6920 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4J9, Canada
22 Church Street, Whitchurch-stouffville, Ontario, L4A 1G8, Canada
6920 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4J9, Canada
22 Church Street, Whitchurch-stouffville, Ontario, L4A 1G8, Canada
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2000
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75
Nursery/Toddler to 2
Preschool to 8
Coed
Coed
Day
Day
English
English, French, Spanish
Academic
Academic
Montessori
Montessori
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8 to 15
Dedicated gifted school
$10,000 to $18,000
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No
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Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Rolling
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Yes: grades 1 - 8
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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 reportTFMS is unique in that it provides language immersion beginning in the early years, and that it does so within a Montessori setting. What makes the program even more unique is that it does all of that through a Christian lens, bringing spiritual awareness and growth into the core of the program. The community of the school is small and close-knit, and parental involvement is welcome, something which is also an important draw for the families that enroll here. Ultimately, TFMS has a lot to offer, and it’s the combination of those offerings that make the school so unique. Yes, academics are important, just as they should be, but TFMS intends to deliver students into their high school years confident in their ability, their relationships with others, and their place in the world.
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Family feeling, small class sizes
sam cringan - Parent (Feb 03, 2018)
My daughter absolutely loves Toronto French Montessori School. it has a very family feeling and the ...
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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."
"Toronto French Montessori School is a bilingual coeducational school for students from age 18 months and up. Students with no previous exposure to French can join us. Our teachers create a nurturing and supportive learning environment for every student towards academic and personal success, where the children are free to develop at their individual pace."
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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
Our duty and commitment at Toronto French Montessori School is to provide the best possible education to our students and ease their entry to their high schools. Furthermore, we provide guidance and answers to their expectations at the next level of their life experience.
Our qualified teachers are deeply committed to their students' academic development, dedicating their time to provide an enriched and rewarding learning experience both in French and English.
I am proud of all our students at Toronto French Montessori School. Heartfelt thanks go to the parents, students and staff that have contributed to making the school community what it is today. We are also blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful families.
Together we will continue dedicating ourselves to assist our students and to build a better future for them.
Montessori
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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.
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.
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TFMS is a private independent school which places emphasis on the four pillars of personal growth: spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical. This is gained through a strong dedication to academia and discipline. Students choose which “tasks” or activities interest them; these tasks centre around special Montessori manipulative apparatus that allow children to self-correct if needed. This allows the children to work independently. 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.
Equal Balance
These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.
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The math program utilizes a series of sequential steps that enable the child to learn from concrete materials while moving to abstraction. Lessons are given individually and in small groups. The child practices with the math material until he or she is confident with their level of understanding and is able to do the math abstractly. Practical real life applications of math are incorporated to reinforce understanding
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Balanced Literacy
Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.
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Reading is learned through the use of a variety of individually paced, phonetically based materials. The study of grammar and analysis of sentences is introduced through impressionistic lessons
Equal balance
Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.
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Emphasis is placed on the development of strong skills in composition and creative writing. The study of grammar and analysis of sentences is introduced through impressionistic lessons. Research and critical thinking skills are encouraged as early as first grade. The language arts program also includes: Cursive hand writing, creative writing, phonics, word study, grammar, sentences, reading/book reviews, research/project presentations, oral presentations
Equal Balance
Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.
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The science curriculum is deeply integrated with the cultural studies curriculum and the presentation of the five Great lessons which center around themes of progress and inter-dependency: Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science and Scientific Reasoning and Technology, Observation Skills
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
Zoology
Social Justice
In social justice- inspired programs, literature is not viewed as something to be merely decoded and “appreciated”: rather, it is viewed as a catalyst to social action. Choice of texts tends to favour contemporary works. If a classical text is used, it’s often in the context of social deconstruction: students are asked to critically examine possible prejudices and historical narratives inherent in the work. Like in traditional literature programs, students are often asked to engage in class discussion and critical essay writing, but more time might also be devoted to cooperative group projects and personal reflections. The goal is to teach students to think critically about what they read, while becoming intellectually and physically engaged in the social issues pertaining to their wider community.
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Students are often asked to engage in class discussion and the goal is to teach students to think critically about what they read, while becoming intellectually and physically engaged in the social issues pertaining to their wider community
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
Expanding Communities
The Expanding Communities approach organizes the curriculum around students’ present, everyday experience. In the younger grades, students might learn about themselves, for example. As they move through the grades, the focus gradually broadens in scope: to the family, neighbourhood, city, province, country, and globe. The curriculum tends to have less focus on history than Core Knowledge programs.
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The Social Studies curriculum includes History, Geography, and the cultures of the peoples and places of all the countries. Children learn geography through the use of interactive maps with increasing detail. The cultures of peoples of the world are learned through reading, research and discussion.
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Pragmatism in the humanities and social sciences emphasizes making learning relevant to students’ present-day experience. Assignments tend to centre around projects and tasks rather than argumentative essays; these projects will often have a “real-world” application or relevance. There might be more of a social justice component to a pragmatic program, though that isn’t always the case. Subjects like history and philosophy are still covered/offered, but they play a less prominent role in the overall program than in the case of perennialism. The social sciences (contemporary geography, sociology, psychology, etc), meanwhile, might play a more prominent role in pragmatic programs. The key goals are to make learning progressive and relevant, while teaching students real-life skills and critical thinking.
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Emphasis on making learning relevant to students’ present-day experience and assignments centre around projects and tasks that have a "real-world" application/relevance. The key goals are to make learning progressive and relevant, while teaching students real-life skills and critical thinking.
Communicative
The communicative method of language acquisition emphasizes the use of the target language in authentic contexts. The approach commonly features interactive group work, games, authentic texts, and opportunities to learn about the cultural background of the language. Drills and quizzes may still be used, but less frequently than with the audio-lingual method.
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The Spanish curriculum begins in Grade 1 and goes through until the end of Grade 8. It is based on a communicative and task based approach which considers the children's interests learning process and language acquisition stage. Students work on their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and learn how to make connections with the language curriculum. Chinese-Mandarin classes are offered for students from Casa up to Grade 8 in an after school/extra-curricular activity format.
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Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
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Equal Balance
These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.
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Promotes confidence, creativity, discovery and the joy of creating. The focus is upon the elements and principals of design.
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Medium integration
Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.
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The technology curriculum is taught to the students in the Junior High Grades (7&8). Students learn how to properly type, how to connect their lessons back to the use of technology, and in doing so, their skills are advanced beyond what they would otherwise be from using computers outside of the classroom.
Web design
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Computer science
Web design
Robotics
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Through a series of units, the physical education curriculum promotes an active and health life style. Students learn the fundamentals of sports including: Soccer, baseball, co-operative games, floor hockey, basketball, European Handball, Dodge Ball and Track and Field.
Montessori
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.
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.
Allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori manipulative apparatus -- the essential features of these materials 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.
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).
Children are directed and supervised by their directors/directress on all subject areas, including practical life, sensorial, language art, mathematics, geometry, science, music and physical education. Children are in a mixed age group that allows them to have positive cultural influence among themselves.
Rigorous
A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.
At Toronto French Montessori School, we have mix aged classrooms and students work independently. The teachers plan lessons accordingly to his/her academic level.and work with them individually or small group. Toronto French Montessori School places emphasis on the four pillars of personal growth: spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical. This will be gained through a strong dedication to academia and discipline.
"We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."
Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
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At Toronto French Montessori School, every student will excel and achieve his/her maximum potential in an atmosphere of kindness, guidance and nurturing, in order to acquire a love of lifelong learning, and to ensure success in the 21st century society.
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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
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Chess Club
Band
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Astronomy Club
Art Club
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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!
Montessori education is ultimately about "real" life; about helping children develop into confident, successful, caring adults who will become valuable members of their community. As educators, we strive to provide our children with the strongest possible foundation from which to grow and develop.
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
When submitting your application, we require the following:
1. A recent photograph of your child.
2. A copy of birth certificate; baptismal certificate, passport, permanent residence card or immigration documents (if child was not born in Canada).
3. Completed Immunization Record and Allergy Form.
4. Chosen payment marked on Tuition Fee Schedule with accompanying installments. Please do not make payments in cash.
5. A copy of your child’s most recent progress report. (If the student is transferring from another Montessori School or Ministry of Education Program)
All payments of tuition must be made by cheque and post-dated cheques must be submitted with registration. All monthly post-dated cheques must be dated for the first day of each month and every month from August to May. All registration paperwork must be completed and all post-dated cheques must be received before enrollment can be confirmed.
