Mildenhall Montessori Schools is a community of three Toronto neighbourhood schools providing a dynamic education for students aged 2 1/2 to 14 years.
Mildenhall Montessori Schools is a community of three schools providing a delightful and dynamic education for more than 275 students aged 2 1/2 to 12 years. All three schools share a common modest beginning: one traces its foundation to 1967, when it was initially established as a Canada Centennial project; another to 1973 when it began in a rented church space near High Park; the third to 1996,
08/11/2026
The words we choose shape how children see themselves.
A thoughtful question can invite reflection, problem-solving and another try.
In Montessori, language gives children space to think, notice and trust their own abilities. 🌿
08/10/2026
Independence starts in the small moments.
When children have space to choose, explore, and work things out for themselves, they begin to trust their own ideas.
Sometimes the most supportive thing we can do is step back and let them lead.
Screens can deliver information.
They cannot replace movement, conversation, curiosity, problem solving, or the confidence that comes from doing something for yourself.
Children need opportunities to touch, build, question, practise, struggle, and try again.
That is where real learning happens.
Technology can support the classroom.
It should never become the classroom.
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07/15/2026
Learning took the road to Montreal. 🇨🇦
Our Middle School students wrapped up the year exploring a new city, navigating real experiences and growing in confidence along the way.
A memorable trip filled with independence, connection and plenty of stories to bring home.
Montessori isn’t separate from the real world.
It’s where children practise living in it.
They work with different ages, solve real problems, speak up for themselves, learn alongside others and grow at a pace that still holds meaningful expectations.
07/13/2026
Outdoor education is more than fresh air and muddy boots.
At Mildenhall, students ages 6–14 learn to move through the world with confidence, curiosity, and independence.
From local ravine hikes and public transit navigation to Indigenous learning workshops and multi-night wilderness canoe trips, every experience is designed with purpose.
Because when children are trusted with real responsibility, they don’t just learn about the world around them.
They learn how capable they are within it.
“Help me to do it myself” is one of the guiding principles of Montessori education.
As toddlers discover the confidence that comes with independence, they thrive in an environment where they can learn through real experience, build practical skills, and take pride in what they can do on their own.
07/08/2026
Those little “I can do it myself” moments add up.
Montessori gives children real ways to practise independence, build confidence, and feel proud of what they can do.
07/06/2026
Cursive is more than handwriting.
It helps children practise focus, control, patience, and putting their ideas into words.
At Mildenhall Montessori, every small skill is part of building confidence for bigger learning.
When children feel seen, supported, and trusted, their growth shows up everywhere.
We’re so grateful to the families who share their Mildenhall Montessori and CASSA experience.
Come see what a child-led learning environment can look like for your family.
