Montessori Education

What is Montessori?

The Montessori Method is based on the principle that every child
​is born with an innate desire and ability to develop and learn.

Why chose International Montessori Academy?

Our Montessori educators and classrooms provide the tools necessary for children to feel emotionally and physically nurtured.
The Montessori Method
  • Developed in the 1900s by Maria Montessori, one of Italy's first female physicians while she studied the innate learning behaviours in children.
  • Believes that children learn best through physical activity and their senses when given freedom and encouragement to discover, explore, and create in an enriched environment.​
  • Mixed ages of student within classrooms allow for collaborative learning and development of leadership skills.
  • Focuses on nurturing the "Whole Child" including their emotional, spiritual, and physical, and academic needs.
  • Fosters an enduring love of learning along with the physical and mental skills needed.
International Montessori Academy
  • Children are cared for and educated by our exceptional team of internationally trained and experienced educators.
  • Creates a dynamic and unique Montessori environment, where children learn through doing while integrating French education throughout the program.
  • Instills self-confidence and respect through collaborative and self-directed learning.
  • Presents moral and ethical teachings without doctrines and encouraging children to have ideals.
  • Inspires children to reach their full potential by persevering through challenges and following their passions.
  • Nurtures the heart of each child, while studying its bend, strengths, and passions.
  • Offers a dynamic program that is open to change, continual growth, and new ideas.​
Curious what a typical Montessori preschool ​student does in a day?
This video offers a great visualization of how Montessori classrooms are organized and how children take ​ownership over their learning. 

Organized Learning Environments

Walking into a Montessori classroom, you will be immediately struck by how quiet the students are as they work their way around the room. With specialized sections with a variety of certified Montessori materials, students chose what they would like to spend their time learning. The materials and classroom are all designed to foster each child's innate curiosity and independence as it is all accessible to them. Children work in groups or alone with the materials as our educators move amongst them to support as needed. 

Educating the Whole Child

Physical and academic skills are developed with our interactive and safe materials, activities, and environments that encourage children to learn in the style that they prefer. Students learn by using all of their senses and develop coordination and academic skills in tandem.
Emotional and spiritual wellness is fostered in every student as they learn to respect themselves, each other, our community, and our world. Self-control and regulation is learned through collaborative learning and problem-solving with educator support as needed. 
Children are inspired to fulfill their true potential and "to be all they were created to be".

More than a School

The best way to learn more about the Montessori Method and
​International Montessori Academy is to arrange a visit!

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2735 Koksilah Road, Duncan BC
250.737.1119
CowichanMontessori@gmail.com