Welcome to Discover Montessori School
We encourage you to learn as much as you can about
Montessori education and about our school.
Please enjoy these pages as a start and then contact us
to schedule a private classroom observation and tour.
We look forward to meeting you.
250-760-0615
office@dm-school.ca
Nanaimo Campus & Parksville Campus
“Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.”
— Dr. Maria Montessori
COVID-19 Update
In response to the restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, our in-class programs adapted quickly to new remote learning environments. We sincerely thank our students, parents, and our amazing teachers for their hard work, dedication, and support during this time.
Note: Classroom observations have been suspended for the time being.
Nanaimo Campus Primary Program (ages 3-6):
Our Primary program (ages 3-6) remains open for children of Emergency Service Workers over the summer. In September classes will resume with our currently enrolled families. We are taking a waitlist for three year olds to start Montessori programs as spaces become available. Please email the school for more information.
Parksville Campus Primary Program (ages 3-6):
Our Parksville Campus is temporarily closed forthe summer. Our programs will resume with In September. The are 2 spaces available for three years olds to strt in September. Please email office@dm-school.ca for more information to secure your spot.
Elementary and Middle School programs (ages 6-15):
We are preparing for a return to classes in September and will be ready to pivot should remote learning be required again. A waitlist is being taken for 6 year olds for Elementary programs. Please email office@dm-school.ca for more information and to get on the waitlist.
About Us
Discover Montessori School is a non-profit Independent school and licensed childcare facility. We follow the educational model and philosophy envisioned by Dr. Maria Montessori, with a deep emphasis on personal and collective responsibility for the Earth and for each other. Within a strong academic framework, we teach the interconnectedness of all subjects, the importance of community, and work toward developing peace through mutual respect and understanding.
Our programs offer experiential, hands-on learning for students ages three to fifteen, over two campuses in Nanaimo and Parksville, BC. We deeply value and foster each child's independence and work together with families to support the unique development of each student at their own pace.
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