6920 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4J9, Canada
180 Duncan Mill Road, 4th Foor, North York, Ontario, M3B 1Z6, Canada
6920 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4J9, Canada
180 Duncan Mill Road, 4th Foor, North York, Ontario, M3B 1Z6, Canada
2015
2008
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120
Nursery/Toddler to 2
9 to 12
Coed
Coed
Day
Homestay, Day
English
English
Academic
Academic
Montessori
Progressive
Varies
5 to 15
Dedicated gifted school
$25,000
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Yes
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None
11 to 12
$0
$1,000
24
30
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9, 10, 11, 12
Rolling
Rolling
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Yes: grades 9 - 12
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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 reportSince it was founded, Merit College has served primarily the Chinese Canadian community, with homestay available for students arriving from overseas. The focus at Merit College is very firmly placed on academics, leadership, and communication skills, and it has gained its reputation through preparing students to thrive within a North American university setting. The school community is small, personal and close-knit, and while the school may lack some of the bells and whistles of larger schools—such as breadth of extra-curricular or athletic offerings—the students that enroll here are looking for a challenge, and to gain academic confidence and language skills with an eye to gaining acceptance at leading universities in Canada and the US.
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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."
"For fifteen years, Merit College has been helping thousands of talented students from local communities and around the world reach their full potential and gain admission to top universities. We offer rigorous academic programs, including OSSD, AP, French and Mandarin immersion, STEM, and arts, all individualized in small class settings. Our highly qualified teachers cater to each student's needs. We pride ourselves on developing tomorrow's leaders who are confident, caring, and responsible global citizens."
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"At Merit College, we excel in individualized education, rigorous academics, and fostering holistic development. Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention from highly qualified teachers, helping students reach their full potential. We offer a diverse curriculum, including OSSD, AP, STEM, arts, and French and Mandarin immersion.
Our approach emphasizes character, service, leadership, and ethical values, ensuring students become confident, caring, and responsible global citizens. We provide a supportive environment with comprehensive academic advising, counseling, and mentorship. Our global perspective, through language immersion programs, prepares students for a connected world.
Innovative teaching methods and state-of-the-art facilities enhance learning, while strong community ties encourage engagement and social responsibility. Graduates leave Merit College with exceptional academic achievements and as compassionate leaders ready to contribute meaningfully to society."
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"At Merit College, our commitment to individualized education and holistic development involves several trade-offs.
We prioritize small class sizes and individualized instruction over large-scale standardization, ensuring tailored education.
We emphasize creativity and critical thinking over rigid, rote learning, nurturing innovators.
Our holistic approach covers academics and character building.
We foster a global perspective through language immersion and international programs.
We balance technology use with classical education methods, ensuring tech-savviness and strong foundational skills.
We value collaboration over intense competition, fostering a supportive community.
These trade-offs reflect our dedication to developing confident, caring, and responsible global citizens, ready to contribute meaningfully to society."
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"Merit College's history includes several milestones that have shaped its current identity:
2008: Founding of Merit Education
Established with a mission to help new immigrant and international students quickly and smoothly adapt to North American education system and society, and attend top universities.
2010: Founding of Merit College
Became a fully accredited Private Inspected High School in Ontario, and offered Integrated comprehensive character education and counseling programs.
2014: Scholarships
Established scholarships, with the first international students graduating and entering top universities.
2016: Innovation Award
Received an innovation award, reinforcing our commitment to excellence.
2018: 10th Anniversary
Celebrated our 10th anniversary, and marked our 10th year of philanthropy including annual donation to UNICEF.
2020: Online Education
Launched an online education platform, adapting to modern educational needs.
2024: New Campus
Expanded campus in North York"
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"At Merit College, we thrive with students who are curious, motivated, and eager to take advantage of our rigorous academic programs and holistic development opportunities. Our ideal student embraces challenges, values personal growth, and is open to new experiences and ideas. They are enthusiastic about learning and demonstrate a strong desire to reach their full potential, both academically and personally."
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"Merit College excels in providing a balanced, individualized education focused on academic excellence and personal growth. However, our approach may not align with every family's expectations or priorities."
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"Personalized Attention: Small class sizes and individualized instruction cater to each student's needs, fostering growth.
Academic Excellence: Rigorous programs (OSSD, AP, STEM, arts, French, Mandarin) prepare students for top universities.
Holistic Development: Emphasis on character education, leadership, and social responsibility ensures well-rounded individuals.
Qualified Teachers: Dedicated teachers create a supportive environment encouraging success.
Supportive Community: Collaborative and inclusive atmosphere where students support each other.
Innovation and Tradition: Blending modern methods with classical principles provides comprehensive education.
Global Perspective: Focus on global citizenship through language immersion and international programs appeals to globally-minded families.
Proven Track Record: Successful alumni in higher education and professional fields reassure families of our education."
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"Merit develops global citizenship and inter-cultural skills. Every year students lead a fundraising initiative for UNICEF, raising over $35 000 a year to donate. Last year, this money went to children in Gaza. Students put on a talent show, auction art items and host the event. It is a proud moment for parents and students alike to acknowledge the excellent academic and social responsibility that young people can offer."
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"Merit specializes in all types of students and seeks to develop young people where they are at. Our goal is to move the student forward in their personal development, academically and as contributors in society. We will nurture your child and help them develop their personal best."
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"Families might find the level of individual attention that each students gets surprising. Principal Joe Lu spends time with the family and students at the beginning, middle and end of the high school journey. But the goal is always to get the students to the next level."
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"Merit offers AP courses in all subjects and is a certified AP school"
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"Merit is committed to developing French and Arts programs. As a very strong STEM school, in math, physics and science, we seek to broaden out our liberal arts programs to offer more well rounded programs."
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
For almost a decade, Merit College has been helping young and talented students from all over the world reach their full potential and get accepted into a suitable post-secondary program. Merit offers a rigorous academic program that is individualized in a small class learning environment. Our highly qualified teachers attend to each student’s needs. We pride ourselves on developing young leaders of tomorrow who are confident, caring and responsible global citizens.
On behalf of Merit College and our dedicated staff, I would like to invite you and your family to our school for a visit. I’m confident that you’ll quickly find out why Merit is the right choice for you and your family.
Looking forward to meeting you soon.
Progressive
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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.
Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.
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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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Expository
Expository science is the more traditional method of teaching science: students learn scientific facts, theories, and the relationships between them through direct instruction by the teacher. These programs still incorporate hands-on experimentation and “live science”; however, relative to inquiry-based programs, expository science tilts towards content mastery and knowledge acquisition. Direct instruction ensures this acquisition process is efficient. Textbooks are emphasized (starting in earlier grades than inquiry-based programs), as are knowledge tests: students are asked to demonstrate they have thoroughly learned the content of the course, and can apply that knowledge to novel and challenging problems or questions.
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Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
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Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
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Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
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Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
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Web design
Robotics
Computer science
Web design
Robotics
Computer science
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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.
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Standard-enriched
Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.
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Supportive
A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.
Our Individualized Education Planning and Programming is tailored to meet each student’s needs especially our Excellent Cross-Cultural Understanding helps newcomer students smoothly transition into Canadian culture. If needed from students, One-on-One Tutoring and Small Class Sizes will be arranged to provide maximum individualized attention and interaction conducive for learning. Besides, our Professional Education Consultants provide continuous support until students gain admission into post secondary education.
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Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
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Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
11 - 12
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9, 10, 11, 12
Rolling
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Yes: grades 9 - 12
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Yes: grades 9 - 12
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Yes: grades 9 - 12
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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
