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Montessori® Canada

“Montessori” is just a word in the public domain. If the word “MONTESSORI” appears in the name of a school, this DOES NOT GUARANTEE that a Montessori education is being offered.

Montessori Canada (formerly The Canadian Council for Montessori Administrators, CCMA) strongly urges parents to learn what constitutes a Montessori education and to visit fully accredited schools.

Montessori Canada is dedicated to promoting, advancing, and delivering high-quality Montessori education to children and youth across Canada. With over 40 years of leadership and a commitment to excellence, Montessori Canada empowers a community of Montessori-trained educators, schools and parents to create nurturing and empowering learning environments for every child.

The Advantage That Lasts a Lifetime

Montessori education is a child-centered approach that fosters independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. As a parent, choosing Montessori means providing your child with an environment where their individual needs, interests, and abilities are nurtured, allowing them to reach their full potential.

Montessori Canada provides 5 different membership levels to it’s members.
White Oaks Montessori School is proudly a fully accredited member.

Membership Level	Description
Accredited Member	Those administrators whose schools have been evaluated and approved for accreditation by Montessori Canada.“Accredited Member” Requirements Each classroom has at least one teacher with a recognized age-appropriate Montessori Teaching Certificate issued by a MACTE accredited or AMI teacher-training program, or any other teacher training program that may be recognized by Montessori Canada. Each classroom has a “Full Range” of Montessori materials. Each classroom has 3 year multi-age groupings (i.e. 3-6, 6-9, 9-12) Programs for children 3-6 years of age require attendance five days per week. The school has a policy of admitting students to programs at an appropriate age level consistent with Montessori principles (typically not after the year in which the child turns 4 years of age). The school meets the relevant requirements for local Building, Health & Safety, and Fire codes. The school carries liability insurance. The school is guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. The school agrees to abide by the Montessori Canada Code of Ethics. The school has successfully completed the Accreditation process, including a comprehensive review of the policies, standards and practices of the school, by a Montessori Canada Accreditation Review team.
Associate Member	Those administrators whose schools have been evaluated and approved for associate status“Associate Member” Requirements Each classroom has at least one teacher with a recognized age-appropriate Montessori Teaching Certificate issued by a MACTE accredited or AMI teacher-training program, or any other teacher training program that may be recognized by Montessori Canada. Each classroom has a “Full Range” of Montessori materials. Each classroom has 3 year multi-age groupings (i.e. 3-6, 6-9, 9-12) Programs for children 3-6 years of age require attendance five days per week. The school has a policy of admitting students to programs at an appropriate age level consistent with Montessori principles (typically not after the year in which the child turns 4 years of age). The school meets the relevant requirements for local Building, Health & Safety, and Fire codes. The school carries liability insurance. The school is guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. The school agrees to abide by the Montessori Canada Code of Ethics.
Affiliate Member	Those administrators whose schools have been evaluated and approved for affiliate status.“Affiliate Member” Requirements Each classroom has at least one teacher with a Montessori Teaching Certificate. Each classroom has a “Basic Range” of Montessori materials. The school meets the relevant requirements for local Building, Health & Safety, and Fire codes. The school carries liability insurance. The school is guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. The school agrees to abide by the Montessori Canada Code of Ethics.
Training Institute Member	Those administrators whose schools have been evaluated and approved for training institute status.“Training Institute” Member Requirements The Montessori Teacher Training Institute shall offer programs that are MACTE accredited, AMI accredited or otherwise recognized by Montessori Canada.
Alumni Member	A former administrator of a Montessori School.“Training Institute” Member Requirements The Montessori Teacher Training Institute shall offer programs that are MACTE accredited, AMI accredited or otherwise recognized by Montessori Canada.