The Maria Montessori No One Knows: A heartbreaking betrayal (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Maria Montessori is one of the most famous women in the world, most for her introduction of Montessori schooling, and yet a key part of her life is all but unknown. Dr. Robert Gardner, working with colleagues at Clanmore Montessori in Oakville, Ontario, took a new look at a time in Maria Montessori's life that is glossed over, even by her most noted biographers. "Not to know this story is to have an incomplete understanding of one of history's most remarkable women," says Cathy Sustronk, one of the founders of Clanmore.

When Maria Montessori was 30 (in 1900) her father presented her with a book filled with 200 articles he had clipped from the national and international press, all of which wrote glowingly about his unusually talented daughter. She was known as the "beautiful scholar," and in an age when women were blocked from most professions and careers she had — against all odds — become the first woman physician in Italy. She had been interviewed by Queen Victoria and had represented her country at major international conferences. She was elegant, poised and — perhaps — just a bit vain. She was at the height of her fame, and it seemed that she could achieve anything. At this heady moment she was appointed the co-director for a school in Rome. It was an unprecedented appointment for a woman in that very conservative time. Her partner was another young physician, Giuseppe Ferruccio Montesano. Italian sources suggest that he was not in robust good health, but he was elegantly handsome. He came from the south of Italy and in his family, while the sons all entered the professions, the daughters were consigned to "womanly tasks" such as lace-making and the study of music.

He and Montessori fell in love and she became pregnant. At that time, especially in Italy, to have a child out of wedlock would have been disastrous to anyone. Montessori was facing the ignominy of being a scarlet woman. Montesano's mother, by all accounts a very severe dowager, refused to consider marriage. Montesano was desperate. Montessori, perhaps for the first time in a charmed life, was bewildered. Montesano had a solution. He would give the child his name, but the baby would have to be sent away to a wet nurse as soon as it was born. There was, however, no possibility of marriage. His mother, a woman who traced her ancestry to the House of Aragon, the rulers of southern Italy, was adamant.

Montessori was devastated. Montesano, in trying to calm her, promised that he would never marry anyone else. She was the only one for him. Montessori made the same vow. In a sense, they would have a spiritual union which made the disastrous consequences of their affair less dismal.

A Crisis, Then Remarkable Recovery

A year later Montesano betrayed her and married another woman. Montessori was in complete crisis. She had sent her baby son away to live with strangers and she could not openly acknowledge the child's relationship to her. In the next decade she would see the child occasionally, but she never indicated to the boy that she was his mother. She was a tortured soul.

In this moment of absolute defeat she did something remarkable. Instead of crumbling under the strain, she went into the seclusion of a convent to meditate. Before the crisis she was likely somewhat egotistical and her life had been filled with triumph after triumph. As a woman of her time, and as an Italian, she was — of course — a Roman Catholic. But her faith was the faith of a scientist and a scholar, skeptical and refined.

Now this proud and brilliant woman was reduced to a state of desperation. However, during the days and weeks in seclusion something incredible happened. In fact, she underwent a complete psychological transformation and she emerged from this period of self-examination with a set of goals which seem unbelievable to the modern observer. She appeared determined to totally reinvent herself. She moved forward with a resolution that is at once baffling and inspiring.

Although she was the first female medical doctor in the history of Italy, she decided to leave the practice of medicine forever. Abruptly, and without explanation, she resigned her prestigious post as co-director of an institute for developmentally challenged children. Then she enrolled at the University of Rome to master totally new areas of study. She took courses in anthropology, educational philosophy, and experimental psychology. At the same time, she made another momentous decision that changed the course of education and teaching forever. Up to this time she had been preoccupied with children who were in some ways in the language of the times, "feeble minded." Now she decided to focus all of her energies on improving pedagogy for the normal child. With that decision, Dr. Maria Montessori proceeded to revolutionize our thoughts about infancy and the incredible capacities of children from the very moment of birth.

In a strange way, if there had been no Dr. Montesano there would have been no Maria Montessori. He, inadvertently, became the catalyst for a monumental emotional crisis that led Montessori, just into her thirties, to challenge every misconception about the capacities and needs of the very young.

A Son's Influence on the Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Dr. Montesano never recognized his child, Mario Montessori, as his own. Indeed, even Maria Montessori, on her many tours where Mario was her faithful interpreter, always introduced him as either her nephew or her adopted son. It was when she was close to death that she accepted him publicly and in her will she identified him as "Il figlio mio" — my son.

Montesano, though, was never more than a footnote to history while Maria Montessori was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize three times. Among scores of honours, she was the recipient of the French Legion of Honour decoration, and she received honourary doctorates from some of the greatest universities in the world.

It was a terrible crisis that forged her untiring will to help children everywhere to reach their true potential. Without that searing ordeal her name, like that of the man who betrayed her, may have been forgotten.

It might be thought that the crisis that shaped her thinking might somehow have diminished her. Even generous modern readers may wonder why she abandoned her child for almost 15 years. The fact is, this terrible tragedy steeled her to recreate herself and caused her to focus her incredible talents in an effort to somehow make amends for the tragic loss of her son's presence during his formative years.

One day, when he was 15, the young Mario Montessori noticed an elegant woman watching him with great interest. Something told him that this was his mother. He approached her and they were reunited. For the rest of his life, although he subsequently married, he was her constant companion and confidant. They were inseparable and together they created an approach to education that exists to this day.

The remarkable ending to this story is that modern research continues to validate her findings. In a recent study by Dr. Angeline Lillard, titled The Science Behind the Genius, Dr. Lillard collects scores of modern research findings which support Dr. Montessori's earliest views on educating the child. Increasingly Dr. Montessori's observations are being employed in secondary schools with stunning results. In fact, her ideas could well be employed in the university system where students are often isolated in an arid world of abstract lectures.

Maria Montessori, in some academic settings, is ignored precisely because she had such a trenchant insight into the failings of so much of what we call education. More than half a century after her death her influence is still making itself felt, still creating a sense of discomfort amongst some professional educators, and still pointing towards a more humane form of transmitting information to young children and adolescents.

—Robert Gardner

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Bond Academy Toronto, Ontario — Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. Our educational process is Beyond the Books! Education as it should be. View School Profile. Character Education Free Before/After School Program Weekly Swimming Lessons Early start French Classes Art & Music & Drama Grades: PS to 12 (Coed) Type: Liberal Arts Tuition: $13,500 to $16,800 Living: Day Enrollment: 350 Avg. Class: 15 to 18 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	Bond Academy	13500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
The Clover School Toronto, Ontario — The Clover School's innovative curriculum combines Montessori essentials with heart-centred learning practices designed to nurture the mind, heart, health, and soul of each child. View School Profile. Over 25 years of Montessori Innovation Providing Real-World Education Raising 21st Century Adults Three Toronto Campuses (18 months - Gr. 6) in Toronto's Midtown and West End Integrated Four-Pillar Curriculum, Character & Entrepreneurship Education, Inquiry Based Learning French, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Yoga, Sports, Mindfulness, STEAM, Outdoor Education Year-Round Urban Farming Program in Partnership with The Edible Lab Grades: NS to 6 (Coed) Type: Montessori Tuition: $15,100 to $24,200 Living: Day Enrollment: 400 Avg. Class: 10 to 30 View School Profile Our Kids Review	The Clover School	15100	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured Westside Montessori School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Spadina Ave/College Street NS to 8 Coed $20,700 to $23,300 Authentic, CCMA accredited Montessori Schools located in downtown Toronto, offering programs for Toddlers, Casa, Elementary and Adolescent children in beautiful settings with large and expansive natural playgrounds. Day Montessori User Reviews (1)	Westside Montessori School	20700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured TMS View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview/Hwy 407 PS to 12 Coed $19,100 to $32,700 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 for life. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	TMS	19100	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Trafalgar Ridge Montessori School View Profile Oakville, Ontario Trafalgar Road/Dundas PS to 3 Coed $14,995 to $16,595 TRMS uniquely provides enriched French as a second language (FSL) instruction for all levels from Preschool to Elementary. We give students a head start in their educational journey by insuring they "Love to Learn"! Day Montessori	Trafalgar Ridge Montessori School	14995	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured Westmont Montessori School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia PS to 12 Coed $9,000 to $16,000 We identify the experiences that facilitate education that empowers the individual and fosters a community of collaborative contributors through interdisciplinary, integrated integrated projects. Day Montessori User Reviews (4)	Westmont Montessori School	9000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Northstar Montessori Private School View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Tomken Rd./Eglinton Ave. E NS to 8 Coed $10,500 to $16,350 Northstar Montessori offers an accredited Montessori curriculum from Toddler age to Grade 8. Our goal is to develop strong character and contributing citizens who understand that their involvement makes a difference. Day Montessori	Northstar Montessori Private School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured Clanmore Montessori School View Profile Oakville, Ontario Winston Churchill/Lakeshore Road East NS to 8 Coed $10,000 to $20,000 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. Day Montessori User Reviews (3)	Clanmore Montessori School	10000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured The Element High School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Bank Street/Marché Way 7 to 12 Coed $18,810 to $21,905 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. Day Progressive Montessori	The Element High School	18810	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Central Montessori Schools View Profile Toronto, Ontario NS to 6 Coed $9,400 to $21,200 At Central Montessori School (CMS), young minds are inspired to be creative, innovative, and inquisitive. We cultivate bright, young leaders and strong communicators ready for the 21st century. Day Montessori User Reviews (5)	Central Montessori Schools	9400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Day Day Coed
featured Hillfield Strathallan College View Profile Hamilton, Ontario Garth Street/Fennell Avenue West NS to 12 Coed $19,349 to $32,052 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 12, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Homestay/Day Traditional Montessori User Reviews (1)	Hillfield Strathallan College	19349	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
featured Somerset Academy View Profile Markham, Ontario Brimley Road/14th Ave South JK to 8 Coed $12,550 to $14,300 Established in 1974, Somerset Academy is an independent, not-for-profit private school that provides education to students in JK Grades 8. Somerset Academy has an average class size of 13 to 18 students. Day Traditional	Somerset Academy	12550	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Peel Montessori School View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore Road/Southdown PS to 8 Coed $8,500 to $18,500 Peel Montessori School and our Carrington College division students are encouraged to be engaged, inquisitive learners who think for themselves, display character strength, and learn to succeed on their own merits. Day Progressive Montessori	Peel Montessori School	8500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
OMS Montessori View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Alta Vista Drive/Industrial Road NS to 6 Coed $16,045 to $27,202 OMS Montessori is a non for profit, independent school offering separate French and English programs within a world class Montessori environment. Day Montessori	OMS Montessori	16045	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Century Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Silverwood Ave. PS to 12 Coed $17,700 to $27,500 Century Private School in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with small class ratio to ensure best learning for our students. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate	Century Private School	17700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Yip’s Music & Montessori School View Profile Unionville, Ontario Brimley Road/14th Ave NS to SK Coed $7,750 to $12,900 Founded in 1990, Yip's Montessori Program cater to children from 1.5 to 6 years old. Yip's campuses are located in Markham and Unionville. Day	Yip’s Music & Montessori School	7750	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Enquiring Minds Montessori View Profile Scarborough, Ontario Kennedy Road/Progress Avenue NS to 6 Coed $16,775 to $17,200 Enquiring Minds Montessori is a one-of-a-kind Montessori Art School. We have created a unique learning experience that fosters academic and artistic excellence in a nurturing environment while challenging young minds. Day Montessori	Enquiring Minds Montessori	16775	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Alive Montessori & Private School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bathurst St./Eglinton Ave. West PS to 6 Coed $15,500 to $17,500 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! SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE! Day Montessori Waldorf User Reviews (1)	Alive Montessori & Private School	15500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Wheatley School View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Edinburgh Dr/Scott Street NS to 8 Coed $7,075 to $14,775 We provide students with opportunities to explore real-world concepts and issues, broadening their sense of responsibility, develop their critical thinking skills, and empower them to take action in a global community. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate	Wheatley School	7075	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Guiding Light Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario JK to 8 Coed $11,000 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. Day Traditional Montessori User Reviews (5)	Guiding Light Academy	11000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering View Profile Pickering, Ontario NS to 8 Coed $9,000 to $13,000 Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering is a non denominational, inclusive school that offers programs from Pre-school to Grade eight. We acknowledge and celebrate religious and cultural events as part of our cultural program. Day Montessori	Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering	9000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Hatch House Montessori School View Profile Whitby, Ontario Brock Street South/Dundas Streer West NS to 8 Coed $11,250 The Hatch House Montessori School is a very child centered school where each student is respected for their uniqueness and is guided through learning accordingly. Ask about our unique, fully bilingual elementary program. Day Montessori	Hatch House Montessori School	11250	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Baseline Rd./Woodroffe Ave. NS to 8 Coed $6,183 to $17,840 Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, a not-for-profit independent school in Ottawa, provides an authentic Christian Montessori approach for children 3 months to 14 years. Day Montessori User Reviews (5)	Bishop Hamilton Montessori School	6183	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Major Mackenzie/Bayview Avenue PS to 8 Coed $25,000 to $26,800 Richmond Hill Montessori Private School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 20 students. Day Traditional Montessori	Richmond Hill Montessori Private School	25000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Avalon Children's Montessori School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Queen Street East/Glen Manor Drive PS to 8 Coed $7,200 to $22,275 Our objective is to guide children with respect and understanding, developing in them a love of learning. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment full of intellectual, social and moral learning and development. Day Montessori User Reviews (3)	Avalon Children's Montessori School	7200	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Prince Edward Montessori School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Prince Edward Dr N/Bloor Street West NS to SK Coed $7,325 to $14,934 Prince Edward Montessori School offers programs for various grades in Toronto. Its average class size is ten to 16 students. Day Montessori	Prince Edward Montessori School	7325	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Fredericton Montessori Academy View Profile Fredericton, New Brunswick PS to 9 Coed $9,500 to $14,500 /program The main objective of FMA is to provide your child with a planned and stimulating environment in order for them to be able to reach their own individual and highest learning potential while honouring the whole child. Day Montessori User Reviews (2)	Fredericton Montessori Academy	9500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Trinity Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine/16th Avenue NS to 6 Coed $12,000 to $14,000 Trinity Montessori School offers programs from toddler to grade six in Markham, Ontario. Its average class size is nine students. Day Traditional Montessori User Reviews (3)	Trinity Montessori School	12000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Rotherglen School - Oakville View Profile Oakville, Ontario K to 8 Coed $17,650 to $27,560 Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs for students age 4 to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students. Day Progressive Montessori	Rotherglen School - Oakville	17650	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Sunrise Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Denison/Warden NS to 3 Coed $10,500 to $16,500 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! Day Montessori User Reviews (5)	Sunrise Montessori School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Ashwood Glen View Profile Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street PS to 8 Coed $14,000 to $20,000 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. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (6)	Ashwood Glen	14000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Braemar House School View Profile Brantford, Ontario Fairview Drive/North Park Street PS to 8 Coed $14,810 Braemar House School is a not-for-profit elementary school that proves each day that children thrive in a nurturing environment. Day Traditional Montessori User Reviews (15)	Braemar House School	14810	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
École Montessori View Profile Pickering, Ontario Kingston/Altona NS to 6 Coed $8,400 to $17,000 École Montessori is Durham Region's premier French private school dedicated to transforming your child into a BILINGUAL critical thinker with our enriched curriculum that fosters the genius within each student. Day Montessori User Reviews (3)	École Montessori	8400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Kanata Montessori View Profile Kanata, Ontario Eagleson Road/Stonehaven Drive NS to 12 Coed $16,750 to $22,500 For more than 40 years, Kanata Montessori has been graduating students with self-confidence, critical thinking skills, respect, high academic achievement, and an international perspective. Day Montessori Montessori User Reviews (5)	Kanata Montessori	16750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Kaban Montessori School View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Glen Erin/Dundas NS to 6 Coed $15,750 to $16,250 Kaban Montessori School is a CCMA accredited school in the west of Mississauga area . We ensure that our environments foster each child's interests and abilities while supporting them to achieve their full potential. Day Montessori	Kaban Montessori School	15750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Dearcroft Montessori School View Profile Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road East/Bel Air Drive NS to 8 Coed $9,900 to $23,900 Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers. Day Montessori	Dearcroft Montessori School	9900	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario/Queensway NS to SK Coed $7,800 to $12,000 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. Day Montessori	Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School	7800	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Toronto French Montessori View Profile Whitchurch-stouffville, Ontario Ninth Line/Main Street PS to 8 Coed $7,620 to $16,350 Toronto French Montessori offers French and English programs from pre-school to grade 8 in York Region. Its average class size is 15 students. Day Montessori User Reviews (1)	Toronto French Montessori	7620	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Day Coed
AIM Without Limits View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Leslie/16th Ave K to 8 Coed $15,000 to $25,000 ABA based curriculum and individualized approach targets not only academic success but also emotional, social, vocational and life skills that are the core skills of life-long success of each student. Day Traditional Montessori	AIM Without Limits	15000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
The Maria Montessori School View Profile Surrey, British Columbia 86th Avenue/156th Street PS to K Coed $2,500 to $4,000 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. Day Montessori	The Maria Montessori School	2500	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Unionville College View Profile Unionville, Ontario Kennedy Road/16th Avenue PS to 9 Coed $9,500 to $17,400 UC offers year-ahead advanced programs from pre-school to Grade 10. We blend high standards for academic success with the social and emotional development of the individual child. Day Traditional Montessori	Unionville College	9500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Rotherglen School - Mississauga View Profile Mississauga, Ontario JK to 8 Coed $14,900 to $20,315 Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from JK to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students. Day Progressive Montessori	Rotherglen School - Mississauga	14900	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Academy of Thought and Industry Toronto View Profile Toronto, Ontario Queen St E/Woodbine Ave 7 to 9 Coed $18,000 ATI is a school for ambitious teens who want to develop into independent, curious, self-motivated individuals who thrive in school and in life. Gain the skills, knowledge and agency to build the future that you want. Day Montessori User Reviews (1)	Academy of Thought and Industry Toronto	18000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Guidepost Montessori View Profile Toronto, Ontario NS to 12 Coed $1,150 to $1,550 Guidepost is a new Montessori school coming to Toronto, serving children from 10 weeks to 12 years old. We offer year-round programming and rolling admissions into our programs to meet the needs of every family. Day Montessori	Guidepost Montessori	1150	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
La Villa Montessori School View Profile Oakville, Ontario QEW/Ford Drive / Ninth Line NS to 6 Coed $8,100 to $15,608 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. Day Montessori User Reviews (2)	La Villa Montessori School	8100	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Cornerstone Montessori Prep School View Profile Toronto, Ontario University Ave./Dundas street PS to 12 Coed $15,800 to $26,000 Cornerstone students love to shape the future. They INSPIRE learning, DISCOVER their potential, EMPOWER themselves to be innovative citizens. Our boundless learning strategies open doors for successful learning. Day Liberal Arts Montessori	Cornerstone Montessori Prep School	15800	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Meadow Green Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $9,300 to $16,490 Meadow Green Academy provides a strong Christian education in a nurturing environment. Strong academics combined with sports, enriched music, visual arts, and dramatic arts programs provide a well-rounded experience Day Traditional Montessori	Meadow Green Academy	9300	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
The Children's House Montessori School View Profile Port Perry, Ontario Reach St/Old Simcoe Rd NS to 8 Coed $9,500 to $11,500 CHMS offers authentic supportive, vibrant, child centered AMI Montessori that is perfect for curious, inquisitive students looking to thrive in a social, hands on, collaborative, challenging environment. Day Montessori	The Children's House Montessori School	9500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. View Profile Oshawa, Ontario Wilson Road/Adelaide Ave NS to 12 Coed $1,000 to $11,500 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. Homestay/Day Progressive Montessori	Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S.	1000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Day Coed
ABC Montessori View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario St/Matheson Blvd E NS to 5 Coed $9,950 to $11,500 ABC Montessori is one of Mississauga's premier private schools. We offers both Montessori and traditional school programs from preschool to Grade 5 with an emphasis on developing literacy, numeracy, sciences, and arts. Day Traditional Montessori User Reviews (1)	ABC Montessori	9950	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Day Coed
Trillium School View Profile Markham, Ontario 14th Ave/Kennedy NS to 12 Coed $11,500 to $37,500 Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. Day/Boarding Traditional Montessori	Trillium School	11500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Boarding Coed
Kawartha Montessori School View Profile Peterborough, Ontario Highway 7/Burnham Line PS to 8 Coed $13,920 to $17,785 Kawartha Montessori School is the only CCMA-accredited school in the region. We offer an education that inspires academic excellence and develops socially responsible, independent, and confident individuals. Day Montessori User Reviews (2)	Kawartha Montessori School	13920	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Western Heights Montessori Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Pkwy/Millcreek Drive NS to SK Coed $13,000 to $18,000 Western Heights offers an enriched Montessori program that fosters a love of learning. The school actively engages its close-knit parent community to offer an enriched curriculum that adapts to each student's needs. Day	Western Heights Montessori Academy	13000	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Humberside Montessori School View Profile Toronto, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $12,500 to $19,900 Humberside Montessori School is internationally recognized and accredited by Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Our AMI certified teachers provide an authentic Montessori experience for our students. Day Montessori	Humberside Montessori School	12500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Country Garden Montessori Academy View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Bayview Ave/Newpark Blvd JK to 12 Coed $8,100 to $25,900 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. Day/Homestay Montessori	Country Garden Montessori Academy	8100	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay Coed
Montessori House of Children View Profile Brantford, Ontario Charlotte St/Chatham St NS to SK Coed $12,000 to $13,000 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. Day Montessori	Montessori House of Children	12000	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $7,700 to $17,750 Located in Markham, Ontario, Town Centre Private Schools is an International Baccalaureate® World School and offers a Montessori Pre-School program as well as an IB Elementary School and optional IB Diploma Programme. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	7700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Aurora Montessori School View Profile Aurora, Ontario St. John Sideroad/Yonge St. NS to 8 Coed $19,400 to $22,150 Aurora Montessori offers an enriched Montessori program for students, Toddler to Grade 8, with an option of an OSSD credit in Grade 9 Math. A unique Mindfulness and Technology program develops key 21st-century skills! Day Montessori	Aurora Montessori School	19400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Bannockburn View Profile Toronto, Ontario NS to 6 Coed $17,975 to $27,300 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. Day Montessori	Bannockburn	17975	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed

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