Our Mission

Global Montessori International School’s mission is to educate students to their fullest potential through an affordable and quality education.

Global Montessori International School adheres to five basic principles:

• Offer the best possible education and develop the child’s self-esteem, sense of social regard, and inner drive to learn
• Promote the importance and understanding of other languages alongside an appreciation of other cultures in order to develop the child’s linguistic competence and ability to communicate effectively
• Treat the children as individuals allowing for natural growth and progress
• Follow the traditional Montessori philosophy

Montessori Philosophy

The Montessori program, developed over a century ago by Dr. Maria Montessori, is based on the belief that children learn best through their own drive to learn about their world. She believed that children's innate desire to learn should be cultivated in their formative years to develop an even stronger desire to learn that will stay with them through life. The Montessori classroom environment is prepared and structured to allow a child to learn through exploring independently and at his or her own pace.

In order to cultivate the child's curiosity and innate interest in learning, the Montessori philosophy utilizes specially designed materials that encourage children to select activities on their own that are of particular interest to them. The materials are brightly colored to attract the child's attention, and are often comprised of solid geometric forms, puzzle maps, and an array of specialized maps. Each material has its own focused concept that guides the child through a process of self-correction so that the child can experience the satisfaction of solving the problem on his or her own. The child sharpens his abilities to concentrate and analyze by being challenged to focus and to think in different ways.

The ability to select activities by themselves also provides the children with a sense of independence. The materials are prearranged on low shelves within reach of the child so that he or she can retrieve and put away the materials on his or her own. The child also chooses the length of time he or she uses the material. The end result is a more independent child who is also more motivated and more confident.