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Oak Learners

394 Royal York Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Y 2R3

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Boarding: No
Enrolment: 2024
Board: Independent
Principal: Kelly Farrell
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $14,708 – $22,992 /year
Application deadline: 2026-06-01
Interview required: No
SSAT required: No
Open house: November 24, 4:30–6:30 pm EST; year not specified.

Admissions process

Submit the school’s online intake questionnaire to begin an admissions conversation. The school’s current registration page says applications are being accepted for 2026–27 at JK through Grade 6; confirm space and dates directly with the school.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Progressive & Reggio Emilia
Student–teacher ratio: 6:1
Class size: Tuition
Accreditation: Progressive, Ontario Curriculum-aligned

Course descriptions

Literacy and mathematics

Core skill development is integrated with projects and practical activities; official program pages describe reading, writing, mathematics and real-world applications.

STEM and inquiry projects

Hands-on, interdisciplinary projects include science, technology, engineering and design challenges, with student interests shaping term projects.

Arts

Daily arts-enriched learning includes music, movement, visual arts, drama and creative expression.

Outdoor education

Outdoor environments are used for experiential, cross-curricular learning, observation, navigation and environmental stewardship.

View course information on the school website

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Learning programs

Specializations

Gifted and active learners. · Arts-enriched and STEAM-integrated education. · Outdoor, experiential and inquiry-based learning.

Languages

English

Learning support

Personalized instruction supports all learning exceptionalities · including giftedness · learning disabilities and mental health needs. · Individualized learning based on each student's strengths · needs · goals and interests · Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) provide flexible · differentiated opportunities. Tutoring is also offered.

Student life

Arts

Daily dance, music, movement, visual art and creative expression. · Drama, performance and improvisation. · Eco Art and digital art. · Private music lessons and student concerts.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

No student club list was identified in the reviewed official pages. Camps and enrichment services are advertised separately and should not be read as school clubs.

Outdoor activities & education

Daily outdoor learning: Official program pages describe at least two hours outdoors daily, using local nature and community environments for physical activity, nature exploration and academic learning. Schedules may vary by program.

About the school

Oak Learners is a not-for-profit micro school and learning centre offering full-time and part-time private schooling, tutoring, music and day camps. Its Reggio Emilia-inspired micro school is described as serving JK–Grade 6, with personalized, experiential and arts-enriched learning.

Location & school highlights

Location

Community and natural surroundings
site-based learning in the local area

What makes the school distinct

6:1 student-teacher ratio in all micro school classes.
At least two hours of outdoor learning every day.
Student-driven, teacher-facilitated inquiry and project-based learning.
Daily arts integration and STEAM instruction.
Personalized instruction supporting gifted learners, learning disabilities and mental health needs.