Montessori School of Shanghai (Minhang)

Montessori School of Shanghai (MSS) provides bilingual, authentic Montessori education to nurture children to become passionate citizens of the world. The talented Montessori teachers create loving and inviting classrooms to inspire children in math, Chinese, English, science, geography, sensorial, and practical life skills in creative and exploratory ways.

Montessori School is an American Montessori Society (AMS) Full International Member School and is a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and School.

In Numbers

Founded in 2005

Age of students

6 months to 6 years and beyond

4 campuses

Type: Infant thru Kindergarten

Location: Qingpu, Xuhui, Jiading, Minhang

Extra-curricular options: Music, Lego, Haba, Soccer, Chinese Kungfu

Language: English and Chinese

Other Basic Info

Founding date May 2005

Accreditations & Affiliations   American Montessori Society, Full Member School

Type Infant thru Kindergarten

Age of students 6 months to 6 years and beyond

Number of students Over 500

Nationality of students   25 counties on 4 continents

Education/Curriculum Authentic Montessori Education

Primary teaching language   Simultaneous English and Chinese instruction

Language taught English and Chinese

Teachers   Credentialed Montessori teachers with AMS,AMI or IMC approved teaching certificates

Teaching assistants Qualified TAs with Early Childhood Education diploma, Montessori training or certificates and relevant classroom experience

Class size Varies by age: infant 8; Toddler 12 to 16; Early Childhood 15 to 26 based on classroom size

Teacher-student ratio Infant 1:2; Toddler 1:4; Early Childhood 1:8

School hours 8:30 to 15:30

After-school activities Music, Lego, Haba, Soccer, Chinese Kungfu

School facilities Indoor gross motor gym, outdoor playground, gardens, library, science lab, multi-function rooms

School nurse or healthcare   Yes, full time

School bus Optional bus service

School lunch Morning snack, hot lunch, and afternoon snack served daily

Admission & fees 65,000 to 81,000 RMB per semester