Le Soleil Montessori School

About

Education should prepare children for life - intellectually, emotionally and physically

Story

Le Soleil Montessori School and Le Soleil Montessori Children's House are non-denominational, independent, private schools. They have a non-discriminatory policy relative to race, religion and origin with respect to the admission of the students and employment of staff.

Classes are organized to encompass a three year age span (2½-3 to 5½-6 years old) which allows younger students to experience the daily stimulation of older role models who in turn blossom in the responsibilities of leadership. Children learn at different rates and the rate of their learning is not even and predictable. It can proceed in periods of rapid growth mixed with periods of little or no measurable growth. The traditional system (same age grouping) assumes that children learn at predictable rates with all of them arriving at the same point at the same time. We know that children have uneven development patterns and differing levels of progress. In our multi-age classrooms, students are given the opportunity to learn at their own pace without fear of failure and older students are expected to be role models and leaders for the younger and new students to the classroom. Students not only learn with each other but from each other. The classroom operates on the principles of freedom within limits: the children are free to work at their own pace with the materials (previously presented) they choose.

What you see in our classrooms is freedom - the children's true nature: showing self-discipline, inner guidance and a love of order. You can see students who are driven by their own innate desire to learn, acquire knowledge, utilize and perfects skills. They are in complete harmony with others and their surroundings.

Le Soleil Montessori School and Le Soleil Montessori Children's House have purpose built, safe, beautiful and fully equipped classrooms that have been specifically designed for young children. The low shelves showcase a wealth of learning materials allowing children to develop their full potential.

Mission

We feel strongly that the most important qualities we can help the children acquire are a sense of self-confidence and a love of learning.

We provide a positive, supportive and nurturing atmosphere in a carefully prepared, inspiring and aesthetically pleasing environment outfitted with educational materials designed for young children.

"L'école Montessori Internationale les rayons de soleil est composée de 4 classes deux de maternelle et deux d'élémentaire. L'enseignement dispensé repose sur les principes pédagogiques de Maria Montessori tout en suivant les progressions demandées par l'Eduction Nationale. De plus, chaque classe bénéficie d'une enseignante francophone et d'une enseignante anglophone."