Montessori Academy of London (Waterloo)

About Montessori Academy of London (Waterloo)

Montessori Academy of London is a child care centre and school located on Waterloo St in the PANA neighbourhood. Serving children from 18 months to 14 years of age, the academy provides a continuum of traditional, accredited Montessori education for toddlers, preschool, elementary, and junior high students. The school offers a variety of programs designed to support academic, social, and emotional development. Students participate in a core Montessori curriculum that includes specialty programs in Art, Physical Education, French, and Music. Additionally, the academy provides extracurricular opportunities such as Athletics, Choir, Community Involvement, and Montessori Model United Nations. For younger children, the academy features Toddler and Casa (Preschool) programs, while older students progress through Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Junior High levels. The school also offers early and extended hours, as well as Camp Discovery. Established in 1968, Montessori Academy of London is a non-profit registered charity that describes itself as a leader in Montessori education in the London area. The school's mission is to cultivate experiences that inspire compassion and a love of learning by following the child's individual journey. The academy emphasizes a "Foundations of Learning" approach for early years and a "Foundations of Leadership" approach for older students. They maintain an inclusivity statement committing to a learning environment where everyone's human rights are respected. Families can visit the campus for school tours to meet educators and observe classrooms. The academy also provides an online application process for prospective students.