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Trinity Montessori School

9211 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3R 0K1

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At a glance

Grades: NS – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Founded: 2000
Board: Independent
Principal: Elena Ho
Program type: Site based only
Associations: Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA)

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $16,000 – $19,000 /year

Admissions process

School tours are available to book. Enrollment is open for September 2026.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Traditional & Montessori
Student–teacher ratio: Described as exceptionally low in elementary classes; no numerical ratio provided.
Class size: Varies

Course descriptions

Toddler Program (18 months–2.5 years)

A nurturing environment focused on independence, early learning, and sensory exploration.

Casa Practical Life

Exercises develop motor skills, care for self, classmates and the environment, and preparation for writing.

Casa Sensorial Learning

Materials and exercises refine sensory discrimination and indirectly prepare children for mathematics and language arts.

Casa Language

Oral language enrichment and a phonetic approach to reading and writing.

Casa Mathematics

Montessori materials build concrete understanding of number concepts and operations.

Casa French

Daily classes with a qualified French teacher use gestures, songs, rhymes, and games.

Casa Cultural Studies

Lessons in biology, general science, geography, history, art, and music broaden children's understanding of the world.

Enriched Academic Elementary Program (Grades 1–8)

Accelerated, enriched education combining Montessori and Ontario curricula, with differentiated lessons and ongoing individual progress assessment.

Elementary Academic Enrichment Camp (ages 7–12)

Full-day, five-days-per-week summer camp featuring language, mathematics, computer research, social studies, art, outdoor play, weekly cooking classes and trips, and a creativity theme incorporating theatre and media.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Montessori education · Accelerated and enriched elementary academics · Global citizenship and peace education

Languages

English · French

Learning support

Elementary teachers differentiate lessons for different learning styles · customize activities to individual strengths and needs · and assess each student's progress throughout the academic year.

Student life

Sports

Swimming · Ice-skating · Soccer · Basketball · Indoor sports

Arts

Casa art and music lessons. · Elementary students regularly participate in writing, art, and singing contests. · Elementary summer camp includes art lessons and theatrical production activities such as scriptwriting, role-playing, and prop-making.

Outdoor activities & education

Summer camp outdoor play: Scheduled outdoor play is included each week in the Elementary Academic Enrichment Camp.

About the school

Trinity Montessori School in Markham offers a holistic education through Toddler (18 months–2.5 years), Casa (2.5–6 years), and Elementary (Grades 1–8) programs, emphasizing academic achievement, independence, and social and emotional development.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located in Markham.

What makes the school distinct

Elementary curriculum combines Montessori principles with the Ontario Academic Curriculum.
Small elementary classes and a low student-teacher ratio support individualized instruction.
Daily French classes in the Casa program.
Grade 5 and 6 students regularly participate in Montessori Model United Nations in New York; participation began in 2008.
The school reports that most Elementary Program graduates achieve academic levels at least 1–2 grades above their public-school peers.