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Testimonials

We believe that a thriving community is what makes our school so special, which is why we place such a high value on the relationships we build and nurture with parents, students, teachers and staff.

Here’s what our people say about life at The Clover School…

Two of The Clover School's elementary students are laughing together in a classroom with bookshelves and Montessori materials visible in the background.
"For my wife and I, the whole point of having our children attend Montessori school is that we want them to both fall in love with learning and develop the capacity to engage with their world critically. Without reservation I can say that both of my daughters have prospered and grown in countless ways, including the ones above thanks to the environment, instruction and culture of The Clover School.
My 10 year old is in her 5th year and has grown into a confident, compassionate and curious young woman. While the compassion and curiosity are somewhat innate, her confidence is something that is undeniably a result of being at The Clover School and feeling supported and safe. My 5 year old, in her 3rd year, has become more determined and resilient, and now asks for 'materials' at home so she doesn't have to 'stop' when she gets home.
Not only has The Clover School been a great experience for both of my children, it has also provided my wife and I a community of parents who are equally interested in child-led learning. Some of these parents and families have become our closest friends. While this last point was not really a factor in considering a school, it is certainly a benefit that cannot be overlooked.
I am obviously biased, having now experienced 5 years of Clover, but if you are considering starting your child in a new school, or just in the process of exploring schools for the first time, you should strongly consider The Clover School as it truly has been an invaluable experience."

Martin, Parent 

Three of The Clover School's elementary students are standing around a table with a Montessori material in a room with bookshelves, framed artwork, and a potted plant in the background.
"I never thought it was possible to fall in love with a school until I discovered The Clover School.
Our kids weren't thriving in the traditional school model - 3 gifted, elementary school boys who don't fit the mold of what it takes to thrive in the outdated, assembly line process of memorizing, sitting still, hours of homework, don't stand out system.
Within weeks of starting at The Clover School, we have 3 brand new boys - or to put it better, they get to be themselves. Can you imagine a school that not only teaches the fundamentals, but also teaches leadership, confidence, problem solving, how to think, how to feel, time management, cooperation, creativity, music, art, independence, critical thinking, courage, innovation, conflict resolution, respect, integrity, and love?
This school is our dream come true - the school we wish we had as children, that we can now gift to our kids."

Giovanni, Parent

A Clover School primary teacher is sitting at a table with a student, surrounded by shelves holding Montessori materials in a vibrant classroom.
"My experience at The Clover School (formerly Forest Hill Montessori) was one of wonder and magic. I began attending Forest Hill at the age of two and a half and the memories of the school are still with me today, nearly twenty years later. Forest Hill was a home away from home, the teachers were warm and welcoming and immediately encouraged myself and other children to explore and ask questions. Curiosity was promoted and thus, school never felt like a burden. Forest Hill embraced the foundations of Maria Montessori which was that the child led in the development of their learning with the guidance of a teacher at hand. From colouring metal insets to learning how to add, subtract, and multiply on the counting beads, to sitting in the small and charming library for French lessons, Forest Hill Montessori cultivated my curiosity for learning and fostered my need for creativity as a child, both of which are still with me today as an adult and something I will always be grateful for. Thank you."

Zoë, Former Student

The Clover School's Urban Gardening specialist and a toddler student are engaged in an activity together in a lush, urban garden surrounded by plants and greenery.
"As a first time mom, I was apprehensive for my son to attend school full day. My husband and I visited numerous Montessori toddler programs and I will never forget the day we walked into The Clover School - we immediately felt at home and knew that it was the right place for our kids. All I wanted for my son was to have fun learning new things and to be loved and treated with respect while doing so. That is EXACTLY what he (and later, his little brother) received at The Clover School. The teachers and administrators became a second family to us. Joining the Clover community was one of the best decisions we ever made."

Wendy & Matt, Parents