About Our School

At Hatch House Montessori School we believe that each and every child is gifted. They are born with unique qualities. At HHMS we strive to uncover these incredible talents and capabilities. We nurture these remarkable traits to challenge and to propel the child towards reaching their fullest potential academically, socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically. All of this, while fostering the love of lifelong learning.

At HHMS our goal is to inspire children through self-discovery and to empower them to become confident, contributing, resourceful, responsible members of society, to always deliver above expectations and to strive to reach beyond the imaginable.

Why Montessori?

Montessori education was founded in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman in Italy to become a physician. She based her educational methods on scientific observation of children's learning processes. Guided by her discovery that children teach themselves, Dr. Montessori designed a "prepared environment" in which children could freely choose from a number of developmentally appropriate activities. 

Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching, or reading. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own, individual pace and according to their own choice of activities from hundreds of possibilities. Montessori education is a philosophy through which everything relevant to the life of the child, during their particular stage of development, is provided in an appropriate, stimulating and sensitive environment, so that learning through discovery and self-direction is nurtured. Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning. Montessori classes place children in three-year age groups (for example: ages 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 etc.), forming communities in which the older children spontaneously share their knowledge with the younger ones. 

Bilingual Elementary Programme

The Elementary programme at Hatch House Montessori School is offered for students from 6 to 14 years old (Grade 1 – 8). True to the discoveries of Dr. Maria Montessori the programme is organized into two three-year cycles: Lower Elementary from Grades 1 – 3 are for 6 to 9 year olds, Upper Elementary from Grades 4 – 6 are for 9 to 12 year olds and from Grade 7 - 8 are for 13 - 14 year olds. Our elementary students continue their studies in the same classroom year after year, which allows for building a strong community with one another and intensifying their relationships with the teachers, who will stay with the students through their elementary years.