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ibms offers an international, bilingual Montessori education in Frankfurt. The educational path includes Nido (18-36 months), Children's House (3-5 years), and Primary School (6-10 years), each designed to foster independence, concentration and early academic skills. Nido and the Children's House provide bilingual as well as English-only groups, while the Primary School operates in a bilingual setting at all times with two teachers supporting both languages. The Montessori approach emphasizes individual support, holistic education with freedom, and the development of flexibility, social competence and self-esteem to prepare children for future learning.
Extra-curricular activities include in-house workshops in arts, theatre, science, movement and creative projects. Workshops on the main campus extend learning, allowing children to deepen interests within a familiar environment. Country house workshops are held twice a year as immersive three-day programs in Sinntal, featuring project-based learning, outdoor activities and collaborative challenges. The programme also includes class trips, sports, and summer camps that broaden creative and practical experiences.
ibms hosts children from more than 20 nations, learning together in diverse groups. The school uses immersion to impart language, with Nido and Children's House offering bilingual as well as English-only groups, and the Primary School operating in a bilingual setting at all times with two teachers per class. The international, bilingual, Montessori ethos is designed to open opportunities for the child's future. The classrooms, library and country house are designed to reflect a child-centred worldview and reflect the school's Montessori method.
Learning extends beyond the daily curriculum through movement-based activities and community-building events. The sports program includes regular swimming for confidence and water safety, with optional workshops such as soccer, running and dance. An annual Sports Festival brings the whole school together for athletic activities and team challenges in a joyful, supportive atmosphere. Primary students also participate in a week-long skiing trip to Austria, combining physical activity, independence and community building.
Celebrations and community projects are an important part of ibms, creating meaningful shared experiences and fostering belonging within the school. Seasonal celebrations and collaborative projects encourage creativity, responsibility and teamwork, with milestones celebrated through Graduation ceremonies. Reading Night offers a school sleepover experience that strengthens class bonds and a love of literature. Community engagement includes projects such as Christmas in a Shoebox, Support for Children with Cancer, Help for Ukraine, and the ibms KINDness Shop that collects food donations for people in need.
Movement is an essential part of development and physical activity is integrated into daily school life. The sports program features swimming classes to build confidence and water safety, plus optional workshops such as soccer, running and dance. The annual Sports Festival and other outdoor activities promote physical fitness, perseverance and team spirit. Country house trips and outdoor learning experiences further support wellbeing, independence and social connection.
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.
