The International Montessori School - an IMEF School
- Montessori
Per yearabout USD 4.85K–31.3K
HKD 38K–246K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
The International Montessori School (IMS) is an accredited bilingual Montessori school in Hong Kong for children aged 1 to 14, with English and Putonghua teachers across all classrooms.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Montessori
Ages
Ages 1–14
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2002
- Financial aid
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's websiteOfficial records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Casa Dei Bambini Prep 1 | HKD 150,000≈ USD 19.1K |
| Casa Dei Bambini Prep 2 | HKD 150,000≈ USD 19.1K |
| Casa Dei Bambini Year 3 | HKD 214,500≈ USD 27.4K |
| Lower Elementary | HKD 218,500≈ USD 27.9K |
| Upper Elementary | HKD 226,500≈ USD 28.9K |
| Montessori Middle School Programme (Years 7 And 8) | HKD 245,600≈ USD 31.3K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Casa Dei Bambini Prep 1 | HKD 150,000 (about USD 19.1K) |
| Casa Dei Bambini Prep 2 | HKD 150,000 (about USD 19.1K) |
| Casa Dei Bambini Year 3 | HKD 214,500 (about USD 27.4K) |
| Lower Elementary | HKD 218,500 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Upper Elementary | HKD 226,500 (about USD 28.9K) |
| Montessori Middle School Programme (Years 7 And 8) | HKD 245,600 (about USD 31.3K) |
| Montessori First Steps (Ages 1-2), 2 Day | HKD 38,000 (about USD 4.85K) |
| Montessori First Steps (Ages 1-2), 3 Day | HKD 55,000 (about USD 7.01K) |
| Foundation Group (Ages 2-3), 2 Days PM ( | HKD 45,000 (about USD 5.74K) |
| Foundation Group (Ages 2-3), 3 Days PM ( | HKD 62,000 (about USD 7.91K) |
| Foundation Group (Ages 2-3), 5 Days (Mon | HKD 101,500 (about USD 12.9K) |
| Foundation Class (Ages 2-3), 2 Days PM ( | HKD 50,000 (about USD 6.38K) |
| Foundation Class (Ages 2-3), 3 Days PM ( | HKD 66,000 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Foundation Class (Ages 2-3), 5 Days (Mon | HKD 107,000 (about USD 13.6K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The International Montessori School - an IMEF School (this school) | HKD 38,000 (about USD 4.85K) | HKD 245,600 (about USD 31.3K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.6K) |
| Glenealy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| French International School (Lycée Français International) | HKD 104,099 (about USD 13.3K) | HKD 224,298 (about USD 28.6K) |
| Diocesan Boys' School | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.73K) | HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K) |
| Kellett School | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 2,000
- Capital levy
- HKD 35,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedMontessori
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Teachers
- 70
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
After-school activities
- Student Led Clubs
- Student Council
- MMUN
- CAS
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Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Academics
Curriculum
Uses an integrated Montessori curriculum linking subjects, with weekly teacher-student conferences and three reports a year in elementary.
- Mathematics
- History
- Geography
- Integrated Science
- Physical Education & Health
- Information Technology
- Music & Visual Arts
- Work Habits
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Programmes build positive relationships, self-awareness, emotional regulation and responsible decision-making.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Regular wellbeing quizzes let the pastoral team track each child's emotional state and identify support needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in 2002 on Queen's Road East and has since added several campuses, launching a Montessori middle school in 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises a community of parents, alumni and staff, supported by an annual fund of gifts.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Runs music and visual arts programmes, supported in part by annual fund gifts for materials and performances.
- Music
- Visual arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Student-led clubs let children run workshops based on their own hobbies and skills.
- Student-led clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs a Creativity, Activity and Service programme where upper elementary students plan projects that benefit others.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers leadership opportunities through the student council and Montessori Model United Nations trips.
- Student Council
- MMUN
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Elementary students join a daily 45-minute small-group Chinese lesson on top of the bilingual classroom.
- Daily 45-minute Chinese lesson
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Runs a bilingual programme with English and Putonghua teachers in all classrooms. The same Montessori lessons are taught in both languages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Full-time bilingual immersion means children learn English and Chinese across the day in any classroom, from toddlers to elementary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The primary school received the 2025 Student Agency GBA Award.
- Student Agency GBA Award (Primary)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Invites families to book a campus tour and attend open days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Phase III Ma Hang Estate, Stanley, Hong Kong (Stanley Campus)
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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