Ottawa's First
Islamic Montessori School.
A unique learning environment where faith, independence, leadership, and academic excellence come together to help children flourish from ages 4–12.
An environment where faith and curiosity grow together.
At IMA, children are supported in becoming independent, thoughtful and capable learners. Our prepared Montessori environments invite purposeful exploration, while Islamic values, Arabic and Quran nurture meaningful connection to faith, character and community.
What shapes the IMA experience.
Arabic Learning
Using engaging daily conversations and Montessori-based small group instruction, we create an individualized Arabic learning experience tailored to each child’s stage of development. Our unique Arabic resources and curriculum, developed by our in-house specialists, support children in developing a strong and enduring foundation in the language.
Montessori Education
Our Montessori program supports every child’s development through hands-on experiences in a carefully prepared learning environment. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate, and progress at their own pace, fostering independence, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong passion for learning. Each learning journey is designed to meet individual needs, helping children grow into confident, capable, and self-motivated learners.
Spiritual Nurturing
Spiritual development is a central part of our community and educational approach. We support children in strengthening their faith, character, and sense of identity by integrating the Sunnah into everyday experiences, helping them recognize the signs of the Creator in His creation, and connecting Islamic teachings with Montessori learning. Through this meaningful and holistic approach, we aim to inspire a deep love for Allah, a sense of wonder and gratitude, and a commitment to living by the values and principles exemplified by the Prophet ﷺ in their daily lives.
What an authentic Montessori school looks like at IMA.
Montessori Teachers
Our guides are deeply trained in Montessori practice and committed to serving each child with humility, love and respect. At Islamic Montessori Academy, this care is strengthened by Islamic character, so children are known, observed thoughtfully and guided with gentleness and purpose.
Prepared Environment
Our classrooms are intentionally prepared with beautiful Montessori materials and calm, ordered spaces that invite independence. Children develop through Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Geography, Culture, Science and Nature, while growing in adab, responsibility and appreciation for Allah’s creation.
Multi-Aged Community
Children learn alongside classmates across a three-year age span, creating a community built on mentorship, patience and mutual growth. This reflects the Islamic values of compassion, cooperation and service while allowing each child to contribute according to their maturity, talent and readiness.
Peaceful by Design
A true Montessori environment feels calm because children are engaged in meaningful work. At IMA, that peacefulness is paired with remembrance, respectful relationships and a steady rhythm to the day, helping children feel secure, focused and joyful in their learning.
Purposeful learning for each stage of childhood.
The Children’s House
A carefully prepared Children’s House supporting independence, language, movement, early mathematics, Islamic manners and joyful exploration.
A wider journey of discovery
An integrated Montessori journey encouraging reasoning, imagination, responsibility and deeper engagement with faith and the world.
A school experience shaped around the whole child.
IMA seeks to cultivate learners who are grounded in faith, confident in thought and compassionate in action.
- Prepared Montessori environments
- Faith-centred character development
- Arabic and Quran connection
- Partnership with families
“Every child deserves an environment that honours their potential.”
At Islamic Montessori Academy, our purpose is to nurture the whole child: mind, heart and spirit. Through Montessori education rooted in Islamic values, we aim to help children grow in independence, curiosity, kindness and a deep sense of belonging.
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