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Tall Pines School

8525 Torbram Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 5K4

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At a glance

Grades: NS – Gr. 12
Gender: Coed
Board: Independent
Principal: Mark Murakami

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $18,000 – $19,000 /year
Interview required: Yes

Admissions process

Registration for new families for the 2026–2027 academic year is open. · Book a personal school tour with the Head of School; an information package outlining next steps is provided afterward. · Early Years registration is open year-round subject to space, requires no application for acceptance and may be completed after touring the school. · Elementary and secondary candidates are assessed for character and academic potential through a half-day visit in the prospective learning environment. · Successful elementary and secondary applicants are contacted to finalize registration. · Existing families receive priority registration and need not apply.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Progressive & International Baccalaureate
Student–teacher ratio: ['Montessori Toddler, ages 18–36 months: 5:1.', 'Preschool, age 3: 8:1.', 'Montessori Casa, ages 3–6: 26 students guided by two trained Montessori teachers.', 'Summer program, JK–Grade 6: 16:1.']
Class size: 14 — 18 students
Accreditation: Authorized IB World School for the Primary Years Programme. · Authorized IB World School for the Middle Years Programme.

Course descriptions

Montessori Toddler and Preschool

The overview lists Toddler ages 18–36 months and Preschool at age 3, emphasizing gross-motor development, communication, practical life and hands-on Montessori materials.

IB PYP and MYP

PYP serves Grades 1–5 and MYP Grades 6–8. The school describes inquiry-led international programmes integrated with Ontario curriculum.

OSSD Senior School

Grades 9–12 students complete Ontario secondary courses for the OSSD; Tall Pines states that business courses are required and that study is available in person or online.

Summer and extracurricular programmes

The school runs school-age extracurricular programmes and seasonal camps; specific clubs and offerings are posted by term and can change.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Montessori early childhood education. · IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. · Business coursework throughout high school.

Languages

English and French. French instruction provided from age 3 and up · progressing to written and oral expression by graduation.

Learning support

Families requiring special considerations or accommodations for an Early Years child are asked to discuss these with the Head of School during their tour.

Student life

Sports

Regular physical education, intramural and interscholastic team sports. · League competitions, exhibition games and tournaments through the Small Schools Athletics Federation (SSAF). · Winter skiing and snowboarding lessons. · Red Cross Learn to Swim instruction.

Arts

Music begins in preschool and progresses through rhythm, note reading and instrumental study. · Specialist visual art begins in Grade 1, including two- and three-dimensional projects and art history. · Spring Casa production showcases singing by Prima Casa and Casa students. · Grades 1–8 present musical skits, band ensembles and choral performances. · Grades 5–8 present an annual musical at Brampton's Pearson Theatre using semi-professional costumes and sets. · Grades 1–4 receive vocal music within the regular Music curriculum; Grades 2–8 may join a choir.

Facilities

Gymnasium. · Science lab. · Computer lab, classroom desktop computers and wireless devices with safe internet access. · Licensed Child Care Centre for Montessori Toddler and Preschool students. · Prepared Montessori Casa classrooms supporting independent and small-group learning.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Term-based extracurricular activities: Tall Pines publishes extracurricular programme guides and school-break camps through its current Back-to-School Hub. Activities vary by term; no static full-year club roster was found.

Outdoor activities & education

Camp Muskoka: The school’s 2026 Back-to-School Hub scheduled a four-day Camp Muskoka experience for students entering Grades 4–10 on September 8–11, 2026. This is a dated school-year trip; future dates and grade eligibility may change.
School break camps: Tall Pines advertises camps during select school breaks and summer; current sessions are listed on its school calendar and extracurricular pages.

About the school

Tall Pines School is an established private school in Brampton, founded in 1987, serving children from 18 months through Grade 12. Its individualized, whole-child approach combines Montessori early education with the Ontario curriculum within an International Baccalaureate framework.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 8525 Torbram Road
Brampton
Ontario L6T 1K5.

What makes the school distinct

Programs from 18 months through Grade 12.
Montessori Early Years education followed by Ontario curriculum within an IB framework.
Authorized IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme school.
Individualized learning emphasizing independence, confidence and whole-child development.
Required business courses throughout high school.
Progressive outdoor experiences from day trips to guided wilderness camping and portaging.