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Mary Anderson's avatar

excellent curriculum and really nice facility. lots of consideration put into everything - from lunches, to uniforms, to the enhanced curriculum, and the facility.

- Mary Anderson
Nandhini Vijayakumar's avatar

Our son is in JK. He loves it there. His teacher and other staffs are amazing. We are glad that we chose this school. Our son is always excited to go to the school which tells a lot about this school. He had been to other Montessori schools/daycare before. But this is by far the best.

- Nandhini Vijayakumar
Zaid Ramjohn's avatar

Our daughter is in high school since last fall . Her experience has been positive at InnovOak. Her principal and teachers makes a 10/10 effort to assist her in all her classroom work and assignments, and keep us informed; the class size is ideal and conducive to achievement of her educational goals. This has resulted in significant improvement in her confidence and academic marks. We are certainly very happy for her to complete her high school there. Thank you InnovOak!

- Zaid Ramjohn
Arvind Chahal's avatar

Wonderful staff and school. We sent our son to the SK class halfway through the school year because the local school was not a good fit for him. Right from Day 1 the staff has been warm, welcoming and very attentive to our son's needs. School used to be a big source of stress for our family, but after our son started going to Innovoak that changed very quickly. Most of all we're happy that our son is in an environment that engages him the way he needs and will nurture his growth and development.

- Arvind Chahal
Meenakshi Shukla's avatar

InnovOak is like family to us now. Its being 2 years here my Kid has been going and she just love being part of the school. we came from public school and initially it was bit overwhelming for her to accommodate bit difficult studies but now she shines! and I love that!. Thanks to Mrs Wagnor, Mrs Campbell and rest of the teacher staff for being always there for us when need was there. Also I love Bill and Eric who are always eager to listen and incorporate the changes. to the best of their abilities.

- Meenakshi Shukla
Arun Prasadh's avatar

Our son has been attending this school since JK in 2023-24, and we couldn’t be happier with his progress. He is already reading at a Grade 1 level in SK and has developed strong math and science skills at the same level. More importantly, he has grown from being a very shy child to speaking with confidence. He absolutely loves this school and is always eager to learn. The school’s strong focus on academics is evident in his remarkable progress. We even put our plans to move to another province on hold because we couldn’t find another school that matches Innovoak’s curriculum. That’s how much we love it! Without a doubt, our daughter will be attending this school when the time comes. Highly recommended!

- Arun Prasadh
Jade Promhouse's avatar

We’ve really loved our experience at InnovOak. Since starting, our daughter has become way more curious and motivated to learn—she’ll try to figure things out on her own instead of immediately asking us for the answer. She also actually ​wants​ to practice letters and numbers now, and she loves playing “teacher” or pretending to read to us (which used to take a lot of coaxing). She’s also so excited to see her teacher and classmates every day, and we hear a lot more about what happened at school—who she played with, what she learned—instead of just “I don’t know.” If you’re considering InnovOak, I’d say it’s a great fit if you want a school that helps kids feel excited about learning and confident practicing new skills, while also building strong relationships at school.

- Jade Promhouse
Rachael Adjei's avatar

Our son started attending this school in March 2024, and the change has been nothing short of incredible, a complete 180 from his previous school. He has excelled beyond our expectations and now enjoys school more than ever. He’s more engaged, positive, and excited about his teacher, classmates, and learning experience. It’s truly refreshing to know he’s in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. His progress in all subjects, especially those he previously struggled with, has been remarkable. Seeing his growth has been amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to join this school. We highly recommend it to any family looking to provide their child with a safe, comfortable and fun learning environment. We are so proud and grateful to be part of the InnovOak family!

- Rachael Adjei
J Peters's avatar

Our child has been a student at InnovOak for almost three years now. We switched from the public school system after our concerns related to the quality of education and safety in the classroom continually went unaddressed. We feel so fortunate to have found InnovOak, as our child is now thriving both socially and academically, where he was previously withdrawn and anxious. We have found the teaching staff to be warm, passionate, and willing to work collaboratively with parents to address student needs. We cherish the friendships we have made with other families who also share the values of raising children who are kind, communicative, and critical thinkers. InnovOak offers a well-rounded academic program, while nurturing community-oriented values. We recommend InnovOak to any family who prioritizes having a partnership with their child's school.

- J Peters
Jessica & Marc Roy's avatar

InnovOak has been a wonderful fit for our son and for our family. What stands out most is the way the school supports the whole child. The curriculum is engaging and interesting, while age-appropriate life skills are woven into the learning experience in a meaningful way. The small class sizes allow staff to really know each child, and that personal attention has helped our son grow in confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning. We have seen such positive changes in him since joining InnovOak, both at school and in daily life. He is more confident, more willing to try new things, and has really benefited from the warm, supportive environment. He especially enjoys being able to choose from a wide range of after-school activities, including Debate Club, D&D Club, art, singing, music, and athletic options, which has helped him explore his interests and develop new skills. What we would want another family to know is that InnovOak feels like a true community. The staff take a genuine personal interest in the children, there is lots of outdoor time, and the principal is always available and seen by the kids as a source of support and encouragement. InnovOak has been a place where our son feels known, cared for, and inspired to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

- Jessica & Marc Roy
Natasha K.'s avatar

We always knew we wanted alternative schooling for our child. After touring and reviewing all the schools and programs available we settled on InnovOak for a few important reasons: consistency, innovation, and care. Consistency because it was the only private school at that time that offered a pathway to high school graduation that is accredited in Ontario, and a clear indication of a student and parent community that could grow together with this school. Innovation because frankly, we've always wanted our child to love learning and the innovative methods and programs InnovOak uses to build confidence and curiosity in children is unmatched. My child at 5 years old is able to read fluently at a grade 2 level, and her passions are celebrated, recognized, and incorporated into her learning which fuels her curiosity and allows her to carry that through a variety of subjects she's exposed to. Everything from second language learning to maths, science, music and so on has enriched our child in ways we know the public school system wouldn't have. Lastly, care. Everyone from our fantastic teachers to the principal has made it their mission to not only infuse great care into children's learning but also respect and encourage involvement from parents in many aspects of their children's development and education. This makes it feel like a true partnership. We are very proud of our choice and see all the positive impacts it has made on our child since her enrollment.

- Natasha K.
RAjendra Gopal's avatar

Our experience at Innovoak has been nothing short of transformational. From the very beginning, we were drawn to their renowned Singapore Math program — and it truly lives up to its reputation. It is, without a doubt, the best mathematics program we have encountered. The depth of understanding, the focus on problem-solving, and the clarity of concepts have elevated my child’s confidence and ability in math to an entirely new level. What has impressed us even more is the integration of Everstone+ Science and LifeReady Skills into the learning journey. These programs go far beyond academics. The science curriculum sparks curiosity and deeper thinking, while LifeReady Skills has had a profound impact on my child’s communication, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving abilities. The difference at home has been remarkable. Our conversations have become more thoughtful and engaging. My child expresses ideas more clearly, thinks independently, and approaches challenges with confidence and structure. One of the most heartwarming changes has been her sense of pride and professionalism. She loves wearing her uniform — in fact, she insisted on wearing it when we visited the bank! That level of ownership and identity speaks volumes about how connected and proud she feels to be part of this community. Since joining Innovoak, her discipline, organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills have all improved significantly. Most importantly, she is genuinely happier. She feels empowered, capable, and inspired every single day. We couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible impact Innovoak has had on our child’s growth — academically, personally, and emotionally. It’s more than a school; it’s a place where children truly thrive.

- RAjendra Gopal
Mary Anderson's avatar

excellent curriculum and really nice facility. lots of consideration put into everything - from lunches, to uniforms, to the enhanced curriculum, and the facility.

- Mary Anderson
Nandhini Vijayakumar's avatar

Our son is in JK. He loves it there. His teacher and other staffs are amazing. We are glad that we chose this school. Our son is always excited to go to the school which tells a lot about this school. He had been to other Montessori schools/daycare before. But this is by far the best.

- Nandhini Vijayakumar
Zaid Ramjohn's avatar

Our daughter is in high school since last fall . Her experience has been positive at InnovOak. Her principal and teachers makes a 10/10 effort to assist her in all her classroom work and assignments, and keep us informed; the class size is ideal and conducive to achievement of her educational goals. This has resulted in significant improvement in her confidence and academic marks. We are certainly very happy for her to complete her high school there. Thank you InnovOak!

- Zaid Ramjohn
Arvind Chahal's avatar

Wonderful staff and school. We sent our son to the SK class halfway through the school year because the local school was not a good fit for him. Right from Day 1 the staff has been warm, welcoming and very attentive to our son's needs. School used to be a big source of stress for our family, but after our son started going to Innovoak that changed very quickly. Most of all we're happy that our son is in an environment that engages him the way he needs and will nurture his growth and development.

- Arvind Chahal
Meenakshi Shukla's avatar

InnovOak is like family to us now. Its being 2 years here my Kid has been going and she just love being part of the school. we came from public school and initially it was bit overwhelming for her to accommodate bit difficult studies but now she shines! and I love that!. Thanks to Mrs Wagnor, Mrs Campbell and rest of the teacher staff for being always there for us when need was there. Also I love Bill and Eric who are always eager to listen and incorporate the changes. to the best of their abilities.

- Meenakshi Shukla
Arun Prasadh's avatar

Our son has been attending this school since JK in 2023-24, and we couldn’t be happier with his progress. He is already reading at a Grade 1 level in SK and has developed strong math and science skills at the same level. More importantly, he has grown from being a very shy child to speaking with confidence. He absolutely loves this school and is always eager to learn. The school’s strong focus on academics is evident in his remarkable progress. We even put our plans to move to another province on hold because we couldn’t find another school that matches Innovoak’s curriculum. That’s how much we love it! Without a doubt, our daughter will be attending this school when the time comes. Highly recommended!

- Arun Prasadh
Jade Promhouse's avatar

We’ve really loved our experience at InnovOak. Since starting, our daughter has become way more curious and motivated to learn—she’ll try to figure things out on her own instead of immediately asking us for the answer. She also actually ​wants​ to practice letters and numbers now, and she loves playing “teacher” or pretending to read to us (which used to take a lot of coaxing). She’s also so excited to see her teacher and classmates every day, and we hear a lot more about what happened at school—who she played with, what she learned—instead of just “I don’t know.” If you’re considering InnovOak, I’d say it’s a great fit if you want a school that helps kids feel excited about learning and confident practicing new skills, while also building strong relationships at school.

- Jade Promhouse
Rachael Adjei's avatar

Our son started attending this school in March 2024, and the change has been nothing short of incredible, a complete 180 from his previous school. He has excelled beyond our expectations and now enjoys school more than ever. He’s more engaged, positive, and excited about his teacher, classmates, and learning experience. It’s truly refreshing to know he’s in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. His progress in all subjects, especially those he previously struggled with, has been remarkable. Seeing his growth has been amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to join this school. We highly recommend it to any family looking to provide their child with a safe, comfortable and fun learning environment. We are so proud and grateful to be part of the InnovOak family!

- Rachael Adjei
J Peters's avatar

Our child has been a student at InnovOak for almost three years now. We switched from the public school system after our concerns related to the quality of education and safety in the classroom continually went unaddressed. We feel so fortunate to have found InnovOak, as our child is now thriving both socially and academically, where he was previously withdrawn and anxious. We have found the teaching staff to be warm, passionate, and willing to work collaboratively with parents to address student needs. We cherish the friendships we have made with other families who also share the values of raising children who are kind, communicative, and critical thinkers. InnovOak offers a well-rounded academic program, while nurturing community-oriented values. We recommend InnovOak to any family who prioritizes having a partnership with their child's school.

- J Peters
Jessica & Marc Roy's avatar

InnovOak has been a wonderful fit for our son and for our family. What stands out most is the way the school supports the whole child. The curriculum is engaging and interesting, while age-appropriate life skills are woven into the learning experience in a meaningful way. The small class sizes allow staff to really know each child, and that personal attention has helped our son grow in confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning. We have seen such positive changes in him since joining InnovOak, both at school and in daily life. He is more confident, more willing to try new things, and has really benefited from the warm, supportive environment. He especially enjoys being able to choose from a wide range of after-school activities, including Debate Club, D&D Club, art, singing, music, and athletic options, which has helped him explore his interests and develop new skills. What we would want another family to know is that InnovOak feels like a true community. The staff take a genuine personal interest in the children, there is lots of outdoor time, and the principal is always available and seen by the kids as a source of support and encouragement. InnovOak has been a place where our son feels known, cared for, and inspired to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

- Jessica & Marc Roy
Natasha K.'s avatar

We always knew we wanted alternative schooling for our child. After touring and reviewing all the schools and programs available we settled on InnovOak for a few important reasons: consistency, innovation, and care. Consistency because it was the only private school at that time that offered a pathway to high school graduation that is accredited in Ontario, and a clear indication of a student and parent community that could grow together with this school. Innovation because frankly, we've always wanted our child to love learning and the innovative methods and programs InnovOak uses to build confidence and curiosity in children is unmatched. My child at 5 years old is able to read fluently at a grade 2 level, and her passions are celebrated, recognized, and incorporated into her learning which fuels her curiosity and allows her to carry that through a variety of subjects she's exposed to. Everything from second language learning to maths, science, music and so on has enriched our child in ways we know the public school system wouldn't have. Lastly, care. Everyone from our fantastic teachers to the principal has made it their mission to not only infuse great care into children's learning but also respect and encourage involvement from parents in many aspects of their children's development and education. This makes it feel like a true partnership. We are very proud of our choice and see all the positive impacts it has made on our child since her enrollment.

- Natasha K.
RAjendra Gopal's avatar

Our experience at Innovoak has been nothing short of transformational. From the very beginning, we were drawn to their renowned Singapore Math program — and it truly lives up to its reputation. It is, without a doubt, the best mathematics program we have encountered. The depth of understanding, the focus on problem-solving, and the clarity of concepts have elevated my child’s confidence and ability in math to an entirely new level. What has impressed us even more is the integration of Everstone+ Science and LifeReady Skills into the learning journey. These programs go far beyond academics. The science curriculum sparks curiosity and deeper thinking, while LifeReady Skills has had a profound impact on my child’s communication, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving abilities. The difference at home has been remarkable. Our conversations have become more thoughtful and engaging. My child expresses ideas more clearly, thinks independently, and approaches challenges with confidence and structure. One of the most heartwarming changes has been her sense of pride and professionalism. She loves wearing her uniform — in fact, she insisted on wearing it when we visited the bank! That level of ownership and identity speaks volumes about how connected and proud she feels to be part of this community. Since joining Innovoak, her discipline, organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills have all improved significantly. Most importantly, she is genuinely happier. She feels empowered, capable, and inspired every single day. We couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible impact Innovoak has had on our child’s growth — academically, personally, and emotionally. It’s more than a school; it’s a place where children truly thrive.

- RAjendra Gopal