About

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a Montessori Canada (CCMA) accredited, not-for-profit independent school. We are unique because we are both a Montessori school and a Christian school.

Since 1983, we have provided a high-quality education to generations of children in the Ottawa area.

We invite you to experience our beautiful grounds and classrooms and meet our highly-qualified teachers for yourself.

Where Mind and Spirit Go Hand in Hand

Mission

To offer a Christian Montessori education committed to the academic, spiritual, physical, and social growth of each child.

Values

Our values are excellence, respect, learning, faith, commitment, community, and dedication to personal growth.

Means

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ® method & the Authentic Montessori Approach.

Our Approach

CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI

It's All in the Approach

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is committed to the academic, spiritual, physical and social growth of your child. It’s the foundation of our educational approach and values.

FREEDOM TO LEARN

A Community for All

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School provides a safe and inclusive learning environmental for all types of learners. Our students learn by example. They learn at their own pace and they’re free to explore their own passions.

MONTESSORI

A Place Like No Other

Our teachers love working with kids to develop their potential and help them become the best people they can be. We create an environment where children can discover knowledge.

A Place of Belonging

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a school with heart. We really know our children on a deep level. We know their strengths and weaknesses and we cater our teachings to every child.

A Little Glimpse of Heaven

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is a community of people who are working together for a common goal, supporting each other, and showing unconditional love. We want each child to be the best they can be. Whether we’re in the toddler program or a parent or a staff member, we do it together for the good of the each child.

Did You Know?

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School was established in 1983.
Our school was named after the first Anglican Bishop of Ottawa, the Right Reverend Charles Hamilton.
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is one of only three Montessori Canada (CCMA) accredited schools in the Ottawa area.
Our school motto is “Where mind and spirit go hand in hand.”

"BHMS not only provided me with a lifetime of amazing memories but also a strong academic foundation for becoming a naturopathic doctor. I enjoyed my experience at BHMS so much that we enrolled our son at BHMS. It has been such a joy to watch him thrive in the Montessori environment – not to mention bringing back memories of all the materials I once worked with. As the years go by and I watch my son thrive, I seem to appreciate BHMS more and more. I feel so lucky to have been part of such an amazing school that allowed and encouraged me to grow into the woman I am today."

Emma Pollon-MacLeodGraduate (2003) & Parent

"I enjoyed one of the best educational experiences a youngster could wish for at BHMS. Due to the flexible and self-guided nature of teaching there, I developed such diverse and useful life skills. At age 23, I have already accomplished many of my musical goals, such as performing at Carnegie Hall, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. I’ll soon make my solo debut at the world-renowned Berliner Philharmonie. I continue to credit BHMS for shaping me in such a well-rounded manner during my most formative years and stoking my fires of ambition at a young age. I will always be grateful to the wonderful community there that still supports me today!"

Bryan ChengGraduate (2011)

"I graduated from BHMS with amazing friends and memories. The unique experiences and learning environment allowed me to flourish in multiple aspects of life, ranging from interpersonal relationships to time management and organization skills. My experience at BHMS instilled in me the confidence to undertake any challenge I wish to pursue. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Management in Summer 2021 and will be continuing my studies at the University of Ottawa through their Master of Public Health program. I can say with confidence that my time at BHMS contributed enormously to who I am today."

Naazish ShariffGraduate (2013)

"I look fondly back at my time at BHMS. Not only did I make lifelong friends, my teachers equipped me with a knowledge base that enabled me to excel, independent learning, studying and tutoring skills. These lessons allowed me to thrive throughout my undergrad and two master's degrees. The school played a very important role in shaping who I am today, and I do not think I would have developed such a strong love of learning without the support and encouragement I received from my teachers there."

Mary AskimGraduate (2007)