OUR SCHOOL
Angela J. Bailey, Head of School
Thank you for your interest in International Montessori School! Our entire faculty and staff invite to learn more about us and to join us virtually for a tour or a visit.
IMS is a wonderful, diverse community of teachers and families of many cultures, languages, and backgrounds who have come together as a supportive and engaged learning community. Many of our families speak English at home yet value the benefits that fluency in another language and understanding of another culture can offer. Others have family or professional connections to other countries and seek a place where these kinds of connections are honored. Our school is a welcoming community ideal for those who seek a place where diversity of all kinds is embraced, respected, and appreciated.
I hope you enjoy learning more about IMS and look forward to meeting you in person!
PURPOSE
International Montessori School was founded in 1996 as a place where young children of French-speaking parents could find community. We have grown since then into a school that highly values multilingualism and multiculturalism, offering language immersion in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese within a Montessori classroom. Many of our families do not speak another language, but strongly believe that bilingualism and biculturalism are gifts children benefit from for the rest of their lives. Others speak languages not offered here and appreciate being part of a community where other languages and cultures are valued.
Understanding other languages and cultures allows our students to think globally about how we connect with others locally and around the world. IMS students view difference with curiosity and interest. The Montessori approach to education further enhances their understanding of the world in its developmental approach to learning. We provide an environment where each child can develop to their potential because by sparking interests, follow their lead, and guiding learning in ways that engage and excite. Loving learning is an amazing gift that benefits children for the rest of their lives.
MISSION
To foster curious and confident students who embrace diversity and have a positive impact in the world.
VISION
To be a leader in global education fusing Montessori and multilingualism to deeply enrich students' lives.
VALUES
Pursue Curiosity
Students thrive when given the freedom to explore his/her interests, make mistakes, ask questions, and take initiative to explore answers.
Experience Language & Cultures
Language is a bridge to understanding people and fosters a deep respect for other cultures; multilingualism is a critical path to embracing the world.
Appreciate & Respect
We build appreciation and respect by exploring different cultures, origins, languages, and backgrounds.
Collaborate
We collaborate by sharing strengths and skills from others with diverse perspectives, working toward a common goal.
Empathize & Care
We nurture peace by bringing our talents together to create solutions that benefit the community and the world.