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Ashwood Glen School

Canada, Burlington

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The school at a glance
Fees CA$9,900 - 18,900
Ages 1 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Ashwood Glen School in Burlington, Ontario, offers a seamless Montessori-to-IB journey for children from 18 months to Grade 8. The early years build independence on a Montessori foundation through mixed-age classrooms, culminating in the Casa program for ages 3 to 6 with enrichment in French and Performing Arts. From JK to Grade 8, the school follows the IB Primary Years Programme, accredited, with an emphasis on inquiry, global citizenship, and empathy. The campus is modern and purpose-built, creating a safe, supportive environment for hands-on learning inside and outside the classroom. Enrichment includes bioscience labs, robotics, coding challenges, and STEAM experiences that connect academics to real-world problems. After-school activities span athletics, yoga, visual arts, performing arts, chess, and sciences, with immersive experiences like swimming. Small class sizes and a community-driven culture support leadership, curiosity, and life-ready skills for a rapidly changing world. The school emphasizes international-mindedness, collaboration, and responsible global participation.

3430 Fairview Street, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 2R5

The Essentials

Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Stages
Montessori foundation (18 months to 6 years); IB Primary Years Programme JK–Grade 8

Type
Private school
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform; uniform is an additional cost.

Food Options
Meals are included in the fees for Children's House (18 months to 6 years).
Fees

Annual tuition at Ashwood Glen School ranges from CAD 9,900 to CAD 18,900 for 2026/27.

Application fee and registration deposit

- There is a non-refundable application fee of CAD 150.
- There is a one-time, non-refundable registration deposit of CAD 2,500 payable when an offer of admission is accepted; this deposit is applied toward the annual tuition and secures the student's place.

Tuition by program (annual totals and common payment-plan breakdowns)

- Toddler — Full Day: Total tuition CAD 16,900 (annual plan). Balance after the CAD 2,500 deposit: CAD 14,400. Examples of alternative payment plans shown include a three‑payment (trimester) schedule and ten monthly payments. Under a trimester plan the three installments are CAD 4,950 each; under a ten‑payment plan the monthly payment shown is CAD 1,525.

- Toddler — Half Day: Total tuition CAD 9,900 (annual plan). Balance after the CAD 2,500 deposit: CAD 7,400. Under a trimester plan the three installments are CAD 2,555; under a ten‑payment plan the monthly payment shown is CAD 800.

- Casa (Preschool/Kindergarten) — Full Day: Total tuition CAD 17,500 (annual plan). Balance after the CAD 2,500 deposit: CAD 15,000. Under a trimester plan the three installments are CAD 5,155; under a ten‑payment plan the monthly payment shown is CAD 1,600.

- Junior School — Grades 1–5: Total tuition CAD 18,400 (annual plan). Balance after the CAD 2,500 deposit: CAD 15,900. Under a trimester plan the three installments are CAD 5,467; under a ten‑payment plan the monthly payment shown is CAD 1,690.

- Middle School — Grades 6–8: Total tuition CAD 18,900 (annual plan). Balance after the CAD 2,500 deposit: CAD 16,400. Under a trimester plan the three installments are CAD 5,633; under a ten‑payment plan the monthly payment shown is CAD 1,745.

Payment plans and billing schedule

- Annual plan (Plan A): After the CAD 2,500 non-refundable registration deposit, the tuition balance is due in full by the stated deadline (commonly by June 30 / end of June in the published schedules). Full payment of the tuition balance may be subject to an early‑payment discount as published.

- Trimester plan (Plan B): After the CAD 2,500 deposit, the remaining tuition is payable in three equal installments due on July 31, October 31 and February 28 (dates as shown in the published schedules). Example three‑payment amounts are listed above by program.

- Monthly / Ten‑payment plan (Plan C): After the CAD 2,500 deposit, the remainder may be paid in ten equal monthly installments (commonly July 1 or July 31 through April 1 / April 30 depending on the plan). The ten‑payment plan is available for certain programs (published schedules note availability restrictions—for example, the monthly plan has historically been available to Children's House programs). Example monthly amounts are listed above by program.

- Payment schedule requirements: Pre‑authorized debits (PAD) with a VOID cheque or post‑dated cheques have been requested at time of registration in published materials; families are required to follow the billing schedule associated with their chosen payment plan. A CAD 50 fee is applied to NSF cheques or failed PAD payments.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are published for the school.

Other costs and additional fees

- A sibling discount of 5% is offered for families with two or more children enrolled.
- School supplies and learning materials are included in the tuition. Meals are included in tuition for Children's House (preschool / kindergarten) programs.
- Additional family costs that are not included in base tuition include uniforms, school trips, after‑school activities, and independent transportation/busing provided by third‑party partners (transportation arranged separately). Published schedules list drop‑in fees and extended‑care fee options for before and after school programs. Example extended‑care items shown in published schedules include: before‑school Plan A one‑time payment and Plan B monthly options, after‑school Plan A one‑time payment and Plan B monthly options, plus drop‑in rates (historical examples: drop‑in CAD 15–20 per child per day depending on program).

Refunds and cancellations

- All fees and deposits are non‑refundable in the published terms. The person signing the enrollment agreement is responsible for all tuition and other fees for the entire academic year as stated in the published refund/cancellation policy.

Payment methods and options

- Published payment methods include Pre‑Authorized Debits (PAD) and post‑dated cheques. PADs typically require submission of a VOID cheque at registration. The published materials do not list credit‑card payment as a standard tuition payment method; additional payment options may be available for incidental charges (uniforms, trips, etc.) through school administrative channels. A CAD 50 fee applies to NSF or PAD failures.

Notes on timelines and obligations

- The registration deposit must be paid within the acceptance window stated in admissions communications in order to confirm the offered place (published admissions steps indicate short acceptance windows following an offer). Payment‑plan deadlines and installment due dates are set at the time of registration under the chosen plan.
Academics

Ashwood Glen School teaches Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 1 to 14.

Curriculum
Montessori foundation for 18 months to 6 years, including the Casa program for ages 3 to 6 with mixed-age classrooms and enrichment in French and Performing Arts. The IB program runs JK to Grade 8, with a focus on critical thinking, empathy, and global citizenship. The IB Primary Years Programme is accredited.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a focus on whole-child development through the IB framework, fostering confidence, curiosity, empathy, and global citizenship. The school has an IB Learner Profile guiding growth with Caring and Balanced well-being as core attributes. The school has immersive experiences, after-school activities, and guest speakers that support social-emotional growth and a sense of belonging. The school has a Student Success Program providing tailored push-in and pull-out learning support to help students thrive academically and emotionally. The school has multilingual communication as a feature of the IB programme, with students expressing ideas confidently in more than one language.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has Learning Support a dedicated Learning Support teacher who provides push-in classroom guidance and pull-out small-group or one-on-one sessions to bridge gaps and build strengths, empowering children to become confident, independent learners.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has multilingual communication as a feature of the IB programme, with students expressing ideas confidently in more than one language.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has the Balanced attribute in the IB Learner Profile, emphasising intellectual, emotional, and physical well-being. The school has support for emotional and social well-being through immersive School Life experiences and the Student Success Program.
Parent Experience

History
Ashwood Glen was founded by two entrepreneurs who were passionate about quality education. It offers a seamless Montessori-to-IB journey from early years through the IB Primary Years Programme for Grades 1–8. The school is located in Burlington, Ontario, and operates as Burlington's private school option with a modern campus. The school describes its approach as Vision-built, Community-driven, and Child-centred.

Community
Community is at the heart of Ashwood Glen, with a strong sense of belonging fostered through events and shared celebrations. The Parent Engagement Committee offers families meaningful opportunities to connect, contribute, and collaborate through events, initiatives, and shared celebrations. Signature events bring students, families, and the wider community together to showcase achievement, creativity, and growth—such as Science Fair, Book Week, International Week, and the PYP Exhibition. The campus is modern and purpose-built in Burlington, reinforcing a welcoming, inclusive learning community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Ashwood Glen has a Parent Engagement Committee (PEC) that offers families opportunities to connect, contribute, and collaborate through events, initiatives, and shared celebrations. PEC activities strengthen the home–school partnership and build a sense of belonging within the community. PEC-organized events include a Pancake Breakfast and a Valentine card exchange. Families participate in school life and engage with teachers and staff through these activities. The school describes the parent community as a key partner in learning. This structure supports ongoing family involvement in Ashwood Glen's community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Ashwood Glen's campus is modern and purpose-built in Burlington, Ontario. It provides a safe, inspiring environment where students can learn, play, and thrive inside and outside the classroom. The school offers a Montessori foundation for the early years and a seamless IB program for JK through Grade 8. The campus emphasizes immersive experiences that integrate academics with real-world learning.

Sports Facilities
After-school activities include athletics as part of the program. The program also covers yoga, visual arts, performing arts, chess, sciences and technology in immersive experiences. Swimming is listed as an immersive experience. Expert instructors deliver these activities to foster skills and enjoyment.

Academic Facilities
Montessori foundations run from 18 months to 6 years with hands-on, self-directed environments that build independence and foundational skills. JK to Grade 8 follows an International Baccalaureate program that emphasizes inquiry, deep thinking, empathy, and global citizenship. The curriculum highlights hands-on exploration and student agency with a strong emphasis on STEAM and future-ready skills. Bioscience labs and robotics, coding challenges, and other interactive science experiences are part of enrichment offerings that complement academics.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities and clubs provide creative arts, athletics, and hands-on STEM, including robotics and bioscience. Specialized instructors offer athletics, yoga, visual arts, performing arts, chess, sciences and technology. Trips and excursions immerse students in museums, planetariums, science centers, farms, art galleries, and cultural sites. Students participate in competitions such as math contests and spelling bees to challenge themselves in a supportive environment. Signature events like Science Fair, Book Week, and International Week showcase learning, creativity, and community.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Montessori foundations serve ages 18 months to 6 years, emphasizing hands-on, self-directed learning. The IB Primary Years Programme is offered for JK through Grade 8, focusing on inquiry, critical thinking, empathy, and global citizenship. The school emphasizes inquiry-led learning and aims to prepare students for life beyond academics. Academic excellence, citizenship, and immersive experiences guide the learning journey.

Arts & Creative
STEAM is central to enriched academics, with a strong emphasis on future-ready skills. Creative expression is integrated through arts, music, and second-language learning. Robotics and other technology-enabled activities are part of the curriculum. Performing arts are encouraged as part of student life.

Cultural & Language
Second language learning is part of the program, including French. The IB framework supports global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding. The school blends Montessori principles with IB to foster a global mindset in a nurturing environment. Leadership and global perspectives are cultivated as core aims of the program.

Social & Hobbies
Small class sizes support personalized attention and meaningful connections. Experiential learning and a vibrant school community promote collaboration and active participation. Book Week features reading buddies, storytelling, and a Book Fair, encouraging a love of reading. Students are exposed to performing arts and technology experiences as part of everyday life.

Community & Service
Community is at the heart of Ashwood Glen. The school emphasizes leadership development and belonging, encouraging students to act with purpose. A Parent Engagement Committee offers families opportunities to connect, contribute, and collaborate. Citizenship and service-minded leadership are reinforced through the IB program and school culture.

Leadership & Professional
The mission states that Ashwood Glen fosters leadership and empowers students to lead fulfilling lives. The IB journey encourages students to think critically, act with compassion, and become confident young leaders. Dedicated educators mentor students to grow as leaders who inspire others. The school aims to develop future-ready skills to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus is modern, safe, and designed as a place to belong, learn, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Small class sizes and dedicated educators support wellbeing through personalized attention. Life-ready preparation goes beyond academics to build confidence and a sense of purpose. Community and family engagement are central to well-being and a supportive school culture.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages of instruction include English and French. French is taught as a specialized subject across Casa and the IB programmes, with specialist French instruction. Specialized teachers deliver French across the IB, including the IB Kindergarten.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. French is taught as a specialized subject. Second-language learning is woven through the IB programme to support multilingualism.

Immersion Programs
French language learning is integrated through the IB programme and designed to be immersive. IB French is taught from the early years through Grade 8 by a dedicated French teacher. Early immersion is emphasized to build fluency and cultural awareness. The program includes authentic experiences such as a French Café for parents and Francophone music events.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) accredited
Admissions

Admissions
Children's House (18 months - 6 years). Inquire by filling out the online admissions form and submitting your child's information. Your family can expect an email response from the admissions team within 24 hours. Tour invitation: Tours for Children's House are subject to availability; if a space is open, you'll be invited to a tour. If not, you'll be placed on the waitlist and notified when a space becomes available. Admission offer: If an admission offer is extended for Children's House, your family will have up to one day to accept. This ensures your child's spot is reserved and the community can be prepared for your arrival. Confirmation of enrolment: Should you choose to enroll, the office will contact you to complete the required paperwork, guide you through the final steps, and officially confirm your child's place in the Ashwood Glen community. Welcome to Ashwood Glen: Enrollment is confirmed, onboarding details, orientation information, and invitations to upcoming school events are provided. International Baccalaureate (JK to Grade 8). Inquire by filling out our online admissions form; your family can expect an email response from the admissions team within 24 hours. Book a tour: Your family will be invited to tour our campus, explore classrooms, and learn how the IB programme supports growth in confidence and future-ready skills. Student interview: Ashwood Glen conducts a student assessment to understand academic readiness, learning style, and developmental needs; the assessment covers literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving while observing social and emotional readiness. Post interview: After the interview, the admissions decision is shared; if an offer is extended, your family will have two days to accept. Once accepted, five business days are given to submit the deposit to secure the place in the IB programme. Welcome to Ashwood Glen: Enrollment is confirmed with guidance on the next steps, required documentation, orientation, and invitations to upcoming community events.

Waitlist
Children's House waitlist: Tours are subject to availability; if a space is not available, families are placed on the waitlist and notified when a space becomes available.
School Events
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