{"id":338289,"date":"2021-09-10T16:07:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T13:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/five-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-independent-school\/"},"modified":"2021-09-10T16:07:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T13:07:16","slug":"five-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-independent-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/five-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-independent-school\/","title":{"rendered":"#Five questions to ask when considering an independent school"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40f139367b6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40f139367b6\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/five-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-independent-school\/#Will_the_method_of_teachingpedagogy_work_for_youyour_child\" >Will the method of teaching\/pedagogy work for you\/your child?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/five-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-independent-school\/#What_exists_outside_of_academics_for_students\" >What exists outside of academics for students?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/five-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-independent-school\/#Does_the_school_have_a_history_of_excellence\" >Does the school have a history of excellence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/five-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-independent-school\/#What_is_the_culture_like_for_students_and_their_parents\" >What is the culture like for students and their parents?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/five-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-independent-school\/#Do_you_share_and_support_the_future_vision_for_the_school\" >Do you share and support the future vision for the school?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Five questions to ask when considering an independent school<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                            And why TMS might be the best fit for your children and family\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Choosing a school for your child is one of the biggest decisions a family will make. With so many choices, it can be overwhelming to decide from the vast variety of options.<\/p>\n<p>TMS, a preschool-to-Grade-12 independent day school in Richmond Hill, Ont., partners with parents as they go through the admissions process.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s important that both the student and their family feel welcomed and have a chance to assess their fit for a school. Families need to feel absolutely confident in their decision,\u201d said Silvana Fazzari, TMS\u2019s director of enrolment management. She recommends families look at five things when considering a school:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_method_of_teachingpedagogy_work_for_youyour_child\"><\/span><strong>Will the method of teaching\/pedagogy work for you\/your child?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the school\u2019s educational program? TMS uniquely combines two well-known pedagogies\u2014Montessori, from toddler to Grade 6, and the International Baccalaureate Programme from Grades 7 to 12. This unique framework results in graduates who are academically excellent, independent thinkers with a strong sense of inquiry and global mindedness.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exists_outside_of_academics_for_students\"><\/span><strong>What exists outside of academics for students?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Academics are very important, but a balanced educational journey should also include athletics, co-curriculars and student-life experiences. TMS offers a variety of athletic and artistic options as well as many co-curricular clubs (competitive and student-led). Additionally, TMS offers an excellent Duke of Edinburgh Program, which provides opportunities for students in high school and university.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_school_have_a_history_of_excellence\"><\/span><strong>Does the school have a history of excellence? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A school\u2019s history can speak to its successful growth. In 1961, TMS began as a humble Montessori school with 12 students. For the last 60 years, the school has grown exponentially to include multiple campuses and the addition of the IB Programme, boasting an enrolment of over 800 students\u2014many of whom are \u201clegacies\u201d with alumni parents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_culture_like_for_students_and_their_parents\"><\/span><strong>What is the culture like for students and their parents?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How does the school community support students and parents? This is a major focus at TMS, with dedicated resources to ensure families feel welcomed, informed, integrated and involved. From school events, to volunteering opportunities (including parent ambassadors at each grade), TMS works hard to ensure every student and parent feels part of the TMS family.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_share_and_support_the_future_vision_for_the_school\"><\/span><strong>Do you share and support the future vision for the school?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important that a school is able to clearly articulate its vision with you. TMS regularly shares the key aspects of its vision: physically expanding campus offerings and cultivating three key mindsets in students\u2014positivity, resilience and entrepreneurial thinking\u2014recognizing they are key traits for success in any field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaking sure a school is a fit for both a student and their family is essential to a lasting and collaborative relationship\u201d, says Fazzari. \u201cWhen families come to TMS, we can confidently speak to our past, present and future, as well as the success of our graduates. 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