Literacy and mathematics
Core skill development is integrated with projects and practical activities; official program pages describe reading, writing, mathematics and real-world applications.
private
Oak Learners
394 Royal York Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Y 2R3
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
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.
School images
School videos
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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.
School activity
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Contact
- Phone
- 416-820-5233
- info@oaklearners.ca
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