FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A child who has been exposed to critical learning habits. A child who develops concentration, self-discipline, has a sense of order, and is persistent in completing a task. A child who is creative in self-expression and cultivates a love of learning.

During the Pre-Primary years, in a prepared environment, the children have endless opportunities to develop their senses and motor skills with the aid of self-correcting materials. This foundation then continues to be built upon in the kindergarten and elementary years as a child moves into the academic areas with confidence. In our Pre-Primary curriculum, a child learns from older children, helps younger children, and shares with peers. This, in turn, prepares them to assume leadership within the classroom. The behavior and work habits learned are reinforced in a supportive and exciting environment. All preparations for academic work and social and emotional development, which have been so carefully nurtured, blossom in the elementary years.

Our services include Childcare, Infant thru Elementary School, Before and After School Programs, Summer Camp, Spring Camp and Winter Camp.

While our programming is consistent at all of our campuses, the Shipra School is a non-profit learning environment that supports the equal education of underprivileged girls in high-need areas across the globe.

We adhere to state ratios in every single classroom.

Our school teaches children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

We provide a safe and secure environment at all of our locations. Some campuses have full time security guards.

Yes, they can!

We will accommodate the child by evaluating them for placement.

Yes, transfer is possible to and from sister schools at all times of the year.

The teachers are either degreed and/or certified of Montessori trained. All Depending on the demands of the position they are placed in.

We administer the Stanford10 tests annually for all Elementary students at Montessori School of Downtown.

Yes, you can withdraw your child, but there is a notice period that needs to be fulfilled beforehand.

We cater to each child’s specific needs at our schools and take an individualized approach to their growth and development.

We have been accredited through Cognia and are recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission. Click here to see our accreditation status

Each child is encouraged and supported to be the best that they can be. We believe in positive, growth-oriented competition, which starts at a young age. Children are prepared to compete with themselves rather than with other kids around them.

In the School of Infants thru and our Pre-Primary school, children are measured through the achievement of key milestones. At the Elementary level, we compliment this approach with report cards and grades to provide a better understanding of a child’s abilities.

Yes. we provide Physical Education which includes many different sports.

It is an educational philosophy that creates a love for lifelong learning.

To put it simply, we are the best. We have proven the success of our approach to self-inspired learning over the past 35 years. Others agree… this year, we were given the Top Choice award for “Best Montessori School” in the Houston metro area!

Montessori School has smaller class sizes, individualized teacher attention, and an accelerated curriculum.

As a school system, we have been creating Self-Inspired Learners for over 35 years. We are the oldest privately-owned Montessori school system in Houston. Our record speaks for itself!