10 reasons to choose Montessori education

LEARNING WITH ALL YOUR SENSES: 

Those who feel, learn and remember later! When learning, information is linked to emotions or sensory impressions, it is much easier to memorise. In Montessori education, learning is always linked to sensory impressions. Each teaching aid is explored with the hands and then transferred to a cognitive level in the brain. Special sensory materials stimulate individual senses. 

LEARNING TO MARVEL:

The more we learn about life, the more we are amazed. Every child comes into the world as a marvelling being and is curious. The joy of learning is often lost in a conventional school. Maria Montessori knew that every child wants to learn, if only it is properly encouraged. Enthusiasm, wonder and taking initiative are nurtured and cared for. 

HELPING OTHERS LEARN:

Our Montessori classes are mixed-age. By mixing ages, the younger children benefit from the experience of the older ones, while the older ones take on responsibility and develop their social and educational skills. The promotion of self-discipline, teamwork and critical thinking is emphasised, as is the development of social skills and empathy.

UNDERSTANDING INSTEAD OF REPRODUCING:

Maths is fun! ‘Understanding’ is particularly easy with the Montessori method. The Montessori teaching aids make abstract maths processes visible and comprehensible. They help visualise in concrete terms what is only abstracted in a second step. Beautifully illustrated, for example, by the multiplication board. (insert photo of multiplication board).

GETTING TO KNOW THE WORLD:

The Montessori community puts great emphasis on networking with the world of work in order to make it easier for pupils to transition into society and working life later on. Co-operation with companies, institutions and various craftsmen and specialists create a lively network whose growing strength and gaining influence.

GET TO KNOW YOURSELF BETTER:

A big part of the teaching aids are designed to enable pupils to correct and control themselves. This way, they get to know and accept their own strengths and weaknesses better. They become less dependent on external judgement and therefore much more tolerant of frustration.

LEARNING AT YOUR OWN PACE: 

The principle of free work allows each child to work independently. The teacher is closely informed and keeps a record of every individual child's current level of knowledge and provides targeted support where it is needed. This method leads to independence and self initiative. 

RECOGNISING ADULTS AS GOOD COMPANIONS:

In a Montessori setting classical frontal teaching takes a step back and is often replaced by presentations and free work. The teacher no longer decides alone what, when and where learning takes place, but the children contribute through work and their own input . During work, the teacher is available to answer questions, but remains in the background. The initiative for teacher-pupil contact is for the most part transferred to the pupil and is no longer as anxiety-ridden as was often the case in earlier times.

KNOWING WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Building character through healthy self-confidence. Our pupils are allowed to try things out at an early age. In addition to the regular curriculum, there are a variety of programmes in crafts, finance, philosophy, languages and digital media.

LEARNING TO GROW UP:

‘Help me to do it myself’ is Maria Montessori's most famous saying and expresses what the real task of a Montessori teacher is. Not to do something for the child or instead of the child, but to assist the child in its actions. Mistakes are seen as valuable learning opportunities. Children learn to recognise and correct their own mistakes, which promotes their independence and problem-solving skills.

Our goal is to prepare our students in a comprehensive way with internationally recognised qualifications and encourage critical thinking, creativity and strong personal development. With modern teaching methods and an individualised approach, we enable each student to develop their full potential and prepare them optimally for the challenges of the global working world.