Best Montessori School Ottawa Near Me

4worldlovers: We acknowledge that our school, located in Ottawa, is on the un-ceded, un-surrendered ancestral territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial.

We recognize the Algonquins as the customary keepers and defenders of the Ottawa River Watershed and its tributaries.

We honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to this beautiful territory and we thank the past, present and future caretakers of this land for their stewardship.

4worldlovers:
Looking for an Ottawa Montessori school? Parkdale Montessori School is a private school providing education for children from 18-months to 6-years-old.


Our School emphasizes bilingualism, quality education using an authentic Montessori approach, individualized learning at the child’s pace, accommodations to meet each child’s learning style and needs, hands-on and sensory-based apparatus, and an enriched academic curriculum that nurtures the whole child. Parkdale Montessori School offers “a home away from home” in a small community feel environment and welcomes students of diverse cultures.

Parkdale Montessori School is the winner of the Top Choice Montessori School in Ottawa Award (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023).

4worldlovers: Glebe Montessori School embraces the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and the belief that her method of education not only aids the child during early development, but also throughout life.

Each child’s development is nurtured in a safe, supportive, culturally diverse environment at GMS. We encourage children to use their inquisitiveness to educate themselves and to reach their full potential under the guidance of our dedicated Montessori-trained teachers.

4worldlovers: As a parent, you choose a school with the philosophy, values and individualized support that fosters student success. Westboro Montessori School (WMS) is that school.

4worldlovers: Our mission is to offer a Christian-based Montessori education where infants to young adolescents can reach their full developmental potential. We are committed to the academic, spiritual, physical and social growth of each child.

“Welcome to Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, a unique school with a history of providing an excellent educational environment for Ottawa children of all backgrounds, since 1983. As School Director, I invite you to book a tour to introduce you to our experienced, well qualified staff and our beautiful grounds and classrooms. I look forward to welcoming you and your family into our very special community.”

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School will prepare your child to live in the real world. A Montessori education develops graduates who are livelong learners, community leaders, and secure in themselves, their faith, and their role in the world.

Selecting a school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Bishop Hamilton Montessori School looks forward to partnering with you every step of the way. Together we can unlock your child’s potential.

A Montessori education encourages children to develop their own innate passion for learning. Children learn at their own pace and follow their own interests. All learning styles are accommodated. In the process, the body, mind, and heart are engaged.


“I attended BHMS from the age of 3 until the end of Grade 8. The school provided the opportunity to learn amongst peers in a way that promoted critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, work ethic and balance. BHMS provided a solid foundation for not only my academic and professional career, but for my personal life as well. It has been 13 years since I graduated from Grade 8 at Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, and I’ve kept with me, and built on, all the things I learnt during my time there. It was through the effective teaching of math at BHMS that I fell in love with the subject, and that led me to become a Mechanical Engineer here in Ottawa. The field trips and group participation in extra curricular sports and sporting events taught me to incorporate physical exercise into my daily routine, and because of this I exercise daily, participate in marathon events and keep a healthy life balance. The focus BHMS put on teamwork has carried through into my adult life and helps me to be a positive force both at work and among friends and family. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to attend BHMS, which helped me to build the solid foundation on which I’ve built my life on today.”


"BHMS not only provided me with a lifetime of amazing memories but also a strong academic foundation for becoming a naturopathic doctor. I enjoyed my experience at BHMS so much that we enrolled our son at BHMS. It has been such a joy to watch him thrive in the Montessori environment – not to mention bringing back memories of all the materials I once worked with. As the years go by and I watch my son thrive, I seem to appreciate BHMS more and more. I feel so lucky to have been part of such an amazing school that allowed and encouraged me to grow into the woman I am today."

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Future Scholars Montessori Academy in Ottawa strives to prepare children for a successful future by implementing Maria Montessori's Method.