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  Principal’s Message Welcome to Maria Montessori Academy.  We are a community that cares deeply about education, children and families.  We are so proud to offer an authentic Montessori education for children from preschool to Grade 12 within a family-like setting. Our small scale learning environment provides teachers the flexibility to personalize learning for each […]

A common question that families interested in our school ask is “why choose Montessori?”  As you embark and what is arguably the biggest decision of your son or daughter’s life thus far, we understand it is important that you have a complete understanding of our educational philosophy.   Montessori moves from the concrete to the […]

The International Association of Progressive Montessorians (IAPM) was founded by Angela Martin of Spain.  Angela was born in Spain and later travelled to England to continue her studies.  There, Angela encountered the methods and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.  A gifted student and teacher, Angela used the Montessori approach to education at the Convent.  Angela […]

All of our classroom teachers are BC Certified teachers with Montessori certification.  Our specialty subject teachers are all BC Certified teachers with background knowledge in Montessori philosophy.  In our preschool/Kindergarten classrooms, our teachers all have their Early Childhood Education certification as well as teaching credentials through the provincial regulating bodies. We boast low student to […]

The Board of the International  Association of Progressive Montessorians is presently made up of 8 volunteer professionals, called Directors.The Directors are elected for two-year terms and meet once a month. As laid out by the School Act, the Board sets policies for the operation of the school, hires the school administration to implement these policies, […]

Come Join the Team! We are currently seeking a BC Certified teacher to join our middle school team in September 2022. At Maria Montessori Academy, Middle School is composed of a cohort of 45 grade 7/8 students guided by three full-time teachers and two full time classroom assistants. This position involves teaching provincial curriculum, preparation, […]

Maria Montessori Academy is pleased to offer after hours access to our facility to the Victoria community.  Our basic rate is $60/hour and enquiries can be made through the main office.   Please contact us here for more details.  

We have an amazing team of support staff;  including a counsellor and classroom assistants.  Our classroom assistants all have a solid foundation of Montessori knowledge, enabling them to assist in the Montessori environment. Please see our full support staff list below. Alex Garneaux Alex Garneaux has worked at MMA since 2014. She works as a classroom […]