History of the School

Established in 2002, The Montessori Schoolhouse is committed to providing Montessori education for children ages 18 months – 5 ½ years with strict adherence to Dr Maria Montessori’s philosophy and the high standards set by the AssociationMontessori Internationale (AMI). AMI was established in 1929 in the Netherlands to propagate the educational principles of Dr Maria Montessori. It is the oldest recognised authority on Montessori education worldwide.

The Montessori Schoolhouse has a consulting relationship with The Maria Montessori Institute in London to help it attain and maintain high international standards and prides itself on the rich diversity of its students stemming from 10 different nationalities – American, German, Swiss, Australian, Dutch, Italian, Gambian, Nigerian, South African, English, Scottish and Lebanese.

School's Mission

We will help to build within your child self-confidence, independence, and social competence. We will help your child understand, arouse his curiosity and nurture a genuine love for learning.

School Facilities

We provide a safe, warm and carefully prepared environment for young children. Each classroom is equipped with the full range of Montessori materials manufactured by Nienhuis in the Netherlands, as approved by AMI to provide a rich learning environment for your child. Each classroom is directed by fully certified Montessori teachers who have been trained in internationally approved Montessori training schools.

The school occupies the ground floor of a large house in residential Ikoyi with large, bright, airy classrooms. The School garden is large and well manicured to give the child real experiences in aspects of nature and botany. It is also equipped with sand and water play activities, a climbing frame and monkey-bridge and a selection of play toys.