private

Glen Briar Academy

210 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 3B1

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Boarding: No
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Not specified
Principal: Konstantina Peristeris
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $23,750 – $32,750 /year
Financial aid: No
Interview required: No
SSAT required: No

Admissions process

Submit the two most recent report cards, IEPs if applicable, and any available additional assessments. Once materials are received, the school schedules a half-day visit in the prospective class. The Admissions Team then meets with parents/guardians to discuss assessment feedback and next steps. Applications are ongoing, subject to space, with entry possible throughout the academic year. International applicants follow the same process.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Traditional & International Baccalaureate Candidate
Student–teacher ratio: 1:4 in the Intensive Support Program.
Class size: 5 — 12 students
Accreditation: IB Primary Years Programme Candidate School, pursuing authorization as an IB World School; not yet fully authorized. · Ministry of Education BSID #882158.

Tuition & financial aid details

Program tuition: Varies by program; contact Admissions for current tuition information.
Extended care: Included in tuition at no additional cost; daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including supervised play and Homework Club.

Course descriptions

IB PYP candidacy

The school describes candidate status; this is not full IB authorization.

Core French

French language learning for JK–8.

Greek language

Includes Ministry-inspected secondary courses awarding OSSD credits.

ISP and GOALSS

Individualized support pathways. The school describes GOALSS high-school programming as non-credit and focused on functional academics and vocational preparation.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Individualized, inquiry-based learning. · ABA-based academic and social-skills support for students with diverse learning needs. · Executive functioning, self-regulation, independence, and social-emotional development.

Languages

Core French from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 · Greek Language available as an elective starting in Junior Kindergarten

Learning support

Classroom educators collaborate with the Student Support Team to adapt learning approaches · materials · and environments. Students receive individualized feedback and targeted academic and social support. Specialized programs are overseen by Andrea Siegel · a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ontario) · PEERS® Certified Provider · trained in the Wilson Reading System®.

Student life

Facilities

Daily Extended Care with supervised indoor and outdoor play · Homework Club · specialized learning environments for support programs

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Homework Club: Teacher-supported homework during extended care.
Seasonal clubs: Official examples include robotics, yoga, art, science, drama and coding; offerings change by season.

Outdoor activities & education

Outdoor play and education: The school describes supervised outdoor play and possible outdoor education/field trips for support-program students according to individual goals and readiness.

About the school

Glen Briar Academy is an inclusive private school in Toronto serving Kindergarten through Grade 12, with enriched academics, individualized instruction, small classes, and socio-emotional and character development.

Location & school highlights

Location

210 Wilson Avenue
Toronto
Ontario M5M 3B1
Canada.

What makes the school distinct

Hands-on, transdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning with small-group instruction.
Individualized support for students with ASD and learning differences through integrated and specialized programs.
Extended care included in tuition, daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with supervised play and teacher-supported Homework Club.