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Montessori schools in Brampton

Find the top Montessori schools and programs in Brampton.

On this page, we cover private schools in the Brampton area that offer Montessori programs and support. This includes Montessori schools in downtown Brampton, Bramalea, Caledon, Gore Meadows, Heart Lake, Mount Pleasant, Credit Valley, Central Park, and Northgate.

For a more complete guide to Montessori education, including a discussion of curriculum and programming, start with our introductory guide.

There are lots of private Montessori schools in Brampton. These schools vary in terms of their classroom practices, curricular approaches, program offerings, and special needs support. The schools listed below reflect this diversity. They can be filtered for a wide range of features.

2. Choosing a school

For general advice on how to choose and evaluate private schools, check out our choosing a school guide and expert advice guide. For advice on choosing Montessori schools, see our main Montessori school guide. To learn about the factors that go into choosing the right preschool, read our guide.

Private school expos

Private school expos are a great starting point for finding a school, at any level. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. These expos allow you to speak with lots of private schools in Canada, many of which are Montessori schools, all in one place. Find a Montessori school near you.

Parent discussion forum

Another great resource in your school search is the Our Kids parent discussion forum. The forum is an ideal place to discuss options and debate topics related to Montessori schools and preschools. Our community of parents, educational experts, school officials, and alumni can help answer your questions and stimulate your thinking.

Open house events

Attending open houses is a great way to learn more about schools. For general advice on open house visits, check out our guide on school visits.

3. Tuition at Brampton Montessori schools

The cost of Montessori schools in Brampton tends to be lower than the cost of other private schools in Brampton. In fact, Montessori schools are usually on the lower side of private school tuition in general. 

Many schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Other schools, though not as many, offer scholarships, which are given based on merit—for instance, in academics or athletics. You can learn more about need- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide. We also have an in-depth article on preschool costs.

Below, you’ll find the range of costs for Montessori private schools and preschools in Brampton:

Academics

Special needs support

Montessori schools, in Brampton and nearby Vaughan, often have large mixed-age classes with high teacher-to-student ratios. They also tend to have lots of interaction, student-to-student teaching, and group and independent work.

Below, the Montessori philosophy, curriculum, and teaching approach are discussed in more detail. For more comprehensive coverage, see our main Montessori school guide.

Montessori school philosophy

The Montessori philosophy of education is unique. Some of the main principles of this philosophy are the following:

Student-centred: Students are free to move around the class, choose their own work, and determine the pace of their studies. This can make for a dynamic learning environment. Kids often choose work that’s engaging and stimulating, in this setting, which can give rise to a love of learning.

Uninterrupted work time: Montessori schools give kids lots of uninterrupted work time, especially at the elementary level. In many schools, they’re given at least one 3-hour, uninterrupted work period to focus on their chosen work, free of interruptions. Uninterrupted work periods are believed to improve children’s concentration, self-discipline, and work habits.

Concrete learning: Like Waldorf and Reggio Emilia, learning tends to be concrete and hands-on. At the primary and elementary level (and sometimes at the secondary level), kids work with lots of different concrete materials, including “manipulatives”—or self-correcting puzzles.

Montessori children also work with blocks, rods, spindle boxes, and many other materials. Concrete learning engages many of the senses. And, research has shown that it can speed up learning, especially for younger kids.

No external rewards: In primary and elementary school, kids aren’t given tests or assignments, or graded on any of their work. Kids also aren’t praised very much, and when they are praised, it’s for effort—not outcome. Progress is assessed informally, through observation and developmental rubrics, rather than formally, through grades or report cards.

Montessori teaching approach

Montessori teachers rarely provide direct instruction. They almost never stand at the front of the class and lecture to all the students. And when they do lecture, the lectures are usually short, interactive, and engaging.

More often, though, teachers move around the class, and give lessons to or guide students. They usually work with students one-on-one or in small groups. They often encourage students to repeat and practice activities, and they plan projects to meet each student’s learning needs.

Montessori teachers' primary role is to connect students with their work, rather than to impart knowledge to them. They are thus viewed more as “guides” or “mentors” than “teachers” in the traditional sense.

Montessori schools, in Brampton and other cities, have mixed-age classes, with kids aged 0-3 (toddler), 3-6 (primary), 6-9 (lower-elementary), 9-12 (upper elementary), and so on. The mixed-age classroom informs the teaching approach and learning environment.

Most Montessori classes have lots of group work. Kids work together in small groups on projects and tasks, with some guidance from the teacher. Kids help each other, and older kids often mentor their younger classmates, by helping with them with their work and modelling appropriate behaviour.

This can reinforce knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, for both older and younger kids. It can be a very effective approach for children with special needs, such as advanced learning abilities.

Brampton Montessori schools

Unlike most traditional schools, Montessori schools in Brampton have a student-centred philosophy. Teachers don’t stand at the front of the classroom, and they rarely lecture. Instead, students are free to roam around the classroom, choose different tasks, and work at their own pace. This often inspires a love of learning and a far-reaching curiosity. Many students find a Montessori education is both highly stimulating and provides strong preparation for future studies.

Brampton is a great place to go to school. It has lots of strong public and private school options. At the post-secondary level, the main school in Brampton is Sheridan College, which also has a campus in Oakville. The closest universities to Brampton are York University and the University of Toronto in Mississauga.

There are two main public school boards in Brampton: the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. The former runs secular anglophone public schools. The latter runs Catholic anglophone public schools.