One hundred years ago, Maria Montessori learned by observing children and translated what she saw into applications that have revolutionized education. Read more
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Royal Cachet Montessori School is a Montessori school that offers programs from nursery to grade three in Markham. Its average class size is five to 15 students.
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Founded in 1990, Yip's Montessori Program cater to children from 1.5 to 6 years old. Yip's four campuses are located in Markham, Unionville and Thornhill.
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TMS is a leading, accredited independent school that offers a unique design of Montessori and International Baccalaureate programmes. Our students thrive in academics while building a foundation of Significance.
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Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12.
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Clanmore is one of the few schools offering authentic Montessori programming from Toddler - Middle School. Our culture is warm and inviting and our philosophy empowers us to support each child as a unique individual.
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An authentic, CCMA accredited Montessori School located in downtown Toronto, offering programs for Toddlers, Casa and Elementary children.
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Guidepost Montessori at Toronto is among a growing network of schools across the world. We serve children from infant to 12 and are located in the GTA, in proximity to many parks and sights for the children to explore.
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Established in 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College is one of Canada’s leading co-educational independent schools, offering academic programs from Montessori Toddler and Pre-K to Grade in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Conveniently located in Midtown Toronto, our Junior and Elementary campuses are a popular choice for families seeking exceptional childcare and the very best Montessori education for their children.
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Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School in Mississauga offers Casa Montessori programs for children a ged 2.5 to 6. Before- and after-school care and summer camps also available.
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RMS is an award-winning progressive private school, and voted the BEST private school in Brampton. We offer a structured programme that is ahead of the Ministry set guidelines.
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Ellington Montessori School offers small class sizes and individualized programs from pre-school to grade eight. Our holistic approach to education helps prepare students for success in today's rapidly changing world.
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Ashwood Glen offers a Montessori program for children aged 18months - 6 yrs. The Grades 1 - 8 Learning Program applies the IB framework to extend the learning outcomes of the Ontario curriculum.
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OMS Montessori is a non for profit, independent school offering separate French and English programs within a world class Montessori environment.
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Peel Montessori School offers an enriched, personalized program. Emphasis is on strong academics, and the development of personal excellence (leadership skills, creativity) in a supportive, family-like environment.
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An independent school that offers an individualized self-directed learning approach for tomorrow's leaders. Bursary programs available to qualified applicants. JK to Grade 12, Alberta Curriculum.
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Pine Lake Montessori School pursues teaching with a one on one method that respects and nurtures children and allows them to achieve their fullest potential.
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Century Montessori Schools in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with class sizes as low as 12 students.
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The Element nurtures focused, engaged and internally motivated students who strive to do their best. The Element High School provides conditions that will put youth ‘in their element,’ in school and beyond.
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Northstar Montessori offers authentic Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8 in Mississauga. We pride ourselves on strong character development and supporting life long learners! Now, Swim program is now included.
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Wheatley School offers programs from nursery to grade eight in St. Catharines. Its average class size is 15 students.
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The Montessori School of Calgary offers a preschool through Grade 6 program led by experienced guides and teachers who support each child with trust, respect, and proven academic success.
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We take inspiration from the Reggio Emilia philosophy where each child is born creative, intuitive, resourceful, & has a strong potential for development from a very young age.Full-time care (7:30am-6pm). Tour anytime.
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The School offers authentic Montessori education, individualized learning, accommodations to meet each child’s needs, hands-on learning, enriched curriculum, and outdoor exploration.
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Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten.
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Richmond Hill Montessori Private School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 20 students.
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Shining Light Montessori is the community you've searched for -- where children feel comfortable, with teachers who care. Our children learn, build their confidence, reach their potential, & let their lights shine!
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Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 18 students.
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Avalon provides quality programmes from kindergarten to Grade 8 in the heart of the Beach.
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Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station.
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Unionville Montessori School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 18 to 22 students.
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Ellesmere Montessori School prepares children for a lifetime of creative and purposeful learning based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.
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Our curriculum are designed to build essential skills and concepts that help with the cognitive, social, creative, emotional, and physical development of your child with the aim to be a successful learner for life!
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Bannockburn School leads in Montessori education by offering an exceptional, enriched Montessori curriculum in a nurturing environment carefully prepared to meet the needs of children in the formative years of childhood.
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The Hatch House Montessori School is a very child centered school where each student is respected for his/her uniqueness and is taught accordingly. Ask about our unique, fully bilingual elementary program.
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The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one - the period from birth to the age of six. Choose Central Montessori Schools.
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For over 25 years, the Montessori Country School provides a first-class accredited curriculum for students 12 months through grade 6. The sprawling 10 acre campus offers a unique indoor and outdoor learning experience.
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Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers.
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Authentic Montessori Preschool. Students completing our 3 year program at The Maria Montessori School test extremely well. We balance academics, exploration and skills guided by your child's natural interests.
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Montessori School of Wellington in Guelph is the only CCMA accredited school in Guelph and the number one choice for children's education and life skill
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Humberside Montessori Schools a montessori private school in Toronto. It offers programs from nursery to grade eight.
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Cornerstone Montessori Prep School is a Toronto Christian Montessori school with grades from nursery to 12. Tuition begins at $13,500.
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At G.B.MS, D.E.P.S and Durham Academy Secondary school focus is on each individual student and helping them meet their unique potential and goals. We believe in excellent customer service and families have a voice. Throughout the year we enhance our programs through program enhancement and enrichment. We also offer March Break and Summer Camps for working parents.
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Since 2002, J. Addison has provided a stimulating education for students. Located at the corner of Woodbine and Valleywood Drive in Markham, ON, Canada, you will find our state-of-the-art 58,000 sq. ft. facility.
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Housed in the elegant colonial mansion, Harrop House in the beautiful town of Milton, Ontario. Offering low teacher to child ratios with an emphasis on personal and social development of each child.
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Montessori Country School has provided a first-class academic experience to students in an environment that is distinguished by its compassion, integrity and unwavering commitment to the individual child.
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Wishing Well Schools has an academically advanced program from 18 months to Grade 8. Montessori program from 18 months to 6 years old, accelerated academic program from Grade 1 to 8 with 21st c. teaching and learning.
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a Christian Montessori school in Ottawa, Ontario, with classes from Infants to grade eight.
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Situated on seven acres of rolling parkland and gardens, Country Garden Montessori Academy in Newmarket is a co-ed private day school for students in grades PS-12. The school provides a family atmosphere and is committed the intellectual growth and emotional well-being of students.
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Kaban Montessori School in west Mississauga/Erin Mills is a CCMA accredited school for children aged 6 months to 12 years. Come for a tour, you'll love it!
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La Villa Montessori is an AMI recognized School that adheres to Dr. Montessori's principles. We provide a nurturing environment that fulfills the child's emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs.
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NOW WITH LICENSED DAYCARE! Bring your child for a free trial to let him or her experience the difference. Don't be surprised if he or she doesn't want to go home at the end of the day!
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Tall Pines School in Brampton provides enhanced Montessori and traditional classes from Infant to Grade Eight, is the longest accredited CCMA Montessori school in Canada, and is a leader in 21st Century education.
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Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 18 students.
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We provide infant, toddler, preschool and CASA programs for your child. Our CASA program is based on the curriculum developed by Maria Montessori. We are located in Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan and Toronto.
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Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering is a non denominational school that offers programs from Pre-school to Grade eight. We acknowledge and celebrate religious and cultural events as part of our cultural program.
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Located in Brantford, Ontario, Montessori House of Children (MHC) provides excellent programs for grades Nursery to 3 and helps young children reach their learning potential with both independent and self-directed learning. MHC also offers support for students with learning differences.
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Central Montessori Schools in Toronto offers instruction from nursery to grade six, with enrolment of 900 day students and tuition starting at $5,900.
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AIS Montessori & Elementary School offers authentic Chinese Immersion program in GTA area.Its average class is 15 students.
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Established in 1974, Somerset Academy is an independent, not-for-profit private school that provides education to students in Grades 1 to 8. Somerset Academy has an average class size of 10 to 18 students.
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ABC Montessori is one of Mississauga's premier private schools. The school offers both Montessori and traditional school programs from preschool to Grade 5.
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Trinity Montessori School offers programs from toddler to grade six in Markham, Ontario. Its average class size is nine students.
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Town Centre Montessori Private Schools, located in Markham, Ontario, is an IB Continuum World school and offers programs from pre-school to grade 12.
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Toronto French Montessori offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in North York. Its average class size is 15 students.
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Meadow Green Academy offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Mississauga. Its average class size is 12 students.
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Braemar House School is a not-for-profit elementary school that proves each day that children thrive in a nurturing environment that offers personalized attention.
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Maria Montessori School is an AMI accredited Montessori school in Toronto that offers programs for children 18 months to twelve years.
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Liberty Prep offers programs from Toddler - Gr. 6 in downtown Toronto. Our environment combines a beautifully renovated building with well-trained and passionate teachers. Reach out to discover what we do differently.
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Aurora Montessori School offers an extensive, nurturing, enriched program for 395 day students from Toddler to Grade 8 including an Outdoor Ed Classroom and the option to earn an OSSD credit in Grade 9 Academic Math.
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MJDS inspires a lifetime love for learning in a nurturing environment that fosters respect for oneself, the community and the world, guided by the shared values of Judaism and Montessori education.
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Cedar Ridge High School is an independent high school, grades 7 to 12, in Kanata, Ontario. Our school offers an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a focus on leadership, innovation, student engagement and academics.
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St. Peter's ACHS College School in Amherstburg, Ont. is a day/residency school for boys grades 1-8 who love Sports and the Outdoors. Tuition starts at $8,900. and is a member of OFIS. We put "FUN" back into learning.
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Some 1,500 years ago, Bodhidharma observed the animals and noted how they exercised and taught their young. He shared his knowledge with an order of monks who were weak from sitting and writing all day without exercise. The monks were the Shaolin, and they revolutionized the arts of exercise and combat while achieving incredible levels of intellectual and emotional development.
The parallels of the two philosophies continue. Each recognizes the importance of a well-rounded education and believes in educating through mentors in a mixed-age grouping. Each believes in the benefits of encouraging the student to explore and develop his or her interests. Each respects diversity and individualism. Each cares about the planet and creating a better world. Each is respected by those that understand its philosophy, and has met prejudice from those that do not.
I was unaware of the parallels when I went to see the Shaolin perform their legendary kung fu as part of Toronto's Chinese New Year celebrations. I was only aware of their entertainment value. As head of Toronto Montessori Schools (TMS), in Toronto, Ontario, I attended as a guest of Xinping Li, a producer who is involved in Montessori in China. She was co-ordinating the troupe's Canadian tour and offered me front-row seats.
After the amazing show, Xinping took me backstage to meet Master Liu, the highest ranking monk after the Shaolin Temple's abbot. In a brief time, I learned the Shaolin are a national treasure of China and that "kung fu" translates to "achievement." Master Liu explained their martial arts training is defensive, not offensive. The Shaolin seek individual enlightenment, and despite their reputation in the West, they are more concerned with building brains than breaking boards.
I also learned that scientists, philosophers and athletes had for decades been coming to China to study with the Shaolin.
Because of that serendipitous meeting, I was able to arrange for a historic enterprise. For the first time in their history, the Shaolin would come to North America to share their philosophy of life. They would share it with our students, their parents, our staff and anyone else we invited. This would not be a series of lectures, but actual sharing of philosophical and historical information with questions, answers and interaction.
The paperwork took some time, but finally four Shaolin monks, a translator and Xinping arrived to stay for two months. They would teach at our school, but they would live at my house.
There was a learning curve as our two cultures tried to understand one another, and of course, a language barrier the translator bridged. But within a very short time, we understood one another. It is amazing how much a smile, a wave of the hands or a roll of the eyes can communicate.
The Shaolin helped us create a series of classes. Before school, we held Mind and Body exercise, breathing and meditation classes for teachers and parents. After school we offered exercise and kung fu for the students. As well, we held half-day, one-day and three-day retreats for parents and members of the business community.
Between training sessions, the monks visited our classrooms to discuss Asian studies and cultural differences. Not once did they break a board and, to my surprise, no student asked them to do so.
During these encounters we realized how well informed the monks were about the arts, the sciences and life in general. "We are much like a university," Master Zhuang, the eldest of the monks, explained through the translator, "where we strengthen our bodies so that we can strengthen our minds."
TMS benefited in many ways from their visit, including incredible amounts of wonderful publicity as a school reaching out to learn. But my family and I were the greatest beneficiaries. Living with the monks taught us to truly understand living in the moment (as opposed to living for the moment), investing the very essence of your existence in what you are doing at any given time.
There are two memories that will live with me forever that exemplify this Shaolin philosophy. The first is Master Zhuang cooking in my kitchen. Without rush, he laid out the ingredients for our meal as a small amount of oil heated in the wok. Each step of preparation was a moment he savoured. He took time to study the shell of an egg before cracking it. He arranged the ingredients as if posing them for a still life. Then, relaxed with one hand resting behind his back, oblivious to all else, he peacefully cooked a meal for the six of us.
The second occurred late one night, when I opened the door to our bedroom and peered over the railing into the foyer after hearing soft laughter. In the dark, framed in moonlight, Master Zhuang was standing in front of our two normally rambunctious dogs. One hand was again behind his back. The dogs were sitting at attention, focused on him. When they heard me, they turned their heads but instead of running toward me as was their habit, they turned their attention back to the smiling, gentle monk. He was teaching them to meditate! The gentle laughter was his as he shared the meaning of the moment with the animals.
To say, "We learned much from the Shaolin," does not approach telling the story. Nor is the impact of their visit covered with, "They touched the lives of everyone they met."
I can only share with you how they touched mine.
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