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Town Centre Private Schools

Markham, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: Nursery/Toddler – 12
Enrolment: 2023
Founded: 2023
Board: Independent

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $7,400 /year
Application fee: $300, one time per family, due upon registration for Elementary, High School, and Preparatory/Senior Preparatory. Toddler, Casa NT and Casa application fees are paid by the CWELCC program.
Financial aid: Yes

Admissions process

School tours can be arranged with a Vice-Principal by telephone, email or the Tour Request Form. · Pre-School: submit the completed enrolment form and required documents to psreg@tcmps.com. Applications are accepted throughout the year subject to available spaces. · Elementary: speak with an Elementary Vice-Principal or Principal before applying; submit the enrolment form and required documents to elemreg@tcmps.com; book an Entrance Assessment. Prior Montessori attendance is not required. · High School: speak with a High School Vice-Principal or Principal before applying; submit the enrolment form, required documents, and reports or transcripts from the previous 2 years, or 3 years for international students, to hsreg@tcmps.com. · High School: the previous school must complete a TCPS High School Assessment Form and send it directly to the TCPS High School Principal. · Students may not enter grade 11 until they have completed Grade 10 Academic English or an equivalent course approved by the Principal. Qualified students may apply for the IB Diploma Programme. · The school contacts families to arrange payment after receiving the enrolment form.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Montessori preschool, IB Primary Years Programme (Grades 1–5), IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–8), and university-preparatory high school. Grades 9–10 follow IB preparation; Grades 11–12 may choose the optional IB Diploma Programme or Ontario university-preparation pathway. Students graduate with OSSD; IB students may also earn the IB Diploma.

Tuition & financial aid details

Toddler: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; lunch and 2 snacks included.
Casa NT: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; lunch and 2 snacks included.
Casa: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; lunch and 2 snacks included.
Preparatory and Senior Preparatory: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; optional lunch and 2 snacks cost extra.
Pre-School activity fees: Toddler, Casa NT and Casa activity fees are paid by CWELCC.
Grades 1–2 — International Baccalaureate
Grades 3–5 — International Baccalaureate
Grades 6–8 — International Baccalaureate
Grades 1–8 — International Student Program
Elementary Activity Fee: Includes House League T-shirt, Academic Planner, Yearbook, and monthly day trips and visitors; excludes grades 6–8 overnight trips.
Grades 9–10 — University and IB Prep
Grades 11–12 — University Prep and IB Diploma Programme
Grades 9–12 — International Student Programs: Applies to all programs.
High School Student Activity Fee: Includes clubs, tutorials, House League T-shirt and Yearbook.
Included extended care: Before- and after-school programs are included with Pre-School and Elementary tuition; after-school care runs 3:30–6:30 p.m.
2026 Pre-School Summer Camp — Toddler, Casa NT and Casa: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; lunch and 2 snacks included. Summer camp runs June 29–August 28.
2026 Pre-School Summer Camp — Preparatory and Senior Preparatory: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; optional lunch and 2 snacks cost extra. Summer camp runs June 29–August 28.
2026 Elementary Summer Camp — Grades 1–6: June 29–August 28; before-school care 7:00–9:00 a.m. and after-school care 3:30–6:30 p.m. included.
2026 Leadership Camp — Grades 6–8: July 20–31.
Summer camp payment: Fees are due upon registration.

Bursaries & scholarships

Toddler, Casa NT and Casa students ages 18 months–3.8 years receive discounts of up to 70%, including summer camp. Application and activity fees are paid by CWELCC. CWELCC students are not eligible for additional discounts.
For the September–June academic year, full payment at registration receives a 4% discount before February 1, 2026, or 2% thereafter.
Each subsequent sibling registered full-time receives a 4% tuition discount; only the oldest child pays full tuition.
Each January, currently enrolled students may receive additional discounts by re-registering by the dates specified in the school calendar.
Register for 3 weeks or more by April 1, 2026, to save $50. CWELCC students are excluded from additional discounts.

Course descriptions

Montessori Preschool

Montessori programming begins at 18 months and includes toddler, casa, preparatory and senior-preparatory classes; the school describes language, mathematics, social science, French, computer studies, PE and Orff music.

IB Elementary

Grades 1–5 follow the IB Primary Years Programme. Core areas include English, mathematics, science, history and geography, with specialist French, music, computer studies and physical education.

IB Middle Years

Grades 6–8 follow the IB Middle Years Programme with specialist core-subject teaching, projects, exhibitions and service learning.

High School and IB Diploma

Grades 9–10 prepare for university and the optional IB Diploma; Grades 11–12 offer Ontario university-preparation courses or the optional IB Diploma Programme. The school also offers additional Ministry credits in July.

View course information on the school website

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Learning programs

Specializations

Montessori early childhood education · International Baccalaureate education · University preparation · English as a Second Language

Learning support

Specialized English as a Second Language instruction in grades 9–10. · High school tutorials included in the Student Activity Fee.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

STRIVE service club: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Model United Nations: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Business Club / DECA: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
HOSA / Science Club: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Art / Photography / Yearbook: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Computer Science Club: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Math Contest Prep: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Green Club: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Student Wellness Club: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Table Tennis: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.
Play Production: Named on the school’s official high-school activities page; the detailed club list is marked for 2024–25, so current availability should be confirmed.

Outdoor activities & education

Elementary field trips and presentations: The school describes year-round museum, historic-site, and cultural-centre visits and in-school presentations for Grades 1–8; field trip locations and schedules vary.
Middle-years overnight learning trips: The official elementary activity page describes multi-day June overnight trips for Grades 6–8; confirm destinations and current-year schedule with the school.
Competitive sports and house league: Students in Grades 4–12 may try out for inter-school SSAF sports; Elementary and High School divisions have separate grade bands and teams.

University destinations

Algoma University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Brock University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Carleton University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Emily Carr University of Art and Design: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Lakehead University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
OCAD University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Ontario Tech University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
McMaster University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Toronto Metropolitan University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Trent University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
University of Alberta: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
University of British Columbia: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
University of Guelph: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
University of Ottawa: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
University of Toronto: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
University of Waterloo: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
University of Windsor: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Western University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Queen’s University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
Wilfrid Laurier University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.
York University: Graduates have been accepted to or enrolled at this institution, according to the school’s published outcomes.

About the school

Established in 1986, Town Centre Private Schools (TCPS) offers Montessori Pre-School for ages 18 months to 6 years, IB Elementary programs, and a private high school with an optional IB Diploma Programme.

Location & school highlights

What makes the school distinct

Montessori early education followed by IB Primary Years and Middle Years programmes and an optional IB Diploma Programme.
Before- and after-school care included with Pre-School and Elementary tuition.
Graduates have been offered over $2,268,500 in scholarships over the past 8 years.