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Mildenhall School

Etobicoke, Ontario

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At a glance

Gender: Not mentioned
Boarding: No
Enrolment: 300
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Not mentioned
Program type: Site based only
Associations: Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA)

Tuition & admissions

Application fee: Non-refundable $1,500 registration fee (one-time, not required for re-enrollment)
Enrolment fee: $1,500 non-refundable, one-time registration fee following an admission offer; not required for re-enrolment.
Interview required: Yes
Acceptance rate: Rolling basis admissions starting December 1st for the following September. Relative place on waitlist not determined by application date.
Open house: Not mentioned

Admissions process

Begin by scheduling an open house at one or more schools of interest to learn about programs and ask questions. · Families are invited to tour in person once their preferred admission date is less than a year away; an application form and submission details are provided at the visit. · After the application is received and reviewed, the family joins the admission waitlist and is invited to book a 15-minute classroom observation and a brief meeting with the Principal. This step is strongly recommended. · Admissions begin in the fall for the following fall. Waitlist position is not determined by application date. Current-family re-enrolment is prioritized and occurs in January. · New-student offers are made on a rolling basis starting December 1 for the following September. · To secure a placement, submit the non-refundable registration fee, a signed payment agreement, required contact information, and additional documentation by the specified deadline. · New Casa students must be out of diapers. The school does not enrol students who also attend another school half day.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Montessori programs for ages 18 months–14 years, as described for 2025–26: Young People’s Community, Casa, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School. The school says French, music, art and physical activity supplement the program at all levels. Confirm current-year enrollment and grouping with the school.
Student–teacher ratio: Not mentioned
Class size: Not mentioned
Accreditation: Schools passed their latest Montessori Canada accreditation in May 2024. · Each school is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Education under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).

Course descriptions

Montessori program stages (2025–26 description)

Young People’s Community (18–36 months), Casa (3–6), Lower Elementary (6–9), Upper Elementary (9–12) and Middle School (12–14). French, music, art and physical activity complement Montessori learning.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Montessori education · Outdoor Education for ages 6–14

Languages

English · French

Learning support

Not mentioned · Not mentioned

Student life

Sports

Physical activity at all levels · Sports offered in After School Clubs · Bike safety and city riding courses · Outdoor skills building

Arts

Art is included in the Casa classroom's cultural domain · introduced to individuals and small groups through child-led curiosity.

Facilities

Classrooms include specialized Montessori learning materials, plants and animals children help care for, and natural specimens such as fossils and geodes. · All school locations meet the accessibility requirements of Ontario law and City of Toronto by-laws.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Seasonal after-school clubs: The school lists staff-led drama, dance, sports, art, sewing, crafts and other clubs for Casa and Elementary students; current sessions vary during the year.

Outdoor activities & education

Weekly Outdoor Education: The school’s page for 2025–26 says Elementary and Middle School students participate one day per week in Outdoor Education.
Gardens and playing fields: The Etobicoke campus page describes gardens and playing fields for sport and recess; middle-school students lead an organic gardening/seeds project.

About the school

Mildenhall Montessori Schools offers Montessori programs for children aged 18 months to 14 years, emphasizing exploration, purposeful activity, independence, and connections to nature and community.

Location & school highlights

Location

The Mildenhall School: 35 Ourland Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.
High Park Gardens: 35 High Park Gardens, Toronto, Ontario.
Outdoor learning includes local ravines, parks, and neighbourhood community activities.

What makes the school distinct

Three-year cycles and mixed-age groupings provide opportunities for older Casa students to lead, assist younger peers, and develop conflict-resolution skills.
Specialized Montessori materials support hands-on exploration and progression from concrete experiences to advanced academic concepts.
Elementary through Middle School students spend one full day each week learning outdoors.
Outdoor Education specialists collaborate with classroom teachers throughout the year.