Westmont Montessori School

What Westmont Montessori School does

Westmont Montessori School is a non-profit independent private school registered as a society under British Columbia law, operating since 1957 on a 143-acre forest-and-ocean campus at 4075 Metchosin Road in Greater Victoria. The school delivers a continuous Montessori educational journey from preschool through Grade 12, organized into Early Childhood Programs (Parent Child, Introduction to Montessori), core academic programs (Early Years, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School), and supplementary programs (summer camps, after-school programs, art birthday parties). Core pedagogy is Montessori methodology integrated with nature-based experiential learning; the High School curriculum uses a design-thinking framework and incorporates off-campus experiences, mentorship, and travel components. Technology in the middle school program includes 3D printers, laser cutters, and drones, but the school's intellectual property is its teaching methodology, multi-age classrooms, and 67-year institutional track record rather than any software or AI product.

The school's revenue model is primarily tuition-based, priced annually or in monthly installments from July 1 to June 30, with tiered rates ranging from CAD 13,123 (Lower Elementary) to CAD 18,852 (High School). Additional one-time fees include a CAD 250 registration fee, a CAD 5,000 refundable family bond, a CAD 500 volunteer levy, and estimated CAD 300-500 in uniform costs. Sibling discounts of 10% apply for second and subsequent children. Secondary revenue streams include summer camps and after-school programs (booked through Bookeo), art birthday parties for children ages 3-10, and donations through the Bright Futures Fund covering scholarships and facility improvements. The school employs approximately 55 teachers and staff, serving 245 students drawn from Greater Victoria and international cities. Go-to-market is sales-led through weekly Thursday campus tours, online applications via Transparent Classroom, and mandatory student suitability assessments, supported by website content, social channels, and parent referral networks. Multiple industry association memberships (FISA-BC, VIMA, American Montessori Society, Montessori Partnership) provide accreditation and advocacy infrastructure. The school is governed by a Board of Directors with input from a Parent Advisory Committee, and is currently under interim leadership following the departure of long-tenured Head of School Magnus Hanton.

Name

Westmont Montessori School

Legal name

Westmont Montessori School

Website

https://westmontschool.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Westmont Montessori School is a non-profit independent private school in Metchosin, BC, delivering a continuous Montessori K-12 education on a 143-acre nature-based campus to approximately 245 students drawn from Greater Victoria and international cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC), Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

Keywords

• Private school education
• Montessori education
• Early childhood learning
• K-12 education
• Experiential learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Metchosin, Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees across all programs (Early Years through High School). Tuition is charged annually or monthly from July 1 to June 30.
2. Camps and After-School Programs: Revenue from summer camps (open to Westmont families and wider Victoria community for children Kindergarten through Grade 8) and after-school programs (for enrolled Westmont students only). Booked through third-party partner Bookeo.
3. Birthday Party Services: Art birthday parties for children ages 3-10 held on the forest-meets-ocean campus with five nature-inspired themes. Booked through Bookeo platform.
4. Donations and Bright Futures Fund: Community donations through the Bright Futures Fund supporting scholarships, curriculum enhancements, and facility improvements. Fund divided into Creative Spirits, Engaged Minds, and Active Lifestyles categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westmont Montessori School is a private independent school operating on a 143-acre nature-based campus in Metchosin, BC, delivering a complete Montessori educational journey from Preschool through Grade 12. The school offers core academic programs (Early Years, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School) along with supplementary offerings such as Summer Camps, After-School Programs, and Art Birthday Parties, funded primarily through tuition and community donations.

Product overview

Westmont Montessori School offers a complete Montessori educational journey from preschool through Grade 12 on its nature-based campus. The portfolio includes Early Childhood Programs (Parent Child and Introduction to Montessori), Core Educational Programs (Early Years, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School), and Supplementary Programs (Summer Camps, After-School Programs, and Art Birthday Parties). The programs are unified by Montessori philosophy emphasizing self-directed learning, experiential education, and whole-child development across all age groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parent Child Program A program for children ages 2-4 where parents actively participate alongside their child in classroom activities, introducing Montessori philosophy to families and fostering bonding.
• Introduction to Montessori Program An independent preschool experience for ages 2.5-5 that prepares children for the Early Years classroom without parental attendance.
• Early Years Program Pre-School and Kindergarten program for children aged 3-5, featuring multi-age grouping, self-directed work, and a prepared environment with Montessori materials; 1:8 student-teacher ratio.
• Lower Elementary Program Grades 1-3 Montessori program emphasizing independent learning, individualized work plans, and the transition from concrete to abstract understanding.
• Upper Elementary Program Grades 4-6 program with increased focus on abstract learning, community citizenship, virtues, leadership skills, and a unique Marimba music program.
• Middle School Program Grades 7-8 program using six-week learning cycles with immersion weeks, student-operated businesses, and service learning components.
• High School Program Project-based learning through design thinking with off-campus experiences, mentorship, travel, and post-secondary preparation.
• Summer Camps Adventure and discovery camps for children Kindergarten through Grade 8, featuring weekly themes with science, arts, outdoor sports, and technology activities; open to Westmont families and the wider Victoria community.
• After-School Programs Structured programs for enrolled Westmont students offering homework support, hobbies, sports, arts, and leadership development.
• Art Birthday Parties Nature-inspired Montessori birthday parties for children ages 3-10 with five art themes including Nature Wands, Nature Collage, Painting with Nature, and Clay Creations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student-teacher ratio of 1:8 in Early Years enables individualized attention and strong educational foundation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• FISA-BC (Federation of Independent Schools Association of BC)minorOthers · 1 January 1957Westmont is a proud member of FISA-BC, an association representing independent schools in British Columbia that provides advocacy, resources, and professional development for member schools.
• VIMA (Vancouver Island Montessori Association)minorOthers · 1 January 1957Member of VIMA, connecting Montessori schools on Vancouver Island for shared resources and best practices in Montessori education.
• American Montessori Society (AMS)minorOthers · 1 January 1957Proud member of the American Montessori Society, accessing Montessori teacher training, certification standards, and educational resources.
• Montessori PartnershipminorOthers · 1 January 1957Member of the Montessori Partnership network for collaborative Montessori education development and resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Michaels University School: Leading private K-12 school in Greater Victoria with Junior School through Grade 12. Direct competitor for Westmont High School families evaluating premium independent-school options in the same market.
• Montessori Children's House: Multi-campus Montessori school in Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island offering preschool through elementary programs. Direct competitor for Westmont families choosing between local Montessori alternatives in the same geography.
• Royal Roads Montessori: Greater Victoria preschool and early childhood Montessori program. Direct competitor at the Early Years level, where Westmont draws its entry funnel.
• Glenlyon Norfolk School: Victoria-based independent school offering Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Direct competitor for Westmont's elementary and high school cohorts, though with a more traditional academic orientation.
• Pacific Montessori Society: Vancouver Island Montessori network affiliated with AMI/AMS standards. Competes for the same pool of Montessori-oriented families across Vancouver Island and offers overlapping early childhood and elementary programming.
• Westside Montessori Academy: Private Montessori school offering preschool through elementary programs with multi-age classrooms. Comparable private Montessori operator with similar program structure and tuition positioning, though in a different market.
• Bay Farm Montessori Academy: Massachusetts-based private Montessori school serving toddlers through Grade 8. Comparable as an established, nature- and farm-based Montessori program with similar mixed-age classroom model and similar tuition positioning.

Others

• Maria Montessori Institute: AMI-affiliated teacher training and accreditation body. Adjacent peer rather than direct competitor; sets the credentialing standards that Westmont's faculty and programs align to, and which influence parental perception of Montessori quality.
• OurKids Media: Canadian parent-media platform that profiles and ranks private schools. Westmont is featured on OurKids; the platform is a key discovery channel for prospective families and a structural influence on parent decision-making in this market.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto Montessori Schools: Largest and most established Montessori network in Canada, with multiple campuses serving Infant through High School. Comparable as a multi-campus Canadian Montessori operator; broader scale makes it a useful benchmark for Westmont's long-term trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHmsFyYUbPR3VktlgN0b2nw
• Facebookfacebook.com/westmontschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/west-mont-montessori-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/westmontschool

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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