OUR SCHOOL
Welcome to The Mint School — where excellence isn’t just in our name, it’s our mission.
As the only Montessori in the city offering a world-class Enriched Whole Child Curriculum with bilingual classrooms, we bring a fresh perspective to early education and modern methods for nurturing our children’s success from an early age.
Established in 1995 as Etobicoke Montessori School and proudly Montessori Canada-accredited, Mint pairs the timeless wisdom of Montessori with thoughtfully curated modern enrichments that inspire and build each child’s curiosity, character, confidence, and capability. Discover a place of exceptional educators, a holistic education, and a nurturing environment.
Give your child the gift of a lifetime.
What makes us different?
Mint is the city’s only Montessori offering our signature Enriched Whole Child Curriculum paired with a bilingual learning environment. This thoughtfully crafted, individualized program empowers children with the curiosity, character, confidence, and capability they need to flourish and succeed throughout every stage of life.
Mint is the school of choice for you if you want to:
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Maximize your child’s potential brain development in their early years
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Inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning
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Build confidence and the foundations of leadership
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Nurture character, emotional intelligence, and meaningful social connection
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Cultivate capability and lifelong success
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Prepare your child for elementary school French
Enriched Bilingual Montessori
At Mint, we are redefining what early education can be.
Montessori education nurtures the whole child — academically, physically, socially, and emotionally — through a carefully prepared environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Children are free to explore hands-on materials at their own pace, guided by trained educators who respect their individuality and developmental needs. With a strong focus on intrinsic motivation, purposeful work, and real-world skills, Montessori cultivates capable, confident learners who are deeply engaged and prepared for life beyond the classroom.
Many remarkable individuals began their educational journey in Montessori classrooms that nurtured their curiosity, independence, and creativity from an early age. These leaders often credit Montessori with fostering the innovation, confidence, and self-direction that shaped their success.
Notable Montessori alumni
Gabriel García Márquez
Nobel Prize–winning author
Mark Zuckerberg
founder of META
Beyoncé
MUSICIAN & entrepreneur
Jeff Bezos
founder of Amazon
Taylor Swift
MUSICIAN & entrepreneur
Gabriel García Márquez
Nobel Prize–winning author
Mark Zuckerberg
founder of META
Beyoncé
MUSICIAN & entrepreneur
Jeff Bezos
founder of Amazon
Taylor Swift
MUSICIAN & entrepreneur
We apply proven Montessori educational principles:
Language
communicating through spoken, written, and expressive language
Sensorial
refining the senses to observe and organize sensory information
Practical Life
engaging in real-life activities that build confidence and independence
Math
building a strong, intuitive math foundation
Culture
appreciating and learning about the world around them
And enrich them with unique curriculum and educational opportunities:
Early Literacy
building early reading skills through phonetic exploration
STEM
sparking technical curiosity through hands-on discovery
Logic Games
developing problem solving and critical thinking skills
Art & Music
encouraging creativity through visual art, music, and performance
Athletics & Wellness
inspiring a love of physical activity and healthy living
All in a bilingual environment:
Exposure to a bilingual learning environment during the most absorbent period of language development nurtures young minds, allowing children to effortlessly learn both English and French.
The result? Happy children with the foundation they need become well-rounded and successful adults.
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To redefine what early education can be with our world-class Enriched Whole Child Montessori program paired with a bilingual learning environment, minting young minds into confident and capable leaders.
OUR MISSION
To cultivate the qualities that exemplify lifelong success:
Capability.
Our Enriched Whole Child Montessori curriculum and bilingual learning environment provide each child with a well-rounded early educational foundation.
Character.
Fostering empathy, respect, and resilience in every interaction and experience.
Curiosity.
Our rich materials, hands-on experiments, and environments invite discovery.
Confidence.
Inspiring independence, celebrating effort, and empowering each child to trust their own voice and abilities.
OUR VALUES
To achieve this vision and mission, every day, we stay true to our values. At Mint, we are:
Passionate.
With heartfelt dedication, our educators guide each child’s individual learning journey. We believe in the importance of early education and seek to inspire intellectual curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Holistic.
Our world-class curriculum continually evolves to meet the changing needs of the whole child. We invite exploration, movement, and meaningful engagement through purposeful, child-led experiences.
Nurturing.
We offer a warm and caring environment where each child feels secure, respected, and supported. We advance their physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and language development, fostering growth through gentle guidance and deep connection with their school community.
Refined.
We provide an environment of quiet beauty and intentional order, where children absorb grace, courtesy, and care through subtle modeling and the harmonious design of their surroundings.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Do you have more questions in mind for Mint? We’re more than happy to answer any questions you have about our approach, our faculty, our facilities, or anything else.
Where is The Mint School located?
The Mint School is located near the banks of the beautiful Humber River at 4 La Rose Avenue, Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario, M9P 1A5. Find us on Google. The closest intersection is at Royal York Road and Eglinton Avenue West.
When was Mint founded?
The Mint School was founded in 1995 by Christina Zentena as Etobicoke Montessori School and rebranded as Mint in 2025. Today, Saarah Shivji, J.D., Mint’s Executive Director, owns and operates the school with the assistance of her outstanding Faculty & Staff.
Why is the school called Mint?
Our name reflects our commitment to excellence, precision, and purpose — just as a mint produces coins of the highest standard. We see each child as full of potential, ready to be shaped, refined, and empowered through a rich educational experience. To “mint” a mind is to cultivate it with care, unlocking the confidence, character, and capability needed to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
Why are you a Montessori?
At Mint, we greatly admire and respect the Montessori method, recognizing its success at helping young minds grow and thrive. Even as we offer an enriched curriculum, we stay true to Montessori principles and are fully accredited by Montessori Canada.
What makes Mint different?
While there are many Montessori schools in the Greater Toronto Area, we are the only one to offer our signature enriched curriculum. We also offer a bilingual classroom environment. This unique approach combined with our stunning, newly renovated interiors as well as our accomplished teachers and staff all make Mint truly unique.
How do you enrich the curriculum?
At Mint, we seek out new curriculum and educational opportunities to benefit young minds. From early literacy and STEM activities to logic games, art, music, athletics, and wellness activities such as yoga and meditation, these meticulously curated experiences ultimately help children explore and realize more of their potential.
What does your bilingual program entail?
Our bilingual program immerses children in both English and French through daily activities, songs, stories, conversation, reading, and writing .
What’s your school atmosphere like?
Quiet. Focused. Calm. Meticulously organized. Creative. Our teachers set the tone, providing an environment prepared to support each child’s learning. Children feel cared for. Accepted. Protected. Relaxed. And above all, free to explore and to learn.
What are the tuition fees?
You may request our tuition fee schedule by providing us with your details.
Do you have parking?
Yes. The Mint School offers parking and easy access to the school by vehicle for your convenience.
Do you offer camps?
Yes. We offer summer camp which includes enriched Montessori instruction time every day.
Do you have family plans?
Yes. You may request a tuition fee schedule by providing us with your details.
Do you offer lunch/snack programs?
Yes. We offer morning and afternoon snack, as well as a dietician-designed, hot lunch catered by Wholesome Kids Catering.
Do you have playgrounds or parks nearby?
We have a spacious playground where our children enjoy fresh air and greenery.
Come see
The Mint School
for yourself.
Tour our newly renovated building. See our thoughtfully curated learning environment. Meet our Executive Director and faculty. Experience the unique atmosphere of our school. We welcome the opportunity to tour any parents seeking an independent school for their child from ages 18 months to six years.