The International Montessori School - South Horizons Campus is a Montessori Curriculum school in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong. Founded in 2002. Annual tuition ranges from $5,616 to $32,214 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
IMS South Horizons is a bilingual Montessori early years campus on Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, serving children aged 1–6 through Montessori First Steps, Foundation Group, and Casa dei Bambini programmes. Instruction is delivered in English and Putonghua by AMI-trained educators in a hands-on, individualised environment emphasising independence, focus, and social development. The campus is part of the four-campus International Montessori School network, with students continuing to the Stanley Campus for Elementary and Middle School from age 6.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Authentic bilingual Montessori curriculum delivered in English and Putonghua by AMI-trained educators. Small class ratios (2:8 in First Steps; 2:25 in Casa dei Bambini). Located one minute from South Horizons MTR next to a seaside community playground. Part of a four-campus IMS network serving ages 1–14, allowing seamless progression into Elementary and Middle School at the Stanley Campus.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Casa dei Bambini Full Day | HKD 247,800~$ 31,688 |
| Casa dei Bambini Half Day | HKD 171,600~$ 21,944 |
| Foundation Group (5 Days) | HKD 119,400~$ 15,269 |
| Montessori First Steps (2 Days) | HKD 43,200~$ 5,524 |
| Montessori First Steps (3 Days) | HKD 63,600~$ 8,133 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$43,200 - 247,800. Application fee: $260.
Admissions Process
- 1Attend an Open Day, Montessori Trial, or Campus Tour. 2. Submit application year-round via the online Admissions Portal with supporting documents and non-refundable Application Fee (HK$2,000). 3. Age-appropriate observation or classroom visit arranged by the admissions team. 4. Successful applicants receive a formal Offer of Admission and must confirm acceptance and select a Contribution Option (Annual Capital Levy, Personal Nomination Right, or Capital Note). 5. Families receive orientation, uniform details, and transport arrangements before the first day.
Admissions Details
IMS does not operate a formal waitlist. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. Admission depends on age group availability and completion of all required steps.
School Day
Montessori First Steps runs for approximately 1.5 hours per day. Foundation Group classes run for 2 hours per day. Casa dei Bambini offers half-day or full-day schedules. The exact daily timetable is confirmed individually with families upon enrolment.
Student Life
Uniforms are required for Casa dei Bambini and Elementary students. They can be purchased online or at the start of the year. No uniform requirement is stated for Montessori First Steps or Foundation Group.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Montessori approach nurtures independence, self-discipline, and cooperation through daily routines and mixed-age interaction. At the Elementary level, the school uses student wellbeing surveys and a pastoral monitoring system. No formal counselling staff or mental health services are publicly described for the South Horizons campus.
IMS operates under Hong Kong's Education Bureau regulations. Full safeguarding information is available through the school's Parent Handbook. A dedicated safeguarding or child protection policy is not publicly available on the website.
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School Background
Governed by The International Montessori Education Foundation Limited (IMEF), a charitable institution recognised under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance in Hong Kong.