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| Number of students |
Around 30 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Around 10 |
| Most common nationality |
Indonesian, German, Russian, French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Around 50% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our main language is English, also when we gather as School Community. Side languages are: Bahasa Indonesia, German, French |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, extra lessons are given |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Bahasa Indonesia, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
It depends on the program, max. number is 20 students in the Kindergarten, 16 in the Primaria and 9 in the Sekundaria |
| Average number of students per class |
Around 10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Depends on the program, from Primaria on and Sekundaria , the students can do also some research work by using a school computer. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
If there is no other way possible, in an emergency case we would need to offer online-classes as well. But we would try to find solutions where children can be at least 50% present in our beautiful Montessori Environment. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Montessori is open to all world religions/Spirituality. As we are here embedded in a Hindu area, and half of the children are part of the Bali Culture, we as a Montessori school appreciate this by celebrating special Ceremonies, like Hari Raya Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess for Education & Arts. Before Christmas we also explain children about the roots of these holidays, or Idul Fitri, Buda Vesak Fest,... |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We share and celebrate the diversity of our children's religious backgrounds. As Montessori Education is internationally well know as Peace Education, we are happy to support different ways of cultural and religious/spiritual expressions. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We use the International Montessori Curriculum, what is internationally accepted.
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| Results in these examinations |
We did not have yet the case of indonesian government examinations (grade 6 onwards) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Only based on free will, demand (by the student) or by recommendation (by the Montessori Guide) |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our long term students have been so far attending our Kindergarten & Primaria Program. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Montessori environment also supports children with special learning needs. Additionally it is possible to get an assistant, but needs to be charged extra. |
| Learning support offered |
Montessori Materials are in general sensorial and practical to use, so this supports already a lot the brain of the students to deeper understand |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
In Montessori Education we give individual lessons to the children, based on their interests and the Montessori Educator's observations. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Children do trial periods, like a day, week or sometimes even until 3 weeks (if applicants for the Primaria/Sekundaria classroom have no Montessori background)
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| Waiting list |
We are still in the process to become more visible to the world, and to grow organically with the number of students (we opened in Aug.2019) |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We go with the flow |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
From 8 am on , latest arrival is 8:30 am |
| School finish time |
1.30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, around the bring in/pick up times or by individual arrangements (if emergency cases happen) |
| School bus service available |
Not yet |
| School provided lunches |
Only once per week by our Cooking class Team of Primaria/Sekundaria students |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music lessons (Piano and Violin)
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| Sports activities included |
We have our own outdoor area/playground: sand pit, play house, swings, slide, Trampoline
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
A little school farm with a chicken coop, a rabbit's house, an organic Permaculture garden, a playground |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A soon to be established natural pool, Trampolin, outdoor area |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
A beautiful holistic Montessori Environment with caring & loving Montessori Guides, an Octagon shaped school building (Bio-Architecture, rammed earth walls, eco bricks), surrounded by Nature like rice paddies, Mai organic Farm, near central Ubud. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
A child centered way of holistic education : our Montessori guides focus on the uniqueness of each child and is a bridge and a coach to connect the child with the prepared Montessori environment. Respect, Love, Grace & Courtesy and Independance are main values in Montessori Education |