Bishop Hamilton Montessori School campus in Ottawa, Ontario

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School

Ottawa, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades JK – 8CatholicEst. 1983
Grades
JK – 8
Enrollment
200
Day Tuition
CA$18,190/yr
Acceptance
99%
Welcoming
Founded
1983
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Bishop Hamilton Montessori School

To offer a Christian Montessori education committed to the academic, spiritual, physical, and social growth of each child.

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a private co-educational Montessori school in Ottawa, Ontario, serving students at the elementary level. Child-centered Montessori approach fostering independence and self-directed learning.

Core Values

IndependenceRespectCuriosityPeaceCommunity

Teaching Philosophy

Our mission is to offer a Christian-based Montessori education where infants to young adolescents can reach their full developmental potential. We are committed to the academic, spiritual, physical and social growth of each child.

Faith Tradition: Catholic

What Makes Bishop Hamilton Montessori School Special

  • Montessori education
  • Elementary education
  • Montessori-certified program
  • Financial aid & scholarships offered
  • 6 arts & creative programs

Academics

Curriculum

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School offers Montessori and Other curriculums, with specializations in Languages, Sports, STEM, and Arts.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Supportive

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

6 programs
ActingMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual artsDrama/TheatreOther

Sports

2 programs
SwimmingOther

Clubs & Activities

3 programs
DramaStudent governmentOther

Campus & Facilities

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School features a campus with Science lab, Library, Art studio, and Gymnasium.

Uniform not required

Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$18,190

per year

Near average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
99%

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview
  • Reference letters
  • Entrance exam
  • Essay
  • Portfolio
  • Shadow day
  • Standardized test
  • Other

Community & Culture

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School cultivates a warm, inclusive community centered on the school's motto: "Where mind and spirit go hand in hand." The school describes itself as "a school with heart" where children are known deeply by staff who understand their individual strengths and weaknesses. The community emphasizes Christian values alongside Montessori principles, with regular worship gatherings, Christian meditation, and prayer woven into daily life. Graduates consistently reference making lifelong friendships and experiencing a sense of belonging, with the school fostering what it calls "a little glimpse of heaven" through unconditional support and shared commitment to each child's growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School explicitly states that it "admits students of any economic and social class, racial and ethnic heritage, religious belief and family structure." As a registered Christian non-profit charity, the school offers a Financial Aid Bursary program to maintain "a diversity of students and families in our community," with no more than 50% of tuition covered by the subsidy. The school also references a parent-led cultural bazaar that "highlighted the vibrant diversity within our school, uniting families." However, beyond these initiatives, comprehensive DEI programming or detailed equity statements are not prominently featured on the website.

Parent Involvement

The website highlights parent engagement through a parent-led community fundraising event called "Know Your World: A BHMS Cultural Bazaar," which celebrates the school's diversity. Parents are also involved through a "Parent / School Partnership Agreement" that is part of the enrollment process. However, specific details about parent committees, volunteer opportunities, regular communication channels, or other structured involvement mechanisms are not prominently featured on the website.

Accreditations & Recognition

Ministry-inspectedOther

Contact Bishop Hamilton Montessori School

Address

2199 Regency Terrace, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Phone

(613) 596-4013

Email

info@bhsmontessori.ca

Website

Visit School Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Hamilton Montessori School

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School serves students in grades JK-8.

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