Admission

Registration Information

How To Enroll Your Child

    1. Parents/ guardians contact Quintilian to set up a parent visit.

    2. Parents/ guardians meet with school representatives for a parent visit.

    3. Complete and submit the application form with a one-time, non-refundable application/ child visit fee of $100.

    1. Acceptance will be based upon the personal interview, school visit, and academic needs.

    2. The student’s ability to participate in our environment in an appropriate manner, consistent with Quintilian’s code of conduct, will be considered.

    3. Quintilian’s compatibility with your child’s needs.

    4. Availability of space.

    5. Students enrolled at Quintilian will be on a 6-week trial period during which time the school staff will evaluate the student’s academic ability, social interaction, and demonstrated effort to adapt to the school’s program.

    1. Inquiries are welcome throughout the school year at admin@quintilianschool.c or (613) 542-0400.

    2. Admission may occur at any time during the school year provided there is a seat available.

    3. Parent visits and student visits begin in April for fall admission.

    4. All admission forms must be completed in full prior to the student visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The school operates from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm throughout the school week. Students can be dropped off as early as 8:15 am.

    NOTE: Earlier drop-offs and after-school Homework Club are also available for an additional fee.

    We monitor our phones regularly and we will respond to any inquiries within 2 business days.

  • Our maximum ratio is always 5:1 (5 students to 1 teacher). Each individual who attends Quintilian School will benefit from very small group and one-to-one instruction.

    Each classroom has a maximum of 10 students with one teacher (OCT), a Child and Youth Worker. In addition, there are often volunteers or placement students in the classroom making the ratio even smaller.

  • Quintilian School accepts students who are going into Grade 2 and are able to manage themselves in a classroom without 1 on 1 supervision.

    Our students who have completed Grade 8 are welcome to stay for an extra year if the staff and their families feel that it is appropriate.

  • Often children with learning differences are bullied or isolated because of their challenges.

    We have found the opposite occurs at Quintilian School, which is designed for their specific needs (no one is different). The emphasis is on strengths – not on difficulties. For many children, it is the first time they feel like they belong.

  • As an independent school, Quintilian does not receive any funding through tax dollars as schools of the Public and Catholic School Boards. Our programs are funded through tuition amounts.

    Tuition is $14,385* per year. Most families pay tuition in ten (10) installments of $1438.50 per month

    *The tuition fees do not include the cost of field trips.

    Please note that all tuition is paid by etransfer or post-dated cheques which must be handed in as part of registration.

    The first payment is required upon acceptance to secure your seat. The balance of payments per month from September to May.

    Quintilian School also offers early drop-off and Aftercare for an extra fee

  • It is Quintilian’s mission to meet the learning needs of every student. Our programming is guided by the Ontario curriculum, however, students are not rushed through the curriculum in order to fulfill grade-level expectations.

  • Often a student’s frustration with school work and learning may be displayed through outward negative behaviour. When students are appropriately challenged and given support and learning opportunities in our positive and safe environment it is typical for challenging behaviour to diminish.

    Should a student require additional behavioral support, Quintilian staff and administration works closely with the family to create a behavioral plan.

    If behaviour continues and is negatively impacting the classroom and school community, the school reserves the right to withdraw the student Quintilian.

  • No, Quintilian offers quality individual programming for all students regardless of a diagnosis.

    Quintilian also welcomes students who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and ADHD.