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Good School is an official IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school!
Good School is an Applicant School with Montessori Canada (formerly CCMA), committed to achieving full accreditation in authentic Montessori education. We go beyond the standards to nurture and inspire globally minded learners, supporting each child’s unique journey with heartfelt commitment and meaningful vision.
Our Montessori toddler program fosters independence, confidence, and a love of learning through hands-on, age-appropriate experiences.
Toilet Independence: Gentle guidance and child-sized toilets support confidence and self-care.
Practical Life: Everyday tasks build coordination, independence, and responsibility.
Sensorial Exploration: Hands-on materials refine the senses and deepen understanding.
Social & Emotional Growth: Warm interactions foster confidence, empathy, and self-expression.
Prepared Environment: Child-sized spaces and accessible materials foster independence.
Guided Learning: Teachers observe, support, and encourage self-directed growth.
Developmental Approach: Activities align with each child’s stage, nurturing natural progress.
Good School is an Applicant School with Montessori Canada (formerly CCMA), committed to achieving full accreditation in authentic Montessori education. We go beyond the standards to nurture and inspire globally minded learners, supporting each child’s unique journey with heartfelt commitment and meaningful vision.
In the CASA program children are given the freedom to explore, discover, and develop at their own pace. With a carefully prepared Montessori environment, our goal is to foster a love of learning while nurturing each child's natural curiosity and independence.
Practical Life: Hands-on tasks develop coordination, independence, and care for self and environment.
Mathematics: Concrete materials build a strong foundation in numbers, patterns, and problem-solving.
Language: Rich experiences nurture early reading, writing, and a love for communication.
Sensorial: Engaging materials refine the senses, supporting focus and discovery.
Cultural Studies: Exploration of geography, science, and the arts fosters curiosity and global awareness.
Independence: A child-led environment fosters confidence and self-direction.
Individualized Support: Guides observe and nurture each child’s unique growth.
Collaborative Learning: Mixed ages encourage mentorship and social development.
Exploration: Hands-on materials inspire curiosity and problem-solving.
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Early Years supports young children as curious, capable learners who explore the world through play, discovery, and meaningful experiences.
Learning takes place through inquiry, where children ask questions, explore ideas, and make sense of their world in developmentally appropriate ways.
Through student agency, children are encouraged to make choices, share their thinking, and take an active role in their learning.
The PYP focuses on the development of the whole child (socially, emotionally, physically, and academically) within a caring and supportive learning environment.
Through guided inquiry and hands-on experiences, children develop:
- Understanding across subject areas
- Essential learning skills
- Positive attitudes such as kindness, curiosity, and respect
Children are also encouraged to take action by applying what they learn through responsible choices and caring behaviours within their classroom and community.
The Early Years PYP nurtures confident, compassionate learners who are building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
The attributes that make up the IB community profile are:
- Informed and educated
- Inquirers Thinkers
- Good communicators
- Integrity
- Open- minded
- Supportive
- Bold
- Balanced
- Reflective
Both the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Montessori approaches share a deep commitment to the development of the whole child.
They support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth, helping each learner reach their full potential.
Both philosophies:
- Value freedom of movement and meaningful interaction within the classroom
- Encourage child-led learning in environments designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and inquiry support
- Support transdisciplinary learning, allowing children to make connections across areas of learning
- Emphasize hands-on experiences using real, purposeful materials
- Nurture self-motivation and cooperation through meaningful work, rather than reward-based systems
- Honour errors as an essential part of learning process, strengthening autonomy, confidence and resilience
- Promote peace education, kindness, and the development of children as active, responsible members of society
Together, IB and Montessori create a learning environment where children are respected as capable learners and supported to grow with confidence, curiosity, and compassion.
