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The Clover School - Midtown Campus

Canada, Toronto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 5
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

The Clover School Midtown Campus is a private Montessori school serving children from 18 months to 12 years, located at 3180 Bathurst Street, Toronto. The campus offers Montessori Curriculum alongside the Canadian curriculum, with Toddler, Pre-Primary, Primary and Elementary programs. The Midtown program combines Montessori fundamentals with heart-centred learning to nurture mind, heart, health and soul. Facilities include light-filled Montessori learning spaces, a large on-site urban garden and a chef's kitchen that supports a culinary and urban farming curriculum, and a spacious yard with a playground. The school operates mixed-age communities, where older students mentor younger peers, fostering responsibility and collaboration. An international dimension is reinforced through the Globeducate network, linking Clover to over 65 bilingual and international schools for global collaboration in sport, arts, and academics. Signature programs emphasize social-emotional growth, creative arts, and real-world projects, delivered through a holistic approach that prioritizes well-being and hands-on learning for students.

3180 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M6A 2A9, Canada

The Essentials

The Clover School - Midtown Campus has typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English.

Location
Midtown Campus is located at 3180 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M6A 2A9, in the Bathurst and Lawrence area of midtown Toronto. It features light-filled Montessori classrooms and facilities for authentic Montessori learning, including a large yard with a playground and an on-campus urban garden. The Midtown Campus serves students from 18 months to 12 years of age.

Stages
Toddler (18 months–2.5 years); Pre-Primary (2–3 years); Primary (3–6 years); Elementary (6–12 years)

Type
Private Montessori school

Country affiliation
Canada

Religious affiliation
Nonsectarian

School day structure
Toddler day runs 7:45am–6:00pm with a core program 8:45am–3:45pm and morning/afternoon extended care; Pre-Primary, Primary and Elementary follow a full-day schedule with core day around 8:45am–3:45pm.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has an on-campus urban garden and a large chef's kitchen that supports its culinary and urban farming curriculum.

Governance and Ownership
The Clover School is part of Globeducate.
Fees
Fees overview (The Clover School — Midtown Campus)

Academic year covered
- The school does not publish a public tuition and fees schedule for the 2026/27 school year; detailed tuition figures and the complete fee schedule are provided directly to families by the school's admissions office upon request.

Application / enrolment fees
- Application or application-processing fee: amount not publicly published. Families receive the exact application fee with the school's admissions fee schedule.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts)
- Toddler (18 months+): tuition amount not publicly published. Families receive full per-term and per-year tuition figures in the school's fee schedule.
- Pre-Primary (age ranges as listed by the school): tuition amount not publicly published. Per-term and annual figures are provided in the school fee schedule.
- Primary: tuition amount not publicly published. Per-term and annual figures are provided in the school fee schedule.
- Elementary: tuition amount not publicly published. Per-term and annual figures are provided in the school fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues a detailed billing schedule and payment terms within its fee schedule and enrolment documentation; exact payment dates, instalment options, and any late-payment penalties are specified there.
- For summer programs (Camp Clover — Midtown, Summer 2026) the payment terms specify a non-refundable deposit per session due upon enrolment and that the remaining balance (including any extended care fees) is due by a stated date (Remaining balance due by May 1, 2026 for Summer 2026 camp). Payments for camp may be made by pre-authorized debit or credit card when submitting the application. Balances for camp were stated as non-refundable after April 30, 2026. CAD amounts for camp sessions are published for Summer 2026 (examples below).

Boarding / residential fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The Clover School operates day campuses (Midtown and High Park) and does not offer boarding facilities.

Other costs and additional fees
- Extended Care: an additional fee applies for morning and afternoon extended care (morning 7:45–8:45 am; afternoon 4:00–6:00 pm). Exact Extended Care fees are listed in the school's fee schedule (amounts not publicly published).
- Catered lunch program: Toddler and Pre-Primary programs include the Real Food for Real Kids catered lunch as part of tuition; Primary and Elementary families may opt into the catered lunch program for an additional fee (specific charge not publicly published).
- Uniforms, classroom materials, technology fees, extracurricular activity fees, and incidental charges: amounts and whether these are charged separately are detailed in the school's fee schedule; specific amounts are not publicly published.
- Summer camp (examples — Midtown Campus, Summer 2026):
- CAD 1,323.00 and CAD 1,470.00 are listed as session fees for Green and Blue camper full-day sessions (session-by-session pricing varies by age-group and session); a CAD 200.00 non-refundable deposit per session is required at enrolment. Multi-session discounts and a 10% early-bird discount were offered for Summer 2026 under specified conditions; balances were non-refundable after April 30, 2026. These camp amounts and terms apply to Summer 2026 only.

Refund information
- Refund rules for tuition, deposits and other school fees are set out in the school's fee schedule and the enrolment agreement. The school's publicly available summer-camp terms for 2026 state that the session deposit is non-refundable and that the remaining camp balance becomes non-refundable after April 30, 2026. Specific tuition refund terms (for withdrawal, illness, or other circumstances) are provided to families in the fee schedule and enrolment documentation.

Fee payment options
- For summer camp registrations, payment methods listed include pre-authorized debit and credit card when submitting the application.
- Payment methods for annual tuition (accepted card, bank transfer, pre-authorized payments, cheques) are specified in the school's formal fee schedule and admissions paperwork; exact available channels and any convenience/processing fees are provided with the fee schedule.
Academics

The Clover School - Midtown Campus teaches Montessori Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum for students aged 1 to 12.

Curriculum
Montessori curriculum for toddlers to elementary-aged students (18 months to 12 years) at Midtown Campus, with Toddler, Pre-Primary, Primary and Elementary programs; on-site urban garden and a large chef's kitchen support a culinary and urban farming curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Character education is intrinsically woven into daily life at The Clover School. It nurtures respectful relationships, mutual consideration and support, living in community, peaceful conflict resolution, and age-appropriate freedoms and responsibilities. Children learn personal integrity, self-respect, compassion for others and healthy self-confidence through these practices. A Mindfulness Curriculum promotes self-mastery, emotional regulation and improved focus, helping students manage their wellbeing and supporting overall happiness and student success. Leadership and mentoring are cultivated as part of Areas of Growth, alongside collaboration, critical inquiry and a strong sense of justice and morality.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
French is taught as part of the curriculum. Curriculum Focus lists French among the subjects alongside core areas.

Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness Curriculum is designed to promote self-mastery and emotional regulation. It improves focus and helps students manage their wellbeing. It supports overall happiness and student success. The program fosters resilience and social-emotional development as part of daily learning. It complements academic studies by encouraging mindful approaches to learning and living.
Parent Experience

History
The Clover School Midtown Campus is located in Toronto, Ontario, at 3180 Bathurst St. It was established in Toronto and was formerly known as Forest Hill Montessori School. Its signature curriculum combines Montessori essentials with heart-centred learning designed to nurture mind, heart, health, and soul. The Clover School is a member of the Globeducate network.

Community
The Clover School aims to create a strong, engaged community of belonging and connects students, parents and families. The school coordinates events throughout the year to bring the community together. Families enjoy seasonal events such as the fall festival, winter market, spring picnic, family movie nights, and family apple picking days. Adult participation is supported through events like art shows, wine & cheese nights, and coffee mornings.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent-teacher communication is a priority at The Clover School. Parents are considered partners in their child's education and are kept connected through regular one-on-one communication. Monthly newsletters, classroom reports, social media updates, and blog knowledge sharing help maintain this connection. The school organizes teaching and learning events and activities such as guest speakers, workshops, and curriculum-sharing sessions to nurture shared values. Families participate in a wide range of events, including fall festivals, winter markets, and family evenings, with opportunities for adults to join art shows, wine & cheese nights, and coffee mornings.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Midtown Campus is located in the Bathurst and Lawrence area. It has uplifting interiors with light-filled classrooms and the facilities for authentic Montessori learning. It serves students from 18 months to 12 years. It features a large yard with a playground, an on-campus urban garden that produces vegetables and herbs, and a large chef's kitchen to support the culinary and urban farming curriculum.

Academic Facilities
Light-filled classrooms and Montessori learning spaces; on-campus urban garden; large chef's kitchen; facilities for Montessori learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Urban gardening and culinary/urban farming curriculum conducted on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Montessori is the educational approach used at The Clover School, emphasizing uninterrupted work time and concrete, experiential learning. Students are recognized as unique individuals, and learning unfolds through multiple methods that support social and academic growth. The school aims to foster self-regulation, responsibility, time- and project-management, and meaningful, challenging learning. This approach helps students become engaged, responsible, lifelong learners who think critically and pursue their own interests.

Arts & Creative
Montessori learning at The Clover School includes transformative experiences through the arts. The four-pillar model—Heart, Health, Soul and Mind—supports social-emotional growth and creative exploration through engagement with the arts and with nature-based experiences. The Soul pillar specifically highlights a sense of connectedness to the world and transformative experiences through the arts.

Cultural & Language
The Clover School is part of Globeducate, a leading international K12 education group. Globeducate connects Clover School with 65+ bilingual and international schools and supports opportunities to collaborate for sport, music, arts, and academic challenges, helping students become global citizens.

Social & Hobbies
Globeducate enables Clover students to connect with peers around the world for sport, music, arts, and academic challenges, expanding social and extracurricular horizons.

Community & Service
The Midtown Campus features an on-campus urban garden and a large chef's kitchen as part of its culinary and urban farming curriculum. Clover classrooms are mixed-age communities where older students mentor younger ones, forming a close, caring learning community. Teachers model respect, loving kindness, and a commitment to a positive learning environment.

Leadership & Professional
The Clover School fosters leadership and professional skills through self-directed learning, goal setting with each student, and the development of self-regulation and accountability. Older students mentor younger peers, supporting leadership within the classroom, while students learn to assess and improve their own work with self-correction.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Heart, Health, Soul and Mind guide Clover's approach to well-being: social-emotional learning, courage, compassion, self-awareness, nutrition, physical exercise, and mindfulness. On-campus urban gardening and the chef's kitchen reinforce healthy eating and hands-on wellness experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
French is taught as part of the curriculum at Pre-Primary, Primary, and Elementary levels.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit The Clover School.
The admissions process is designed to help you learn as much as possible about Clover's Montessori programming and to help the school get to know you and your child. It is recommended to visit while classes are in session to observe the energy of students and to come prepared with questions. Book a Tour to begin this process.

2. Admissions.
Admission into all programs is on a first-come first-served basis. Returning and former students, their siblings, and those previously enrolled in other Montessori schools have priority over new applicants. Every effort is made to balance enrolment in each class according to gender (identity) and age. New families applying to Elementary (Grades 1–6) may be asked to come in for an assessment/interview/visit to determine your child's suitability.

3. Apply Online.
Applications are submitted through the online portal and a link inviting you to apply will be sent after you complete your tour. If you are unable to attend a tour, a phone call can be scheduled to answer questions prior to applying. All new applicants must pay a one-time Application Fee of $500 and the application form and fee must be received to begin processing. Once the admissions department has reviewed your application, they will contact you directly to confirm application status and to discuss next steps for admission and enrollment.

Waitlist
Applications fill up quickly; programs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and when full, the remaining applicants are placed on a wait list in order of application dates. Families will be contacted once an opening is available.
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