal development of the students. Care, positive learning environment, and intercourse are key words at Vejle Private School. It helps to ensure time for the individual student so that personal development can be stimulated as best as possible. At the same time, we believe it is important that the student’s independence is strengthened and that the individual student is aware of his or her own responsibility and social behavior. We demand good conduct, good tone, and workmanship. At the same time, we take into account and take care of each other. To educate competent, respectful, accommodating, and responsible students with knowledge of their rights, duties, and responsibilities in a democratic judicial community. To promote the acquisition of Danish culture, integration, understanding, and respect for other cultures in cooperation with the parents. To build up the students’ identity, knowledge of their own culture and religion, as well as the acquisition of the Danish language and mother tongue.

Welcome to Town Center Private Schools also known as TCPS. Founded in 1986, TCPS is a unique school offering a Montessori Pre-School program, and being an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. As we entered our 32nd year, we continued our journey with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program implementation. Students who take the IB Program excel in university studies and beyond. It is so gratifying to find an ideology that can take our Montessori foundations and build upon them in both the Elementary and High School Divisions. In today’s world with rapidly changing parameters, critical thinking along with self-challenging habits are a necessity, and TCPS students will be able to rise to the challenges with ease. TCPS now has the distinction of having an acknowledged certification in the Diploma Program (Grades 11 and 12), the Middle Years Program (Grades 6 to 10), and this year we were certified for the Primary Years Program (Preparatory to Grade 5) to earn the status of being an IB World Continuum School, providing our students with the tools to be active learners and communicators starting from the age of 4 years. We have come a long way from our modest beginnings in 1986. One of the keys to our success has been the dedication of our teaching staff and administration. I would like to acknowledge their hard work and enthusiasm over the years. We have grown over the last 3 decades to become a reputable and respected educational institution and I look forward to our future together. Our award-winning school has a long-standing tradition of providing students with a superior education in a safe, supportive and caring environment where they acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed. Town Center is an International Baccalaureate World School. Located on the border of Toronto and the Markham / York Region, TCPS offers a Montessori Pre-School program as well as an IB Elementary School and IB High School. Prospective students may enroll in the Montessori Pre-School program as young as 18 months of age with or without toilet training. The Pre-School offers a flexible program allowing students to attend full days or half days and enrollments are accepted throughout the year. The TCPS Montessori program includes instruction in Language, Mathematics, Social Science, French, Computer Studies, Physical Education, and the Off Music program. A Montessori Summer Camp program is offered during July and August with the option of weekly enrollment. Learn more about our Montessori Pre-School program. For students in grades 1 to 8, TCPS offers a non-Montessori, Private Elementary School program. The Elementary program offers a well-rounded, academic education preparing and guiding students towards university placement. TCPS provides enrichment in the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Geography. In addition to the core subjects, French, Music, Computer Studies, and Physical Education are taught by teachers who specialize in these fields of study. An Elementary Summer Fun Camp is offered during July and August with the option of weekly enrollment. Learn more about our Private Elementary School program. The High School division of TCPS is an established private high school drawing students from the York Region, the Greater Toronto Area, and internationally. TCPS offers advanced, university-bound courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. TCPS is registered with the Ministry of Education. The School accepts students from Pre-School to Grade 8 at any time throughout the year provided there is space available and the prerequisites are fulfilled. The Montessori program is based on a well-known philosophy and teaching methodology. Students learn in an inviting and intellectually stimulating classroom led by Montessori-trained teachers. The students are treated as individuals and are allowed to progress at their own pace and level of understanding with gentle guidance from their teachers. The Montessori classroom is fully equipped to provide children with a well-rounded education in which they are constantly learning at a conscious and subconscious level. It also capitalizes on the children’s “sensitive periods” by providing them with an environment that is full of interesting activities, leading to a strong academic foundation that will benefit them throughout their entire academic careers. Learning is a lifelong process, as Dr. Maria Montessori discovered very early in her career as an educator. Here are some tenets on which Montessori education is based. Learning begins immediately from the time a child is born. Dr. Montessori strongly believed that children have “absorbent minds” and if exposed to information in a stimulating environment they will easily understand and internalize the information. Children go through “sensitive periods” between the ages of 2 and 5 when they have optimal learning abilities. A Montessori classroom is set up to maximize the amount of learning during these sensitive periods. The Town Center Private School (TCPS) Elementary program offers a non-Montessori curriculum and welcomes students from grades 1 to 8 throughout the Greater Toronto Area, Markham, and York Region. The Elementary program offers a well-rounded, academic program preparing and guiding students towards university placement. Elementary classes feature a low student-to-teacher ratio and 2 teachers per class. Subjects such as French, Computer Studies, Music and Band, and Physical Education are taught by specialized teachers. Town Center offers a rigorous academic program to fully prepare students for the demands of university studies. We challenge our students, but at the same time, we provide them with the support they need to rise to these challenges. All courses at Town Center are taught at the university entrance level. Specialized teachers instruct classes with a very low student-to-teacher ratio. TCPS offers the best features of a traditional university preparatory school including: A systematic, sequential curriculum High academic standards Sound educational leadership The School recommends that parents arrange for a tour of the facility and a meeting with a Vice-Principal to fully appreciate what the School has to offer to each prospective student. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit.

Situated in historic Unionville, Ontario, Unionville Montessori Private School (UMS) is widely recognized as a distinguished educational setting. UMS is a co-educational, non-denominational private school officially registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. Established in 1987, the school has a proud tradition of quality instruction, measurable educational excellence, and noteworthy student achievement. UMS’s hallmark is a clear focus on high expectations blending academic success with the character development of the individual child. For the past ten (10) years, UMS students have exceeded the Canadian achievement norms in every grade and every subject as measured by the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT-4). Local, Provincial, and National student achievements in mathematics are also commendable. The student success rate attests to the quality instruction and support they receive on an ongoing basis. The children are offered a diversified, challenging, and enriched elementary academic curriculum. At UMS, we teach children how to learn rather than merely what to learn. This approach reinforces creative thinking, problem-solving, team-building, and self-confidence. These four elements guide educational programs at every level. Classroom lessons encourage students to explore, discover, challenge, and debate as they engage in dialogues with their peers and their teachers. UMS students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and life through activities that promote academic excellence, self-reliance, good sportsmanship, aesthetic appreciation, and critical thinking. The educational program generally exceeds the Ontario Curriculum learning expectations in both depth and breadth. At UMS, curriculum research and development also remain a priority. Refinements to enhance exemplary programming, effective teaching, and student achievement are important, and efforts to move forward on all three fronts are part of our blueprint for the future. Since the school’s inception, our objective has remained consistent: to create a learning experience and environment that is uniquely engaging, challenging, relevant, and tailored to the learning needs of every student. Unionville Montessori Private School students gain a well-rounded, dynamic education that promotes a strong academic and social foundation. Preparing students for success when they enter secondary school settings is a common goal. Our parallel goal is to prepare students to become lifelong learners, committed citizens, and individuals of laudable character. To promote academic excellence within an enriched curriculum by providing positive educational opportunities for children which foster leadership, achievement, and a love of learning. Recognizing that facts and figures change, we also focus on teaching children how to learn rather than merely what to learn. This approach reinforces creative thinking, problem-solving, team building, and self-confidence. These four elements are critical to the development of future success. They guide our Casa and Elementary educational programs. Unionville Montessori School (UMS) is dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience. Students are active participants in their education. Classroom lessons encourage students who get admission to explore, discover, challenge, and debate as they engage in dialogues with their peers and their teachers. UMS strives to provide a well-rounded approach to education. Students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and life through activities that promote academic excellence, self-reliance, good sportsmanship, aesthetic appreciation, and critical thinking. We help our students to become self-motivated and self-disciplined scholars as well as responsible citizens in their community, their country, and their world. At UMS, learning is a total life experience. The Montessori philosophy and method of teaching foster a loving, independent environment tailored to the individual needs and development of each student. The Montessori approach is a student-centered and student-directed teaching method that is offered within a prepared environment, which fosters exploration, experimentation, creativity, and respect. Our Pre- and Jr. Casa Montessori program builds on the foundation of the Montessori Method with extremely popular enhancements and additional learning opportunities for our students in music, science, visual and dramatic arts, and more. We are very proud of the strong reputation of our pre-school program which has, for many years, provided children with a strong foundation in academic and life skills all within family-like and supportive classroom environments. The Montessori philosophy and method of teaching foster a loving, independent environment tailored to the individual needs and development of each student. The Montessori approach is a student-centered and student-directed teaching method that is offered within a prepared environment, which fosters exploration, experimentation, creativity, and respect. Our Casa program builds on the foundation of the Montessori Method with extremely popular enhancements and additional learning opportunities for our students in music, science, visual and dramatic arts, and more. We are very proud of the strong reputation of our pre-school program which has, for many years, provided children with a solid foundation in academic and life skills all within family-like and supportive classroom environments. Our structured, traditional Montessori approach helps students at an early age to develop solid foundations in language and mathematics compared to a play-based kindergarten class. Casa students benefit from exposure to world-renowned teaching methods by our highly-trained Montessori teachers. In a rotary, our teachers are specialized in their respective fields, giving them the ability to deliver our programs effectively. For instance, in French, teachers make use of the AIMS gesture program and in music, teachers use the Orff Approach. Classes have been enriched with instruction on iPads and Smart Board technology enabling our children to learn with 21st-century resources. Parents receive regular updates on their children’s development through individualized tracking sheets developed by our teachers. UMS takes great pride in continuously improving and taking advantage of the newest approaches to education. We are one of the very few schools that have a full-time research and development department that allows us to follow education innovations around the world. Our Elementary program implements the Ontario Curriculum at an advanced level with low student/teacher ratios, small class sizes, and highly-trained educators. The advanced curriculum means that students are learning a grade ahead in the subject areas of language, math, science, and social studies. In addition, UMS offers enrichment through both our educational curriculum and our physical facilities. UMS students enjoy guest lecturers and stimulating field trips, and our teachers regularly plan individual and group-based activities that allow students to apply the knowledge they have gained in the classroom to the real world.

We would like to thank you for visiting our community. Sincerely. We are confident, whether or not you choose Richmond Hill Montessori Private School as your child's educational institution, you will have positive things to say about our community to others. We want to share our educational philosophy with you before making one of your child's essential choices. RHMS is built on many positive attributes. For this introduction, we will focus on trust and integrity. Trust and integrity must form the basis of the relationship between RHMS, the parent(s), and the student to clarify our common goal. If you feel you are questioning the trust or integrity of RHMS at any time, we strongly recommend that you immediately make an appointment with us to re-establish your confidence and trust. We ask that you genuinely take the time necessary to ensure that RHMS is an appropriate educational community for your child. You have a complete understanding of RHMS in all aspects so that you are well informed. In keeping with our environmentally friendly philosophy, further written information can be found on our website. Please feel free to call us if you have specific questions. We will be delighted to assist you. Montessori School classrooms at RHMS include students who are three years and eight months, four, and five years of age, providing an abundance of learning opportunities, helping to create a sense of community where everyone contributes to and takes responsibility for the functioning and maintenance of the environment (classroom). The older children provide leadership and guidance and act as models for younger children. They benefit by helping the younger children, reinforcing skills and knowledge previously learned, and gain satisfaction and self-worth by helping others. Our classrooms have no more than twenty students with two full time experienced staff members. Montessori Schools and their curriculum, like the world, must evolve to ensure they become leading Private Educational Institutions. Our Montessori School is committed to remaining current and preparing its students to participate fully and effectively in today's society. At RHMS, we are very proud of our long-standing Montessori teachers, some of whom have chosen to work at RHMS from other Montessori Schools in Toronto. They have been with us for many years and bring vast experience and dedication to our program. Their loving and nurturing nature, along with their enthusiasm for teaching, has provided an excellent environment for children to learn. Our Physical Education program's primary goal is to develop an awareness of and appreciation for the importance of fitness and optimal physical health. Through group exercises, children develop better listening skills, cooperation skills and follow directions. They learn how to respect one another's space, interact physically, and participate with other children in a safe environment. Children are challenged to perform to the very best of their physical ability to enhance their flexibility, coordination, gross motor skills, balance, and rhythm. For a child to grasp the concepts of science, history, or geography, they must first be well-versed in the language. The Montessori reading and writing learning sequence are categorized into three color-coded levels: the Pink, Blue, and Green series of readers. Once a child masters a level, they move on to the next series. In addition to reading, students also progress through notebooks and consumables (interactive book series that provide repetitive practice). Daily writing is practiced to nurture the creative writing process while developing printing and cursive writing skills. Geography, History, and Green Awareness are all a part of the Culture component of Montessori learning. Geography is taught with visual, colorful concrete materials that enhance the child's ability to learn. History is approached through timelines to see how people from different cultures developed from the earth's beginning to the present. Montessori students will have the opportunity to investigate both ancient and modern peoples. There is also an emphasis on raising awareness for environmental issues and learning to recycle classroom materials, which builds good habits for the future. The transformation of the classroom into the 'real world' requires not only physical resources such as textbooks, exercise books, maps, globes and an ongoing emphasis on incorporating technology into the classroom via everyday computer usage, presentations, smartboards, and other digital devices it also requires significant abstract resources such as imagination, vision, and passion. These are all encouraged under the careful supervision of our nurturing staff. Together, we believe that these components are essential for a student's success in the advancement of knowledge and development. Private Schools and their curriculum, like the world, must evolve in order to ensure they become one of the leading Private Educational Institutions. Our Private School is committed to remaining current and preparing its students to participate fully and effectively in today's society. That being said, it is our mission to ensure that the traditional core knowledge and the educational philosophy at the preschool and elementary levels have been, and will continue to be, consistent over time. Our task of bringing the outside world, its challenges, and its realities into the classroom will allow students to understand the dynamics of any situation or environment they may encounter. This entire process is what we call practical life teaching.

Peel Montessori School is a boutique school, offering comprehensive programs in the preschool, kindergarten, and elementary levels. Our curriculums are administered in a supportive, nurturing, and family-like environment. Our goal is to guide each child in their quest to develop their potential while working at their own pace and level, given their capabilities. Beyond academic excellence, Peel Montessori School promotes positive social and life skills, creativity, independence, and character development – essential key developmental elements needed in the 21st century. We are a co-educational, independent private school serving Mississauga, Oakville, and surrounding communities since 1992. A personalized education rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Your child is unique, continually progressing through the various Stages of Development and displaying specific needs and capabilities. Peel Montessori School aims to provide a personalized educational experience to help guide your child's quest to learn while supporting the development of emotional security and self-worth. At Peel Montessori School, we take the time to ensure your child's needs, your educational values, and the programs offered compliment one another. The entire school body works together to provide a sense of unity and membership for your child to enjoy a safe and rewarding schooling experience. We offer two exemplary elementary streams that strive to meet students' needs from preschool to Grade 8. Peel Montessori School offers a CCMA accredited Montessori program from preschool to Grade 6. Its division, Carrington College, offers a blended program for students entering the Elementary schooling years in Grades 1 to 8 without prior Montessori knowledge and instruction. Our blended program is based on student-centered, hands-on educational experiences, enabling competence and understanding of concepts, and supporting the Whole Child's development. Students excel at their level and pace, given their abilities/proficiencies/competencies. Understanding concepts, creativity, and the development of vital skills such as focus, time management, healthy work habits, and independent learning is the focus as the teachers guide each student to reach their potential. Peel Montessori observes and, in many instances, exceeds the requirements of the Ontario curriculum as a means of preparing students for academic, social, physical, and emotional success. Although we are very dedicated to offering your child an exceptional academic and social foundation, we believe our unique programs guide your child to develop personal qualities and citizenship skills that inspire a well-rounded individual with respect, integrity, internal drive, concentration, organization, good study habits, within an exciting environment that enables your child to enjoy their schooling experience – laughter, friendships, and being cared for. These critical elements of teaching and learning separate our complete programs and inspire confident, well-spoken tomorrow leaders. Our vision began when our children were beginning school. We visited many schools, and one impressive element stood out when we visited a Montessori school in which we later enrolled our children. We observed that children in the Montessori environment had smiles on their faces, acquired superior skills, interacted in a social setting with enjoyment and self-discipline, and communicated with students and adults of various age ranges with confidence. Most importantly, the children were well-mannered, outspoken, independent and interested in taking on leadership roles by demonstrating their knowledge to others. We were convinced the Montessori pedagogy was by far a superior education system for children, as the child was at the center of the program. The respect for the child was unparalleled. After much effort, training, and time an opportunity presented itself, and Peel Montessori School opened its doors. Our goal was to bring the joy of learning, to inspire and guide a child's quest to learn, discover, and be creative. Moreover, we desired to help children maximize their potential with encouragement, dedication, and positive role modeling.

Each child maps out his world by tireless interaction and absorption, constructing himself out of those elements and relationships he discovers to be constant in his environment. Therefore, to build a well-ordered mind and a well-grounded personality, each child must be free to explore and discover within an environment that has order and stability, where everything has its proper place, like the constellations in the night sky. The daily events unfold with the ritual regularity of the changing seasons. For centuries, the great explorers who sailed bravely into the unknown depended on the unfailing constancy of the north star to set their bearings and guide them on their way. With the sure guidance of the north star, early explorers navigated the globe with a measure of security and confidence. Because we see each child as a budding young explorer with the same need for some telltale order in the world, and because we see ourselves as ever-present guides ensuring their success, we have chosen the north star as our symbol. At Northstar Montessori, we take our responsibility very seriously to guide your child through a world of discovery on the path to constructing a secure, balanced personality with an active, competent mind. The happy balance of freedom to explore and work within a prepared, orderly environment, filled with specially designed mind-engaging sensorial materials and activities, is the hallmark of the Montessori learning environment. The directress's art is to respect each child's freedom to forge his unique path of learning and growth energized by his natural curiosity but vigilant to inspire and encourage each child to take a rich enough wealth of activities and experiences to ensure successful development. We, at Northstar, in keeping with the Montessori principles, are committed to building a diverse, positive, nurturing, and peaceful community in order to inspire personal and academic excellence. In keeping with our school name's meaning, the school chose Explorers as the right fit to show our school spirit. The image depicts a famous explorer named Samuel de Champlain holding a navigational tool to find his bearings.

Founded in 2001, Little Owl School is a multicultural, coeducational preschool and elementary day school. Our program runs from age two up to Grade 8. We are proud to offer our Little Owl Curriculum – the Ontario Curriculum plus enriched developmental activities your child will love. The little owl is registered with The Ontario Ministry of Education and follows the Ontario Curriculum, designing and delivering engaging lessons and enriching fine arts programming. Also, our low student-teacher ratio means that your child is getting the attention they need to succeed. We emphasize early childhood development and education. Whether you enroll your child in our Kindergarten or Elementary program, Little Owl teachers foster the whole child's development. We use discovery-based learning activities, sensory manipulative, and developmental centers to engage your child in their lessons fully. We assess your child's understanding and gently challenge them to continue their next developmental phase. At Little Owl Preschool Elementary, we Teach Your Children Well. That means we use discovery-based learning methods and universally designed lessons. We also love to celebrate your child, our holidays, and the outside world. We go on field trips, and we invite special guests and performers to engage and delight. A rounded developmental experience full of learning and inquiry is gained. Character development and education are critical at Little Owl Preschool Elementary. We foster the development of confident, happy, and loving individuals. Our commitment to your child is reflected in our core values as our SPIRIT. Our first responsibility is to the children and parents who have chosen and registered in our programs and services. In meeting their needs, everything we do is of the highest quality. We are responsible and committed to the success of each of our children. Moreover, we are proud of our Little Owl Curriculum, which is a combination of the Ontario Curriculum and enriched, stimulating and educational activities to ensure your child receives the best quality of learning. Through these exciting and educational activities, we not only ensure that all students meet or exceed the government's expectations in the following subjects: English, Maths, Science & Technology, and Social Studies, but also focus on physical and emotional development (i.e., Gaining confidence, problem-solving skills, self-regulation, fine/gross motor development, following instructions, development of imagination) of each child. The staff of Little Owl Private School is qualified, experienced, and dedicated educators who are trained and carefully screened before being hired. Our promise to you that your child will receive professional, personal attention from these dedicated, caring teachers. Furthermore, Little Owl Private School is a safe and secure facility. The premises are inspected and approved by the local government agencies and fire department, organized, and equipped to create a loving environment for learning, discoveries, group interaction, and physical activity. Lastly, we are happy to provide your child with balanced and nutritious meals. Little Owl Private School has consulted with experienced dietitians to choose nutritious, balanced, and tasty snacks. Boaden is providing our lunches. Little owl offers preschool programs for students aged 2 to 4 years of age. The preschool program is designed to prepare students for future learning from Kindergarten to Middle School. Students are exposed to enriching, educational, engaging activities to help them develop the skills needed to succeed. Younger kids learn best through engaging, interesting, hands-on educational activities. At Little Owl, the Kindergarten curriculum is designed to challenge the students to think outside the box within and outside the classroom, put on their thinking caps by taking what they learned in class, and connect them with real-life situations. In Math and Science areas, we focus on cognitive development through problem-solving and promoting an understanding of how nature and science interact with our daily lives. In Junior Kindergarten, students develop skills in Number Sense (i.e., counting in different ways, exploring how many objects there are, etc.), Measurement (i.e. (ordering, comparing, and measuring objects), Geometry (building and talking about shapes), Data Management and Probability (i.e., sorting, classifying and comparing information on graphs). Besides, students have the opportunity to channel their personalities and creativity through daily activities and develop an understanding of self, problem-solving skills, and the ability to express their ideas and thoughts. Senior Kindergarten is an important phase for children as they prepare to transition to Grade 1 in the upcoming school year. Students will continue to expand on topics that are being covered in Junior Kindergarten and explore new educational frontiers. The Kindergarten curriculum is designed to encourage students to get out of their comfort zone, challenge them to be creative and think outside the box, whether it is within the classroom or outside, and apply what they learned in class to their daily lives. In Math and Science, students continue to develop their problem-solving skills and challenge themselves to connect their previous experiences with the topics covered in class. Lastly, in art, students continue to expand their knowledge on more complex terms and develop better visual and physical coordination. Through interactive, hands-on activities, students have the opportunity to explore various materials and methods used in creating art pieces. The Elementary program is an enriched program based on the current Ontario Curriculum. At Little Owl, we offer a well-rounded academic program, which allows students to explore their creativity, interests, and originality. Students are given the attention they require, with small class sizes and individual care, to succeed in their academic endeavors. Moreover, the Elementary program provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and prepare them for the next phase in their academic careers. Students are allowed to work independently and in collaborative groups. This promotes the development of leadership skills and ensures that students have the etiquette and good manners needed to succeed in life. Lastly, homework is also provided to consolidate learning and give them the learning skills to help them succeed in their academic careers.

Since 1994, Century Private School has offered a safe, pleasant, and nurturing environment for students from Montessori preschool to high school. We are dedicated to providing a first-class education to embrace our students' vision of achieving excellence through the Century Private School experience. The Montessori Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary campus, co-founded in 1994, is now located in the Loyal True Blue and Orange Home in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Century Private School is home to students from the preschool level (2 1/2 years) to grade twelve. Century is housed in a historic landmark (circa 1922), rich in tradition and connections to the Town of Richmond Hill. Our updated facility boasts bright classrooms, small class sizes, and an integrated and enriched curriculum encompassing the Montessori method of education up to age six (6), followed by an enriched version of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum (12). The foundation of learning at Century Private School is built on three pillars – Leadership, Character Development, and Community Service. Our elementary students enjoy a large playground with areas specifically designed for children, always putting their safety first. Secondary students have access to various outdoor sports and activities, including three soccer fields and a basketball court. A supervised homework program is available at the end of the school day for all elementary and secondary students who wish to achieve excellence in their studies. This, in addition to a variety of extra-curricular activities, gives our students opportunities for social interaction and building lifelong friendships. The goal of the Preschool program is the development of the whole child. We strive to develop their self-esteem and cultivate their natural desire to learn. We encourage learning through discovery to facilitate a deeper understanding and application of knowledge. Our personalized curriculum and individualized instruction facilitate success in the academically rich environment while maintaining social and peer relationships. Within each classroom, students work at their ability for each subject. Learning strategies are level appropriate for advanced studies and reinforcement. Children under six have an impressive ability and drive to absorb knowledge from their surroundings. We at Century Private School strongly believe in taking advantage of this sensitive period through our series of JK/SK programs that promote multi-sensory learning. By offering various forms of stimulation while permitting children the freedom to pursue their educational inclinations, the optimal path of personal and social growth can be found and pursued. While we approach education from a holistic perspective, our curriculum does have several distinct components. The elementary program at Century is centered on the goal of inspiring excellence. With an enriched curriculum and a focus on leadership, character development, and community service, our dedicated teachers provide support and engagement as students strive to achieve academic success and personal and social growth. We believe that specialists are essential to our success. With specialists in French, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, and Physical Education, and from grades 5 to 8 in Math, Language, Science, and Social Studies, Century offers teachers who provide unique expertise in their fields. In addition to our commitment to core subjects, Century also celebrates the Arts. By updating our Music room and Drama Studio, we continue to encourage and nurture the creative disciplines. When students have a drive for growth and learning that does not stop at their grade, Century Private School is pleased to offer a Reach Ahead program to allow Grade 8 students to step beyond the current level and seek more challenges. The Reach Ahead program is an exciting opportunity for students to earn high school credit in Math or Science during the academic year. The program ensures that the love of learning is never lost and gives students a head start on the next stage of their education. For further information, please contact the Elementary Principal to learn more. Century Private School prides itself in providing an inclusive and positive learning environment for students who live in Richmond Hill or surrounding areas and international students who wish to receive a Canadian education and be successful in an undergraduate program throughout their College or University studies. At Century Private School, we recognize the importance of every student developing their unique pathway to educational success. Every student receives one-on-one consultations with our University/College Liaison Officers to devise and implement post-secondary goals for future success. At Century Private School, we gladly welcome international students. Through peer support and interaction, and our active and hands-on approach to learning, your child will soon become proficient in English as a second language (ESL) while acquiring the best education possible. Your child's integration into our active classroom setting will provide them with guided academic instruction and ongoing daily support from the classroom teacher and a specialized ESL teacher. In this setting, the learning experience is enhanced through peer interaction at an age-appropriate level. At Century Private School, your child will have access to daily ESL instruction, with a specialized ESL teacher, on a one-on-one or small group basis, depending on the student's level. We will ensure your child gets all the support needed to be successful both in and out of the classroom. As a student, once you are accepted at Century Private School, the principal, the guidance counselor, and your teachers will help you to select the right courses to begin this fantastic journey in your life.

St-Laurent Academy implements new and diversified approaches to learning to ensure student success. We foster creativity alongside physical activity and academics with global citizenship for a balanced education. St-Laurent Academy is nestled in a residential area just outside downtown, in Ottawa’s Rideau-Rockliffe ward. Founded in 2005, we have been partnering with parents ever since to meet our students' needs. We work to accommodate all learning styles in English and French, ensuring rich, personalized learning in a closely-knit school community of approximately 200 families. Our award-winning programs feature strong academics, arts, and physical education. Our programs at St-Laurent Academy range from daycare through high school. Each level is specially designed to bridge to the next, ideally providing students an academic pathway from early childhood education to elementary school, which prepares them for high school and then on to the university or college of their choice. All programs have enriched curricula taught by specialists. Our facilities and resources are constantly updated and renovated to meet the highest standards of today’s rapidly changing education system. To meet the needs of our growing international student body, we have multiple streams for students to learn French or English as a second – or often third – language. St-Laurent Academy, Early Childhood Education programs, are offered bilingually and in French for children aged ten months to 4 years. Our licensed programs promote a bolstered lifelong learning process in a nurturing environment that sets the foundation for academic and social success. We provide various athletic activities, including swimming, skating, gymnastics, dance, yoga, and other sports and fitness. Provide your child with the best daycare option in Ottawa that features enriched curriculums with weekly hands-on and specialist-led music and science activities. St-Laurent Academy’s Early Childhood Education program prides itself on offering a differentiated curriculum to accommodate different learning styles. We respect that every child is individually special and comes from a unique background. As a result, we make it a point to accommodate diversity in the form of an inclusive environment. We provide equal and engaging opportunities for all, and encourage success through recreation, structured hands-on learning activities, sports, fitness, music, and art. At St-Laurent Academy, the school takes on a whole different meaning for students as they become fully engaged in all subjects - school becomes fun and rewarding! Guided by the Multiple Intelligences Theory (Ml Theory) principles, our students are actively engaged with all their senses in every subject. Learning through the different bits of intelligence helps enhance and strengthen learning experiences, and ultimately brings a sense of pride and achievement to our school community. At St-Laurent Academy, we focus on each student as a unique, individual learner. Our team of caring, knowledgeable, creative, and well-rounded teachers/educators can facilitate and deliver a strong curriculum that challenges and allows for students to demonstrate what they know through diversified activities, tasks, and assignments. Our small class sizes, a maximum of 15 students, ensure that our teachers can design and enrich curriculum tailored to our students’ multiple intelligences. Our tight-knit faculty communicate and work closely together, engaging the community and external professionals, to build a true team around each student as they move from grade to grade. Communication with parents, students, and team members is at the center of our success. Tools such as Google Classroom, Google Calendars, our School Portal, regular email updates, accessibility for parents to meet and contact our teaching team and administration, and formal and informal student/parent meetings are just a few ways that we ensure everyone is moving toward the same goals for your child. Our Elementary Program reflects our belief that physical activity and well-being are essential to learning. Daily, and within a safe and dynamic environment, our students participate and have fun in daily Phys. Ed classes, two outdoor recesses, a variety of clubs and teams, and a weekly, enriched Phys Ed program. This program takes us out into the community to work with specialists in tennis, swimming, yoga, golf, skiing, archery, rock climbing, cross-fit, and even parkour. With a diverse student body, we recognize the importance of multiculturalism and the value of understanding various languages. At St-Laurent Academy, we offer multiple French streams, from the core to advanced, as well as an “extended” French program and club. ESL (English as a Second Language) programs are available to meet our growing international community's needs. Field Trips are part of our curriculum, as our classrooms move beyond the school walls. Exploration throughout Ottawa’s museums, galleries, sports venues, historical sites, and governmental facilities helps bring our curriculum to life. Larger, annual trips are planned for our different grade levels, which take us outside the Province and internationally at times. Let’s not forget our outdoor classroom at the Macoun Marsh, which is key to our private Elementary Science Program. The secondary school at St-Laurent Academy provides students with small classes where specialists teach each course. The program flows seamlessly from our elementary school program and provides consistency in an enriched learning environment and continued emphasis on Physical Education/Health and the Environment. Both instruction and assessment are individualized based on each student’s individualized academic pathway and learning style to promote dynamic, autonomous students. St-Laurent Academy meets the provincial curriculum through experiential learning. Students partake in several course-specific field trips each semester to extend education far beyond our classrooms' walls. They can see the real-world application of what they are learning. Students are provided with supportive, rigorous, and meaningful preparation for their post-secondary pursuits. By the end of high school, they are engaged in university-level coursework and have the work habits and skills to take on whatever challenges them next.

Founded in 2001, Alive Montessori & Private School aims to provide an environment where educational results can be achieved by children of all abilities and from all cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Students at Alive School develop high standards of integrity, with confidence in themselves and respect for others. We provide a friendly, caring, and safe environment where students can grow in confidence and become successful. With a wide variety of activities, we help set students on their chosen paths. Maria Montessori was born in Italy in 1870 and continued her education until she died in 1952. Ahead of her time, she was the first woman in Italian history to earn a medical doctor's degree. After practicing medicine for only a few years, she embarked on the career path for becoming famous as an enlightened educator for young children. She was convinced that the conventional schooling methodology left much to be desired and developed her system to enable children to learn. This involved creating a carefully structured and stimulating environment where children are exposed to many materials and activities they learn. Most parents are amazed when they first see the richness of materials in a Montessori classroom; it is undoubtedly different from the typical classroom in our public schools. Maria Montessori designed her materials along "sensorial" lines to allow them to discover, learn, and develop using all their senses. Sandpaper letters and numbers, geometric shapes to manipulate and compare, wooden blocks and beads for adding and multiplying, and so much more contribute to the child's understanding of the world around him. Dr. Montessori consistently taught reading and writing to children between the ages of four and six, well below the expected norm in our public school system. She was of the firm belief that this was the best time to do so. She believed that children must re-create whatever it is that they are learning in order to understand it. For this reason, she taught these vital skills in the reverse order from our usual educational standard – writing and then reading. From a humble start in a single room teaching poor children using her educational ideas, the Montessori Method of education has spread throughout much of the world for a simple reason. As a parent, there is no better gift you can give your child than a solid education that gives him the skills and confidence to succeed in his life. Julia Simon, the principal of the Alive School, is a certified Montessori pre-school teacher (Maria Montessori preferred the term "directress," as this more accurately described the function – to direct the children to discover and learn on their own). Computers and electronic calculators are excellent tools that did not exist until just a few short years ago. However, one unexpected consequence of their arrival seems to have been a general deterioration in our schools' math ability. For example, we often see grades 3, 4, and 5 children unable to do the most straightforward addition and multiplication without using a calculator (or their fingers). Why should this be? Because students are now allowed to use calculators on their exams, it seems that basic drills of multiplication tables or adding columns of numbers are no longer considered important enough to be taught in school. Even worse, since problems can be entered into a computer or calculator without much thought, the basic concepts behind them are often not well understood. This becomes apparent when students "memorize" some procedure or formula and yet have no idea why it works. They may be able to rotely and mechanically work out problems and even do well on exams. However, without understanding why these procedures work, they eventually fall on their heads as the math becomes more difficult. Alternatively, they graduate not being able to use what they have supposedly learned in school. Using real-life examples and materials that demonstrate the concepts behind all math procedures, our students learn that math is a valuable subject that can be applied to the world around them. With this understanding as a solid foundation, they can gain skill and certainty by practicing and drilling. We ensure that our students thoroughly practice all aspects of basic calculation – arithmetic – so they are not helpless if a calculator is not available. Far from being a drudgery, when math concepts are fully understood and practiced, students develop a good number sense and take pride in their new-found skills. Our modern world is full of distractions that can cause our children to have difficulty focusing. Accurately taught, math is an excellent way of disciplining and training the mind that has benefits in all aspects of a child's life that require the ability to concentrate. Math, dealing with quantities, shapes, measurements, numbers, calculations, and relationships in the physical world, is essential. Students must learn the basic concepts and develop a particular skill in applying them to their finances, their future jobs, and their lives.

We were founded in 1983, Agate Private School (Toronto), by the Ministry of Education expressly for like-minded families and in order to keep better track of the number of alternatively educating families. Agate follows the Sudbury Model. Fostering heuristic and autodidactic education, students run this UnSchool by the democratic process. Unlike the Push systems of education where arbitrary entities already decide the subject matter, Agate students use a Pull System to reach out to acquire the information they need. Voluntary attendance, Autonomy in Curriculum design, Self Graduation, and Year-Round Calendar help remove obstacles to learning. Borders, distance learners, and day students collaborate to make a unique learning experience. Agate Private School strives to offer “spontaneous diversity of choice” with students “stimulating an open-ended curriculum.” Charles William Eliot, President of Harvard University 1869-1909 In 2000 Agate Private School merged with Banyan Tree School (also established in 1983, London ON). Now Agate serves a small eclectic elite number of students who require and desire something different.

The Foundation Stage of school introduces young learners to school-life. Students develop their motor skills, foundation-level numeracy and literacy skills, and self-esteem through play-based learning activities in a safe and exciting environment. The three years (pre-KG, KG, and Reception) spent in the Early Years provide future learning. Students develop skills such as listening, speaking, concentrating, persistence and cooperating with others. The learning and development are planned around each student's needs and interests and assessed and reviewed regularly. All Early Years classes have a Teaching Assistant and nanny in the classroom in addition to the teacher. Our Key Stage 1 students are still discovering their skills and competencies, and at this stage, they are introduced to subjects that will lay the foundation for learning as they go into higher year levels. Learning is still exciting, and the learning atmosphere is stimulating. The Early Years curriculum requires teachers to use an integrated approach to early learning and care of students. They develop their styles of learning through exploration, active learning, creating, and thinking critically. Learning in our outdoor space is also essential for the early years' students. There are three characteristics of effective teaching and learning in the Early Years. Assessment plays an integral part in helping parents, carers, and teachers recognize students' progress, understand their needs, and plan activities and support. Ongoing assessment (also known as formative assessment) is an integral part of the learning and development process. It involves practitioners observing students to understand their level of achievement, interests, and learning styles, and to then shape learning experiences for each student reflecting those observations. In their interactions with students, practitioners should respond to their day-to-day observations about students' progress and observations that parents and carers share. In the final term of the year in which the student reaches age five, the EYFS Profile will be completed for each student. The Profile provides parents and carers, and teachers with a well-rounded picture of a student's knowledge, understanding, and abilities, progress against expected levels, and readiness for Year 1. Life at NGPS highlights achieving healthy lifestyles. Morning assemblies stress the importance of exercise. Physical education classes put forth the value of maintaining a positive and healthy lifestyle. Our mini- canteen serves healthy food selections. Moreover, our curriculum places a premium on integrating positive and healthy life choices in most lessons. NGPS gives equal importance to students of varying learning needs. On several occasions, students are provided with an individual learning plan to support them in their academic journey further. However, the school does not have any facilities to support SEN.

Glenroy Private is an Islamic, independent, and comprehensive co-educational Prep-Year Ten school dedicated to providing a caring and personal education for young Australian Muslims. Glenroy Private is renowned for being a school of choice for those who seek reinforcement of family values and develop life skills, manners, self-discipline, and providing a broad, well-balanced education, including Islamic studies and values. Glenroy Private encourages students to develop inner strength and philosophy of life, which will enable them to become independent, constructive, and compassionate members of the Australian community. Glenroy Private is proud to be a co-educational Prep to Year 10 Islamic School for young Australian Muslims. Glenroy Private was established in 2012, with only 27 students attending our school during the first academic year. In 2014, Glenroy Private relocated to a bigger and brighter campus located at 93 Daley Street, Glenroy. In 2015, the Glenroy Private board members appointed Mr. Walid Kamle as the new Principal. Glenroy Private has relied on the rapidly growing community to grow and develop. We currently have over 230 students with a steady increase in enrolment numbers. Glenroy Private teaches the young Muslim community, the mainstream Curriculum and Quran, Islamic Studies, and the Arabic Language. Glenroy Private fulfills a significant role in educating the younger Australian Muslim community and will continue to do so with its strengthened academic results according to the Australian Curriculum and consistent disciplinary education. OUR VISION Pursuing Academic Excellence Glenroy Private is committed to pursuing academic excellence and nurturing individual abilities in a caring educational and Islamic environment. Glenroy Private upholds Islamic principles and values, enabling our students to be always open-minded and remain steadfast in their pursuit of these values. Glenroy Private holds a powerful and continuing message which reminds every student to gain KNOWLEDGE - FAITH - HONESTY. It is a privilege to welcome you to Glenroy Private. At Glenroy Private, we are committed to achieving the highest standards in young Australian Muslims' education and development in the 21st century. Glenroy is an independent Islamic school aiming to provide a stimulating, enriching, and caring learning environment. Glenroy Private's vision, mission, policies, and procedures are underpinned by our Islamic values, compassion, justice, excellence, and service. Education is one of our most valuable contributions to our passionate community. Our specialist teaching staff and purpose-built environment allows our students from Prep-Year Nine to achieve success through learning, focusing on communication, literacy, numeracy, and social skills. At Glenroy Private, we aim to provide students with the foundations for the future, including values, education, and skills that will enable them to be confident and excellent Australian citizens. We nurture our students to make the most of their potential and get the best from their education.

Caloundra City Private School is located within the beautiful natural environment at Pelican Waters near Pumicestone Passage, Sunshine Coast. Pelican Waters and South Caloundra offer exciting prospects for managed population growth and regional development. Our vibrant young School is well-positioned to service this community with all of the benefits Independent Schooling in Queensland offers for girls and boys. As our children learn and grow, we anticipate that they will be the beautiful future of this magnificent region, the Sunshine Coast. Our Classroom Learning Environment is carefully designed to be high, light, and airy, catching the best of the Sunshine Coast's northerly aspect. Combined with these innovative room designs, the School has invested in contemporary eLearning equipment, including individual devices for each student, and complementary software allowing twenty-four-hour access to learning resources. Although we are fortunate with our physical learning spaces, our teachers make a difference for each boy and girl. They are a dynamic, collegial, dedicated, and caring, happy team who wants your son and daughter the very best. They will do whatever it takes to assist your child's development and learning progression. The partnership between the School and your Family is shown through the close and ongoing communication between our Teachers, the child in their care, and our Parents. The School Motto of 'Excellence, Integrity, Learning' symbolizes our commitment to our Families that we will do whatever we can to foster a happy learning experience for your child's progression. Just as our Families want to provide the very best for their children, Caloundra City Private School also has a vision of growing our history with our community, to become a unique, resourceful, and creative center for the very best start in life for each girl and boy. Our Mission is to provide an outstanding educational environment that is vibrant and exciting. It is a place of exceptional standards in a nurturing setting with an emphasis on each student's care and attention. Academic excellence, self-discipline, and gracious social manners are cultivated, and full student participation in the learning, pastoral and co-curricular activities of the School are encouraged and valued. The School's fresh and innovative approach helps develop happy and respectful young people. Within this technologically, pioneering environment, students can realize their dreams and optimize their potential for a successful future. Caloundra City Private School (CCPS) is located with the Pacific Ocean coast's idyllic Beach, sand, wetland, and varied native flora and fauna environment. King's Beach is the first sand deposited site beyond the tip of Bribie Island that serves to protect the coast from wave action and creates a tidal flowing waterway called Pumicestone Passage. This waterway spills out into the ocean in spectacular wave and sandbar formations at high and low tides. Running near the boundary of our School is another waterway known as Bell's Creek, which has wetland marshes, lagoons, Paperbark trees, Casuarina stands in sandy soil and Ironbark low soil fertility woodlands. It is a unique and stunningly varied landscape with the precious bird, marsupial, reptile, and other native animal life. CCPS uses this beautiful place to provide learning stimuli for our children.

Summary of ADEK Inspection The overall quality of education is good. The Kindergarten (KG) provides a stimulating and productive start for children’s literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Attainment and progress in the Arabic-medium subjects are excellent throughout the school. Almost all students’ behavior and attitude are positive. Grade 12 students perform very well in the Ministry of Education (MoE) examinations and are prepared well for their next stage. Most leave as confident, articulate young citizens. Teaching is useful most of the time because students are challenged to work independently and collaboratively. The school is safe and secure, and most students feel well cared for. Classrooms are cramped with insufficient high-quality resources. The recently-appointed principal has a clear vision and effective strategy for improvement. School’s strengths The stimulating learning environment in the KG provides a practical foundation for developing children’s literacy, numeracy, and social skills The consistent attainment and progress in the Arabic-medium subjects and the practical teaching which secures this The principal’s clear vision and strategic plan for improving further the quality of education at the school Most students’ good behavior, relationships with their peers and adults and their positive attitudes to their studies Students’ appreciation and celebration of UAE heritage and culture and the practical understanding and practice of Islamic values by most students.

The Motto of ABZ is to foster budding leaders. Welcome to the ABZ School, where we provide you with high-quality Cycle 1 & 2 Education in the National Curriculum of England and Wales, United Kingdom. At ABZ, we pride ourselves on offering a study package to cater for all of your needs. Not only are our Curriculum courses so varied as to attract students at every level from Beginners to Proficiency, but they also cover many specialist areas to suit every student's individual learning goals. Abdulla Bin Zubair School is started in the year 2012, with a motto to foster budding leaders. At ABZ, we prepare the students for the successful future by providing them with opportunities that free the young minds to choose and excel in whatever their choice is. Providing them a platform to explore is the main priority in our education. The National Curriculum of England and Wales is supplemented with Club Activities and Co-curricular activities. Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Social, and Aesthetic Development gives them a well-grounded personality to face the world's challenges from a young age. Independence, creativity, and holistic development is the thrust for our Curriculum and co-curriculum. Enabling each student to be a leader and independent thinker is our priority. Building on the precious Islamic values and Arabic Heritage, the school would foster and strengthen its tradition to go forward as global citizens. It provides a caring and creative environment that emphasizes the Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual development of each child and developing young people with a sense of understanding, compassion, and righteousness. ABZ Private School seeks to provide a unique, creative, and active learning environment where the children are provided with opportunities to enhance their learning and needs. ABZ Private school aims to improve student learning experiences and raise students' academic outcomes to be at an internationally competitive level, necessary to achieve the UAE Vision. ABZ Private School adopts the National Curriculum of England and Wales, NC. The Curriculum is based on the Primary National Strategy of National Curriculum of England and Wales and is concerned with the child's overall progress in all aspects. The Curriculum is broad and balanced and is relevant for all the children at ABZ. Individual care and attention strengthen the Curriculum, and the innovative learning experiences encourage them to be active learners. The variety of extra and Co-Curricular activities adds breadth to the Curriculum. Along with this enriched Curriculum, Discipline, Character, and Behavior development are taken into serious consideration. Moreover, the school is committed to the MOE curriculum in UAE for Arabic, Islamic, and Arabic social studies. In addition to NC, innovative Curriculum and extra-curriculum activities, the MOE curriculum strengthens the loyalty and citizenship of students' personalities, sticking them to UAE culture and Heritage. Summary of ADEK Inspection The overall performance of the school is weak. In summer 2016, the school reorganized with the middle phase's loss had a 60% turnover of staff and an influx of 130 new students, representing a significant minority of the total roll. The senior leadership team was restructured, and leadership is now much improved. The school provides a safe and secure environment for students though it does not adequately prepare them for future education. Students' understanding and appreciation of UAE culture and Heritage are one of the school's strengths. They know how to live healthy lifestyles, but their attainment in most core subjects is weak. While some aspects of teaching are functional, especially in Grades 4 and 5, the overall effectiveness of teaching is weak in almost half of all lessons. In the minority of lessons in Grades 2 and 3, boys often lose interest and misbehave. This affects the learning and progress of other students. The principal and newly formed senior leadership team are aware of the situation and the problems associated with the recent high turnover of staff and the rapid rise in student numbers. They have a clear vision for school improvement but have not yet fully implemented plans and strategies to improve the situation. Parents are fully supportive of the school—the school benefits from suitable premises. School's Strengths The school's arrangements for the protection, care, health and safety of students The promotion of the culture and heritage of the UAE The vision and direction of the newly formed leadership team.

Upon moving to our new location, we are looking to improve our already exceptional program by increasing the number of grade levels offered to accommodate our student’s educational progression. This will allow them to complete their primary, middle, and upper school education in a familiar environment with a consistent curriculum and consistency in ethical guidance. Summary of ADEK Inspection The overall performance of the school is acceptable. Many aspects of the school’s provision have been transformed since the start of the school year. The new leadership team has created and sustained a safe, caring, and orderly environment. Attendance and punctuality are now excellent, reflecting improved engagement 0f students and parental involvement in their learning. Most students show their awareness of Islamic values in respectful behavior and relationships with staff and each other. Students show an acceptable appreciation of UAE heritage and culture. The quality of teaching and students’ achievement is now acceptable, having improved significantly. Most students’ progress and core learning skills are now acceptable across the school. While weakness remains in several areas, such as progress for older students, the school now has the means to recognize these and plan actions to improve. The curriculum does not yet provide the expected range of artistic and sporting activities. It has yet to be adapted to fully meet the needs of students who have special needs or are gifted and talented. Leaders’ day-to-day management of the school is proper, but they have yet to engage effectively with the broader community or adequately promote students’ social responsibility. School’s strengths The rapid and sustained school improvements the principal and school leaders have made in all key areas The care and safety of students and the promotion of students’ attendance and punctuality The management of the day-to-day life of the school The reporting to parents of students’ achievement and personal development.