North Star Montessori Elementary School

About

North Star Montessori Elementary School is located at 1325 Keith Rd E, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1J3. North Star Montessori describes itself as an authentic Montessori school and community offering an integrated approach to education from infancy through Grade 7. The school emphasizes learning through discovery, independence, respect, and supporting each child’s natural development to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (North Vancouver)

Education language: North Star Montessori offers second-language instruction as part of its Elementary Program, along with increased Music and Physical Education to meet students’ needs and the Provincial Curriculum. The school’s Montessori program emphasizes rich language development within the classroom through a phonetically based language program (described in the Casa program). The website does not specify the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum or name any immersion/bilingual program.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 980-1205

Email: admin@northstarmontessori.ca

Principal: Tiffany Goulding

Education Languages

North Star Montessori offers second-language instruction as part of its Elementary Program, along with increased Music and Physical Education to meet students’ needs and the Provincial Curriculum. The school’s Montessori program emphasizes rich language development within the classroom through a phonetically based language program (described in the Casa program). The website does not specify the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum or name any immersion/bilingual program.

Programs and Services

**Montessori programs (Infancy–Grade 7)** North Star Montessori offers programs divided by developmental stages: Infant & Toddler (including Parent-Infant and Parent-Toddler), Casa (preschool), Extended-Day Kindergarten, and Elementary. The school describes these as a seamless continuation of an authentic Montessori education with multi-age groupings and learning through materials, peers, and leadership development. **Music** Music is included in the Casa curriculum and is noted as increased in the Elementary Program. **Physical Education** Extended-Day Kindergarten includes an extensive physical education program, and Elementary notes increased Physical Education instruction. **Field trips and guest speakers** Extended-Day Kindergarten students participate in field trips and have guest speakers visit. **Parent education / parent-child programs** The Infant & Toddler offerings include Parent-Infant and Parent-Toddler programs designed to support parents in understanding child development and to collaborate on strategies to meet children’s developmental needs.

School Culture and Expectations

The school highlights a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive community with experienced teachers and engaged students. Its Montessori philosophy is described as grounded in learning, understanding, growth, and respect, with a focus on fostering independent, self-motivated, goal-directed children. Program descriptions emphasize independence, inner discipline, concentration, cooperation/community building, and leadership development (including older students role-modeling and assisting younger children).

Enrollment

Families are invited to visit for a tour throughout the year and can book a personal tour through the school. Applications require a completed application form, relevant report cards (if applicable), an administration fee, and proof of birth/Canadian status. Students entering at Extended-Day Kindergarten or above must have continuous previous Montessori education; wait pool applicants may be offered placement based on availability.