Montessori Canada

Promoting, advancing, and delivering high-quality Montessori education to children and youth across Canada.

With over 40 years of leadership, Montessori Canada has a rich history of promoting educational excellence and continuous improvement of Montessori practices, including accreditation. Originally called the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA), it was founded in 1977 by a group of dedicated administrators committed to supporting each other and promoting authentic Montessori education to the public.

From the beginning, the CCMA focused on establishing standards of excellence for Montessori schools and fostering a collaborative community. Through rigorous accreditation processes and ongoing professional development, the CCMA ensured that Montessori schools maintained high standards in Canada.

Today, as Montessori Canada, we continue that legacy of excellence and community. We have expanded our mission to encompass not only administrators but also educators, families and Montessori supporters. Our goal is to support Montessori schools in delivering the highest quality of Montessori education to children in their communities and making it accessible to more families across Canada.

Montessori Canada’s Mission

Our mission is to unite the Montessori community to promote, advance, and deliver high-quality Montessori education for children across Canada.

Montessori Canada’s Vision

Our vision is transformative Montessori education for all children across Canada.

“Our aim is not merely to make children understand, and still less to force them to memorize, but so to touch their imaginations as to enthuse them to their innermost core.” — Dr. Maria Montessori

Montessori Canada Accredited Member Schools

As the name Montessori is in the public domain, any school can use it without including authentic Montessori programming. To ensure your child receives an authentic Montessori education, you should look for a Montessori Canada Accredited Member School. The Montessori Canada Accreditation process is a thorough and detailed approach to ensuring that Accredited schools meet the highest standards of Montessori programming.

Parents who choose a Montessori Canada Accredited Member School are joining those who want the best possible education for their children based on authentic Montessori philosophy and practice.

A Montessori Canada Accredited School offers your child:

• A carefully prepared child-centered environment
• Mixed age groups
• An individualized program that allows your child to progress at his/her own pace
• Activity-based learning
• Learning through movement
• Freedom and responsibility to direct their learning
• Hands-on learning
• Co-operation, collaboration – not competition

A Montessori Canada Accredited School offers parents:

• Ongoing feedback on your child's progress
• An invitation to participate in many aspects of school life
• An environment where parents and teachers support each other with the desire to help your child be successful
• The knowledge that each child will be respected for who he/she is, with the goal to help your child develop a love of learning

For more information and to Find a Montessori School near you, please visit the Montessori Canada website: www.Montessori-Canada.ca.