Montessori Curriculum International Schools in China
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in China
Montessori international schools in China are defined by the Montessori pedagogy in the early years: child-centred, hands-on materials, mixed-age classrooms and an emphasis on independence, often forming the foundation of a school that later follows inquiry-based or internationally recognised primary programmes. Many of these schools operate in major cities and commonly offer bilingual English - Mandarin pathways or pair Montessori early years with curricula such as the IB Primary Years Programme as students move into primary grades. Fees vary widely by city and school type - Montessori preschools and full international schools fall anywhere from more modest local preschool charges up to the same mid-to-high international school band seen in China’s big cities, so expect significant variation and to budget for additional one-off and annual school charges. Admissions tend to centre on an August/September intake but are otherwise school-specific, with rolling offers and waiting lists common; relocating families should check each school’s age cut-offs, language profile and enrolment policy before planning a move.
Compare 10 Montessori Curriculum international schools in China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 203,381), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 10 schools · avg fee RMB 203,381
- Schools listed
- 10
- Curricula
- 39
- Average annual fee
- RMB 203,381
- Fee range
- RMB 49,900 – 344,900
- Most common curriculum
- Montessori Curriculum (11 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,200 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Shanghai Gold Apple School
- Oldest
- The International Montessori School of Beijing (1990)
- With boarding
- 6
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