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“Nurturing capable and creative individuals who will enrich our future.”
A program to meet your child at each developmental stage
How does FMS prepare children for an AI driven future?
Today at Forestville Montessori School, students develop skills the OECD identified as critical in their landmark “Future of Education and Skills 2030” project; Curiosity & Imagination, Agency & Purpose, Respect and Empathy. These are just the start!
Every day, our students build core competencies highlighted by the World Economic Forum as the most in-demand for the future. Analytical Thinking & Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Resilience, Flexibility and more. Can your child learn the skills they need for tomorrow, today? They can! It's the Montessori way!
What do families enjoy about FMS?
FMS provides a challenging curriculum.
FMS prepares children for lifelong learning.
FMS meets or exceeds expectations.
Their child feels valued
and respected at FMS.
Would recommend FMS to friends or relatives.
Vibrant Community & Culture
FMS is a non-denominational independent school. We welcome students and families from all cultures and backgrounds. Our current student body represents 25 different countries and 48% of FMS students speak a language other than English. The diversity in our school community adds to the richness of education offered and provides a foundation for learning acceptance, empathy and respect. This is key to an education for peace.
Our school community extends beyond staff and students, and includes parents, extended family, members of our local community and the wider Montessori Community. We engage together in school events and activities, learning, including parent education, fundraising, carnivals, conferences and more!
Different from daycare. More school than preschool
The Toddler and Preschool Programs at FMS are similar to other childcare and preschool centres with long days, 5-day programs and CCS rebates. We differ in that each class is led by degree-qualified, AMI trained teacher who offer early academics, practical life and social learning, PLUS a NESA accredited Kindergarten program, bridging the gap between preschool and primary.
Highly skilled and qualified educators in every classroom
Our lead educators are degree-qualified teachers who are also Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) trained. AMI is the international gold-standard for Montessori teachers. Our educators are each supported by AMI trained classroom assistants, many of whom hold Bachelor's degrees in related fields. Importantly, all FMS staff are experienced, committed and consistent.
Montessori Philosophy and Peace Education
Parents and teachers at Forestville Montessori School explain why they chose Montessori education for their children, and the impact Montessori has on their children's lives. Who do our children become? How does the Montessori philosophy aid this? Why does the world need more Montessori children - especially now? Watch the clip here and hear from these long-time Forestville Montessori families as they share the reasons they chose FMS, and the…
Montessori and Gifted Education
Every child deserves to be known as an individual: to have their strengths recognised, their curiosity encouraged and their learning extended when they are ready. Montessori education is designed to do exactly that. Rather than offering extension as a separate program for a selected few, Montessori makes challenge, advancement and personalisation part of everyday classroom learning for every child. How does Montessori get the most from each child’s capabilities? Montessori…
Which Montessori Materials Bring Language to Life?
If you’ve ever noticed small, colorful shapes placed above words in a Montessori classroom, you may have wondered what they mean, or why grammar looks so different from what many of us remember from school. Those colorful shapes are Montessori grammar symbols, reflecting a deeply intentional approach to helping children understand language through function, history, and experience. Words Are Defined by the Work They Do In Montessori, grammar begins with…
