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ibms was founded in 1996 as the first bilingual school in Frankfurt am Main. It emerged from the International Montessori PreSchool, established in 1992 by committed parents. It was driven by the desire for a school where children are seen as individuals, respected, and supported bilingually. This parents' initiative grew into an international school community that continues to be shaped by engaged families to this day.
The ibms community is welcoming and international, located in central Frankfurt. The school hosts a range of events, including Carnival on 16 February 2026 with costumes, music, and shared laughter. It hosted its Christmas Market on 12 December 2025, featuring decorated stalls and seasonal treats and celebrating community spirit. The skiing trip on 1 March 2026 involved 30 students and emphasized teamwork and outdoor learning.
ibms was founded in 1996 as the first bilingual school in Frankfurt am Main, emerging from the International Montessori PreSchool established in 1992 by committed parents. It is run by a non-profit sponsoring association; education — not profit — is at the heart of every decision. The association consists predominantly of ibms parents; through the general assembly, parents actively participate, contribute ideas, and make decisions about key developments of the school, creating a close partnership between families and school leadership. The board of the sponsoring association is made up of parents and former parents; they serve on a voluntary basis and take responsibility for the strategic, financial, and organizational direction of the school, always with a clear focus: the well-being of the children and the ibms staff. Board Members include Vanessa Trixi David, Dr. Günter Hilken, David Kempf, Uta Niedernberg, Steffen Wippler. By becoming a member of the sponsoring association, you actively help shape the future of ibms; we warmly welcome every new membership application.
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.
