Learning at Whitby

Founded in 1958 as America's first Montessori school, Whitby is a 50 year leader in education with a tradition of teaching students through the most innovative, proven practices in education. At Whitby, our goal is to guide students to develop a true passion for learning and gain the intellectual, emotional and social skills to "Learn, Live and Succeed" in today's global community. While our main goal is to provide a superior, well-rounded education (Learn), we also stress the importance of living that learning in everyday life and understanding the reward of community service (Live). The result is a student prepared to work hard, apply themselves and succeed at school and life (Succeed).

Whitby continues its tradition of applying best practices in education with its accreditation as International Baccalaureate (IB) world school, one of the most highly respected educational programs in the world. Importantly, the IB program meshes extremely well with Montessori with both designed to meet the needs of the whole child - cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically - while setting high academic standards.

By promoting active inquiry and disciplined exploration, students are encouraged to use their minds well and develop a strong preparation for all future academic pursuits. Whitby's students benefit from an expert and dedicated faculty along with a low 5:1 student faculty ratio. This ensures that every student receives the tailored, individual attention that will stimulate creativity, excite the intellect, foster self-esteem and inspire a love of learning.