I was in shambhala school from primary - 6 grade for the amount of money you would spend per year…read moreon education, it isn't better than public school education, which is free.

Attended primary-gr 7, elementary school was good. I highly suggest to put your kids in a different…read moreschool for grades above 5, very awful experiences had by myself and others in the higher grades.

I liked Grammar as a whole, just I found some of the teachers too hard on the kids and that the…read moreatmosphere wasn't the nicest.

I attended Grammar all the way through, from primary to Grade 12. The more I look back on my years…read morethere, the more I am convinced it is one of the finest schools in the country. Contrary to popular belief, it is not full of rich, snobby kids, but instead students who are kind, talented, accomplished, creative, and mature (many of whom do admittedly come from wealthy families). The school prepares you phenomenally well for university, mostly in terms of learning what to value and how to work hard. The student-teacher relationship is unparalleled. An example- students have some teachers' cell numbers, and the teachers are for the most part available to help out with questions at all times, even visiting the library past midnight to aid with exam studying. HGS is no doubt rigorous academically, but the tight-knit community and interested and interesting teachers go far beyond their duties to create incredible men and women. I can not say enough about Grammar.

We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our daughter to the Halifax Early Childhood School…read more(HECS). She has loved her 2 years of pre-school, and comes home with songs, crafts, stories and yoga moves which she enjoys sharing with the rest of the family. The teachers are superb and have a wonderful way with the children, encouraging them to work collaboratively, share creative ideas, grow in independence, and treat each other kindly. In addition to the sunny indoor space, there is a wonderful backyard playground so the children have outside play time. And during winter months, the indoor 'obstacle course' is a big hit. If you are looking for a nurturing, fun, organized pre-school, then look no further, HECS is the place. I highly recommend it.

This preschool is amazing. Our son went here for two years, and now our daughter is in her first…read moreyear. The school is a loving and caring environment where childrens' learning is continually fostered through play. The teachers are AMAZING!! They know all the kids so well, and tailor the curriculum to each of them and their individual needs at the time beautifully. The school also feels like a real community - there is a bi-annual backyard party in the beautiful, treed backyard playground, a weekly e-mail goes out with pictures of all the kids, and there is an annual beer and art show which is fun for the parents. We can't speak highly enough of this school and would certainly encourage any family looking for a half day preschool (rather than daycare) program to enroll their kids.

Our family relocated here from the US. From the moment that we inquired about the school via…read moreonline we received a response almost immediately. Within two days they scheduled a video conference and answered all our questions. We were impressed and knew this was the school for our children. When we arrived to the school we felt welcomed and special. Our kids started in November of 2017 and have been able to settle in and love their school. The teachers are all compassionate, caring and dedicated to the students growth and overall success. Through my time of volunteering at the school I have come to know everyone of the teachers and have truly witness the positive impact they have made on my children's lives. Our children are not only getting a quality education but are being discipled for Christ in a Christian environment! We highly recommend the school to all parents! Your children will be blessed and will be impacted! This investment will be everlasting!

If you are looking for an echo chamber for evangelical Christianity than this the place for you…read more Otherwise it is definitely not. The facility is in bad shape, with a roof leak that has not been fixed, but has been known for years, filthy floors, dirty sinks, bathroom doors that don't lock half the time and a fume hood that has been unable to be used for years. Although mostly friendly, the staff and speakers are often biased in the worst ways. Obsessed with proving the superiority of Christianity, countless speeches against the lgbt community, a paranoia that everyone else is being manipulated by Satan into conspiring to tear down Christianity, and a constant lecturing that everyone is a sinful wreck who deserves to go to Hell. Instead of taking criticism, the school merely sees it as the fulfillment of Biblical prophecies, which means that they're doing a good job.The classes most dripping with Christian bias are mandatory religious studies classes, which there is no way to get out of.

The Maple Tree Montessori School is a beautiful and calming space, designed lovingly for preschool…read moreaged children. I've been spending some time here lately, practicing yoga when class is not in session. The school is open-concept, consisting of one large room with hardwood floors and large south facing windows. There are lots of neat looking supplies for art projects, plus a full kitchen where I'm assuming fresh meals are prepared for the kids attending classes. If you're looking for a place to send your kiddies to preschool, you should look into the Montessori approach, which focuses on developing children's' skills in a safe and creative environment. If you have the chance to attend a yoga or meditation class here, you should take it. The space really is lovely and it's nice to be privy to different educational settings within the Halifax community.

Plus side, nice clean space and lots of creative supplies. Fresh baked muffins and healthy snacks…read more Montessori learning and kids yoga and music which is awesome. Teachers were very nice. Negative side, on top of a higher rate for this daycare, all food is not included; you must provide fresh fruit or vegetables daily for snack, there is no progress or feedback for individual students and they do not pack water for their daily park/playground trips as there no toilet in the park, and do not always get outside twice a day, as per standard. Also, the schedule is around the private school sked so if you are working parents, prepare to try to find care for your 4/5 yr old 18 days around Christmas, March break and the last two weeks of June (when there is no childcare camp program at that time of year). Felt like parent teacher night was just a general speech by the owner talking to/at everyone, only interaction with other parents was the last day, nothing to encourage relationships and friendships like other daycares I have experienced. Would be better if they gave individual feedback from teachers on how your child was doing, progress or creativity, even just something they did or if they had a good day, drop offs and pick ups could be warmer to make parents feel welcome.