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Admissions Overview

We are pleased that you are considering a Montessori education for your child! Our goal is to assist children in developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes to become productive members of their community and respectful of themselves, others and the environment.
 
We consider applications for the Two-Year-Old Program, Preschool & Kindergarten Program, Lower Elementary Program and Upper Elementary Program.​

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Program
Requirements

Two-Year-Old Program

Applicants must be at least 24 months of age at the time they begin school. Children in diapers are eligible.

Preschool Program

Applicants must be three years of age by December 31, 2027.

For enrollment at any other time, the child must be fully three years of age to qualify.

 

Applicants must be able to use the bathroom independently (diapers, training pants, or Pull-ups are not allowed at any time in the Preschool Program).

Kindergarten Year

Applicants must be at least five years of age by July 31, 2027 to be considered.

Lower Elementary Program

Applicants must be at least six years of age by July 31, 2027 to be considered.

Upper Elementary Program

Applicants must be at least nine years of age by July 31, 2027 to be considered.

Application & Admissions Timeline
2027-2028 School Year

New Student Online
Applications Begin

September 1, 2026

Virtual & In-Person Assessments

February

(Kindergarten & Elementary Only)

Campus Visits
 

October 2026 -

January 2027

Two-Year-Old Program Admissions Decisions

Mid-February 2027

 

Fall
Open House

November 7, 2026

All Other Program Admissions Decisions

Mid-March 2027

New Student
Applications 
Due

January 15, 2027

2027-2028 School Year Dates

Two-Year-Old and Preschool & Kindergarten Programs:

August 16, 2027 - May 24, 2028


Lower Elementary (Gr. 1-3) and Upper Elementary (Gr. 4-6) Programs:

August 16, 2027 - May 26, 2028

CAMPUS VISIT

Visit Montessori Community School

and see Montessori in action!

Campus Visits are held on Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and include a school tour and classroom observation.

Adults only.

Parents should review the information packet emailed with registration prior to attending a Campus Visit.

FALL
OPEN HOUSE

Come visit MCS, explore the classrooms, interact with Montessori materials and see what makes our Montessori school truly special!

 

Our next Open House is 

Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

CAMPUS VISITS

Campus Visits are typically held October through January.
 

Registration will open soon!
Opportunities to Learn More

Opportunities to Learn More about MCS

Montessori Community School offers on-campus visits to prospective parents each fall. Check back here to register for an on-campus visit. Until then, enjoy our introduction video.

Montessori Community School Introduction Video

Montessori Community School Introduction Video

Frequently Asked Questions

Further Questions?

For any other questions about admissions or the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the admissions office, by emailing admissions@montessorihawaii.org.

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Honolulu, HI 96822-3071
Telephone:  (808) 522-0244

Fax:  (808) 522-0250

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