The International Montessori School - Stanley Campus

The Stanley Campus is situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island in a residential seaside neighbourhood known for its parks and coastal access. The area offers a calm learning environment with nearby green spaces and waterfront areas used for outdoor learning and exploration. The campus is easily accessible by public transport and the school’s dedicated bus service, which connects to most areas of Hong Kong Island.

The Stanley Campus caters to children aged 2 to 14, covering the Foundation Group, Casa dei Bambini, Elementary, and Middle School programmes. The structure follows the Montessori model: multi-age classes (3–6, 6–9, 9–12, 12–14) with bilingual English–Putonghua instruction.

IMS is a co-educational, non-residential day school. All students commute daily, with optional school bus transport available. The school operates across four Hong Kong campuses, with Stanley serving as the main site for Elementary and Middle School programmes.

The IMS website does not disclose a specific programme for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements. Support is embedded in the Montessori environment, which allows children to progress at an individual pace, but there is no dedicated SEN department or published policy.

The school has no national or country affiliation. It is an independent Montessori institution registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau.

IMS has no religious affiliation. It operates as a secular school welcoming families of all backgrounds.

Daily start and finish times are not published by the school. Programmes typically vary in duration—Foundation (2 hours), Casa (half-day or full-day), and Elementary and Middle School (full-day)—with lunch and outdoor breaks scheduled within class hours.

IMS contracts a private bus company to manage transport across Hong Kong Island. The service covers the majority of neighbourhoods and operates morning and afternoon routes for all campuses. Bus fees are billed directly by the provider on a half-year basis, and families select routes at enrolment.

Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,000 per child is required for all new applicants. This fee includes any assessment or interview costs. There is no refundable deposit or re-registration fee currently published.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

Montessori Bilingual Programme – Stanley Campus
Foundation Group (Ages 2–3, 5 Days): HKD 119,400
Casa dei Bambini (Ages 3–6, Half Day): HKD 171,600
Casa dei Bambini (Ages 3–6, Full Day): HKD 247,800
Elementary Lower (Ages 6–9): HKD 251,400
Elementary Upper (Ages 9–12): HKD 259,800
Middle School (Ages 12–14): HKD 285,720

Tuition is billed monthly over 12 months, with payments made directly to the school by bank transfer. Returning students pay a registration deposit that is offset against future tuition.

Contribution Options (Applicable for Casa, Elementary, and Middle School)
Each student must be covered by one of the following contribution options managed by the International Montessori Education Foundation (IMEF):

Annual Capital Levy: HKD 35,000 per year per child (non-refundable)
Personal Nomination Right (PNR): HKD 120,000 one-time payment (non-refundable)
Capital Note: HKD 150,000 one-time payment (redeemable at HKD 90,000 upon withdrawal or completion of the Casa programme)

Additional Fees
Uniforms are required for Casa and Elementary students and may be purchased online or at school. Bus transport is available via a contracted provider and charged directly to families in half-year segments. Additional annual fees cover field trips, outdoor education, and camp programmes.

Refund Policy
All fees (application, tuition, and capital contributions) are non-refundable once a student accepts an offer, except for the Capital Note, which may be redeemed by IMEF at HKD 90,000 upon withdrawal or completion of the Casa programme.

Payment Options
Payments are accepted via bank transfer to the school’s designated account. Bus and uniform suppliers bill families directly for their services.