Progressive School
for Exceptional Children
learn. differently.
Small classes and a vibrant school community set the stage for grades 3-12 students. Distinct among independent schools in Toronto, TSA sets high expectations for its classes, offers support, enrichment, and differentiation for its students, and features an inclusive culture that celebrates individual differences and successes.
Our philosophy
Five central beliefs lay the foundation for our understanding of student learning and school design. These core philosophies inform classroom teaching practice and leadership decision-making.
Our Students
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Academics
Developed with care and continuously adapting to our students’ diverse talents, TSA is among Toronto’s premier schools for 2eTwice-exceptional (2e) students are a diverse group of learners with complicated learning profiles. They exhibit gifts and talents in certain areas and experience impingement on their learning in others. Learn More students. Our educational approach is crafted to nurture each child’s growth and success.
Student Life
Learning is not limited to the classroom. We provide our students with a diverse offering of enriching activities that foster friendships, celebrate diversity, and cultivate curiosity.
How we Measure Up
93% of TSA graduates are accepted into and attend their first choice of post-secondary programs.
We are proudly small and student-centric by design, affording opportunities for rich discussion-based classes.
A diverse set of offerings provide a vibrant school culture and opportutnies for friendship building, leadership, creativite expression, sports, and academic enrichment.
All students deserve and benefit from the differentiated strategies and accommodations collaboratively built into their learning plans and integrated throughout their learning.