Eagle Harbour Montessori

About

Eagle Harbour Montessori is located at 5575 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2R4. The school serves Kindergarten to Grade 5 and offers an enriched Montessori program choice within the public education system. It describes its focus as experiential learning in a prepared environment, and emphasizes character development through the virtues of respect, grace, and courtesy.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (West Vancouver)

Education language: The school offers English Language Learning (ELL) support through the district, with information available via an ELL brochure and district contacts for current program details. The provided sources for Eagle Harbour Montessori do not specify the core language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 981-1380

Email: eagleharbour@wvschools.ca

Principal: Nathan Blackburn

Education Languages

The school offers English Language Learning (ELL) support through the district, with information available via an ELL brochure and district contacts for current program details. The provided sources for Eagle Harbour Montessori do not specify the core language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.

Programs and Services

Montessori (K–5) Eagle Harbour Montessori School offers the BC Ministry of Education curriculum delivered through the traditional Montessori approach, with an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological development. Preschool (on campus) Wise Owl Montessori, located on the school campus, offers Montessori preschool classes for 3 to 5 year-olds in a nurturing and supportive environment. Before and after school care Wise Owl Montessori provides before and after-school care for Eagle Harbour Montessori students, following the same discovery-based Montessori philosophy. StrongStart BC Early Learning The school offers a free, play-based early learning program for preschoolers and caregivers, facilitated by certified Early Learning Educators. Student support / learning services The school’s Learning Services team supports K–5 learners through learning support teacher services (in-class and specialized support), counselling services (individual and classroom strategic support), and English Language Learning (ELL) support via the district. Technology / digital literacy The school incorporates technology in student learning on a daily basis and references a Bring Your Own Device program. Activities / enrichment The school describes offering a variety of activities such as filmmaking, badminton, salmon raising, gardening, opera writing, philanthropic activities, and curriculum-related field trips.

School Culture and Expectations

Eagle Harbour Montessori emphasizes experiential learning in a prepared environment and highlights character development. The school promotes the virtues of respect, grace, and courtesy, along with Montessori values such as independence, freedom within limits, and respect for children’s natural psychological development.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

West Vancouver Schools asks families to submit an online request form for student transportation services. District information notes busing is provided for students living beyond walk limits to the nearest eligible public school, following ministry guidelines. Visitor parking is available at all West Vancouver schools, and school-site parking lots are generally available to the public after school hours (unless otherwise marked).

Enrollment

The school website notes that applications are open and directs families to “Apply to Eagle Harbour Montessori School.” At the district level, families apply through an online admissions application and are instructed to gather required documentation, select the correct school year form, and submit all documents with the application; incomplete applications may be removed after two weeks. The district accepts applications from families residing within and outside West Vancouver Schools, and document verification is handled by the first-choice school.