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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:
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.