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Go to child profileWithin specially equipped classrooms and guided by teachers trained and certified by the Association Montessori Internationale, children at Maria Montessori School naturally and happily develop the skills that will prepare them for a lifetime of learning. Parents of children from eighteen months to twelve years of age, who are interested in exploring a truly unique alternative to traditional education, are invited to call and arrange an interview and tour. Accredited by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).
Not all Montessori programs are created the same, and one of the ways they vary is in their adherence to the core principles as outlined by Maria Montessori during her life as an educator. The school name, in this case, was chosen to distinguish the program as one that hews very closely to her ideals. From multi-age classrooms, to an emphasis on group work, to a keen awareness of developmental stages—in all of that and more, Maria Montessori School presents the very letter of the Montessori approach. The size of the school is also a very comfortable one—big enough to allow for a nice breadth of programming while also maintaining a close, community learning atmosphere.
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Montessori toddler | |
Casa | |
Elementary | |
Middle School | |
High School |
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Toddler | Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
18mos to 3yrs | 3yrs to 6yrs | 6yrs to 9yrs | 9yrs to 12yrs |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
2 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Whole-class lectures should never be given. Students learn best through small group lessons, interaction, and independent work.
External special education support isn't necessary. Core teachers can deal with all special education needs, by offering the relevant support for each student.
We don't have any specialist teachers or classes. Core teachers are well-equipped to teach all subjects.
Modern-day technology is never used in the classroom. This can interfere with students' social and emotional development and can be a distraction.
Overall approach : Which option best describes your overall curricular approach?
Schools that adhere strictly to the original Montessori program. They follow Montessori principles to the letter.
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Maria Montessori School offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 6, Maria Montessori School students perform an average of No homework of homework per night.
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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Maria Montessori School | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins |
Site Average | 0 mins | 2 mins | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 40 mins |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Preschool to Gr. 6 |
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Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 6 | Coed | Day | 100 |
Total enrolment | 100 |
Average class size | Varies |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | ||
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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When is the application deadline for Maria Montessori School?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the acceptance rate at Maria Montessori School?
The overall acceptance rate at Maria Montessori School is 100%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Maria Montessori School?
Maria Montessori School has a Student-paced approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched or Accelerated). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Maria Montessori School?
There are 100 students enrolled at Maria Montessori School from Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 6. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Maria Montessori School wear uniforms?
No
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