Lauremont School

Canada, Richmond Hill

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees CA$23,800 - 39,300

Ages 1 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1961

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages French, Mandarin

Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Outdoor Education

Clubs Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Elementary, Secondary School

Introduction

Lauremont School operates on two campuses in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Lower School serves ages 18 months through Grade 6 with a Montessori curriculum emphasizing independence, practical life skills, sensorial exploration, and strong language and math foundations. Upper School serves Grades 7–12 and delivers the International Baccalaureate Programme, with the Middle Years Programme for Grades 7–10 and the Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. IB is aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education, enabling graduates to earn both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and the IB Diploma. Lauremont is accredited by CAIS, the IBO, and Montessori Canada. Founded in 1961 as Toronto Montessori Schools, it became Lauremont School in 2024. Facilities include two campuses with light-filled Lower School classrooms, a full-size gym at Upper School, a contemporary dining hall, and a windowed library. Co-curriculars span arts, languages, service, and leadership, including Duke of Edinburgh and the Lauremont Schulich Experience, plus international field trips.

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The Essentials

Location

Lower School is at 8569 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3M7. Upper School is at 500 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 5G1. The Bayview campus backs onto the German Mills Greenway with playing fields and multiple playgrounds; the Upper School features a gym, dining hall, windowed library and outdoor courtyard. Lauremont operates across two campuses in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Stages

Lower School serves 18 months through Grade 6 with Toddler (18 months–3 years), Children's House (3–6 years) and Elementary (Grades 1–6) programs under the Montessori pedagogy. Upper School serves Grades 7–12 with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

Additional learning support

Guidance & Counseling and Learning Strategies are available to support students.

Country affiliation

Canada

School day structure

The Upper School building is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; classes run from 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

Bus service

A shuttle bus operates between the Lower School and Upper School campuses for an additional cost.

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Fees

Application fees and initial registration
- Application fee: CAD 150 for most domestic applicants; CAD 500 for international applicants (paid online via credit card).
- Initial registration (to confirm a place after an offer of admission): CAD 6,000 payable at time of acceptance.

Tuition — payment-plan options (applies by year group)
- Payment-plan options available for all listed year groups: Single Payment (one payment on February 1 with a 4.5% discount), 3 Payments (payments on February 1, May 1 and September 1 with a 2.5% discount), and a 10-payment plan (CAD 5,000 due on February 1, then monthly payments from March 1 to November 1). The amounts below are presented as the Single Payment amount and the corresponding 3‑ and 10‑payment schedules and totals.

Toddler
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 23,800.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 8,095 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 24,285).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 2,215 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 24,935).

Children's House 1
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 35,360.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 12,040 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 36,120).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 3,560 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 37,040).

Children's House 2 & 3
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 33,390.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 11,370 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 34,110).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 3,335 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 35,015).

Elementary (Grades 1–6)
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 33,390.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 11,370 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 34,110).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 3,335 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 35,015).

MYP (Grades 7–10)
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 36,710.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 12,490 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 37,470).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 3,720 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 38,480).

DP (Grades 11–12)
- Single Payment (one payment on February 1): CAD 39,300.
- 3 Payments: 3 payments of CAD 13,390 on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (total CAD 40,170).
- 10 Payments: CAD 5,000 on February 1; CAD 4,020 per month from March 1 to November 1 (total CAD 41,180).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Single Payment: one payment due on February 1 (discount applied as noted above).
- 3 Payment plan: payments due on February 1, May 1 and September 1 (discount applied as noted above).
- 10 Payment plan: CAD 5,000 due on February 1, followed by monthly payments from March 1 through November 1; totals are shown above for each program. Families are asked to confirm their chosen payment plan and method of payment with the Business Office after an offer is accepted.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; Lauremont operates as a day school (international students must live with one or both parents while attending).

Other costs and fees
- Extended Care (before‑ and after‑school) — program fees vary by level and time slot (examples for the 2025–26 program year):
- Before‑school (7:15–8:30): Toddler & Children's House 1: CAD 3,000; Children's House 2/3: CAD 2,500; Elementary: CAD 2,000.
- After‑school options (examples): Toddler and Children's House 1 — CAD 3,000 (4:00–5:00) or CAD 4,300 (4:00–6:00); Children's House 2/3 and Elementary — CAD 2,500 (4:00–5:00) or CAD 3,725 (4:00–6:00). Refund rules for Extended Care: after the published registration deadline the school will not refund or pro‑rate payments; the program page lists the registration window and the refund terms that apply to the Extended Care program.
- Dining/food: lower‑level programs reference supplied lunch/snacks as part of the program model (Children's House 1 catered lunch; Children's House 2/3 participate in the school dining program); specific additional meal charges are handled through the school dining arrangements.
- Spiritwear / shop items: school spiritwear is sold through the school shop; example item price: Youth pullover hoodie CAD 50. Spiritwear orders are handled through the school shop; terms note that spiritwear sales are final for pop‑up shop orders.
- Other program fees: co‑curricular or extracurricular program fees (for example Upper School extracurricular program fees) are charged for some activities; amounts vary by activity and season.

Refund information (where the school has published specific policies)
- Extended Care: after the posted registration deadline the school will not refund or pro‑rate Extended Care payments; the Extended Care page specifies the registration window and refund terms for that program.
- Spiritwear / shop purchases: spiritwear/pop‑up shop sales are final and returns/exchanges are not permitted under the shop terms and conditions.

Fee payment options and administrative handling
- Application fees and many enrolment payments are processed online (application fees are accepted via credit card). Families are required to confirm their chosen payment plan and method of payment with the Business Office as part of post‑offer enrolment steps. The school's shop accepts credit cards for spiritwear orders (Visa and MasterCard noted for the registration/online systems). For Extended Care registration and payment, the published registration portal and merchant accept card payments (portal notes accepted card types).

Academics

Curriculum

Lower School runs from 18 months through Grade 6 and follows a Montessori pedagogy. The program emphasizes independence, practical life, sensorial exploration, language and math foundations. Upper School serves Grades 7-12 and follows the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). The IB framework includes the Middle Years Programme for Grades 7-10 and the Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12. The IB programme is aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, enabling students to earn both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and the IB Diploma. Lauremont is accredited by CAIS, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and Montessori Canada.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates of the Upper School are prepared for admission to competitive programs at leading universities worldwide. The school's IB Diploma Programme and Ontario curriculum support university applications globally. The IB framework emphasizes research, critical thinking, and inquiry, helping graduates compete for places at top universities worldwide.

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Admissions

1) 18 months to 3 years (Toddler and Children's House 1): For September 2026 entry, Toddler applicants must be born between January 2024 and March 2025. Submit the online application with a copy of your child's birth certificate and passport photo page to verify age. The application will be placed on the wait list until the next available opening, with priority given to siblings, alumni, and faculty/staff families. The application fee is not required until after an offer of admission is made. 2) 4–5 years old (Children's House 2/3): For September 2026 entry, Children's House 2 applicants should be born in 2022; Children's House 3 applicants should be born in 2021. Submit the online application with birth certificate or passport photo page, a $150 application fee, and copies of final report cards from the last two academic years. The Confidential School Report must be received from your child's teacher and sent directly to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. Your child will be invited to an in-person visit to complete an age/grade-appropriate assessment. 3) Grades 1–6 (Elementary): 1) Submit the online application with birth certificate/passport photo page, a $150 application fee, and copies of final report cards from the last two academic years. 2) The Confidential School Report must be received and sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 3) Your child will be invited to an in-person visit with an age/grade-appropriate assessment. 4) Grades 7–12 (Upper School): 1) Submit the online application with birth certificate/passport photo page, a $150 application fee, and copies of final report cards from the last two academic years. 2) The Confidential School Report must be received and sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 3) Your child will be invited to an in-person interview and grade-appropriate assessment. 4) In lieu of the Lauremont School assessment, students may opt to write the SSAT; SSAT results must be sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 5) International Applicants: Lauremont welcomes applications from students worldwide. All international students must live with one or both parents while attending Lauremont. International students must demonstrate fluency in English in both oral and written communication. Lauremont does not offer an ESL program at any grade level. 1) Submit the online application with birth certificate or passport photo page, a $500 application fee, copies of final report cards from the last two academic years, with an English translation if necessary; if students have taken any English Language Assessments (e.g., Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL), results may be sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 2) The Confidential School Report must be received and sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 3) Your child will be invited to a virtual interview and assessment with a member of the Admissions team. 4) In lieu of the Lauremont School assessment, SSAT is available; SSAT results must be sent to admissions@lauremontschool.ca. 6) Post-Application Next Steps: If an Offer of Admission is made, there is typically two weeks to respond. To confirm your child's place, sign Enrolment Forms/Parental Agreement and pay a $6,000 Initial Registration Fee. The tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year will be finalised in January 2025; once determined, you will receive a notice with the payment plan and method of payment.

Waitlist

Waitlist: Applications for Toddler and Children's House are placed on the wait list until the next available opening, with priority given to siblings, alumni, and faculty/staff families.

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FAQs

Where are Lauremont School's campuses located?

Lauremont operates two campuses in Richmond Hill, with the Lower School at 8569 Bayview Avenue and the Upper School at 500 Elgin Mills Road East. The Bayview campus backs onto the German Mills Greenway and has outdoor playing fields, while the Upper School features a gym, dining hall, a windowed library and an outdoor courtyard. A shuttle bus runs between campuses for an additional cost.

What is the age range and how is Lauremont structured?

Lauremont serves students from 18 months through Grade 12 (ages about 1 to 18). The Lower School (18 months–Grade 6) uses Montessori pedagogy, and the Upper School (Grades 7–12) follows the International Baccalaureate Programme (MYP and DP) aligned with the Ontario curriculum. Lauremont is a day school, not a boarding school.

What accreditation does Lauremont hold?

Lauremont is accredited by CAIS, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and Montessori Canada, reflecting its Montessori, IB and international standards.

What is the tuition range and how can fees be paid?

Tuition ranges from CAD 23,800 to CAD 39,300 for a single payment, with 3‑payment and 10‑payment options available. The DP has a single‑payment price of CAD 39,300, with a 10‑payment total of CAD 41,180. Discounts apply: 4.5% for single payments and 2.5% for 3‑payment plans.

What are the application fees and the initial registration fee?

Application fees are CAD 150 for most domestic applicants and CAD 500 for international applicants. If admitted, there is a CAD 6,000 Initial Registration Fee due to secure the place.

Is Lauremont a boarding school, and what about international students?

Lauremont is a day school and does not offer boarding. International students must live with one or both parents while attending Lauremont.

How does the waitlist work for Toddler and Children's House entries?

Applications for Toddler and Children's House are placed on the wait list, with priority given to siblings, alumni, and faculty/staff families. Offers are made as openings become available.

How does Lauremont integrate IB with the Ontario curriculum?

The Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10) and Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) are aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, enabling students to earn both the OSSD and the IB Diploma.

What type of university preparation do Lauremont graduates receive?

Upper School graduates are prepared for admission to leading universities worldwide through the IB Diploma Programme and the Ontario curriculum, with a focus on research, critical thinking and inquiry.

What facilities does the Upper School campus offer?

The Upper School includes a full‑size gym, a modern dining hall, a windowed library and an outdoor courtyard, all designed to support IB learning and collaboration.

What facilities does the Lower School offer?

The Lower School features open, light‑filled Montessori classrooms and outdoor facilities that support hands‑on, exploratory learning.

What co‑curricular programs and activities does Lauremont offer?

Lauremont runs the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program, International Field Trips and the Lauremont Schulich Experience; after‑school offerings include Mandarin, French, Reading, Art, Sewing and other clubs.

What arts opportunities are available at Lauremont?

Arts are a core pillar, with drama and related arts experiences available across co‑curricular and extracurricular programs and opportunities after school.

What wellbeing supports are available to students?

Lauremont has a Mind Body Synergy wellbeing program for Grades 5–6, a Wellbeing curriculum for all students, a Wellbeing Committee, Daily Mindfulness Time, Daily Physical Activity and Outdoor Education, plus Guidance & Counseling and Learning Strategies support.

Is there support for students with learning differences or special needs?

Guidance & Counseling and Learning Strategies are available to support students; Lauremont does not list an ESL/EAL program in the information provided.

How is the school organized in terms of houses and leadership?

In the Elementary years, students are in Nests (Grades 1–6) with Nest Captains; in Upper School there are four Houses with House Captains and advisory groups, plus leadership opportunities through Spirit Day and intramurals.

What dining and food services are provided?

A dining program is in place: Aramark Canada serves meals for Children's House 2 to Grade 12, and Real Food for Real Kids serves Toddler and Children's House 1; meals meet dietary restrictions and are peanut-, tree nut-, and shellfish-free.

What accreditations does Lauremont hold?

Lauremont holds accreditations from CAIS, the International Baccalaureate Organization, and Montessori Canada.

Are there any notable awards Lauremont has received?

Specific awards are not listed; accreditation status reflects recognized international standards.

What languages are taught at Lauremont?

Lauremont teaches in English; Mandarin is offered as an extracurricular language, and there are French clubs available after school.

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