About The Orchard Montessori School
Serving children from ages 2–14 years on two campuses, we are dedicated to nurturing and inspiring young minds to become lifelong learners. Our Children’s House, Elementary Programme and The Lyceum offer a traditional Montessori education with an emphasis on arts and the natural sciences. The Orchard’s bright, airy classrooms overlook a huge green space with apple trees for which the school is named. Our staff are a dynamic and talented group of educators who have dedicated their lives to sharing their talents with young people. Our fees are competitive; our programmes are unparalleled.
Enriched afterschool clubs and summer camp programs are available for students from the larger community.
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Testimonials
Parent
“The transformative journey my daughter has undergone at Orchard Montessori defies mere description. This extraordinary institution, coupled with its exceptional educators, has ignited her imagination and cultivated an enduring passion for knowledge. Given the chance to rewrite history, I would unhesitatingly entrust her education to Orchard Montessori time and time again.”
“Our children's experience at Orchard has been nothing short of transformative. The personalized approach allowed them to learn at their own pace, sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for discovery. With a strong emphasis on independence, responsibility, and respect, they've developed excellent social skills, confidence, and a deep sense of empathy. We are truly grateful for the solid foundation Orchard Montessori has provided, shaping them into thoughtful, curious, and independent learners.“
Student
"When I was 8 years old, I sat cross-legged on the wooden floor of the Orchard Montessori, utterly entranced. Dusty golden sunlight slanted through the windows, casting patterns on the perfect geometry of the Montessori math materials. Time stilled. My small fingers traced the colored pieces of the decanomial square, each piece fitting into its place with a click that resonated through my small chest. I was discovering the joy of solving puzzles.
Four years later at the Lyceum, we raced through the world. The clatter of boots in winter as we burst out the door for a walk in Trinity Bellwoods, debating about 1984, philosophy, world peace, physics. Running to chop onions for lunch, then lying on my stomach on the sidewalk trying to photograph the shadows of leaves. Paint under our fingernails, equations in our heads, laughter on our lips. Each day was full to bursting with a dazzling array of puzzles.
Now, as I prepare to enter the University of Toronto’s Engineering Science program as a National Scholar, I am grateful to Orchard and the Lyceum for teaching me what it means to fall in love with a question. I am grateful to Holly for building these spaces where wonder could take root. The love I found at these schools has shaped every part of who I am.
Some day, I want to come back home to The Lyceum and teach. I want to pass on that gift that Orchard and the Lyceum gave to me. I want to help the next generations of students discover the golden delight of solving puzzles."
– Julian, age 17