STEM MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CANADA – STEM Curriculum Learning

Ministry of Education Registered and Approved
STEM Campuses, Activities and Classes.

The first of its kind in Canada, our registered not-for-profit private schools aim to bring the highest quality STEM education to communities across Canada.

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SMAC Campuses

Our Learning Philosophy

Academic Programming

Extracurricular Camp Programs

SUMMER TECH 2025 - SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPEN

Summer 2025 Summer Program Applications Are Now Open:

Open Enrollment For Students Ages 6-17 Pre U STEM, Virtual Reality Labs, and STEMtopia Takeover at 16 Locations Across Canada Enrolling Now!

Exceeding the limits of education this summer, we immerse students from an early age in unparalleled learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). With our enriched STEM curriculum, across all summer programs, we offer a truly well-rounded education, exceeding provincial standards, that builds a foundation for exciting careers of the future.

Pre-University STEM Innovation Program at 5 locations:
– University of Toronto: July 7 – August 15, 2025
– University of Waterloo: July 14- August 1, 2025
– McMaster University August 4-8, 2025
– Simon Fraser University: July 21 – August 1, 2025
– University of Calgary: July 28 – August 4 – 15, 2025

Virtual Reality Innovation Labs 5 locations:
– University of Toronto: July 7 – August 15, 2025
– University of Waterloo: July 14- August 1, 2025
– McMaster University August 4-8, 2025
– Simon Fraser University: July 21 – August 1, 2025
– University of Calgary: July 28 – August 4 – 15, 2025

STEMtopia Takeover STEM Innovation Day Camp:
July 7 to August 22, 2025: STEM Innovation Day Camps 7 am – 6 pm
16 Locations
Dundas, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Hamilton, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Central Toronto, Ajax, Markham, Halton Hills, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Brampton, Mississauga, Trillium Lakes

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About Our School

STEM education is among the most competitive and sought after programs in the world. The mission of the STEM Montessori Academy of Canada/STEM International Academy of Canada (SMAC-SIAC) is to provide top quality STEM-focused education options for all students in order to foster innovation, critical thinking, and science literacy, yielding globally competitive results.

The first of its kind in Canada, our registered not-for-profit private schools aim to bring the highest quality STEM education to communities across Canada.

Canadian Campuses

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International Program

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Camps and Abroad Experiences

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University Preparedness

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Benefits

STEM Immersion

STEM Montessori

STEM Leadership

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.

STEM Education

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 Montessori Approach

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.

CLUB SMAC-SIAC

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.