Language and communication
Core language instruction is adapted to student needs; individualized plans may target decoding, reading comprehension, writing and functional communication.
private
Monarch Academy by Monarch House
5734 Yonge Street, Unit #500, Toronto, Ontario, M2M 4E7
At a glance
- Grades
- K – Gr. 10
- Gender
- Coed
- Board
- Independent
- Principal
- Rachel Koffman
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $30,000 – $32,500 /year
Admissions process
Personalized screening call to explore the child’s needs and goals. · In-person individualized assessment and school visit. · Upon acceptance, families receive an enrollment and welcome package.
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Progressive
- Student–teacher ratio
- 1:3 staff-to-student ratio
- Class size
- 3 — 8 students
Tuition & financial aid details
- Additional classroom support: Additional fees may apply when 1:1 classroom support is required.
- Fee inquiries: Contact Monarch Academy for fee details.
Bursaries & scholarships
- Funding such as the Ontario Autism Program or BC Autism Funding may be applied toward fees.
Course descriptions
Mathematics
Ontario curriculum-aligned mathematics is adapted to individual learning profiles and measurable IEP goals.
Science and social studies
The curriculum includes science and social studies, taught through individualized, hands-on and project-based learning.
Integrated therapeutic and life-skills support
Speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, behaviour support, communication access and functional life-skills instruction are integrated into the school day.
Learning programs
Specializations
Autism and other neurodevelopmental differences · Neurodiversity-affirming education · Therapeutically integrated academics · Functional communication, emotional regulation, and daily living skills
Languages
English
Learning support
Specialized Kindergarten–Grade 8 programming for students with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Every student receives a custom Alternative Individualized Learning Plan with academic · communication · sensory regulation · and adaptive living goals. · Integrated speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and Applied Behaviour Analysis principles. · Specialized educators and therapy technicians provide immediate one-on-one support and regulation strategies. · Daily progress data informs adjustments to instructional pacing and strategies. · Assistive technology includes speech-to-text, text-to-speech, visual organizers, interactive literacy programs, and AAC software. · Additional classroom 1:1 support may incur additional fees.
Student life
Facilities
Low-density classrooms accommodating a maximum of 10 students. · Classroom kitchen used for hands-on culinary learning. · Specialized laptops and tablets equipped with assistive technologies and communication software.
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Not specified on the current official Monarch Academy pages reviewed.
Outdoor activities & education
- No specific outdoor-education
- sports
- trips or outdoor activity programme was identified on the official Toronto
- programme or curriculum pages reviewed.
University destinations
- Not applicable to the current official Kindergarten–Grade 8 programme.
About the school
Monarch Academy is a specialized, interdisciplinary school program for students from Kindergarten through Grade 8 with autism and other neurodevelopmental needs. Developed by Monarch House Canada, it integrates individualized academics, therapy, and behavioural support into a full-day school setting.
Location & school highlights
Location
- Operates in North York
- Mississauga
- and Waterloo
- Ontario.
What makes the school distinct
- Entirely neurodiversity-focused, with clinical support integrated into daily instruction.
- Maximum of 10 students per class and a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio.
- Multidisciplinary team of specialized educators, Board Certified Behaviour Analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and therapy technicians.
- Individualized learning plans with measurable academic and clinical goals and daily progress tracking.
- Full-day programming five days per week, with flexible before- and after-care.
- Play-based and project-based learning tailored to students’ interests and cognitive profiles.
Contact
- Phone
- 905-901-5158
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