Our School

Our Mission is to Prepare Children for Life.

We celebrate each child’s individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn; we support this innate drive by providing environments that meet children’s developmental needs, guided by a staff of loving and well-prepared adults and building a community of families that actively support our mission.

Our Vision

At Barrie Montessori & Elementary Private School, we envision a world where children grow with confidence, curiosity, and compassion. Rooted in Montessori philosophy and guided by strong core values, we nurture each child’s individuality while fostering a peaceful, inclusive community. Our goal is to inspire lifelong learners who lead with empathy and contribute meaningfully to the world.

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate the whole child through a personalized, hands-on Montessori approach enriched by values-based learning. We honour each child’s unique pace, encourage joyful discovery, and cultivate independence, character, and community.

As students progress, we integrate the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum to ensure strong academic foundations. In the upper elementary years, we thoughtfully transition to a more structured private school model–supplementing and extending the provincial curriculum to prepare students for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

Parent Reviews

“The staff at Barrie Montessori School are amazing! During this pandemic, the staff have shown that the health, safety, comfort and well being of all the children is paramount. I’m very impressed with the measures taken to ensure that staff and students remain safe and healthy. During these difficult times, the staff and management have been warm and supportive. I also have a great deal of respect for the support that all staff show when educating and inspiring my daughter to be the best she can be! “
— Phil Thompson
“Our 2 children have been attending BMS for the past 3 years. The most important thing to us, is how much they enjoy going to school every day. The teachers are fantastic, administration is great, and the before and after care and summer camp options are a terrific bonus. We have been very happy with this school.”
— Stacey Stanton

If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call or schedule a tour. We would love for you to visit our school and learn more.

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