Why Choose STEM Montessori Academy of Canada/STEM International Academy of Canada?
Our Academy aims to educate the future’s best and brightest in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. Providing unmatched STEM-based education and opportunities to its students, SMAC-SIAC is an inclusive STEM private school. SMAC-SIAC approaches the education process by utilizing a unique, progressive approach emphasizing innovation, creativity, problem-solving, exploration, independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. SMAC-SIAC integrates the Montessori philosophy, educational best practices, and STEM education to build a challenging, content-rich academic curriculum.
We believe no student is too young to begin engaging in STEM based learning. Our provincially approved curriculum has been enhanced with carefully selected STEM based learning experiences using experts in numerous fields to create engaging materials for students. We provide a rubust and rich STEM curriculum across all grades in all areas of STEM including:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Science Innovation
- Robotics and Automation
- Coding and Software Development
- Physics, Math and Statistics
- Environmental and Architectural Design
- The Future of 3D Design
The STEM Academy approaches the education process by utilizing a unique, progressive approach which emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. We integrate the Montessori philosophy and educational best practices, to build a challenging, content-rich, provincially approved academic curriculum. Montessori education is beneficial in many ways:
- Montessori students develop focus, independence, and coordination at an early stage.
- Montessori students are part of a nurturing, caring community.
- Montessori students learn self-discipline and self-learning skills.
- Montessori system is highly individualized to the needs of each student.
- Montessori education encourages cooperative play.
- Montessori curriculum focuses on hands-on learning, inspiring creativity.
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SMAC-SIAC is excited to announce the arrival of STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. This is a new community building platform for SMAC-SIAC students and the community. The SLI provides a leadership program for children ages 10-18. Throughout our great history, SMAC-SIAC has offered access to many STEM programs and access to a wide range of academic opportunities. As a Canadian leader in STEM education, SMAC-SIAC’s mission is to pioneer change in the accessibility of STEM opportunities within the community.