Our approach

At Villa Maria, we believe in providing the personalized support that fosters the development of each of our students.

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

At Villa Maria, we believe in providing the personalized support that fosters the development of each of our students.

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is based on the principle of placing projects at the heart of the learning journey, rather than viewing them as activities completed after concepts have been taught. The goal is to personalize learning while maintaining the structure and expectations of the ministry’s curriculum.

Core subjects like math, science and language remain, but students will have more flexibility to explore interests that matter to them. This redesign introduces a structure for personal development, with each grade level built around a guiding theme. These themes span both academic and co-curricular life.

In addition, students will have experience periods during which they will be given the chance to learn by doing, immersing themselves in real-world projects that build skills, spark curiosity, and have a lasting impact.

Our mission

To educate curious, responsible, and engaged students, equipping them to thrive in a complex and constantly evolving world.

Our vision

We aspire to educate students who think, create, and act to shape their community— and beyond.

Three-pillar pedagogical program

Pillar 1

Course Options - Student voice and choice

Option courses developed in collaboration with students
around 4 themes:

Science
Living Together
Health & Wellness
Design & Technology

Pillar 2

Experience Periods

Focused on developing 21st-century skills in a project-based learning context: engineering, music event management, communications (English beyond the curriculum), mathematics enrichment, etc.

Pillar 3

Growth Pathway

Growth Pathway incorporated in:

Course content
Interdisciplinary activities
Community services hours

Secondary 1

Belonging

Secondary 2

Exploring

Secondary 3

Engaging

Secondary 4

Empowering

Secondary 5

Becoming

Educational mission

Through our educational mission, we are committed to instilling in our students:

academic excellence;
a better command of French and English by encouraging the use of the two languages in the school;
a strong science background and in-depth knowledge of information technology and multimedia;
spiritual and ethical values;
an openness to the arts and other cultures;
self-respect, respect for others and respect for the environment;
special attention to social and community values;
self-confidence and the ability to meet challenges.

At the end of their high-school years at Villa Maria, students will receive a Secondary School Diploma (SSD), giving them the opportunity to pursue their academic journey in college and university.