Why Bialik?
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Bialik
Academic Excellence
Academic Excellence
Bialik students learn in an exciting and innovative environment. Our well-rounded curriculum challenges them intellectually as we spark their creativity, foster critical thinking, tap into their problem-solving skills and engender a love for learning. We give our students the knowledge, creative thinking and skills that they can apply today in the future.
Teaching the Whole Child
Teaching the Whole Child
Our school takes a holistic approach to educating our students. We support the growth of the whole child, nurturing all aspects of their development, including their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being. Social-emotional (SEL) lessons are incorporated into the curriculum and we support students in developing greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills. By putting mental and physical health at the forefront of what we do, we are giving students the best possible environment in which they can grow and succeed.
Beautiful Facilities
Beautiful Facilities
We are proud of the facilities at both our branches — in midtown Toronto and in Vaughan. Our spaces are designed to inspire students’ creativity and encourage collaboration. From our state-of-the-art STEM Learning Commons and art rooms to the beautiful bright classrooms, we aim for our facilities to reflect the high standard of excellence of our students’ academic experience. And outdoors, our students have beautiful play areas and equipment to ensure they can move their bodies and have fun playing with their friends.
Jewish Identity and Values
Jewish Identity and Values
Bialik prioritizes Jewish education and provides a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on Jewish history, language, culture, traditions and values. Our students develop a strong Jewish identity, fostering a connection to their roots and developing a sense of who they are as Jews in society today. At Bialik, we emphasize moral and ethical teachings and practices based on our values, instilling important virtues such as Menschlechkeit and Tikkun Olam.
Learning to Love Israel
Learning to Love Israel
Our Israel education program fosters a connection to the State of Israel and deepens our students' understanding of its history, culture and significance to the Jewish people. Exploring Israel's history and contemporary society helps our students develop a sense of belonging to the broader Jewish community and creates a connection to our collective narrative.
Hebrew Learning
Hebrew Learning
Our dual language approach allows students to develop Hebrew language proficiency. In learning to speak, read and write in Hebrew, students also develop a greater connection to the State of Israel. Learning a secondary language also promotes greater cognitive development, communication skills and global opportunities in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.
Student Support
Student Support
We take pride in meeting the individual needs of our students. This approach ensures that students receive appropriate support, extensions and accommodations to maximize their learning potential. By looking at the physical classroom environment, as well as instructional and assessment practices, students are given the necessary tools and opportunities to thrive. Given the ever-changing landscape of our world, we equip students with the learning skills and work habits to approach each new opportunity with confidence.
Learning Through Inquiry
Learning Through Inquiry
Bialik’s students learn to ask questions — big and small. Through inquiry-based learning, students get to explore real-world issues and engage in open-ended investigations. We encourage students to develop a growth mindset, take risks in their learning, and embrace failure as a learning opportunity for their creative thinking and problem-solving. These approaches encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and the development of innovative solutions. Through our STEM and Sustainability programs, students are given the knowledge and skills to be positive and productive members of society.
Community and Belonging
Community and Belonging
Building community is very important in our school life — for our students, their parents, grandparents, staff and our alumni. We welcome parents and grandparents to come and learn together with our students and our supportive environment fosters inclusion and promotes positive relationships. We recognize and respect differences in ethnicity, culture, race, language, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation and abilities. Each member of our community is made to feel valued and supported.
Lifelong Friendships
Lifelong Friendships
When our alumni reflect back on their experiences at Bialik, they often comment on the lifelong friendships that were fostered during their school years at Bialik. We feel strongly about giving students opportunities to build positive relationships and create strong bonds within their community. This enables our students to graduate from Bialik with fond memories of their experiences and many meaningful friendships.