About
Sydney Montessori School, formerly known as the Sutherland Shire Montessori School, in Gymea, NSW. Programs cover parents, infants and toddlers, long day care, preschool, primary and high school, with co-curricular and before, after and holiday care.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Montessori
Type
Local school, international programme
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Preschool & Primary (Stage 1 to 3) | AUD 4,180 |
| High School stage 4 & 5 | AUD 5,300 |
| High School Stage 6 | AUD 5,825 |
The school's document states 4 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 350
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 1,550
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
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
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