At International Montessori we are proud to offer a complete series of genuine Montessori learning materials.  We are committed to offering a rich and varied programme that remains true to the methods and concepts of Maria Montessori. Our classrooms are full of happy children who are doing activities that they want to do - activities that have been observed for more than 100 years.  These activities help children to grow, mature and become active participants in life.

As well, we offer supplementary group activities in art, music and storytelling.  These activities enrich the creative and imaginative horizon of a child's mind and foster self-expression, communication and the spirit of working together.

 International Montessori Nursery prides itself on incorporating the 9 characteristics of an authentic Montessori Nursery:

• Child Centered Environment - our focus is on children learning within small groups or individually.
• Focus on Individual Progress and Development - each child is viewed as unique and proceeds at his/her own pace.
• Spontaneous Activity - children are encouraged to move about freely and explore their surroundings within clearly defined limits.
• Freedom Within Limits - the children enjoy freedom of choice within the clearly defined ground rules set by  our teachers within the classroom.
• Active Learning - the curriculum selects subjects which interest the child, are of academic importance and aimed at long-term progress.   Students may choose to work with material that may take weeks or months to master and then are encouraged to share their knowledge with the other students.
• Self-Directed Activity - the children are encouraged to master things on their own.  They are encouraged to put on and take off their own shoes, put their own papers away, put away their materials, and to make choices on their own.  By fostering their independence they become more self-directed.
• Responsive Prepared Environment - our environment meets the needs of the children.  Small tables and, chairs, shelves placed at the childrens' level so they can explore and master their environment.  We choose materials based on the abilities of the children in our group and change them frequently to stimulate their minds.
• Hands on Learning - our learning materials are real  the children can touch and learn from.  We utilize concrete models that allow for children to  better understand abstract concepts and the environment.
• Intrinsic Motivation to Learn - By setting up an environment that is neither over or under stimulating environment and provides interesting and challenging activities to explore we help foster the child's intrinsic motivation to learn. 

The goal of our Montessori program is to encourage children to become mature capable adults who have the ability to create, learn and communicate ideas - to fully participate in whatever their future holds.