Academy of Thought and Industry Toronto
We are a modern Montessori-inspired middle school, located at 1767 Queen Street East, beside beautiful Woodbine Park and Ashbridge's Bay Park. ATI delivers a powerful education for independence, to develop curious, self-motivated adolescents who thrive in school and in life. Contact admissions at (416) 703-2582 to learn more or to book a tour.
Welcome to ATI Toronto
Welcome to ATI Toronto, we are thrilled that you found us! Our team is excited to announce the launch of our Toronto middle school program in Fall of 2022.
Serving grades 7 and 8 in small, personalized classes, our curriculum uses the foundations of Montessori to deliver a rich academic experience. Our learning community is intentionally small, so that we are able to deeply know each student, help them thrive emotionally and socially, and support their individual path to excellence.
We combine a rigorous, intellectually demanding liberal arts education with cultivation of student independence, agency and responsibility. Deep learning consists of both ‘learning’ and ‘doing’—thought and industry. We help each student become a great thinker and a great doer in a way that follows their interests and passions. Each student is supported by their own coach, which ensures personalized fulfilment of their own short and long-term goals.
Our community partnerships with organizations such as Bob Acton Sports and others round out the program and expose students to potential interests that they may want to develop further.
Whether you are a student, parent, or interested community member, we want to connect with you. We invite you to reach out and get involved in our Toronto opening.
Contact admissions at (416) 703-2582 to learn more or to book a tour - we can't wait to meet you!
Meet the team
Administrator
Laura McCarthy
Administrator
Middle School Lead Guide
Hugh Merson
Middle School Lead Guide
Math and Humanities Guide
Karen Goos
Math and Humanities Guide
Reimagining adolescent education
Adolescence is a critical period of development. Students are constantly growing in higher-order thinking skills, peer relationships, personal responsibility, and more. They're searching for their place in the world and beginning to form the values that will shape their lives.
Recent studies have shown that enthusiasm for school drops dramatically between fifth and twelfth grade, with nearly 75% of students reporting negative feelings towards school.
Now more than ever, students are tired, stressed, and bored. They need an educational option that is appropriate for their developmental stage, and tailored to their individual needs.
We believe there's a better way.
Adolescence is a critical period of development. Students are constantly growing in higher-order thinking skills, peer relationships, personal responsibility, and more. They're searching for their place in the world and beginning to form the values that will shape their lives.
Recent studies have shown that enthusiasm for school drops dramatically between fifth and twelfth grade, with nearly 75% of students reporting negative feelings towards school.
Now more than ever, students are tired, stressed, and bored. They need an educational option that is appropriate for their developmental stage, and tailored to their individual needs.
We believe there's a better way.
Reimagining adolescent education
Adolescence is a critical period of development. Students are constantly growing in higher-order thinking skills, peer relationships, personal responsibility, and more. They're searching for their place in the world and beginning to form the values that will shape their lives.
Recent studies have shown that enthusiasm for school drops dramatically between fifth and twelfth grade, with nearly 75% of students reporting negative feelings towards school.
Now more than ever, students are tired, stressed, and bored. They need an educational option that is appropriate for their developmental stage, and tailored to their individual needs.
We believe there's a better way.
Experience an education for independence
At ATI, students are given both freedom and support to help them excel beyond their own expectations. Our students don't just study for tests—they become life-long learners. Each step our students take is designed to help them explore their unique passions, inspire their creativity, and develop greater independence.
We don’t offer just one path for academic excellence. We strive to create a total school experience that will unlock each student’s unique potential—to prepare them for the world, and to help them access that world today!
Curriculum overviewAt ATI, students are given both freedom and support to help them excel beyond their own expectations. Our students don't just study for tests—they become life-long learners. Each step our students take is designed to help them explore their unique passions, inspire their creativity, and develop greater independence.
We don’t offer just one path for academic excellence. We strive to create a total school experience that will unlock each student’s unique potential—to prepare them for the world, and to help them access that world today!
Experience an education for independence
At ATI, students are given both freedom and support to help them excel beyond their own expectations. Our students don't just study for tests—they become life-long learners. Each step our students take is designed to help them explore their unique passions, inspire their creativity, and develop greater independence.
We don’t offer just one path for academic excellence. We strive to create a total school experience that will unlock each student’s unique potential—to prepare them for the world, and to help them access that world today!
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Enrollment is now open for September 2022. Get it touch to learn more about our program, admissions and take advantage of inaugural rates.
- Address: 1767 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 3Z2, Canada
- Call: 416-703-2582
- E-mail: lmccarthy@thoughtandindustry.com
Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramEnrollment is now open for September 2022. Get it touch to learn more about our program, admissions and take advantage of inaugural rates.
- Address: 1767 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 3Z2, Canada
- Call: 416-703-2582
- E-mail: lmccarthy@thoughtandindustry.com
Get in touch with us
Enrollment is now open for September 2022. Get it touch to learn more about our program, admissions and take advantage of inaugural rates.
- Address: 1767 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 3Z2, Canada
- Call: 416-703-2582
- E-mail: lmccarthy@thoughtandindustry.com
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