The Learning Hive Academy
A Registered Private School
Families choose The Learning Hive Academy because they want an education that is thoughtful, flexible, and truly meets their child where they are. Our private school offers a gentle, research backed alternative to traditional classrooms, with low student to educator ratios, individualized instruction, and a calm environment where children can learn with confidence.
Every parent wants the best for their child - we’re here to provide it.
A Different Way to Experience School
At The Learning Hive Academy, children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and genuinely known. Our approach blends strong academics with warmth and relationship based teaching. We use structured literacy and evidence based math to build deep understanding, and we pair this with hands on learning that keeps children curious and engaged.
We intentionally use mixed age classrooms. This allows students to learn based on readiness, not rigid grade labels, giving each child space to move at their own pace while benefiting from peer collaboration and small group instruction.
Here is what families notice most about learning at the Academy:
Small class sizes
Mixed age groups that honour individual pacing
Warm, relationship centred teaching
A calm, predictable environment
Hands on and multi-sensory lessons
Progress over pressure
A great fit for children who need more than traditional classrooms can offer
Many of our students are bright, curious, and capable, but they need more calm, more guidance, or more structure than they receive in large classrooms. Some become overwhelmed or overlooked. Some lose confidence. Some simply learn better in a slower, deeper, more intentional setting.
We follow a mixed age classroom model that allows children to learn at a pace that fits them. This structure lets students move fluidly through skills, receive individualized teaching, and benefit from peer collaboration without the pressure of rigid grade level boundaries. It gives us the flexibility to teach the child in front of us, not the box they are placed in.
Many families choose us because their child benefits from:
A smaller, more personal learning environment
An individualized pace
Predictable routines and gentle structure
Educators who understand how children learn
Strong, research backed academics
Our mornings are dedicated to explicit, systematic instruction for penmanship, reading, writing and math. This is the heart of our academic program. We use structured literacy to build confident readers and writers, and evidence based math instruction that helps students understand concepts rather than memorize steps.
Afternoons shift into hands on learning through science, social studies, music and art, life skills, leadership and outdoor education. This balance keeps students engaged while giving them time to think, explore, and create.
A Typical Day
We keep a predictable rhythm throughout the day, but we are also flexible when it truly matters. We do not use loud bells or abrupt transitions. If learning is flowing well, we allow it to continue. If a child needs a moment to reset, we honor that too.
Our schedule provides the calm structure children need, without the rigid time pressures that often disrupt meaningful learning.
A calm, predictable rhythm that helps children thrive
Our Gentle Approach
A calm school culture that protects confidence
Children at The Learning Hive Academy experience a school day guided by trust, connection, and gentle structure. Our educators build warm relationships with each student and use coaching based strategies to help them navigate challenges with confidence.
We prioritize steady routines, quiet transitions, and consistent guidance so that every child feels safe and able to learn at their own pace.
This gentle approach supports both academic success and emotional wellbeing.
Specialty Subjects
Hands on learning that enriches the school day
Alongside strong literacy and math instruction, students at The Learning Hive Academy experience meaningful learning opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and deeper understanding. Our specialty subjects give children space to explore, create, investigate, and make connections across different areas of learning.
Each week, students participate in activities such as:
Art, drama and music
Outdoor education, nature exploration and STEM challenges
Movement and physical play
French language exposure
Life skills and leadership
Maker activities and hands on building
These subjects add variety and joy to the school day while supporting the development of problem solving, collaboration, confidence, and flexible thinking. They allow students to follow their interests, try new things, and experience learning beyond traditional academics.
Although our specialty subjects are hands on and exploratory, they are thoughtfully aligned with the expectations of the Ontario curriculum. This ensures students receive a well rounded education and are well prepared for high school and future learning pathways.
A simple, personal process that supports your family
Choosing the right school is a meaningful decision, and we want the process to feel comfortable and clear. Our admissions steps are designed to help you learn about our philosophy, see the environment in action, and determine whether The Learning Hive Academy is the right fit for your child.
Here is what the process looks like:
Admissions and Enrollment
FAQs
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The Academy accepts children beginning the year they enter Junior Kindergarten (age 4 or turning 4 shortly) through to Grade 8. Students learn in mixed age classrooms that allow them to progress based on readiness rather than rigid grade labels. This structure keeps class sizes small, instruction individualized, and supports a wide range of developmental needs.
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Mixed age learning creates a richer, more collaborative classroom. Older students develop leadership and confidence as they model routines, explain ideas, and support younger peers. Younger students benefit from seeing skills demonstrated by classmates in ways that feel natural, encouraging, and attainable.
This mirrors real life. Nowhere else in the world do we spend our days only with people who share our exact birth year. Mixed age groups reflect the way children learn in families, communities, and friendships, creating a healthier and more authentic learning environment.
It also removes much of the social pressure that can build in same age groups, especially the pressure to be “cool,” keep up, or fit in. Mixed age classrooms create a calmer, more inclusive dynamic where every child can simply be themselves and learn comfortably at their own pace.
This approach builds community, confidence, and connection, helping every child learn with and from one another.
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Yes. Our program is thoughtfully aligned with the expectations of the Ontario curriculum. Students build strong foundations in literacy, math, science, and social studies, and they develop study skills, problem solving abilities, and confidence that prepare them for future learning pathways.
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We keep our class sizes intentionally small so every child can receive individualized support and build strong, trusting relationships with their educators. More importantly, we focus on maintaining a thoughtful ratio of students to educators. This allows us to meet our own high standards for personalized instruction and ensures that each child is truly seen, guided, and supported.
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Yes, some families choose to continue tutoring for targeted support in reading, writing, or math. This can complement the Academy’s full day program when needed.
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The Academy follows a traditional school year schedule, with breaks and holidays that align closely with local expectations. Families receive a full year calendar upon enrollment.
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Our educators bring a strong blend of training, experience, and a deep understanding of how children learn best. Many have backgrounds in education, are certified teachers or early childhood educators, and everyone has received specialized training in structured literacy and evidence based math. More importantly, they are warm, relationship-focused professionals who are skilled at meeting children where they are and guiding them with both clarity and care.
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Our instructional day is intentionally designed to give children a full, meaningful amount of focused learning time without rushing or pressure. Mornings are dedicated to high-quality literacy and math instruction in small groups, when students are most ready to take in new concepts. Afternoons include hands on learning, specialty subjects, project work, and enrichment.
Overall, students receive generous instructional hours across the day, balanced with movement, outdoor time, and quiet transitions that keep the school day steady, calm, and developmentally appropriate.
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The Academy operates on a full school-day schedule. Students arrive at 9:00 AM and finish at 3:00 PM. This gives us ample time for focused literacy and math instruction in the morning, followed by hands on learning, specialty subjects, outdoor time, movement, and enrichment in the afternoon.
The day is steady, calm, and well paced. We build in natural breaks, outdoor play, and quiet transitions so children stay regulated, engaged, and ready to learn without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
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Yes. We offer optional before and after school care to support family schedules.
Before care is available from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, and after care runs from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.This time is calm and supervised, with opportunities for quiet play, reading, drawing, or gentle activities. It’s designed to feel relaxed and welcoming rather than like an extension of the school day, giving children a comfortable space to ease in or wind down.
Come See What Learning Can Feel Like
A gentle, structured environment can change everything for a child
We would love to meet your family, show you our classrooms, and talk about how the Academy can support your child’s learning and wellbeing. A tour is the best way to experience the calm, intentional environment that makes our school feel different.