Germany, Frankfurt
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TIMS offers afterschool activities including STEM activities such as science club and language groups such as English book club and German book club. The school follows the Montessori philosophy with a wide range of materials designed to be used independently, enabling children to work at their own pace. The Montessori framework includes language, maths, sensorial, cultural and practical life areas, with reading taught by phonetic method.
The school provides weekly music sessions. Arts and crafts are embedded in the cultural area of the Montessori curriculum.
TIMS offers weekly German language sessions and afterschool literacy and language groups including English book club and German book club.
Afterschool activities include sports such as soccer, tennis and taekwondo; book clubs in English and German; science club; and life skills such as home economics.
TIMS provides a secure playground and access to nature walks via paths behind the school and nearby fields. The campus is located in a modern, spacious building in Oberursel with outdoor spaces. The school day includes morning care from 8:00 am to 8:30 am and afterschool care available Monday to Thursday and Friday, providing flexible options for families.
Taunus International Montessori School (TIMS) is an international, English-speaking early years program in Oberursel, Germany. The school serves three groups of children aged 3 to 6 years and a toddler group for 18 months to 36 months. The day runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with early morning care from 8:00 am and after-school options most days from 3:00 to 4:00 pm; aftercare is available Mondays to Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and on Fridays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. The curriculum follows the Montessori philosophy, using materials designed for independent use with built-in error control. Children progress at their own pace, developing concentration, coordination, and self-discipline. Each week includes German language sessions, along with music and gym. Afterschool activities cover soccer, tennis, taekwondo, English and German book clubs, science club, and home economics, allowing families to tailor schedules. The campus is a modern, spacious building in Oberursel with outdoor spaces and access to nature walks nearby.