Our Approach

MBA environments conform strictly to AMI standards for Montessori classrooms, and follow AMI suggested architectural patterns to offer the best learning experience to each and every child. Our team of teachers and assistants gathers experienced and inspiring human beings, all trained and certified by AMI. Our recruitment process is non-discriminatory, rigorous and selective: beyond their AMI credentials, teacher candidates must have a significant experience in Montessori schools, and all candidates must embody deep and positive human values and strong skills sets with children. We provide continuing education to our teachers, assistants and other collaborators, as well as professional growth and self-development opportunities. The visit of an AMI consultant is scheduled every year.

They are well versed in the Montessori philosophy and act as a silent observer in the classroom. They offer our teachers new perspectives on their observations and help them gain an even deeper understanding of the child, his development and psychological processes. Our teachers feel supported —professionally and emotionally — in their daily task of guiding the children. Beyond their role in the classroom, our psychologists facilitate and reinforce productive and healthy interactions between educators, children, and parents. In the words of Maria Montessori herself, “a joint labor of physician and teacher will sow the seed of a future human hygiene, adapted to achieve perfection in man, both as a species and as a social unit”.

Montessori Bright Academy provides high quality organic and nutritious food to encourage optimal brain function and overall growth and development. Part of this food comes from our organic garden, that children tend to regularly. At MBA, we educate children on conscious nutrition, keeping the planet healthy and model and encourage healthy living in our community. The MBA Community also benefits from the sound advice of its very own pediatrician, specialized in nutrition, who regularly oversees our menus and nutrition education program. As part of our engagement for the preservation of the planet, we avoid plastic at all cost, and follow the three “R”s: reduce, reuse, recycle.

Under the guidance of our certified Forest School teacher, MBA offers children the chance to cultivate real world skills, understand our deeply rooted interdependence with nature, receive immediate feedback from the elements, build confidence and resilience, and act as proud stewards of the environment.

At MBA, children are encouraged to embrace the joy of sport, channel the flow state that physical activity can bring about, reap the benefits of self-discipline, collaboration through teamwork, and self confidence. Students are introduced to a variety of sport and fitness modalities through the Montessori Sports Program, a very unique program certified by the AMI.

We are involved in several projects throughout the school year that inspire the children to respect our community and to want to lend a helping hand whenever they can. Earth Day and the International Day of Peace each have a special celebration.