The International Montessori School - Aldrich Bay Campus is a Montessori Curriculum school in Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong. Founded in 2002. Annual tuition ranges from $10,140 to $31,395 USD.
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About
The International Montessori School – Aldrich Bay Campus is an early childhood campus on Hong Kong Island offering Foundation Group (ages 2–3) and Casa dei Bambini (ages 3–6) within an authentic AMI-accredited Montessori programme. The school provides full-time bilingual immersion in English and Putonghua, with two qualified native-speaking teachers in every classroom. It is part of IMS's network of four Hong Kong Island campuses, which together span ages 1–14 under the governance of the International Montessori Education Foundation Limited.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Authentic AMI-accredited Montessori curriculum with full-time bilingual English and Putonghua immersion; two qualified native-speaking teachers in every classroom; four Hong Kong Island campuses; curriculum spanning ages 1–14; contracted school bus network; trial observation sessions available for prospective families; opportunities including Model United Nations, student-run clubs, and community service in Elementary.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Foundation Group 5 Days (Mon–Fri) | HKD 99,500~$ 12,724 |
| Casa dei Bambini Full Day (Ages 4–6) | HKD 206,500~$ 26,407 |
| Casa dei Bambini Half Day (Ages 3–4) | HKD 143,000~$ 18,286 |
| Foundation Group 2 Days PM (Tue & Thu) | HKD 43,000~$ 5,499 |
| Foundation Group 3 Days PM (Mon, Wed & Fri) | HKD 60,000~$ 7,673 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$78,000 - 241,500. Application fee: $260.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit enquiry or register for a campus tour via the IMS website. 2. Submit application online through the IMS Admissions Portal with a non-refundable HKD 2,000 application fee and supporting documents (birth certificate, passport). 3. Age-appropriate assessment or classroom observation session. 4. Receive offer of admission by email; confirm enrolment by paying tuition deposit and selecting a Contribution Option (PNR or Capital Note). 5. Attend pre-term orientation session.
Admissions Details
The IMS website does not provide any public information about the use of a waitlist or pool system, nor how applications are prioritised if a year group is full.
School Day
Foundation Group students attend 2-hour afternoon sessions. Casa dei Bambini students follow either a half-day or full-day schedule. Specific start and end times are not publicly stated.
Student Life
Uniforms are required for Casa dei Bambini and Elementary students. They can be purchased online or at the school at the start of the year.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
No formal mental health or wellbeing programme is publicly described. The Montessori model naturally encourages calm, respectful interactions and focus on individual development, which may contribute to emotional wellbeing, but no dedicated counselling service or pastoral care staff is disclosed.
IMS does not publish a safeguarding or child protection policy on its public website. As a registered school in Hong Kong, it is expected to comply with Education Bureau standards for student safety, but specific procedures are not publicly disclosed.
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School Background
Operated as an IMEF School under The International Montessori Education Foundation Limited (IMEF), a charitable institution registered under the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap.112). A Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) was established in 2002.