Maria Montessori did not copyright or patent her name while she was alive, which means that anyone can call themselves a Montessori nursery or school without being an authentic one. True, authentic Montessori schools follow the following programme as detailed below.
Honouring Dr. Montessori’s vision of classrooms corresponding to the four planes of development, the Maria Montessori School implements mixed-age classes. Mixed-age classes not only offer a wide range of activities to spark children’s interest but also enable children to learn from others and learn by helping others.
The school is composed of four Children’s Houses (3 to 6 years), three Elementary classes (6 to 12 years), and an Adolescent Programme (12 to 16 years).