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Lauremont School - Elgin Mills Upper School

500 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G1, Richmond Hill, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: Nursery – 12
Board: Independent
Principal: Cecillia Dos Santos
Program type: Site based only
Associations: Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA)

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $6,000 /year
Financial aid: Yes

Admissions process

Families can apply online, contact the Admissions team for information, and register for an open house. Admissions inquiry forms request required information, after which an Admissions team member follows up.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: The Upper School delivers the IB MYP for Grades 7–10 and IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, aligned with Ontario curriculum requirements. MYP emphasizes experiential learning, international-mindedness and service; DP students select six subject groups and complete CAS, Theory of Knowledge and an Extended Essay. The school reports 2026 DP outcomes; course and result details are school-published.

Tuition & financial aid details

Tuition amounts are not provided in the supplied text.
Payment plans
Additional costs: Uniforms and textbooks are not included in tuition. Additional cost categories listed include additional programming, technology and music.
Annual fee setting: The Board of Trustees sets tuition and fees each January for the following school year.

Bursaries & scholarships

Need-based financial aid
Lauremont School Merit Scholarship: One-time entrance award granted upon admission to Grades 6, 7, 9 and 11.

Course descriptions

IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10)

Ontario curriculum content is taught through the MYP framework, with experiential learning, international-mindedness, service and Approaches to Learning skills.

IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12)

Pre-university coursework across language/literature, language acquisition, individuals/societies, sciences, mathematics and arts; subjects are offered at standard and higher levels. The DP core includes CAS, Theory of Knowledge and a 4,000-word Extended Essay.

Subject areas

The school lists English, humanities, mathematics, sciences, design, languages, music, physical education and art. Specific courses vary by year.

View course information on the school website

School images

Lauremont School - Elgin Mills Upper School

Learning programs

Learning support

The MYP is described as inclusive of students with varied interests and academic abilities · with support intended to ensure a positive learning journey.

Student life

Sports

Specialist physical education instruction in Children’s House 1 and Children’s House 2/3.

Arts

Specialist art and music instruction for Children’s House 2/3 students, ages four and five. · The arts are one of the IB Diploma Programme subject groups.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Student leadership and clubs: The Upper School offers student-led clubs and Junior Student Council (Grades 7–9) and Senior Student Council (Grade 10+). The site does not publish a complete dated club list.
Athletics, arts and CAS: The school describes sports teams, school plays and CAS activity/service projects. Exact current teams and clubs should be confirmed with the school.

Outdoor activities & education

September camping expedition: The school says Grade 7–11 students participate in an annual September camping expedition as part of outdoor education and Duke of Edinburgh Award participation.
Duke of Edinburgh Award journeys: Students aged 14+ can participate in the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, spanning voluntary service, physical recreation, skill development and an adventurous journey. Optional outdoor trips are offered.
International field trips: The school describes international travel as experiential learning; no current destinations or schedule were specified on the reviewed pages.

University destinations

Post-secondary destinations (school snapshot): The official alumni page shows an image-based snapshot of institutions accepting graduates over the years. Names were not available in the page text, so no universities are inferred or listed.

About the school

Founded in 1961, Lauremont School serves students from 18 months through Grade 12, combining Montessori education in the Lower School with International Baccalaureate programmes in the Upper School.

Location & school highlights

What makes the school distinct

Montessori education from 18 months to Grade 6, followed by IB programmes in Grades 7–12.
Hands-on inquiry, self-directed learning, leadership opportunities and a global perspective.
Tight-knit community supported by an active Parent Association.
IB Diploma students can customize their studies and may earn university credits.