Mia Montessori Academy

About

Mia Montessori Academy is located at 3128 Regent St, Richmond, BC V7E 2M4. Established in 2004, the school offers Primary and Elementary programs that follow the AMI (Association Montessori International) Montessori philosophy and emphasizes a “true and fully certified Montessori Approach” designed to help students be owners of their learning. The school states it is AMI recognized and also recognized by Canada’s Montessori Quality Assurance (MQA) program.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Richmond)

Education language: The Primary program includes language development supported by English-, Spanish-, and Mandarin-speaking teachers. The school also offers Mandarin classes for extended care using the Montessori method of language acquisition.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 726-8428

Email: meenu@mia-montessori.com

Principal: Meenu Chaudhary

Education Languages

The Primary program includes language development supported by English-, Spanish-, and Mandarin-speaking teachers. The school also offers Mandarin classes for extended care using the Montessori method of language acquisition.

Programs and Services

**Montessori Primary (Casa) and Elementary programs** Mia Montessori Academy offers mixed-age Primary (ages 2.5–6) and Elementary (ages 6–12) programs aligned with AMI Montessori philosophy. The Primary classroom includes core Montessori learning areas such as Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural studies (including subjects like geography, science, botany, zoology, music, and art). **Language learning (Spanish and Mandarin exposure; Mandarin classes)** In the Primary class, the school introduces language with English, Spanish, and Mandarin-speaking teachers working with children to develop these languages. For families who wish to extend care, the school offers Mandarin classes (full-time or part-time) using the Montessori method of language acquisition. **Accessibility / inclusion** The school posts an Accessibility Plan describing a commitment to being an inclusive school and inviting community feedback on accessibility supports and barriers.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes student ownership of learning (“My Education. Thought Differently.”) and describes its approach as helping students see education as “my education, my journey, my future.” It also highlights mixed-age Montessori classrooms where older children mentor younger children and where children care for each other and the classroom environment. The school states a commitment to inclusion through its Accessibility Plan.

Enrollment

The school’s admissions process includes attending an open house (or scheduling a visit), submitting an application form and fee, and then scheduling a parent class observation plus a child tour. If the school and family are a fit, families receive an enrolment package and must pay a deposit (one month’s tuition) to secure a space; applications may be waitlisted by date, and returning/former students and siblings receive priority. Families applying to the Elementary Program (Grades 1–7) may be asked to come for an assessment/interview.