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Germany, Frankfurt
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Step 1: Applications for Nido and Children's House are submitted online and through Kindernet Frankfurt. The admissions process aims to maintain balanced groups and align with Montessori philosophy, with the goal of a long-term partnership between the school, the child, and the family. Parents are encouraged to attend information evenings and Open Days to gain a deeper understanding of the educational approach and community. Visits before a place is offered are not possible due to the high number of applications.
Step 2: Admission to Nido and Children's House follows a fixed timeline; the admissions process runs until May, after which families are contacted with either an invitation to a meeting or a notification that no place is available. If a place becomes available, families are invited to a personal meeting and may visit the facilities. Final decision and contract offer follow if both parties agree that ibms is the right fit.
Step 3: Admission to Entry Level and Primary 2-4 involves an initial contact by the Admissions Coordinator within one week after receiving the application to inform them whether a place is available. A meeting with the parents and the Headmistress follows to provide an opportunity to get to know the family and discuss mutual expectations. The child then spends a trial period in the classroom. After the trial period, a follow-up meeting and professional assessment occur; if all parties are confident that ibms is the right fit, a contract offer is made.
Step 4: Choosing the right school is an important decision. The admissions team offers personal support to families. For Reception and Primary Classes, visits before applying are possible and provide an initial impression of the school, Montessori environment, and daily life. The admissions process is designed to be transparent, thoughtful and supportive to ensure the best match between child, family and school.
ibms offers a hardship policy for families with lower income. Please feel free to contact us if needed.
International Bilingual Montessori School (ibms) in Frankfurt am Main was founded in 1996 as the city's first bilingual Montessori school. It serves Nido (18–36 months), Children's House (3–5) and Primary School (6–10) on a campus occupying 6,250 m² with 2,450 m² of outdoor space and a 1906 Art Deco villa. The school follows the Montessori method with mixed-age classrooms and a prepared environment, offering Montessori materials across mathematics, language, cosmic education and culture. The Primary curriculum runs from Entry Level through Primary Level (Grades 2–4) with two teachers per class and German–English bilingual immersion; Entry Level has no homework and Primary 2–4 complete most work during school hours. The Hessen curriculum provides academic grounding, while independence, critical thinking and responsibility are cultivated through daily planning, reflection and respectful community life. Off-campus learning occurs at Sinntal country house with immersive projects and outdoor activities. Extracurriculars include sports, arts workshops, trips, camps and community service.
