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The school is an authentic Montessori and International Baccalaureate World School serving toddlers through Grade 8. It emphasizes independence, critical thinking, and creativity, with students encouraged to explore issues from multiple perspectives and connect prior knowledge to new learning. The Kindergarten Program shares classroom space with the Primary Program to reinforce mastery while offering more advanced activities. Storytelling, art, music, drama, foreign language, STEM and coding are integrated into the curriculum to support intellectual growth.
Storytelling, art, music and drama are integrated into the curriculum, with opportunities for creative projects and expression. Students engage in artistic activities as part of regular lessons, supporting creativity alongside academic work. STEM and coding are included as creative problem‑solving experiences within the program.
Foreign language is integrated into the curriculum. The program's Montessori and IB World School framework supports teachers' global perspectives in learning.
Students nurture independence through both individual work and collaborative activities, developing self‑confidence and social skills. They practice grace and courtesy in interactions with peers and teachers. The model emphasizes learning to work with others while also pursuing individual interests.
Waterfront Montessori is a two-campus, parent-founded independent school serving children from age 2 through Grade 8. The Lower Campus on Warren Street houses Toddler and Primary programs, while the Upper Campus on the second floor accommodates Elementary and Middle School with five large classrooms, a robotics lab, a library, and an Art Studio added in 2018. The school teaches Montessori curriculum for toddlers through Grade 5 and offers an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for the middle grades, with project-based learning threaded through the program. Students explore Theater, Spanish, STEAM, Violin and Visual Art, along with extensive hands-on experiences such as Montessori Model United Nations, Mini-Apprenticeships, Student-Led Entrepreneurship, World Peace Game, TED Talks, and Poetry Slam. Facilities include 3-D printers, acoustics-enabled music rooms, and 8,000-square-foot private waterfront outdoor play area, plus safety features and 24/7 surveillance. The environment emphasizes independent, collaborative inquiry and the integration of academics with creativity and growth.
