International Montessori School

My husband and I have two children and both went to IMS. Sending them to IMS was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Both of them spent four years there. They got a strong learning foundation and good critical thinking skills during those years. They now love to learn. They are full of intellectual curiosity.nI was wondering why IMS children including mine were so focused on their work. I can tell some of the reasons now after spending eight years with IMS. The teachers and staff have great love for their students. They are highly trained and still training themselves. They try so hard to make the best environment for the children to focus. For example, they talk in gentle voice so that children feel secure. They make their rooms neat and simple without any vivid colored posters or toys that could get the children visually distracted. All you can see are simple furniture, real materials, flowers and beautiful art pieces. There is no unnecessary visual and auditory noise around them. That is how children can shift their mind to learning as soon as they enter the classroom. It’s almost like IMS children are experiencing mindfulness naturally.nI have to mention one more thing. My younger one graduated from IMS in May 2020 during the pandemic. He really enjoyed the zoom class even though he missed his teachers and friends. He graduated without going back to school. It was sad for us. However, we had “zoom graduation” instead. One child a day had a special opportunity to sing a favorite song, to read their favorite poem and their journal they had written while in school. We were so proud to see them performing in a gown or nice clothes. It was a beautiful moment for all the children and parents. I really appreciate the teachers and staff’s quick action for the pandemic.nNeedless to say, I highly recommend IMS.

Enrolling our kids at IMS has been one of the best decisions of our lives. An IMS parent has referred us to this school. The school building is very simple, but little did we know that this is a hidden gem. Both of our children attend IMS. We enrolled our second child before she was born to ensure she has a spot in this school. If you are wondering why then keep reading-nnIMS is undoubtedly one of the best schools in the Indianapolis area. Montessori teaching is unique and enables kids to learn academics hands-on and instills a love for learning at this young age. The emphasis on reading is top-notch, and you are going to be amazed as to how quickly the kids pick up phonics and start reading level 1-4 books by themselves, all before even reaching lower elementary. Additionally, your kids are exposed to a variety of cultures from across the world, participate in role-plays, public speaking, learn different languages, which is very refreshing and different than usual by-the-book monotonous teaching other schools tend to promote. The teachers and staff are extremely passionate about coaching these kids and really believe in Montessori teaching principles. We continue to be amazed by our kids as they come home and talk with surprising details about countries and languages of the world, parts of a human cell, parts of the human heart, the digestive system etc, just to name a few. The school has recently added lower elementary also. Do not think twice about enrolling your child here if you see a rare opening in this school.

In 2013, we were looking for a preschool for our shy, yet bright, daughter, we interviewed and toured several different types of schools. Once we visited IMS, we were immediately impressed with the environment, teachers, staff, and engaged students. We noticed that IMS was unique because of its focus on cultural diversity and community. The education offered at IMS was challenging, progressive, and top-notch. Seven years after our first tour, all three of our children have attended IMS and have loved it. It is truly a hidden gem in our city. We highly recommend IMS to any family that values education, excellence, and diversity.

Our daughter just finished her first year at International Montessori and I can't say enough about Ms. Ranee, the staff, and the family of families who attend. Our daughter is being taught about other cultures and can count in various languages. She began not knowing how to write and in one year is writing numbers and letters. Well beyond the academics, the kids learn about responsibility, problem solving, creativity, and even practice public speaking. It's wonderful.

This school is simply the best Montessori school in Indianapolis!!! We visited a lot (even had a few bad experiences with some of them), and nothing compared to the quality of education my daughter is receiving at this school. Montessori certified teachers, many YEARS of experience, and such a wonderful and friendly environment to thrive in. My daughter comes home excited to tell me what she learned each day, and really looks up to her teachers. I have absolutely nothing but fantastic things to say about this school. We adore it!