Admission Process
"The child gives us a beautiful lesson – that in order to form and maintain our intelligence, we must use our hands."
DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
Thank you for taking time to learn more about our school! We are happy to share more information about our enrollment process with you and your family. Please see below the following steps to take to enroll your child at IMA. The enrollment session in both the fall and spring is approximately 4 weeks. All steps in the enrollment process will need to be completed within this time frame or continued in the next enrollment session.
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Prospective Parent Evening or Private Tour
Come visit IMA to learn more about Montessori Education. We’ll share the philosophy of education, our approach applied, programs we offer, and our internationally recognized accreditation. Kindly set aside an hour of time to learn more from our educators firsthand. Please click the button below to reserve your space at a Prospective Parent Evening or or email us at info@imamontessori.org.
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Application
Complete our application to proceed with your interest in enrolling your child in our programs at IMA. Once the application is received, families will be added to our waitlist. Families that continue with the additional steps in the enrollment process will move ahead on the waitlist.
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Observation
Schedule a day to personally visit our classroom environments. We love to host guests to see the children working in action. An observation consists of stepping into the classroom for a glimpse into the children’s environment. Please note these guidelines for your visit. Kindly set aside about an hour of time to view each of our classroom environments.
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Interview
Schedule an interview with us. We’d love to hear your observation insights and clarify any questions to solidify your family choosing IMA for your child’s education. Come prepared with any final inquiries you might have.
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Enrollment Deposit
Join in partnership with IMA educators as your child’s schooling unfolds. Join us to foster a love of learning for your little one. Applicants may send their child’s deposit to hold their spot. The deposit is paid to ensure your child’s enrollment space and the money is returned to you during your son/daughter’s Kindergarten year with us.
Parent Reviews
"Our daughter joined IMA’s toddler classroom in 2021. Over the past year we have seen her flourish. She is growing into a curious, confident, and focused girl, who is willing to test new things but also ascertaining her limits. The beauty of IMA is that the school fosters an environment where the kids feel safe to do just that: be themselves, while advancing academically. It is incredible to watch our 3-year-old singing, repeating stories from her favorite books and speaking her mind in two languages. And it’s just as incredible when she does not allow us to walk outside without our shoes on, or when she is the one picking up the items from the pantry so we can bake a cake. IMA enables our kid to see the world as a big laboratory, full of exciting things to see, touch and do and we couldn’t be happier with the school. Looking forward to having our youngest joining IMA in 2023."
Kaspar Family
