​SD 36 Montessori Program of Choice 

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The Surrey Montessori K - grade 7 programs in the Surrey public school district are currently housed at Douglas Elementary, Latimer Road Elementary, and Mountainview Montessori.

District information sheet:
www.sd36.bc.ca/general/programs/Montessori.pdf 

District contact:
Neder Dhillon, Director of Instruction
Education Services
dhillon_n@surreyschools.ca


​The Montessori program is intended to develop self-directed students with a global vision.

In the Montessori classroom:
  • There is a multi-age group in each class, ideally a three year age span, with 6-9 year old children grouped together and 9-12 year old children in another grouping. Wherever possible, students remain with the same teacher for three years.
  • The program is individualized wherever practicable.
  • An emphasis is placed on students progressing at their own rate.
  • At the Primary level, the method is based on the use of self-correcting, concrete materials, which are devised to be used in a sequence matched to the child's level.
  • Materials are limited so that children learn to share and help one another. There are large unbroken time spans for work, with a minimum of interruptions to disturb the student's concentration.
  • The curriculum is designed to develop in the child a global view of mankind, stressing the interdependence of man and the care of the environment.
  • There is an emphasis on the development of the child as a contributing member of the society, including a multicultural focus.  

Host Schools

Douglas Elementary (South)

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Douglas Elementary is a public elementary school in the South Surrey/White Rock community. It opened its doors in November 2020, and offers both Montessori and neighbourhood programs. Registration starts in January with an information night taking place - date and location TBA. 

​https://www.surreyschools.ca/schools/douglas

Latimer Road Elementary (East)

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Latimer Road is a public elementary school in Surrey that provides its local catchment with K - grade 7, as well as Surrey Connect. In September, 2013 it started to house the district Montessori program. Registration starts in January with an information night taking place - date and location TBA.
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https://www.surreyschools.ca/schools/latimerroad

Mountainview Montessori (North)

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Mountainview Montessori is a public elementary school in Surrey part of the Surrey school district. It is the only publicly funded “single track” Montessori program in Surrey. It was originally established at the historic Tynehead Elementary School in 1990 and moved to the new site and renamed "Mountainview" in 2004. Registration starts in January with an information night taking place - date and location TBA. 
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https://www.surreyschools.ca/schools/mountainview