Welcome to Hollis Montessori School!

Hollis Montessori is an independent, non-profit school providing education for children age three through twelve in alignment with the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy.

We help cultivate young people that are “equipped in their whole beings for the adventure of life, accustomed to the free exercise of their own will and judgment, illuminated by imagination and enthusiasm”. This was how Maria Montessori described her vision, and it’s a vision we share.

We help children understand the world, but not just because the world is infinitely interesting and learning is fun. We help them understand it so they’ll know how to make it a better place. We emphasize reading, math, science, art, music and culture because they open doors into the world. We emphasize independence, self-direction, and choice because they help young people identify which doors they want to walk through. We emphasize collaboration, cooperation and peace because, ultimately, we know that neither we nor our children walk alone.

All of the teachers at Hollis Montessori are certified by the Association Montessori International (AMI), recognized as the leading authority on Montessori education. We believe that Montessori education is more than knowledge; it is “education for life.” It provides inspiration and the hope for a better, more peaceful, society.

We invite you to visit us and experience Hollis Montessori School for yourself!

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2010!

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