We follow the Montessori philosophy of education. The Montessori philosophy places its emphasis on educating the whole being of the child. Dr. Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952), an Italian physician, formulated this method.

In 1907 Dr. Maria Montessori established a classroom in Rome for children left unattended while their parents worked as day labourers. Within a very short time this classroom became famous around the world because these children, with apparently so few prospects, very quickly became socially and intellectually independent, not through adult coercion, but through their own activity, interest and effort. The learning environment designed by Dr. Montessori to enable these children to achieve their potential in such a joyful way was the culmination of years of study and innovation in the fields of medicine, psychology and anthropology. Building on the success of that first classroom, over the last hundred years Montessori educators all over the world have continued to observe and study children and young people, and to design learning materials and environments carefully tailored to their developing interests and needs.

This method allows the child to learn in total free play using special materials and equipment through the medium of a carefully prepared environment. The child is allowed to develop at his own pace, thus gaining independence and self-confidence as his day to day skills improves.

Italy’s first female physician, Maria Montessori was a visionary educator and humanitarian who devoted her life to studying and observing children.

According to the Montessori philosophy, children are motivated from within by an innate curiosity and love of learning.

The goal of early education is to cultivate the child’s own desire to learn. This is achieved within a specially prepared environment, the Montessori classroom. Each classroom is carefully planned by our fully qualified Montessori teachers who constantly observe the children’s interactions within the prepared environment, changing it to fulfill their needs.

Modern research supports Dr. Montessori’s belief that children pass through various periods of intense fascination for developing a particular activity or skill. Classrooms encourage the child at each of these stages by providing the right learning materials and exercises.

Within a structured framework, children develop at their own pace under the guidance of the Montessori teacher. They acquire skills naturally, gain an early enthusiasm for learning, and develop their self-esteem, independence and self-discipline.

Everything in the Montessori environment is scaled to be the right size for a child. They can access attractive equipment that can be easily moved and rearranged. Within boundaries children are free to choose materials they feel confident and comfortable with, encouraging their sense of independence. They can work alone or with others – it’s their choice. There are no pressures, punishments, forced homework or rote learning.

The curriculum covers a number of key learning areas: social development, language and literacy, mathematical development, knowledge and understanding, physical development, and creative development. Moreover, children are able to develop their kinaesthetic abilities through specially designed Montessori materials.