Toddler Montessori
Supports early independence, language, sensory exploration, practical life and gross-motor development, with outdoor play and learning in the school’s natural setting.
private
Aurora Montessori School
330 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 4C3
At a glance
- Grades
- NS – Gr. 8
- Gender
- Coed
- Boarding
- No
- Founded
- 1989
- Board
- Independent
- Principal
- Rosanna Gaudio
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA)
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $18,464 – $23,936 /year
- Enrolment fee
- A one-time non-refundable Registration Fee and a non-refundable Tuition Deposit are required to secure placement; amounts are not specified.
- Financial aid
- Yes
Admissions process
Typical entry dates are September and January; enrollment may occur throughout the year subject to availability. · Applications are waitlisted until space becomes available. Priority consideration is given to siblings, alumni families, and children of faculty or staff. · Submit previous school or daycare report cards or assessments where applicable; some applicants must provide final report cards from the past two academic years and a confidential recommendation from their current teacher. · Attend an in-person school or classroom visit with the child; an age-appropriate assessment is required for some applicants. · Provide relevant specialized educational support documentation where applicable. · Depending on the time of year, an offer may be extended as early as two weeks after the school visit, with a limited acceptance period. · Secure placement by completing the Enrolment Contract, submitting required identity and health documents, and paying a one-time non-refundable Registration Fee and a non-refundable Tuition Deposit.
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Montessori
- Class size
- 15 — 24 students
Tuition & financial aid details
- Tuition: Fees are subject to change and will be communicated once finalized; amounts are not specified.
- Payment plans: Annual, semi-annual, and monthly installment options are available.
- Payment commencement: Tuition payments begin May 1 before the academic year starts.
Bursaries & scholarships
- Needs-based bursary: Provides financial assistance based on need, with independent assessment through Apple Financial.
- Sibling bursary: Available to families with multiple children attending AMS in the same academic year.
- Further information: Contact Admissions for bursary information.
Course descriptions
Casa Montessori
A prepared, mixed-age environment using Montessori materials and guided exploration to support cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth.
Elementary Montessori, Grades 1–8
Connects language, mathematics and science with Montessori culture studies such as botany, geography, history and zoology. Specialty teaching includes French, physical education, music, art, information and communication technology, and mindfulness.
Middle-school internships and leadership
Grades 7–8 students prepare for placements through résumé writing, professional correspondence and interview skills; Grade 7 includes a four-day school placement and Grade 8 placements may be arranged with local businesses.
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Learning programs
Specializations
Montessori education · Social-emotional development and mindfulness · Leadership development and experiential learning
Learning support
Faculty provide personalized academic and life-skills support. The Vice Principal of Student Life and Well-Being oversees mindfulness and mental health. Admissions requests relevant IEP · speech therapy · occupational therapy · or gifted-education reports · where applicable · to inform placement and support.
Student life
Sports
Gym buddies program · Grade 5-8 leadership-focused orientation program at camp in Northern Ontario emphasizing teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
Arts
Dance classes offered through in-school enrichment programs for Toddler, Casa, and Elementary students.
Facilities
A campus opened in September 1998 on 14 picturesque acres · designed as a village-like learning environment.
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- After-school enrichment clubs: The current program page lists elementary activities including chess, music, robotics, digital media, language and literacy, art, outdoor education, cooking and science; hands-on workshops can include crocheting and sewing.
- Teacher-run and partner clubs: Elementary program information names teacher-run Cricut, sewing, hiking, debate and art clubs, plus third-party providers such as STEM Minds, Boogie Dance, Knowledge Makes Cents and The Travelling Stage. Offerings may vary by term.
- Student leadership: Upper elementary leadership roles include student council, peer mentoring, reading and subject buddies, school ambassadors and organizing lunchtime clubs.
Outdoor activities & education
- The 14-acre campus includes an outdoor classroom, nature trails, gardens and open green spaces used for exploration and outdoor learning.
- Elementary field trips may include outdoor education centres, farms, aquariums and team-building sites; winter electives may include skating, snow tubing and skiing.
- Grades 5–8 take part in a leadership-focused camp in Northern Ontario each September, emphasizing teamwork and collaborative problem-solving.
- The campus includes athletic and play spaces; school pages describe soccer, cross-country, track and field, basketball and outdoor play.
About the school
Aurora Montessori School (AMS), established in 1989, serves children from 18 months through Grade 8, approximately age 14. Its Montessori approach emphasizes academic excellence, self-directed learning, personal growth, and community.
Location & school highlights
Location
- Located at 330 Industrial Parkway North
- Aurora
- Ontario
- Canada
- L4G 4C3
- on a 14-acre campus at St. John’s Sideroad and Industrial Parkway.
What makes the school distinct
- Montessori education with individualized pacing, independent exploration, and creative thinking.
- Multi-age classrooms that foster peer learning and mentorship.
- Social-emotional learning and mindfulness integrated into daily school life.
- Leadership experiences, community internships, and a September leadership camp for Grades 5–8.
- Before- and after-school programs and seasonal camps.
School activity
2026-10-21
Enrolment history
8 · 5
Contact
- Phone
- 905-841-0065
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