Hello and Welcome to Kawartha Montessori School, 

We have an incredible community of children, parents, and staff at KMS. We are proud to be the only school in the area to meet the highest standards of accreditation by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators.I invite you to experience authentic Montessori education and all that our learning environment offers a child by visiting our website or coming by in person. I know you will discover a school that is warm and welcoming, has exceptional staff and above all, has a deep commitment to building independent, confident critical thinkers. 

At KMS we...

Nurture independence, self-esteem and tolerance

Inspire curiosity and love of learning

Enrich an individual's knowledge, skills and work habits

Challenge each child to reach their potential

Create a community that celebrates diversity and respect

Our History:
For over 28 years Kawartha Montessori School has been providing excellence in Montessori education to children 3 to 12 years of age.

KMS is an Accredited Montessori school with the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators. We are the only school in the area that has achieved this level. We are proud to deliver authentic Montessori education to families. Our staff are highly trained and educated - they have a true passion for teaching!

The school is operated by a Board of Directors composed of parents, community volunteers and the principal. We are an independent, not for profit, alternative school registered with the Ministry of Education and a member of the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools.

Kawartha Montessori graduates have long distinguished themselves in their subsequent scholastic, creative, business, and civil pursuits. We delight in seeing these fine young people realize their potential, achieve their goals, and contribute to the betterment of society.

The KMS graduate who has gone on to a independent or mainstream school is described as:

• Self-confident and Independent
• Strong academic ability and knowledge in all subject areas
• Adaptable
• Self-Directed
• Critical thinker and decision maker
• A caring and contributing citizen

Academic Program, Achievement Expected and Evaluation Period

At Kawartha Montessori School a complete curriculum is delivered including: French, Music, Art, Drama, Physical Education (including swimming and skating) and Outdoor Education. At KMS we have high academic standards; we meet or exceed Ministry of Education curriculum requirements. We provide individual and small group instruction. We have mixed age classes; emphasizing responsibility, self-discipline, initiative and independence. We have secure indoor and outdoor facilities. Parents receive three written reports during the school year. Each report is accompanied by a formal parent/teacher meeting in November, March and June. Reports are anecdotal and reflect a student's level of achievement without the use of letter grades or marks. Formal standardized testing (Canadian Achievement Test - CAT) is conducted yearly, beginning in grade 3, to establish percentile ranking and grade equivalent standing in reading, mathematics, language, spelling and in higher levels, study skills. Students graduating from the upper elementary level are well prepared for grade 7 in public or independent schools.

Our Facility:

Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, the KMS building has large well-equipped classrooms that are bright and attractive. Our completely fenced back yard is a one-acre playground featuring a large play structure, sandbox and a recently installed Sport Court - equipped with basketball hoops, a giant checker board and many other options for play. Our grounds are beautifully landscaped with native trees and a vegetable garden. The parents of the children who attend KMS feel very confident in the measures we take to keep our students safe in and out of the school.

When you walk through the doors of KMS you will notice the calm and welcoming nature of the environment. There are children engaged in their work and enjoying the community they are in.

Our Staff

The Kawartha Montessori School employs qualified teachers with experience appropriate to the subjects and ages taught. Our teachers have a deep respect for children and view them as unique individuals.

Teachers hired require a minimum of a University Degree and Montessori training (approved by Association Montessori Internationale or the International Association of Montessori Educators) or Ontario Teacher Certification. Our preschool Classroom assistants are chosen for their exceptional ability to work well with children.

Throughout the year our staff attend educational conferences and workshops as well as other training courses to enrich their knowledge and experience.