Montessori philosophy is a child-centered developmental education method, based on theories of child development originated by Italian educator, Maria Montessori (1870-1952). Montessori is an education philosophy and practice that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development, with a goal of naturing each child’s natural desire for knowledge, understanding and respect.

In foundation years, our classes are active and you will notice an interactive environment where the students are involved in small groups or individual activities. The equipment they use, was largely deigned by Maria Montessori, to develop child’s concentration, co-ordination and independence.

The students are given freedom within a structured environment to choose activities of their own interest and to work with the materials as long as they need. Every activity in our classrooms is designed for a specific purpose. Specially designed Montessori activities help the child’s development of their sensory, numeric, language, scientific and practical skills.

In order to fully understand a word or concept, they need to experience with their senses; i.e. to touch, to move, to manipulate, to smell, to taste and to construct. All Montessori activities make child proactive, through ”Hands-on” Activities. Teachers closely monitor each individual with kindness and gentleness, facilitating then and their learning rather than entraining them or telling them what to do. In our classrooms, mistakes are a way of learning. ” HOW COULD I MAKE THIS WORK?” is the query which keeps our children busy and motivated. Our school develops their self-esteem and self-respect. Children who feel self-respected, naturally learn to respect other as well. Peer Learning is the essence of such learning.