What Age Can My Child Start Montessori? How School Cutoff Dates Work
Montessori ages by program, what 2.5 or 3 means at enrollment, joining at 4 or 5, the kindergarten year, and how state cutoff dates can shift your plans.
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Montessori Programs
Montessori Programs
An overview of Montessori education from infancy through high school
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- Ages 0 to 18 Months Infant Explore the Montessori infant program for babies from birth to 18 months, a calm and safe setting that supports movement, sensory and language development. Read More
- Ages 18 Months to 3 Years Toddler Discover the Montessori toddler program for children aged 18 months to 3, covering self-care, language, social skills and growing independence. Read More
- Ages 3 to 6 Primary Learn how the Montessori primary program (Casa) for ages 3 to 6 builds reading, math, practical life and independence through a three-year cycle. Read More
- Ages 6 to 12 Elementary The Montessori elementary program for ages 6 to 12, covering cosmic education, core academic subjects, cultural studies and its two divisions. Read More
- Ages 12 to 18 Adolescent The Montessori adolescent program for ages 12 to 18, based on Montessori's Erdkinder idea, with land work, micro-economy projects and integrated studies. Read More
- Ages 15 to 18 High School The Montessori high school program for ages 15 to 18, with advanced academics, leadership, career planning and preparation for college and adult life. Read More
Elementary in Two Stages
Lower Elementary Ages 6 to 9 Read about the Montessori lower elementary program for ages 6 to 9, building on concrete learning with language, math, cultural studies and teamwork. Upper Elementary Ages 9 to 12 Explore the Montessori upper elementary program for ages 9 to 12, with advanced math and writing, integrated studies and research projects.
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