Maria Montessori Academy was established in 1983 and is operated by the International Association of Progressive Montessorians (IAPM) a non-profit organization to foster the spread and development of Montessori education. Maria Montessori Academy offers children from preschool to grade 9, with plans to expand to grade 12, a Christian learning environment within a family like setting. The traditional Montessori environment helps children learn at their own pace through self-directed learning while fulfilling the BC educational curriculum. The hands on interactive approach and low student teacher ratio encourage children to reach their full potential and foster a love of learning. more... See more text