ACADEMICS
The NEW Curriculum
The NEW School offers a truly well-rounded and balanced curriculum
A better way forward for families seeking more.
The world-renowned gold standard of academic excellence: the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Today’s education system leaves many parents asking the same question:
Is my child actually being seen, challenged, and supported?
At The NEW School, we’ve intentionally built a different model — one that restores meaning, balance, and excellence to education by combining the IB framework with faith formation, whole-child development, and real-world learning that matters.
IB Education
We are proud to announce we have been accepted for candidacy as an IB School.
At The NEW School, we bring the power of IB and anchor it in something even deeper: truth, character, and purpose. Globally Minded. Future Ready.
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The NEW School is an IB Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are pursuing authorization as an IB World School, joining a global community of schools committed to high-quality, challenging, internationally minded education.
IB is globally respected for its rigor, depth, and outcomes — developing students who can think critically, communicate confidently, solve complex problems, and lead with global-mindedness.
IB students learn to:
• think independently
• understand global contexts
• communicate across perspectives
• act with compassion and integrity
• lead in a rapidly changing world
And at The NEW School, they do it with a foundation of faith, truth, and purpose.
Whole-Child Education, Done Exceptionally Well
Our curriculum blends strong academics with outdoor learning, health and wellness, emotional intelligence, and faith formation — because education should engage the mind, body, and spirit.
This is not school designed to produce “good students.”
This is education designed to form
whole humans — grounded, capable, and free.
Small Class Sizes. Unmatched Individual Attention.
With intentionally small class sizes, every child is known personally.
Teachers tailor instruction to each student’s strengths, learning style, and pace — ensuring students are both supported and challenged.
No one gets lost. No one gets overlooked.
Learning That Connects to Real Life
IB learning is powerful because it’s not just about content — it’s about application.
That’s why our students participate in monthly Real-World Experiences — hands-on, purpose-driven learning beyond the classroom that builds confidence, independence, and leadership and relevancy.
This is where learning becomes real. This is where learning is alive.
Entrepreneurship, Life Skills & Purpose-Driven Learning
We don’t just want students to learn — we want them to become capable.
Through monthly workshops, students build real-life skills such as:
- financial literacy
- entrepreneurial thinking & business creation
- innovation, creativity, and problem-solving
- communication, teamwork & leadership
- personal responsibility and initiative
This is how we nurture intrinsic motivation — when children realize learning gives them the power to build, create, and contribute.
Rooted in Faith and Character
Our pedagogy is grounded in the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, guiding students to grow in character, compassion, responsibility, and purpose.
At The NEW School, academic excellence is never separated from spiritual formation.
We are raising young people who are not only intelligent — but wise.
The
Result?
Children who feel confident, capable, and known.
Parents who feel relief, trust, and alignment.
An education that gives students everything they need—and more.
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the New"
-Socrates
New Earth Wonders
The NEW School is an environment where children are formed — not only as students, but as whole people.
- A balanced rhythm: learning, playing, exploring, and imagining are all essential to healthy development.
- EQ matters: emotional intelligence is intentionally built, because true success comes from character and self-leadership.
- A nature-immersed campus: perched on the Humber River with daily access to trails, forest, and wildlife.
- Health and stewardship: organic, natural food and a low-tox environment whenever possible.
- Real skills, soulful learning: life skills and heritage arts that develop competence, creativity, and meaning.
- Real-world expansion: monthly experiences and specialist workshops that build global awareness and confidence.
- Entrepreneurship from the beginning: financial literacy and purposeful creation are part of the learning journey.
- Faith and formation: grace, truth, and character strengthened through Christian values woven into daily life.
The Social Outreach Program
The Social Outreach Program (SOP) is designed to help our students identify needs within the community and explore ways they can actively contribute to serving. The overarching goal of this program is to engage our youth in making a difference for the betterment of their community, to gain perspective and to ultimately find purposeful acts of service. In this way we can help mould a future generation with a strong moral compass; youth who can lead with heart and who have a real understanding of the world around them.
Research-Backed by Design
At The NEW School, our model is not only intentional — it’s aligned with research on what helps children thrive.
Social-emotional learning
improves academic outcomes. A landmark meta-analysis of 213 school-based SEL programs found students showed improved social/emotional skills and an 11-percentile-point gain in
academic achievement.
Movement strengthens learning and focus. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses show physical activity interventions support cognition and academic performance in children.
Outdoor learning supports wellbeing and development. Reviews of nature-based outdoor learning show benefits for wellbeing and socio-emotional development, with growing evidence for academic outcomes.
IB MYP supports critical thinking. IB research comparing MYP and non-MYP students across countries found meaningful differences in
critical thinking development.
Becoming an IB school
The NEW School has officially been granted candidacy and is on it’s way to becoming an IB certified world school for the Middle years programme.
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
An IB education provides opportunities to develop both disciplinary and interdisciplinary understandings that meet rigorous standards set by institutions of higher learning around the world. IB programmes offer curriculum frameworks and courses that are broad and balanced, conceptual and connected.
The IB enables students to direct their own learning pathway and develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive and make a lasting difference. It empowers teachers as the architects of learning excellence, working alongside engaged colleagues in a rewarding career supported by a strong global network and it brings schools a strong reputation for successful outcomes that uplift the whole community.
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Location
Etobicoke Center
Directly on Humber River Trails
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Facts & Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical student day look like?
A typical day is built around a healthy rhythm that supports the whole child — mind, body, and spirit.
- Morning grounding: intentional movement + breathwork to regulate the body and focus the mind, PRAYER AND SCRIPTURE.
- Outdoor learning block: nature exploration, physical development, and outdoor education.
- Focused Learning Block 1: core academics and inquiry-based learning.
- Shared lunch + community time: students eat together, connect, and build responsibility through setup and tidy-up.
- French + literacy: daily language learning and structured literacy programming.
- Seasonal enrichment: rotating activities like chess, arts, and music.
- Outdoor play + leadership: afternoon outdoor play and community building.
- Focused Learning Block 2: deeper academic learning, projects, and applied skill development.
- Emotional intelligence & end of day reflection daily: emotional regulation and self-leadership are intentionally practiced throughout the day
What subjects do students learn?
We teach strong academics through meaningful, integrated learning.
Students cover:
- Literacy
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Design
- Art
- Nature Exploration / Outdoor Learning
- French
- Emotional Intelligence + Emotional Regulation
- Entrepreneurship + Financial Literacy (especially for older students)
How do you ignite a love of learning in children?
We build intrinsic motivation by making learning meaningful and life-giving.
We do this by:
• giving students real responsibility and real purpose
• teaching through inquiry, creativity, and hands-on projects
• allowing children to experience mastery, not just performance
• helping them discover their gifts and “why”
• building confidence through challenge and encouragement
When children feel capable, seen, and inspired — the fire returns.
How do you make learning relevant and real?
We saturate our curriculum with Real-World Experiences and expert-led workshops once a month.
These experiences help students:
- Apply classroom learning to real life.
- Build confidence and adaptability.
- Develop leadership and communication.
- Expand their understanding of the world.
- Explore careers, skills, and purpose-driven contribution.
What kinds of Real-World Experiences do you offer?
Examples include:
- Robotics and coding workshops.
- Horseback riding.
- Farm visits and nature-based learning.
- Museums and libraries.
- Apple picking and seasonal excursions.
- Ballet and orchestra performances.
- Local community learning experiences…and many more.
What does it mean that The NEW School is an “IB Candidate School”?
The NEW School is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School.
The IB is world-renowned because it develops students who can:
- Think critically and independently
- Communicate with confidence
- Connect learning across subjects
- Solve real problems
- Understand global contexts
- Lead with integrity and responsibility
IB research shows MYP participation is associated with meaningful differences in critical thinking development compared to non-MYP students.
What will the IB mean for my child specifically?
It means your child will learn how to:
- Ask powerful questions
- Think deeply and clearly
- Express ideas confidently
- Take ownership of learning
- Apply knowledge to real life
- Become globally minded and future ready
In short: IB strengthens academic excellence while building capability, confidence, and leadership. Moreover, the IB is the gold standard of education recognized globally.
How do you support emotional intelligence and emotional regulation?
Emotional intelligence is not an “extra” at The NEW School — it’s part of the learning.
Research shows SEL improves both life outcomes and academic performance, including measurable gains in achievement.
Students learn:
• self-awareness and self-control
• communication and conflict resolution
• responsibility and leadership
• empathy, respect, and character
How much time do students spend outdoors?
Every day. Students have two major outdoor blocks (morning and afternoon), and learning often extends outdoors beyond scheduled times.
Research supports outdoor and nature-based learning for wellbeing and socio-emotional development.
What grades do you serve?
We currently serve Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Do you have specific policies in place?
Yes. We have clear policies and procedures in place to protect children, guide our community, and ensure alignment between home and school.
Please view our standard policies and procedures in the parent portal.
What is your approach to gender, race, and cultural topics?
The NEW School is a Christ-centered community guided by biblical truth, parental partnership, and a commitment to forming students with wisdom, discernment, and moral clarity.
We do not teach or promote Critical Race Theory or gender ideology (including gender fluidity) as fact.
Instead of teaching students what to think, we teach them how to think:
- to ask questions.
- to research and evaluate evidence.
- to consider multiple perspectives.
- to communicate respectfully.
- to form conclusions with wisdom and integrity.
We believe children deserve an education rooted in truth and character, and we work closely with families to ensure sensitive topics are handled with care, maturity, and alignment with our values.
How can our family support The NEW School?
The NEW School is a grassroots movement — building a parallel learning system that restores truth, freedom, excellence, and wholeness to education.
Donations to our charity help:
- Resource our school and its students.
- Strengthen and expand our programming.
- Extend access to this education beyond our current community.
Charitable tax receipts are issued for all donations.
Link to charity landing page.
https://the-new school.kit.com/products/the-new-school-charity
E-transfers can be made to: thenewschoolcharity@gmail.com