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IMS emphasises the development of independence, self-discipline, and cooperation as part of the Montessori approach. These qualities are nurtured through daily classroom routines and mixed-age group interaction, which encourage empathy, responsibility, and respect. At the Elementary level, IMS mentions ongoing wellbeing initiatives such as student wellbeing surveys and pastoral monitoring to support emotional growth. However, the school does not publish campus-specific SEL programmes or staff roles for the South Horizons campus.
The school’s website does not publicly disclose specific information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. IMS states that it provides a nurturing environment for children of varied abilities but does not identify itself as a specialist SEN institution. Details about learning support staff, facilities, or accommodations for particular learning needs are not available on public pages.
IMS operates as a bilingual English and Putonghua (Mandarin) Montessori school. The website does not mention any specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme or targeted language support. Instruction is conducted in both languages, but no additional EAL provision is described for non-native speakers.
The school’s Elementary section references the use of student wellbeing quizzes and a pastoral system to monitor and support mental health. This suggests structured oversight for older students’ emotional well-being. However, the school does not provide published details of formal mental health staff, counselling services, or initiatives specific to the South Horizons campus, which serves younger children.
IMS states that it operates under Hong Kong’s Education Bureau regulations and that families can access full safeguarding information through its Parent Handbook. A dedicated safeguarding or child protection policy is not publicly available on the school website. No further details are provided about the staff responsible or the training undertaken in safeguarding practices.
IMS South Horizons is IMS’s dedicated early years campus on Ap Lei Chau, a minute from South Horizons MTR and next to a seaside community playground. It serves ages 1–6 through Montessori First Steps (1–2), Foundation (2–3) and Casa dei Bambini (3–6), taught bilingually in English and Putonghua with one teacher for each language in every classroom. IMS follows an authentic Montessori curriculum, with clear teacher-to-student ratios (e.g., 2:8 in First Steps and 2:25 in Casa) and AMI-trained educators. Families can use the IMS bus network covering most of Hong Kong Island. IMS is part of a four-campus school serving about 1,000 children from 1–14, with elementary and middle school continuing at other campuses; older students join student council, clubs, and service initiatives. South Horizons focuses on a calm, hands-on start to school in a bilingual environment.
