

Nurturing Young Minds While Keeping the Spirit Free
Welcome to International Montessori Academies!
Our private schools are committed to providing exceptional Montessori education from preschool to elementary grades, in the Cowichan Valley. Our heart-centered approach to learning fosters creativity and teaches children to think big!
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Our Schools
(250) 737-1119
Early Learning through Elementary
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​(250) 929-7712
Early Learning Program
Before and After School Program
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Why Choose International Montessori Academies?
Since 2016 Ms. Inayat and her team of trained Montessori Educators have been teaching children at THE HUB in Cowichan Station.
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Surrounded by natural beauty, our stunning school inspires students to explore and nurture their innate curiosity.
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At our private school we believe each and every child is given gifts that can benefit their own lives and the lives of the people around them. When nurtured and fostered accordingly, these unique gifts can inspire a child to make the world a better place for everyone.​





"Our school's motto is “learning from the inside out", meaning we focus on the heart of the child first, by awakening his own awareness and conscience."
Ms. Inayat Bergum, International Montessori Academy Director

Both of our girls have attended the International Montessori Academy for their preschool years and we have been so impressed with the calm, loving, and supportive environment. Our children leave each day happy and content ready to share what they have learned.
T.S. and G.T
The sheer amount that the kids are able to absorb and learn each day is incredible! At only three years old my daughter has been learning how to write her name, do math and puzzle solving, and how to get along in a classroom with her friends and teachers. The difference is night and day from other schools I have experienced.
L.L.
What Our Happy Families Are Saying
"Our daughter attended International Montessori Academy upper-elementary for two years. From the moment we walked into the school to explore her possibly attending International Montessori Academy, we were greeted with kindness and warmth. Ms. Inayat epitomized this, showing genuine concern and love for our daughter and our family. From the outset we saw that working with children and being an educator is a calling and a labour of love for Ms. Inayat.
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Our daughter’s time at International Montessori Academy was overwhelmingly positive. She made good friends and received an excellent education. The teachers nurtured her abilities, helped her develop in areas that needed improvement and, perhaps most importantly, with love and genuine care, helped her grow her own resilience and inner strength.
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The teachers communicated daily with all parents about each day’s activities and agenda. We appreciated these regular updates about what was going on.
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We also valued the hard work the administrative staff put into field trips, and performances and events at the school. They gave selflessly of their time and energy.
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Also very much appreciated, was the ease of communication with, and responsiveness of, the staff at International Montessori Academy, including the teachers, administrative staff and Ms. Inayat. On those occasions when we needed to reach out, our contact was always valued, and everyone made time to communicate with us, including meeting in person if necessary. On one occasion the teacher stayed well past the end of the regular school day to meet with us. That devotion and selflessness epitomized the way the staff at International Montessori Academy conducted themselves.
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We wholeheartedly recommend International Montessori Academy."
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-D.
I just wanted to take a moment to review noorunnisa Montessori academy. Our 2 kids started in our little school back in 2018, my son in kindergarten and my daughter in preschool. Our experience with the teachers was phenomenal as well as the admin team. Our kids learned so much so quickly, and were introduced to geography, science, math, English, French and PE, very early on. I love the atmosphere of the class rooms, there are lots of hands on tools for the kids to learn from. I love the calm atmosphere of the class rooms. We absolutely love Ms. Inayat and her team of incredibly skilled teachers. We feel our kids had the best head start going to this school and incredible community of families. Our kids went as far as possible, all the way to grade 6, ending our journey in June 2025. It was not easy to say good bye after 7 years. Special thanks Inayat, Carrie ( administrative team) teachers Nadine, Hannah , Christian and Princess ( educators). We love you and miss you everyday
-V.B.