A Montessori journey from Infancy to Upper Elementary, transitioning into High School: Montessori learning is designed to follow a child’s developmental milestones. Our curriculum therefore aligns with the characteristics of each age group. The development of the ‘whole’ child is important - physically, sensorially, emotionally, intellectually; as an individual and as a member of a community. Our child-centred programme offers creative choices and enables each child to work according to readiness and ability.

Head Start believes strongly in the philosophy of Maria Montessori who genuinely loved and respected the Child. She used the phrase ‘House of Children’ rather than the word ‘School’ as it becomes a home away from home. Each child becomes a member of a small community in a specially prepared environment. Every environment has a mixed age group of children. Children spontaneously share, learn from each other and develop cooperative social interaction, which brings about confidence, respect for others, appreciation of individual differences and joy in helping each other.

Infancy Programme

Pre-Primary Programme

Lower Elementary: 6 to 9 years (Grades 1, 2, 3)

Upper Elementary: 9 to 12 years (Grades 4, 5, 6)

Close to the age of six, children are ready to stretch beyond the environment they know, and expand their horizons. They form a wider circle of friends, eager to exchange ideas. They have vivid imaginations, a voracious appetite for facts, and a desire to assert their claim for mental independence. Children of mixed-aged groups work on different concepts, unlike in a traditional classroom where every child is doing the same thing. Through the exchange of ideas and their own varied interests, they learn from each other and collaborate.