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History
& Facts
The International Montessori English Speaking Pre-School was
founded in 1993 by a group parents who wanted an English language Montessori
environment in which their children could learn and grow.
It is open to children aged 3 - 6 years and the instruction is mainly in English. Its small size (maximum of 15 children) ensures that the quality of education remains high, and that children have individual attention.
The pre-school is a recognised educational facility and as such is a non-profit, subsidized institution. As a self-help group, parents are obliged to take an active role in the administrative tasks and day-to-day affairs related to the running of the pre-school.
Staff
The aim of our pre-school is to give children of different
nationalities the possibility, with the help of international staff, to integrate
and to become part of our society. At the same time the understanding of different
cultures will be supported and encouraged. Qualified staff, a state registered
educator with Montessori and N.N.E.B diplomas and a teaching assistant, with
teaching assistant Diploma, both using the Montessori teaching methods, will
help "Children help children", as they also learn from each other. Furthermore,
we have a part-time German teacher who completes our team. She supports particularly
our international children to explore the German language.
Aims
Our pedagogical aims are orientated mainly to the Montessori
methods of teaching. The environment is prepared so that the children have
the possibility to choose independently with which materials they would like
to occupy themselves, materials that have been constructed for the purpose
of helping children to help themselves during their sensitive learning phases.
With our respect, attentiveness and understanding, we co-operate with the
children's demands "help me to help myself".
An important aspect of elementary learning is learning through observation and not only through taking part in an activity. In our reassuring way we encourage the children to take part in individual activities and in the group's events. Each child has his or her own development plan and by recognizing these individual plans we escort the children step by step without demanding too much or too little of them, allowing them to experience the joy of accomplishing something independently.
Our work is situation orientated which means that we pay great attention to the momentary interests of the children applying these interests and the ideas that they may put forward when planning our work. Subjects such as the changes in situations within the family and their everyday life, the seasons of the year and the different cultural festivities among other things are just a few examples.
Activities
To achieve our pedagogical goals we have the following possibilities:
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Small groups of fifteen children necessary for an optimal integration. |
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Practice in everyday occupations, sensory training, basics in mathematics, language, initial steps towards reading and writing, cosmic training etc. |
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Psychomotor training materials and didactic play materials. |
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Creative activities - play dough, woodwork, painting, modeling etc. |
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Domestic activities -cooking, cleaning, polishing etc. |
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Experience in Music - singing, the use of musical instruments etc. |
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Experience in movement - gym, rhythmical movement etc. |
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Environmental experiences - walks, excursions, shopping, contacts with other similar children's groups etc. |
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A weekly visit to a nearby dance studio complements our program. |
Opening Hours
| 8.30 am - 4.30 pm | |
| Drop-off time is: | Monday - Friday: 8.30 am to 9.00 am |
| Pick-up times are: | Monday - Wednesday: 1.15 pm or 3.15 pm until 4.30 pm |
| Thursday: 2.00 pm or 3.15 pm until 4.30 pm | |
| Friday: 2.00 pm until 4.30 pm |
Rules
Rules and regulations are also necessary to ensure the health
and well being of the children.
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For a happy relationship within the group the use of force either against each other or with materials cannot be tolerated. |
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Others are to be respected and not unnecessarily disturbed during an activity. |
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Materials are to be cleared away after use. |
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When leaving the classroom, the teacher on duty has to be informed. |
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Food and drink are to be taken at the snack table. |
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Toys and sweets or chocolate are not allowed in the school, except on special occasions. |
Fees &
Facts
Fees are €260,00 per month whether the child attends full or
half days. The school provides wholesome snack and drinks, but the children
must bring their own lunch, which can be reheated. As a parent- run group
parents are required to assist a few hours per month with various tasks necessary
for the daily operation of the school, making the school a uniquely affordable
English-language Montessori school in Munich. The active participation of
the parents and two dedicated teachers have helped the school earn a good
reputation in Munich's local and international community.
Location
(contact)
Asamstrasse 11 is centrally located near the Isar. The Pre-School
is easily reached by U-Bahn U1/U2 Kolumbus Platz or Frauenhofer Straße plus Tram 27, Bus 52 Mariahilfplatz and by car from the Mittlere Ring.
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