Both philosophies value a child’s autonomy and personal interests
Montessori encourages multi-age groupings in one classroom community, providing older students with opportunities to take on leadership roles, while in the IB program, group projects and discussions allow students of different ages and backgrounds to collaborate and learn from one another.
Both Montessori and IB philosophies emphasize the importance of personalizing
education strategies to align with the students’ needs and interests.
Both Montessori and IB emphasize an inquiry-based approach where students take an active role in their learning through hands-on exploration, investigation, problem-solving, and engaging in healthy discussions that foster critical thinking skills.
Both philosophies honor the holistic development of a child, offering opportunities
for cognitive stimulation as well as physical, social, emotional and cultural
development.
The IB Program values intercultural understanding and applies an international perspective to learning, while the Montessori method promotes cultural awareness and diversity.
Both philosophies emphasize the importance of independence and autonomy, encouraging students to develop the internal motivation that will support them throughout their educational journey.
Both philosophies emphasize connecting real-world scenarios to classroom lessons, with Montessori focusing on practical life skills and the IB Program incorporating hands-on projects, community service, and cross-curriculum connections.
Our Montessori and IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) co-curricular approach combines the best of both educational philosophies to create a dynamic, holistic learning experience. Montessori's hands-on, self-directed learning complements the IB's inquiry-based, globally focused framework, fostering well-rounded, independent thinkers. Together, they provide a nurturing environment where children build essential skills for life and learning.
