Town Centre Montessori Private Schools

The school aims to provide a superior education in a safe, supportive, and caring environment. It focuses on helping students acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in the future. The educational approach emphasizes both academic excellence and personal development.

The school offers a Montessori Pre-School program for ages 18 months to 6 years, which includes instruction in language, mathematics, social science, French, computer studies, and music. For elementary and high school, the school provides an IB-based curriculum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and an optional IB Diploma Programme (DP) for high school students. The high school also offers university preparation courses and summer credit workshops.

Town Centre Private Schools reports a 100% acceptance rate for its graduates. Over the past seven years, graduates have been awarded over $2,000,000 in scholarships. Students frequently achieve success in interschool competitions, including those in mathematics, chemistry, business, and health sciences.

The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio to provide more personal attention to students. Communication between parents and teachers is highly encouraged, supported by the myTCPS app for newsletters, memos, and reminders. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled regularly to discuss student progress.

Town Centre Private Schools accepts applications from students currently enrolled in other private, public, or independent schools. Prospective families are encouraged to book a school tour to learn more about the admissions process. Enrolment for the Montessori Pre-School program is accepted throughout the year, provided space is available.

The academic year typically runs from September to June, with summer camps offered during July and August. The school calendar includes various events such as curriculum nights, house events, STEM fairs, international days, and graduation ceremonies. Parent-teacher interviews are scheduled throughout the year following the distribution of report cards.

The school operates across two campuses in Markham: the Amarillo Campus and the Main Campus. Facilities include fully equipped Montessori classrooms, specialized spaces for music, computer studies, and physical education, and access to outdoor education sites. The school also utilizes external venues for competitive sports and provides a hot meal program catered by Kid’s Kitchen.

Students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports such as soccer, table tennis, and badminton. The school offers various clubs and organizations, such as HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), and hosts events like talent shows, band and choir concerts, and theatrical productions. Additionally, students may engage in outdoor education leadership experiences, such as trips to the Camp Wanakita Leadership Centre.