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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.

2025-2026 School Year Dates

Two-Year-Old and Preschool & Kindergarten Programs:

August 18, 2025 - May 27, 2026


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

August 18, 2025 - May 29, 2026

Application & Admissions Timeline

Virtual Information Sessions

August & September

New Student
Applications 
Due

January 15, 2025

New Student Online
Applications Begin

September 1, 2024

Virtual & In-Person Assessments

February

(Kindergarten & Elementary Only)

Campus Visits
Begin

October

Two-Year-Old Program Admissions Decisions

Mid-February 2025

Fall
Open House

November 2, 2024

All Other Program Admissions Decisions

Mid-March 2025

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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, 2025.

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 December 31, 2025 to be considered.

Lower Elementary Program

Applicants must be at least six years of age by December 31, 2025 to be considered.

Upper Elementary Program

Applicants must be at least nine years of age by December 31, 2025 to be considered.

Opportunities to Learn More about MCS

VIRTUAL
INFORMATION
SESSIONS

Throughout August and September, MCS will host virtual information sessions for you to learn more about the school, the programs and the admissions process as well as ask any questions you might have directly with the Director of Admissions. 

Sessions for parents are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays focus on the Two-Year-Old Program, and Fridays focus on the Preschool & Kindergarten Program. 

Following the completion of a Virtual Information Session, families will be invited for a Campus Visit.

Families interested in the Elementary Program should email admissions@montessorihawaii.org.

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 2, 2024.

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

Opportunities to Learn More about MCS

CAMPUS VISIT

Visit Montessori Community School and see Montessori in action!

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

Adults only.

  • Are there rolling admissions?
    Yes. If space is available in the Two-Year-Old and Preschool Programs, new children can be enrolled through February of the school year. In general, Kindergarten and Elementary applicants must enroll at the beginning of the school year. Enrollment is for the academic calendar year, not month-to-month.
  • How long is the wait list for next year?
    To be fair to all families, we accept applications only one year at a time and do not carry over the wait pool from year to year. Starting on September 1, parents can submit an online application for the following school year. Applications received by January 15 will be considered in the first round of admissions decisions. Subsequent applications may be placed in the wait pool and considered as space is available.
  • Is financial assistance available?
    Yes. Financial assistance through the school is available to families with demonstrated need. Families must also explore community resources. Admissions decisions are made on a “needs-blind basis.” Visit our financial aid page for further information. Questions about financial assistance should be directed to the Business Office - finance@montessorihawaii.org.
  • Are applications at all levels accepted?
    Yes. New children at every program level from ages 2-12 years are considered. For Kindergarten and the Elementary Program, Montessori experience is preferred, but not required.

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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