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Hopscotch Montessori School vs McDonald International Academy.

Side-by-side comparison of two Toronto private schools.

Hopscotch Montessori School

Hopscotch Montessori School

Toronto, ON

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McDonald International Academy

McDonald International Academy

Toronto, ON

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Detailed Comparison

Hopscotch Montessori SchoolMcDonald International Academy
Annual Tuition$14,500$17,600
Boarding Tuition$26,600
GradesNursery/Toddler to 69 to 12
CurriculumMontessoriIB, AP
Enrollment130230
Avg Class Size1710
Student:Teacher15:1
Gender PolicyCo-edCo-ed
Founded20251994
BoardingNoYes
Financial AidNoNo
Acceptance Rate99%100%
SportsPhysical Education, Active recess, Yoga and mindfulness, Martial Arts (enrichment)Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Baseball, Golf, Track and field, Other
ArtsVisual Art (traditional and digital media), Theatre (3 productions per year), Music (guitar, piano, weekly community singing), Fibre Arts (enrichment), Dance/Ballet (enrichment)Acting, Drama/Theatre, Music (instrumental), Music (vocal), Visual arts, Dance, Other
SpecializationsPeace Education, Earth First Curriculum, Montessori Model UN, Theatre Arts, Music (Guitar and Piano), Second Language (Mandarin/French/Spanish)STEM, Arts, Languages, Sports

Comparison Highlights

  • Tuition difference: $3,100/year
  • Class size difference: 7 students
  • McDonald International Academy has larger enrollment (230 students)
  • Both schools are located in Toronto

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