6920 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4J9, Canada
5 Michael Street, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1L7, Canada
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Student-centred programs and an efficient interface with parents have endeared Western Heights to the families that turn to it. Now with seven locations throughout the GTA, it has all the benefits that come from a larger administration team, while also maintaining a close-knit, community feel at each of the schools. Teachers are skilled, qualified, and engaging. A strong core Montessori program is augmented with language instruction, including Mandarin, and music beginning at the toddler level. On-site catering, with lots of healthy options, is also a draw.
View full reportIgniting a passion for learning and preparing students to achieve extraordinary success is the central mission of InnovOak. This means educating students within a culture of respect and collaboration to become future leaders, equipped with self-awareness, balanced character, and the ability to think critically. The curriculum at InnovOak goes above and beyond Ontario standards by integrating the latest research and insights to offer an effective and dynamic education. Their approach begins with mapping each student’s educational journey, developing a personalized path supported by responsive teachers. From their structured Kindergarten program to their LifeReady initiative, InnovOak ensures students develop essential skills for academic excellence. The teaching methods are expertly designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. InnovOak works to provide holistic education by nurturing creativity and adaptability and by building a culture of curiosity and resilience.
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"Serving the Oakville, Mississauga, Milton and Burlington communities with seven campuses since 2015, Western Heights Montessori Academy offers an enriched Montessori curriculum to children from six months to 12 years of age. Voted as the best child care centre in Oakville and Mississauga, we believe that every child is special and unique. It is our mission to bring out the full potential in every one of our students by offering a customized, engaged, and enriched program in a close-knit, caring environment."
"At InnovOak School, we prioritize a well-rounded education that goes beyond traditional standards while integrating the innovations needed to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges. Our LifeREADY program fosters academic excellence, character development, critical thinking, and leadership skills. We carefully plan educational pathways to ensure students' future success, allowing parents to look back and proudly say, "What a remarkable young person they have become!""
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"InnovOak School distinguishes itself with a focus on both academic excellence and essential life skills, starting with the youngest learners. Its accelerated curriculum, including Singapore Math, ensures strong academic foundations. InnovOak’s LifeReady Program equips students with practical skills like managing finances, cooking, and personal branding, fostering independence from an early age. Beginning at 2.5 years old, students are introduced to foundational life skills alongside their academic development.
InnovOak sets itself apart through a blend of accelerated learning and personalized guidance. Its curriculum surpasses Ontario standards, building strong math and literacy skills. The school guarantees that by Grade 1, students will have mastered essential reading, writing, and math skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for ongoing success"
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"We balance personalized learning, life skills, and academic excellence with intentional tradeoffs reflecting our core values:
Personal Skills & Academic Focus: Our LifeReady Program emphasizes practical life skills While we prioritize these skills, we also maximize time for traditional academics to ensure a well-rounded education.
Academic Rigor vs. Low Expectations: With an accelerated curriculum exceeding Ontario standards, we motivate students to excel. Personalized coaching supports students, though public school students may find the pace demanding.
Holistic Education vs. Specialized Focus: We start with a broad, holistic approach but transition to a more specialized focus as students progress, allowing for deeper exploration in specific areas of interest.
Adaptability vsTradition: We emphasize adaptability and creativity alongside traditional teaching methods, balancing modern skills with conventional approach to provide a comprehensive education."
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"At InnovOak School, students and families who thrive align with our reimagined educational philosophy. Some students need more than they currently receive, including those intrinsically motivated and seeking academic challenges and enrichment, yet lacking personalized attention in larger classes. These students excel in small groups and benefit from a coaching relationship with teachers, often missing in traditional settings. Self-sufficient students may also be overlooked in crowded classrooms. Families needing a solid foundation in traditional learning and upholding family-focused values will find our approach beneficial.
We are Private School Reimagined,!
We create a collaborative environment where parents and teachers work together to support growth but we do not interfere with parenting. We balance foundational education with innovative opportunities, aligning with our commitment to nurturing enthusiasm and ensuring a supportive, values-driven learning experience."
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"InnovOak is chosen by families for its commitment to exceeding traditional learning foundations. Parents value our model that prioritizes distraction-free learning, exceeds Ontario standards, and fosters a positive environment where teachers develop fundamental skills in every student. We emphasize early reading and writing skills crucial for graduation success and mathematical fluency through our SPEAK Math approach. Our LifeREADY approach equips students with essential life and learning skills, alongside a robust curriculum including Arts, Science, Humanities, Coding, Financial Literacy, and Physical Education. Each grade supports a clear path to graduation, fostering well-rounded, independent learners. This comprehensive approach ensures students are thoroughly prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. We uphold traditional values that align with parents' educational goals, ensuring a supportive and enriching educational experience at InnovOak School."
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"ocated at the intersection of the Innovation and Heritage Districts within a tech startup space, InnovOak deliberately integrates innovation into traditional learning. Our unconventional setting in a renovated factory-turned-tech space is a testament to our commitment to combining innovation with decades of educational expertise. As InnovOak continues to grow, we expand our offerings to include a gym space, outdoor activities, and a focus on Arts, Science, Humanities, which enhances learning and provides a well-rounded student experience. While our space may defy tradition, our sensible and creative approach resonates deeply with families seeking a quality education. Parents are surprised that there is a school willing to focus on their child with the importance they deserve but may have been missing. Families that want to grow with us are in for an exciting journey that doesn't just get their kids to graduation, but prepares them for whatever their future holds."
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"Families are surprised to learn that the following things are an important part of our school:
- We guarantee that our students can read, write, and express themselves mathematically by the time they enter Grade 1.
- Our students who start with us early surpass the expectations of the Ontario curriculum, meeting their grade expectations at the start of the grade rather than the end.
- We implement an effective guidance coaching model that surprises with its proactive, results-oriented approach.
- We focus on teaching our own Foundational Skillset (Learning Skills) to help improve each student's learning.
- We celebrate Canadian culture, maintaining traditional celebrations like Halloween and Christmas while also supporting cultural traditions that matter to our students.
- We focus on teaching students rather than the latest progressive trends in a neutral educational environment."
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"As a school we continue to enhance/ improve our physical building, the overall student experience, our academic advantage and manage our overall growth. Recent change include:
- Developed an enhanced Learning Skills Framework based on University of Waterloo's Cooperative Education.
- Created the InnovOak Honors Graduation Diploma integrating new locally developed adulting courses to the OSSD
- Established an AP Program plan from grades 9 to 12 for when students are ready
- Developed our own SPEAK Math focus integrating Singapore Math principles replacing Ontario curriculum
- Defined new Guidance Coaching roles to track foundational goals beyond Guidance Counselling
- Introduced financial literacy, coding, cooking and more across all grades
- Created an improved report card giving parents 90 specific "look fors" per grade.
- Added a gymnasium space to our school program
- Beginning the build out of enhanced dedicated senior spaces
- Created new student fitness space / playspace"
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"We have an ambitious vision:
- Complete outdoor primary school play area to enrich learning
- Develop a comprehensive cooking curriculum to enhance life skills & culinary knowledge
- Introduce specialized positions in Music focusing on Vocal (Grades 1-3), Brass (Grades 4-6), and Strings (Grades 7-8) to bolster the music program
- Introduce Robotics into SPH3U/SPH4U
- Introduce grade-level/ school signature programs to enrich expected learning experiences
- Expand learning areas with specialized classrooms for Music, Visual Arts, Math Lab, Science Lab, Tech Lab, & Learning Commons
- Integrate Senior School rooms into Grades 1-8 learning for hands-on and real life and authentic experiences
- As we grow, cultivate a diverse array of extracurricular activities including clubs, lunchtime activities, participation in math contests, chess, LEGO competitions & individual team focused sports
- Initiate school musicals starting in 2026, fostering a new arts tradition across all grades"
Dear parents and students,
Welcome to Western Heights Montessori Academy, where every child's journey of discovery and growth is celebrated. As the Head of School, I am thrilled to lead a dedicated team of educators committed to nurturing young minds through the Montessori pedagogy. Our holistic approach to education, tailored for children aged 6 months to grade 2, fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love for learning.
At Western Heights, we believe in providing a nurturing environment where each child is empowered to explore, discover, and flourish at their own pace. Our Montessori-inspired classrooms offer hands-on learning experiences that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
As we embark on this journey together, I invite you to partner with us in creating an enriching educational experience for your child. Together, let's cultivate a community where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
I look forward to witnessing the growth and achievements of each and every student at Western Heights Montessori Academy.
Warm Regards,
Helen Mansour
Head of School
Western Heights Montessori Academy
We welcome prospective parents to InnovOak School, KW's newest private school, where we blend innovation with traditional foundations to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. Serving students from Preschool through Grade 12, InnovOak offers a unique and nurturing educational environment.
As an inspected high school, InnovOak proudly grants both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and the InnovOak School Honors Diploma. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every student receives a robust and comprehensive education, starting from the earliest years in Preschool and Junior Kindergarten.
Our educational philosophy is centered on building strong foundational roots that not only meet but exceed the Ontario curriculum. From the outset, our youngest learners are immersed in an environment that fosters academic rigor while remaining accessible. We believe in preparing each student with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an evolving world.
At InnovOak, we uphold the values that parents seek in a school: a place that inspires, supports, and develops each student into a remarkable young person. We focus on teaching your child without the distractions found in many other educational settings, ensuring that their learning and personal growth are always prioritized.
We are committed to continually improving how and what students learn to give them a distinct advantage. For example, we integrate Singapore Math principles into our SPEAK Math approach, providing students with a strong foundation in mathematical fluency and problem-solving skills. Additionally, our LifeREADY Proficiency skills program ensures that students develop the essential competencies required for success beyond the classroom. By incorporating these skills into our curriculum, we prepare our students to navigate academic challenges with confidence and ease.
Our goal is to create a learning experience that is both rigorous and supportive. We strive to nurture well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also equipped with the life skills needed to excel in all aspects of their lives.
We invite you to explore the InnovOak School community. Here, your child's educational journey will be guided by dedicated teachers who build relationships to not only teach but coach your child towards growth and success.
InnovOak is Private School Reimagined - Where the innovation of tommorow begins with a strong traditional foundation of learning excellence today
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Particularly popular in the younger grades (preschool to elementary), but sometimes available all the way up to high school, Montessori schools offer an alternative vision to the standard lesson format of most classrooms. Instead of listening to whole-class lessons, Montessori classrooms allow students to choose which "tasks" or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles - their essential feature being they contain a right answer and allow for selfcorrection. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on lessons being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with students developing a sense of self-sufficiency, confidence and curiosity.
Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.
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InnovOak School prioritizes the traditional building blocks of student learning—reading, writing, and mathematics—to establish a robust foundation for academic success. Through structured and progressive instruction in these fundamental skills, students develop strong literacy and numeracy abilities essential for navigating complex academic challenges and future careers. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving world where innovation continually reshapes industries and opportunities. By mastering these core subjects, students gain the confidence and competence needed to pursue diverse post-secondary pathways confidently. We also focus on well roundedness by including Sciences, The Arts, French, Humanities, and Physical Education into our weekly schedules. InnovOak School fosters a positive learning environment that encourages creativity and exploration, equipping students with the adaptability and resilience necessary to excel in careers that may not yet exist. Our goal is to empower students to embrace innovation, tackle emerging challenges, and contribute meaningfully to society as future leaders and innovators. To do that, they need to be good students and good people.
Traditional Math
Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.
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Phonics-intensive
Systematic-phonics programs teach young children to read by helping them to recognize and sound out the letters and syllables of words. Students are then led to blend these sounds together to sound out and recognize the whole word. While other reading programs might touch on phonetics (either incidentally or on a “when needed” basis), systematic phonics teaches phonics in a specific sequence, and uses extensive repetition and direct instruction to help readers associate specific letter patterns with their associated sounds.
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Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
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Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
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Academic
Montessori programs aimed at preschool and Kindergarten- aged children allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles -- the essential features of these puzzles being they contain a “right answer” and allow for self-correction. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on learning being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with children developing a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. Specially trained teachers act as guides, introducing children to progressively more difficult materials when appropriate. A Montessori classroom is typically very calm and orderly, with children working alone or, sometimes, in small groups.
If you want to learn more about Montessori education, check out our comprehensive guide. You can also check out our guide to Montessori preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.
At InnovOak School, our kindergarten approach integrates the science of reading while focusing on foundational skills critical for early literacy and numeracy. Our program ensures students leave Senior Kindergarten meeting Ontario's end-of-Grade-1 expectations in both reading and mathematics. Through inquiry-based learning and proven teaching methods, students master phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies in language arts. Mathematics instruction emphasizes understanding place value, developing number sense, learning number fluency, and the basics of addition and subtraction through hands-on activities. Our curriculum includes dedicated time for science, art, music, and indoor/outdoor play, fostering creativity, curiosity, and holistic development. By creating a nurturing environment, InnovOak School prepares kindergarten students to excel academically and socially, equipping them with the skills and confidence for future success.
Accelerated
The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).
Because many students come from diverse school experiences, we tailor teaching methods through differentiated instruction to adjust content, process, and product for individualized needs. Our differentiated assessment approach provides voice and choice with customizable evaluation methods, enhancing personalized educational experiences that align with student learning styles and strengths.
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Our children are Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kindergarteners. They are very young! We would love to have students who are interested and eager to explore the world around them and strive to be independent!
1) Schedule a tour at our each individual campuses to get to know more about the curriculum, learning environment and get all your questions answered
2) Meet-and-Greet with the child during the tour
3) Submit enrollment forms with a copy of your child's immunization records
4) Make deposit payment
6920 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4J9, Canada
5 Michael Street, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1L7, Canada
