Forest Hill Montessori School

Forest Hill Montessori School is a dedicated Montessori institution serving children aged 2 to 12 in Toronto's leafy Forest Hill neighbourhood. The school follows an authentic Montessori curriculum accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and recognized by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA), ensuring fidelity to the educational philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.

The school occupies a converted heritage home surrounded by mature gardens, creating a calm and nurturing environment ideally suited to the Montessori approach. Classrooms are designed as prepared environments with carefully selected Montessori materials organized across practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural studies areas. The outdoor space includes a nature exploration garden, sandbox area, and age-appropriate climbing structures.

The Toddler and Casa (preschool) programmes welcome children from age 2, offering both half-day and full-day options. The Elementary programme for Grades 1 through 6 follows a Montessori scope and sequence that aligns with Ontario curriculum expectations, ensuring smooth transitions for students who move to conventional schools. Graduates are well-prepared for admission to both public and independent secondary schools across Toronto.

French is introduced in the Casa programme and continues through Elementary, supporting the bilingual foundations valued in Canadian education. The school also integrates music, visual arts, and physical education into the weekly schedule, delivered by specialist teachers.

The student-to-guide ratio is maintained at approximately 10:1, with each classroom led by an AMI or AMS-certified Montessori guide supported by an assistant. This structure allows for the individualized observation and guidance that is central to the Montessori method.

Extracurricular enrichment includes yoga, chess, drama, and seasonal nature walks through the nearby Belt Line Trail. The school hosts regular parent education evenings to help families understand and support the Montessori approach at home.

Tuition fees range from CAD 15,000 to CAD 28,000 per year depending on programme and schedule. The school offers flexible start dates and a gentle orientation process for the youngest children.