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— METCHOSIN, BC • SINCE 1957

Westmont Montessori: Education for the future before us

A complete Montessori journey from Preschool through Grade 12. Academic excellence on our private campus nestled within 143 acres of forested coastline in Greater Victoria.

“Best implementation of BC’s new curriculum I’ve seen” – Ministry of Education Inspector

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— ABOUT WESTMONT

Experience The Westmont Difference

From Early Learning through High School, Westmont gives students the tools, confidence, and curiosity to thrive in a complex, changing world. Our 11-acre forest-meets-ocean campus is their classroom – one that fosters deep, self-directed learning rooted in Montessori educational philosophies.
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Tailored Education

Because each student has unique interests, strengths, and desires.

Academic Excellence

Deep, experiential learning that sticks. No regurgitation for the next test.

Whole Child Development

Thriving adults are strong inside and out. We help students build both from the beginning,

Caring & Supportive

We treasure our community spirit. It makes all the difference in a young person’s development.

Stunning Nature Campus

11 acres of forest-meets-ocean splendour within coastal parkland for students to explore, connect & learn.

Mentorship for Life

From K-12 our students learn how to lead as well as how to be led by others – critical skills for the future before them.

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Watch Our Campus Come to Life

Find us situated within 143 acres of forest and ocean shoreline, just over 30 minutes from downtown Victoria. Your student’s development happens in a consistent environment for their entire educational journey – from Pre-K all the way to Grade 12. They reap the benefits of a community that grows together and learns from nature.
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— ONE SCHOOL, EVERY STAGE

Westmont Program Journey

Early Years

With 1 teacher for every 8 students, your child’s nature and classroom Early Years experience will help them build the most solid foundation.
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Lower Elementary

Reading, math, and self-management explode! Students drive their own learning journey within boundaries set by professional Montessori educators.
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Upper Elementary

Exceeds BC Curriculum. Multi-age cohorts explore community citizenship, foster virtues & leadership skills, and enjoy field trips, music, art, and French.
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Middle School

Powerful integration of latest research in human development, education trends, and Montessori philosophy. Confident, self-aware, capable students. Safe and fun!
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High School

Groundbreaking new program that excites students. Project based learning. 2 days a week off campus in the real world. Travel. Product design. Detailed launch plan and mentorship for desired post secondary choices.
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See Westmont for Yourself

We offer campus tours to parents interested in enrolling at Westmont Montessori. Meet our teaching & support staff, explore our nature-based campus, and find out if Westmont is the right fit for your family.

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Igniting the Fire for Deep, Self-Directed, Lifelong Learning

At Westmont, experiential learning begins in pre-k and elementary with a focus on physical experiences in nature and self-directed use of hands-on tools. This expands in middle school with projects that integrate multiple subjects and require high performance teamwork. In our new High School program, projects are tackled through the model of design thinking. We’ll bring students to the world both virtually and in person, by creating learning experiences in progressive environments that offer knowledge from the real world, not a textbook – from business incubators to makerspaces, organic farms to ocean biology labs, university lectures to expert mentorships, local explorations to global adventures.
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PRAISE FOR OUR MONTESSORI METHOD

What Westmont Families Say

As a parent with several children at Westmont Montessori, I can confidently say how proud I am to be sending my children here. The teachers and staff are beyond caring and extremely experienced and well-versed in the Montessori system. The incorporation of nature, with the outstanding forest and beach behind the school, is second to none. I have found the school to be extremely welcoming and open in its communication. My children have blossomed in the last two years. This is a school that is aiming to teach children how to apply in real life what they are learning—not simply to memorize and sit at a desk, but to get out in the real world, build firm relationships, contribute to society, and interact with the world as a whole. After searching for many years to find the right school for all four of my children to attend, I am proud to say that we have found a wonderful place for them! I would encourage any parent in the Victoria area to send their children to Westmont.

– Jennifer Macklam, Parent

At Westmont, my daughters have felt safe, nurtured, and valued as individuals. They appreciate the freedom to explore what they are most interested in and to express themselves and their interests in so many unique ways. They value the incredible commitment of the teachers and love every one of them. They are excited to go to school and often want to stay longer. They love how they are encouraged when they develop an interest in a topic and are given the resources and attention to pursue it as far as they want. At the same time, they find the programs challenge them to think hard, communicate better, and interact with their peers in teamwork that I consider to be a good model for their future careers.

– Peter Scott, Parent

We have 2 children at Westmont Montessori, 6th and 7th grade, ages 11 and 13, respectfully. The children absolutely love this school. We just relocated from the States (Orlando, FL). This was a brand new school for the girls and we can all say that Westmont has welcomed the girls in a very thoughtful way and they have made great friends with great kids quite quickly. This is what they appreciate the most: being at a school with like-minded kids who are open-minded and love learning, as well as being at a school where they get to express themselves authentically and be celebrated and encouraged for their unique gifts, talents, interests and personalities. The teachers have been phenomenal and do a great job listening to our kids’ needs and meeting them where they’re at while challenging them at the same time. We have been involved with the PAC and the school Board and feel inspired to be a part of shaping the future of Westmont. Their high school 2.0 vision and curriculum are game changers.

– Marc Manieri, Parent

My children love this school. They adore their teachers and have a sense of pride and ownership of their educational experience. My eldest loves that he gets to choose which work he completes in a day, mostly leaning towards math. He also finds it natural to work with another person to solve problems and likes to choose someone with similar interests to work with. My daughter loves to challenge herself and try new things. She likes that she can ask for more complex work when she wants and her teachers are happy to help her change herself. Both kids understand the importance of kindness and community and when the children get together in the community, their behaviour with other kids really shows that kindness is taught at such a young age that it comes naturally to them, with all children. I love that they are smarter than me in lots of areas already and are continually teaching me things.

– Michelle McClure, Parent

My daughter is always thrilled to attend Westmont – she literally runs to school every single day! She loves the inclusive, caring and holistic environment: an environment that fosters peer learning and peer support like no other. She strives in an environment where she gets to make so many decisions independently leading to her playing a major role in how her education plays out. The Montessori philosophy fosters independence and free will allowing my daughter to reach her fullest potential. I knew the moment I got pregnant we would attend Westmont Montessori school. The lessons in community (big and small), generosity, inclusiveness, mindfulness, care for each other, the self, the planet, and so much more are incredibly meaningful to our family. Thank you so much to the entire Westmont Community for helping us raise a child who will flourish in this world.

– Joslin Nelson, Parent

— FROM WESTMONT

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