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Town Centre Private School - Pre-School

Markham, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: Nursery – 12
Enrolment: 2023
Founded: 2023
Board: Independent
Principal: Rocco Lamanna
Program type: Online/Site Based
Associations: Ontario Federation of Independent Schools

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $1,610 /year
Application fee: $300 one time per family, due upon registration, for Elementary, High School, and Preparatory/Senior Preparatory applicants. Toddler, Casa NT and Casa application fees are paid by the CWELCC program.
Financial aid: Yes

Admissions process

Pre-School accepts students throughout the year, subject to available space; families submit an enrolment form and required documents to psreg@tcmps.com. Elementary applicants should first speak with a Vice-Principal or Principal, submit an enrolment form and required documents to elemreg@tcmps.com, and book an Entrance Assessment. High school applicants should first speak with a Vice-Principal or Principal, submit an enrolment form and required documents to hsreg@tcmps.com, provide reports or transcripts from the previous two years (three years for international students), and have their previous school complete and send the TCPS High School Assessment Form directly. Grade 11 entry requires successful completion of Grade 10 Academic English or an equivalent course approved by the Principal. The school contacts families to arrange payment after receiving the enrolment form. Tours can be arranged with a Vice-Principal.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Montessori Pre-School; IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Grades 1–5; IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6–8; University and IB Prep in Grades 9–10; optional IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12 or University Prep following the Ontario curriculum. An English as a Second Language pathway supports Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements.

Tuition & financial aid details

Pre-School — Toddler: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; lunch and two snacks included.
Pre-School — Casa NT: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; lunch and two snacks included.
Pre-School — Casa: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; lunch and two snacks included.
Pre-School — Preparatory and Senior Preparatory: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; optional lunch and two snacks cost extra.
Pre-School activity fees
Grades 1–2 — International Baccalaureate
Grades 3–5 — International Baccalaureate
Grades 6–8 — International Baccalaureate
Grades 1–8 — International Student Program
Elementary activity fee: Includes House League T-shirt, academic planner, yearbook, and monthly day trips and visitors; excludes Grades 6–8 overnight trips.
Grades 9–10 — University and IB Prep
Grades 11–12 — University Prep and IB Diploma Programme
Grades 9–12 — International Student Programs: Applies to all programs.
High School student activity fee: Includes clubs, tutorials, House League T-shirt and yearbook.
Pre-School summer camp — Toddler, Casa NT and Casa: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; lunch and two snacks included.
Pre-School summer camp — Preparatory and Senior Preparatory: Five full days per week, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; optional lunch and two snacks cost extra.
2026 Elementary Summer Camp — Grades 1–6: Before-school care 7:00–9:00 a.m. and after-school care 3:30–6:30 p.m. included.
2026 Leadership Camp — Grades 6–8
Included extended care: Before- and after-school programs are included with Pre-School and Elementary tuition. Pre-School hours are 7:00–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–6:30 p.m.; Elementary morning hours are listed as both 7:00–8:30 a.m. and 7:00–9:00 a.m., with afternoon care 3:30–6:30 p.m.

Bursaries & scholarships

Students in Toddler, Casa NT and Casa, ages 18 months–3.8 years, receive discounts of up to 70%, including summer camp. Application and activity fees are paid by CWELCC. Participants are not eligible for additional discounts.
Pay academic-year tuition in full at registration to receive 4% off before February 1, 2026, or 2% thereafter.
Pre-School and Elementary admissions information offers 4% off tuition for each subsequent sibling enrolled full-time; the oldest child pays full tuition.
Currently enrolled students may receive additional discounts during the designated January re-registration period.
Register for three weeks or more by April 1, 2026, and save $50. CWELCC participants are not eligible for additional discounts.

Course descriptions

Montessori Pre-School

For ages 18 months to 6 years, with Toddler, Casa NT, Casa, Preparatory and Senior Preparatory classes.

IB Primary Years Programme

Offered in Grades 1–5. Previous Montessori attendance is not required for Elementary enrolment.

IB Middle Years Programme

Offered in Grades 6–8.

University and IB Prep

Grades 9–10 preparation for the IB Diploma Programme, emphasizing international mindedness, research projects, critical thinking, analytical and writing skills, and the ten IB Learner Profile characteristics.

English as a Second Language

For Grades 9–10 students who are not first-language English learners; combines specialized English instruction with core Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements.

IB Diploma Programme

Optional Grades 11–12 programme available by application to qualified local and international students.

University Prep

Ontario curriculum pathway for Grades 11–12 students who do not participate in the IB Diploma Programme.

View course information on the school website

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Learning programs

Specializations

Montessori early childhood education · International Baccalaureate programmes · University preparation · English as a Second Language

Learning support

Specialized English instruction is available through the Grades 9–10 ESL program. High school tutorials are included in the Student Activity Fee.

About the school

Established in 1986, Town Centre Private Schools (TCPS) offers Montessori Pre-School for ages 18 months to 6 years, IB Elementary School for Grades 1–8, and private high school for Grades 9–12 with an optional IB Diploma Programme.

Location & school highlights

Location

Amarillo Campus preschool: 76 Amarillo Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 0V3; Grade 1 is also listed at this campus.
Main/Clayton Campus: 155 Clayton Drive, Markham, ON L3R 7P3; Grade 2–12 programs.

What makes the school distinct

Montessori early education followed by IB Primary Years and Middle Years programmes, with an optional IB Diploma Programme in high school.
Before- and after-school care included with Pre-School and Elementary tuition.
Graduates have been offered over $2,268,500 in scholarships over the past eight years.