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Monarch Academy by Monarch House

5734 Yonge Street, Unit #500, Toronto, Ontario, M2M 4E7

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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

Language and communication

Core language instruction is adapted to student needs; individualized plans may target decoding, reading comprehension, writing and functional communication.

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.

View course information on the school website

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.