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Germany, Frankfurt
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Holistic education with as much freedom as possible fosters resilience, social competence and self-esteem. Individual support is provided within the Montessori ethos, alongside values of respect and responsibility. The approach emphasizes concentration, autonomy and interpersonal skills essential for lifelong learning.
The school uses an immersion method to teach language in a bilingual German-English environment. Nido and Children's House offer bilingual as well as English-speaking groups. At the Primary School, instruction is bilingual at all times, with two teachers in parallel, each speaking in their own language.
Montessori education emphasizes independence, concentration and self-confidence. The approach supports social development, responsibility and flexible thinking as part of a holistic education. The school aims to cultivate respect and personal growth that support long-term wellbeing.
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.
