The children are happy to learn in this school, the academics are good, and everyone is involved. The language immersion here is really good as well.
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I think this is a great environment for the kids who attend. The physical space is clean; nice playgrounds - 2 separate (for younger and older kids. The teachers my daughter has Pre K French) are great. They are warm and seem really concerned about the welfare of the students. I am really excited that my daughter comes home speaking words from a new language (we speak english at home). She is able to tell me a new word everyday. I do not know the principal... and I cant understand why. I've asked who the principal is, and I just have never seen her. Non-the-less, the school seems well organized. Special events are handled well. I get letters every week updating me on what is happening at the school, and how I can participate Overall, I am really satisfied. The one drawback is that the academic challenge seems week. I think there is much more of a focus on languages and the immersion concept. Meeting / stimulating individual needs seems to be on the back burner.
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This school is a mixed bag. Some teachers are superb, others not so much. Admin generally does a poor job engaging parents and it can take forever to get an issue resolved, assuming it does get resolved. The property is great, but the classrooms are tiny, which can cause issues among kids. The language immersion program is a key reason why we came, but that's mixed, too, although it does seem to be improving. (Kids who do not speak a second language at home rarely leave bilingual.) Still, it is a warm and welcoming place, and there is an open door policy for parents, which is great. On-site chef is great, which means school lunches are excellent. Great playground, allows for fantastic parent community to develop. I'd recommend this school for kids who can handle close quarters and who are interested in learning the rudiments of a second language.
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Great school! Dedicated teachers. Students love being there. I love the fact that all students learn French or Spanish.

Great school, one drawback....the academics are weak. The environment. Is absolutely wonderful. You can tell everyone pretty much enjoys working and loves children. The school lacks a gifted curriculum as well as attention to providing for rigorous instruction for these special learners. Teachers are skilled with scaffolding but not extending. Such a shame, it is truly a jewel.
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Great School which gets better every year. I love the language immersion program. Faculty and staff are excellent.
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My family loves this school! The teachers and administration are awesome! It's very family-oriented and everyone goes out of their way to make sure each child succeeds. We have a personal chef who cooks breakfast and lunch, using ingredients from our very own garden. Our scholars learn French and Spanish, take art and/or music 2 times a week and gym everyday! We have an active parent committee, which I'm a part of, that you can join to help make the school even better. You couldn't ask for more!
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The minute you walk in the doors, you can feel the warmth and welcoming nature of the school. Amazing teachers, administration and scholars. We feel very lucky to be part of this school.
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Elsie Stokes is a school that cares about all children. They go over and beyond to ensure the success of their students.
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Supportive, immersive language environment. Attention to creating well-rounded, curious scholars. Available, challenging teachers and staff. Enthusiasm permeates the hallways!
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Wonderful school with its very own vegetable garden, sports and arts programs, and diverse culture!! Caring Administration, great teachers and staff!!!
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It is one of the most wonderfully run schools I have ever seen. The children are engaged and excited and when you visit there you just want to stay.
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I love Elsie Whitlow stokes because the school is doing an awesome job with the after school program as well as the eating healthy incentive for the students. The faculty show a lot of interest in students. job
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I like the atmosphere and my daughter is happy. The staff is very attentive and the administrators are very committed.
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An international school in an international city!
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I strongly believe the school is doing an excellent job to educate mes kids.
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'I will take care of myself, I will take care of others and I will take care of my community' E W Stokes' mission. Teachers, students, staff and parents making enriching dreams come true.
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I am so grateful that my kids have the opportunity to be at Stokes. The teachers are wonderful, the administration is excellent, and I'm always impressed by how involved the parents are in making Stokes more than just another school.
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E W Stokes great school - Bilingual school with optionof English/ Spanish or English/French. Arts, Music, Dance, green garden, library, etc... Happy Children, staff and families.
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This school is on the top of a small hill in a cul-de-sac. After the first month of attending my Kindergartner said on his walk up the hill. 'Daddy, I love this school but I hate this hill' That pretty much sums it up.
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