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IMS places emphasis on children’s emotional and social growth as part of the Montessori philosophy, which encourages respect, independence, and self-regulation. In the Elementary years, the school monitors well-being through regular student check-ins and well-being quizzes, allowing teachers to identify students who may need additional support. The Montessori classroom model also fosters emotional development through mixed-age peer learning, where children learn empathy, cooperation, and responsibility. There are no published details of a formal SEL curriculum or dedicated staff role for social-emotional learning at the Mid-Levels Campus.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. There is no mention of a dedicated learning support team or specific SEN programmes on the school’s website. IMS is not described as a specialist SEN institution, and no information is provided regarding the types of learning differences or disabilities it can accommodate.
IMS operates as a bilingual English–Putonghua school, with both languages used equally in classroom instruction. The school does not publish details of an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme or any targeted language support services. There is no public information about specialist staff or additional EAL assistance for students requiring extra English support.
IMS publicly notes that student well-being is “of paramount importance” in the Elementary years, where teachers use tools such as well-being quizzes to assess emotional health and provide guidance as needed. However, there is no detailed information published regarding counsellors, psychological services, or structured mental health programmes at the Mid-Levels Campus.
The school provides limited public information about its safeguarding or child protection framework. References to safety procedures and emergency protocols appear in the IMS Parent Handbook, but this document is not publicly accessible. There is no published safeguarding policy or named safeguarding officer listed on the school’s website.
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.
