The International Montessori School - Stanley Campus is a Montessori Curriculum school in Stanley, Hong Kong. Founded in 2002. Annual tuition ranges from $15,522 to $37,144 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
The International Montessori School Stanley Campus is Hong Kong's first through-train bilingual Montessori school, founded in 2002 and situated beside Stanley Plaza on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. The school serves children aged 2 to 14 across Foundation, Casa dei Bambini, Elementary, and Middle School programmes, with fully bilingual English–Putonghua instruction delivered by two AMI-trained teachers per classroom. As a charitable institution under the International Montessori Education Foundation, IMS offers an authentic Montessori curriculum emphasising hands-on, self-directed learning in multi-age classrooms with strong ties to the surrounding natural environment.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Hong Kong's first through-train bilingual Montessori school; fully bilingual English–Putonghua instruction with two AMI-trained native-speaking teachers per classroom; multi-age classrooms spanning ages 2–14; seaside campus beside Stanley Plaza providing direct access to parks and beach for nature-based inquiry; part of a charitable educational foundation operating four Hong Kong campuses.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Middle School (Ages 12-14) | HKD 285,720~$ 36,537 |
| Elementary Lower (Ages 6-9) | HKD 251,400~$ 32,148 |
| Foundation Group (Ages 2-3) | HKD 119,400~$ 15,269 |
| Elementary Upper (Ages 9-12) | HKD 259,800~$ 33,223 |
| Casa dei Bambini Full Day (Ages 3-6) | HKD 247,800~$ 31,688 |
| Casa dei Bambini Half Day (Ages 3-6) | HKD 171,600~$ 21,944 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$119,400 - 285,720. Application fee: $260.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and campus visit via Open Day, Campus Tour, or Montessori Trial Class. 2. Online application submission with non-refundable application fee and supporting documents (birth certificate, passport copy). 3. Campus visit or observation session where teachers meet the child and family. 4. Written offer of placement; parents confirm acceptance by paying required contribution option and completing enrolment documents. 5. Orientation session before academic year begins.
Admissions Details
IMS does not operate a formal waitlist or pool system. Admissions are subject to space availability in each programme and age group. When a class is full, applications are held for consideration if a suitable opening arises, but no ranked waiting list or lottery system is published.
School Day
Daily start and finish times are not published. Foundation programmes run approximately 2 hours; Casa offers half-day or full-day options; Elementary and Middle School operate on a full-day schedule with lunch and outdoor breaks scheduled within class hours.
Student Life
All students in Casa dei Bambini and Elementary programmes are required to wear school uniforms, which can be purchased online or at the school at the beginning of the year. No uniform requirement is stated for Foundation Group or Middle School.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school does not publish specific information regarding mental health or counselling services. While the Montessori environment promotes independence and emotional balance through calm and structured learning spaces, IMS provides no public details about trained mental health staff, counselling programmes, or psychological support services for students.
IMS references general parent handbooks and policies that include school expectations and conduct, but does not make a safeguarding or child protection policy publicly available. No details are provided on designated safeguarding staff, training, or reporting procedures.
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School Background
Operated by The International Montessori Education Foundation Limited (IMEF) as an IMEF School; IMEF and IMS are charitable institutions.