Finding the Best Montessori Schools in Hong Kong
Montessori Schools in Hong Kong

MONTESSORI SCHOOLS IN HONG KONG

If you are reading this page, you will probably already be familiar with the essential characteristics of the Montessori approach to education, which was pioneered by the Italian doctor and educator Maria Montessori in the first part of the twentieth century. This educational philosophy advocates self-directed activity in the classroom, hands-on learning and collaborative play. Timetables usually allocate longer blocks of time per session than is standard in traditional schools. In Montessori classrooms children make creative choices in their learning, while the teachers offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process. Children work in groups and individually to discover the world about them.
The Montessori approach can be applied to all levels of schooling but in Hong Kong it is typically followed in early years education.
Montessori Schools in Hong Kong include:

• Woodland Pre-Schools
• Guidepost Montessori
• Discovery Montessori School
• International Montessori School
• Infinity Montessori
• Little Lantau Montessori Kindergarten
• Sai Kung Montessori
• Oaktree Montessori

Criteria for Choosing a Montessori School In Hong Kong
When considering a Montessori education for your child, it’s important to bear in mind that schools do not have to follow a compulsory framework to use the name ‘Montessori’. This means that detailed research into each school and a well prepared visit are essential. Check the programme for each year group and the teachers’ experience carefully. Also find out whether the school is affiliated to, or accredited by, one of the major international Montessori associations such as the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the American Montessori Society or the Montessori Foundation.

As in any school you visit, the environment should be welcoming with ‘safe spaces’ for young children. In the classroom, furniture should be arranged to facilitate group learning. Displays and equipment should be related to a wide range of areas: daily life, hands-on play, the world about us, as well as mathematics, science, and language. One defining feature of Montessori schools is the mixed-age classrooms. This offers a unique structure through which older children are given a chance to mentor younger ones, while the younger ones have an opportunity to interact with more mature pupils.

As with all private schools, it’s essential to check what is, and is not, included in the school fees: even early years education can entail a surprising number of additional costs.

If you would like further advice, please don’t hesitate to contact ITS Education Asia.

Woodland Pre-Schools

International Montessori School