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La Villa Montessori School

1943 Ironoak Way Unit 106, Oakville, Ontario, L6H0N1

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At a glance

Grades: NS – Gr. 6
Gender: Coed
Board: Independent
Principal: Gino Falcitelli

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $4,785 – $19,500 /year

Admissions process

Contact the school for more information or to book a tour: admissions@lvms.ca or 905-844-1900.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Montessori
Class size: Varies
Accreditation: Association Montessori Internationale (A.M.I.) - AMI 3-6 Diploma Program and AMI 6-12 Diploma Program

Course descriptions

Young Children’s Community (homepage says 18–30 months)

A prepared child-sized environment supports movement, exploration, practical life, language, socialization, personal care, nature awareness, independence and self-awareness. The separate programs page currently says 15–30 months; confirm the minimum age with the school.

Casa/Preschool (30 months–6 years)

Mixed-age Montessori setting with child-paced work in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Culture. Children learn independence, care for others and their environment, and peer collaboration.

Elementary (ages 6–12, Grades 1–6)

Cosmic Education integrates geography, history, language, mathematics, biology, zoology, botany, arts and sciences. Students pursue small-group research and projects and connect learning to community and society.

View course information on the school website

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Learning programs

Learning support

Individual pacing in non-competitive environment · mixed-age classroom where children learn from one another · preparation of environment to meet individual needs and interests

Student life

Arts

Arts are integrated into the Elementary curriculum through Cosmic Education.

Facilities

Young Children’s Community environment furnished with child-sized tables, chairs, shelving, sinks, counters and toilets.

Outdoor activities & education

Elementary community explorations: The school says Elementary students take trips beyond the classroom to explore their community, learn from specialists and extend research. No dated itinerary or outdoor club is published.
Nature and environment learning: Nature is included in the Young Children’s Community and Montessori curriculum descriptions; no separate outdoor-education schedule was found.

About the school

La Villa Montessori School is a community school in Oakville offering Toddler, Preschool and Elementary programs based on Dr. Montessori’s principles and Association Montessori Internationale (A.M.I.) guidelines.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 1943 Ironoak Wy
Oakville
ON L6H 0N1. Elementary students explore the surrounding community through trips outside the classroom.

What makes the school distinct

Child-paced learning in a non-competitive Montessori environment.
Mixed-age classrooms that encourage peer learning, independence and responsibility for the community.
Elementary Cosmic Education integrates subjects and encourages collaborative research and projects.