What is Montessori?

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Montessori is an educational philosophy focused on nurturing children's growth, development, and learning. In this approach, the child is the center of learning.

Montessori classrooms provide a joyful and engaging environment, equipped with various learning tools and resources. Students learn through hands-on activities, working with concrete materials, which helps them grasp concepts effectively. 


Areas of the Montessori Program Include:

  • Practical Life Skills
  • Sensory Activities
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics & Geometry
  • Geography
  • History
  • Sciences
  • Astronomy
  • Art
  • Innovation, Industry & Technology
  • Movement & Physical Education
  • Music
  • Second & Third Language Learning
  • Peace Education & Community Building

 

Did You Know?

  • There are over 20,000 Montessori schools worldwide, including 8,000 in the U.S. and 600 in the UK. 
  • The American International Montessori School in Erbil is directly supervised by a team of experts from the Montessori Society in America. 
  • Many world leaders, innovators, and renowned personalities are Montessori graduates. 
  • Montessori students often choose activities based on their interests, fostering independent learning. 
  • Montessori students typically perform above their grade level due to their intelligence and awareness.