Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School

About Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School

We strive to provide our students with the highest quality Montessori primary education delivered within the framework of the New Zealand National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Programme, which is offered by Glendowie Primary School.

Our Montessori classes have been fully integrated into Glendowie Primary School since 1996, providing our students with the opportunity to participate in school-wide cultural, sporting and arts programmes.  Students utilise all school facilities which include a swimming pool, playgrounds, hall, extensive library, new IT suite and art room.

Our Montessori teachers encourage self-directed learning through the use of specialised, interactive materials.  Children learn at their own pace and interact in multi-age classrooms over periods of three years (ages 6-9 and 9-12), enabling teachers to identify and understand each child’s unique learning style.

Our classrooms are beautifully presented and are well equipped with quality Montessori materials.  They overlook the school fields and the picturesque Tamaki Estuary.
We are run by a parent led Charitable Trust. Our main point of difference is that the trust owns the Montessori classrooms. 

Parents have the opportunity to attend informative education evenings, join the PTA and support occasional school fundraising activities.  In addition we encourage participation in our school ‘outings’ and annual cultural fair day.

As we are integrated into Glendowie Primary School we foster the school-wide policy of “I care” as well as the values and principles of the Montessori philosophy to instill a life long love of learning.

To receive a prospectus or visit our school please contact e: easternsuburbsmontessori@xtra.co.nz 

Enrolment criteria is available on www.montessoriprimary.school.nz

Enrolment Procedure

A child’s name may be placed on the wait list at any time and we strongly encourage early registration of your interest, however, children must complete their 3-6 year cycle at a Montessori  preschool. 

Parents are then invited to attend a class observation.  Applications are posted to parents of children on our waitlist in February.  Applications need to be completed and returned by 20th March.  A non refundable enrolment fee of $75.00 is charged. 

Childs D.O.B.                                   Closing Date
1 June 2004-31 May 2005            20th March 2009
1 June 2005-31 May 2006            20th March 2010
1 June 2006-31 May 2007           20th March 2011
1 June 2007-31 May 2008           20th March 2012

The parents and child will be asked to attend an interview with our Enrolments Officer and the Head Teacher.  The Trust will then determine who is to be offered places in the ESMPS Unit according to criteria being met. 

Applicants will be advised of their success or otherwise of their application by letter.  If successful, a Contract for Services will be sent, which must be signed and returned to the Trust, together with the non-refundable initial donation of $1125.00 within three weeks of the date of the letter.  Unsuccessful applicants are advised to stay on our waitlist and continue with their Montessori preschool 3-6 year cycle.