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Bannockburn

3080 Bayview Avenue, North York, Ontario, M2N 5L3

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At a glance

Grades: NS – Gr. 6
Gender: Coed
Board: Independent
Principal: Jacqueline Richman
Program type: Site based only
Associations: Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA)

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $18,700 – $31,500 /year

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Montessori
Class size: 15 — 24 students
Accreditation: Classroom teachers certified through institutions accredited by Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), including Toronto Montessori Institute (TMI), Montessori Teachers' College (MTC), and Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

Course descriptions

Toddler (18 months–3 years): a prepared environment supporting physical and cognitive development, language, social interaction, coordination and independence.

Primary (ages 3–6): Montessori work across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Culture, using hands-on materials and child-directed choice.

Elementary (ages 6–12): enriched Montessori learning; the school describes academic breadth and development of research, analytical thinking, critical thinking and time-management skills.

Specialty instruction integrated into the school day includes physical education, music, French and visual arts.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Montessori education for ages 18 months to 12 years.

Languages

English · French (offered as specialist subject)

Student life

Sports

Physical education taught by specialist faculty.

Arts

Elementary music. · Toddler and Primary music. · Visual art.

Facilities

School library.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

After-school extracurricular programs vary by school year; current published categories include sports and team games, music and visual arts, science and technology, French and Spanish, and mathematics. The school asks families to contact it for that year’s actual roster.

Outdoor activities & education

Outdoor play: The Toddler program includes a dedicated secure outdoor play area for motor development.
Off-campus outdoor education: No specific recurring outdoor excursion was confirmed in the official pages reviewed; school tuition materials state that auxiliary fees may include field trips.

About the school

Bannockburn School offers Toddler, Primary and Elementary Montessori programs for children ages 18 months to 12 years in nurturing, child-centred environments.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 3080 Bayview Avenue
North York
Ontario
Canada M2N 5L3.

What makes the school distinct

Enriched Montessori curriculum that exceeds provincial standards.
Children choose purposeful work that cultivates independence, imagination and intellectual curiosity.
All classroom teachers hold full certification from institutions accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
Specialist teachers hold university degrees relevant to their fields; some also hold Montessori teaching certificates.