School Overview

Leonardo Da Vinci Academy is an independent Catholic school that has been serving children of discerning parents since 1984. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and Maria Montessori, LDVA’s approach to education is to enable students to achieve their full potential and foster a love for lifelong learning. LDVA provides exceptional schooling from Preschool to Grade 8 and promotes whole brain thinking, independence, academic excellence, and self-esteem.

Leonardo Da Vinci Academy’s dedicated staff employ proven methods and a unique Da Vincian approach to learning throughout the Preschool, Primary, Junior, and Intermediate levels. Small class sizes ensure that students are appropriately challenged, and individual needs are met.

LDVA’s unique curriculum features a CCMA accredited Casa Montessori Preschool, as well as an authentic Italian immersion Scuola Materna Preschool, which is officially recognized by the Government of Italy. Our Lower Elementary Montessori for Grades 1 – 3 is also a CCMA accredited program. Our Upper Elementary program begins at Grade 4 and transitions students into a traditional classroom setting up to Grade 8.

In core subjects, including Mathematics, Science, and Language Arts, students follow an enriched Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum. Students also receive specialist classes for various subjects, including Italian, Music, Art, French, Religion, Physical Education and extra-curricular activities.

Leonardo Da Vinci Academy is an affiliate of Villa Charities Inc.

Villa Charities Inc. (VCI) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, Villa Charities has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo); and Leonardo Da Vinci Academy of Arts & Sciences. Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. Villa Charities has been certified as a Great Place to Work^® and named on the 2024 Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back list, which recognize the organization’s commitment to creating an inclusive and positive workplace with a strong community focus. For more information visit villacharities.com.