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Association Montessori Internationale (AMI): IMS is recognised by AMI, the organisation founded by Dr. Maria Montessori that ensures schools and teachers uphold authentic Montessori educational standards worldwide.
International Montessori Council (IMC): IMS is accredited by the IMC, an international body supporting Montessori schools in maintaining quality assurance, professional development, and global best practices.
Supportive Family-Friendly Employer Award: Presented by Hong Kong’s Labour Department, this award recognises IMS for implementing family-friendly employment practices and creating a supportive work environment for staff.
The IMS website does not list any institutional awards received by the school.
International Montessori School (IMS) Mid-Levels serves children aged 2–6 in a bilingual English–Putonghua environment with AMI-trained teachers in every classroom. The campus is in Soho/Sheung Wan near Hollywood Road Park, used for short outdoor observations. Programmes include Foundation Groups (2–3) and Casa dei Bambini (3–6); Casa classes operate with a 2:25 teacher–student ratio and a three-year mixed-age cycle. IMS’s broader pathway continues through Elementary and Hong Kong’s first Montessori Middle School (12–14), where students take daily small-group Chinese and can join opportunities such as Model United Nations, student-led clubs, and community projects. The school contracts a bus service across Hong Kong Island; uniforms are required from Casa. Address: Mezzanine Entrance, Tung Fai Gardens, 17 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan.