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Founded in 1961, TMS is a leading, accredited independent school that offers a uniquely designed framework that combines the Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. TMS operates from two campuses in Richmond Hill with exceptional learning environments for students of all ages and stages. Our Lower School (at Bayview Avenue and Hwy 407) offers a Montessori start for students from 18 months to Grade 6. Our Upper School (at Bayview Avenue and Elgin Mills Road) is the only independent school in York Region that offers the International Baccalaureate Programme for students in Grades 7 to 12.
Our co-ed student population of over 775 thrives in academics while developing the life-changing mindsets of entrepreneurial thinking, positivity, and resilience that build a foundation for Significance not just at university, but in life.
The unique design of the TMS student journey provides a framework within which your child can say I Am Known.
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Gallery showcasing school life and general photos of TMS.
Upper School Gym
Lower School Field
Lower School Gym
Upper School Drama Room
Lower School Band
Upper School Art Studio
NEW Lower School Entrance/Atrium (Complete Fall 2019)
NEW Lower School Atrium (Complete Fall 2019)
Upper School
Toddler Classroom
Montessori Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)
Upper School Art Class
Upper School science lab
Lower School science experiments
Lower School Media Creation Team
Upper School Student Commons
Upper School Library
Gallery showcasing specific locations and facilities found at TMS.
Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| Montessori toddler | |
| Casa | |
| Elementary | |
| Middle School | |
| High School |
| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| Primary Years | |
| Middle Years | |
| Diploma program | |
| Career-related program |
| Focus |
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| Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Ecology | |
| Geology | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physics | |
| Physiology | |
| Zoology |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
This information is not currently available.
We have a fairly wide range of specialist teachers and classes (for instance, in languages, music, and art). Core teachers are well-equipped to teach most subjects.
Modern technology is used fairly regularly. For instance, computers and other digital media might be used for research, writing, multimedia projects, and to learn keyboarding skills. Teachers may sometimes also use digital media, such as interactive whiteboards, to teach lessons or introduce topics.
Overall approach : Which option best describes your overall curricular approach?
| Flexible pacing style | offered |
|---|---|
| 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 |
TMS School offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
| Subject Type | offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Subject Type | offered |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
| Program | offered |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Sports Offered | Competitive | Recreational |
|---|---|---|
| Badminton | ||
| Baseball | ||
| Basketball | ||
| Cross-country skiing | ||
| Downhill skiing | ||
| Field Hockey | ||
| Football | ||
| Golf | ||
| Gymnastics | ||
| Ice Hockey | ||
| Ice Skating | ||
| Lacrosse | ||
| Martial Arts | ||
| Rowing | ||
| Rugby | ||
| Running | ||
| Soccer | ||
| Softball | ||
| Swimming | ||
| Tennis | ||
| Track & Field | ||
| Volleyball |
| Clubs Offered |
|---|
| Foreign Language Club |
| Habitat for Humanity |
| Jazz Ensemble |
| Math Club |
| Photography |
| Robotics club |
| Student Council |
| Yearbook |
| Yoga |
| Art Club |
| Band |
| Chess Club |
| Choir |
| Community Service |
| Computer Club |
| Debate Club |
| Drama Club |
| Environmental Club |
| NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
| Day | $25,700 | $29,350 | $31,350 | |||||||||||||
| Day (Half day) | ||||||||||||||||
| Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | K to 12 |
| Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
| Average aid package size | $0 |
| Percentage of total enrollment on financial aid | 0% |
| Total aid available | $0 |
This school works with other. for processing financial applications
This information is not currently available.
| Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 775 |
| Total enrollment | 775 |
| Average enrollment per grade | 52 |
| Average class size | Varies |
| Gender (grades) | Preschool to Gr. 12 (Coed) |
| Boarding offered | No |
| Percentage of students are international students | |
| Number of different nationalities within student population | |
| Five-day boarding programs offfered |
| Assessment | Required | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | N/A | |
| SSAT | N/A | |
| SSAT (out of province) | ||
| Entrance Exam(s) | N/A | |
| Entrance Essay | ||
| Application Fee |
Day students: Rolling
Student Entry Points
| Student Type | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Services | Offered |
|---|---|
| Career planning | |
| Internships | |
| Mentorship Program | |
| University counseling |
| Key Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Average graduating class size | 40 |
| *Canadian "Big 6" placements | N/A |
| **Ivy+ placements | N/A |
*Number of students in the past year who attended one of McGill, U of T, UBC, Queen's University, University of Alberta, or Dalhousie University.
**Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)
Below, find stories and testimonials about TMS.
On April 24, 2019, TMS was awarded a 'School of Character' Award (in the independent school category) by Character Community York Region – an organization committed to building inclusive and connected communities. The 'School of Character' Award is presented to a school that has systematically developed a sustained character development initiative that positively impacts the climate and culture of their school and community.
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Anik Babul, a Grade 11 at TMS, won the gold medal at the International competition (ICDC). There were more than 18,000 participants from all over the world and in his category, Business Services Marketing, Anik, competed against more than 3,000 students.
DECA provides students with the opportunity to dive into the business world and take on its challenges as a professional would. The international conference/competition was held in Atlanta from April 20 to 26, with ceremonies held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and competition at the Georgia World Congress Center. Over 18,000 students attended DECA’s International Career Development Conference, and my category of Business Services Marketing had just over 170 competitors.
These competitors are all those who have won at their respective state or provincial levels. In order to qualify for the international event, I won at the DECA Ontario Provincial Competition held in February. My event consisted of two role-play case presentations and a written exam, with the scores of these three components being combined to rank competitors by composite total. I was fortunate to win an award for giving a top-10 case presentation, and I advanced to the international finals through having one of the top 20 overall scores. I then competed in the finals by delivering one last case presentation, receiving a medal to signify my placement in the top 10 overall in my event worldwide.
My event, among others, focused on persuasion, wit and articulate presentation. Training and competing allowed me to greatly improve my creative and speaking abilities. Perhaps the best aspect of DECA is the people that you meet along the way — like-minded, fun individuals from around the world. Furthermore, there are great memories made with the fellow students who attend these events.
...We aspire to create, through intentional planning, two beautifully designed campuses with facilities that responsibly animate the best learning of our students and entrench and enhance a community that is proud, loyal and committed to TMS. It will be a unified vision that clearly tells our story and captures our values and philosophy. It will be more than a series of buildings and it will allow us to genuinely establish TMS as a leading independent school. Lastly, it will be bold and understand that beauty and design are important in the building of a campus that will resonate for years to come.
TMS is an independent, not-for-profit organization with charitable status. This means that the majority of the school tuition annually paid by families is used to cover the costs associated with the school’s day-to-day operations. TMS relies on the kind support of our families to raise funds to assist with the development of new and existing facilities and the enhancement of programs. Recently, TMS has been able to make many positive changes to both campuses through the generosity and participation of our families in our fundraising initiatives
TMS launched the Building our Significance Capital Campaign in 2017 in support of a Campus Development Plan that will beautifully enhance both campuses. Capital Campaigns are special appeals to raise large donations to support long term improvements. The generous support of our school families has allowed TMS to make significant progress towards reaching our financial goal for Phase 1 – this allowed us to break ground at the Lower School in June 2018! Work is expected to be completed in the fall of 2019.
http://www.tmsschool.ca/buildingoursignificance
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Welcome to TMS. I'm thankful for your interest in our School; it is a community we love and in which we believe our students thrive.
Choosing a school for your child is a centrally important decision. At its best, a school will provide a landscape and “family” from which your child can fall in love with learning and establish friendships that sustain them for a lifetime. A great school immerses children in a culture where they develop a strong sense of who they are and an understanding that engagement in their community is the true measure of goodness.
By intention, TMS cultivates our students’ desire to pursue personal excellence in their areas of passion. Equally, we value goodness, particularly a commitment to practical engagement that benefits one’s own community; however you choose to describe community. This combination of excellence and goodness creates a palpable yearning in our students, not for mere success, but rather to stretch for significance and impact on behalf of others. It is beautiful and humbling to see.
I Am Known is a central tenet of TMS. This phrase seeks to capture an aspirational truth about education that is dear to us: only when a child is deeply and individually known within a teacher-student relationship can a child navigate their own unique journey towards personal excellence both in terms of the development of their character and their learning.
The combination of our Montessori start and IB finish provides a unique framework for learning. Our Lower School creates a landscape of exploration, extension and independence through which self-confidence, joy in learning and care for community are nurtured. Our Upper School then embraces this child of wonder and engages them in a learning experience that leads to new levels of excellence and compassion for the world.
Our graduates attend top programs at top universities and are proactive about improving the communities in which they live and learn. They go on to successful careers and live their lives as considerate citizens. From the base of feeling known and genuinely cared for in their youngest years, they grow into adults who take for granted that they should excel in whatever they pursue and be passionately engaged whilst they do so.
But don't take my word for it. Finding the right school for your child is too important. Words on a website can't be enough. You have to come by and see and feel it for yourself. We'd love to host you, introduce ourselves and show you the depth of who we are and the place within which your child can say I Am Known.
May 22, 2019
David Young, Head of School, Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
Mr. David Young is the only Canadian Head of School to be awarded a fully-funded fellowship at the prestigious Klingenstein Center in 2019. ...
May 22, 2019
TMS Student Honoured by Loran Scholars Foundation
Andrea Chang, a TMS Grade 12 student, is one of only two students in a select group of semi-finalists to receive an honour citation in 2018. ...
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