AC Montessori Kids

Offers bilingual English/French education for children from 1½ to 6 years old. There are two classes, one for toddlers up to three years old (maximum 14 children) and the other one for the three to six age group (maximum 20 children). Each class is directed by two teachers, one English-speaking, the other French-speaking (both always teaching in their native language). The low teacher/student ratio (1/7 and 1/10) allows for individualised learning, enabling each child to work at his own pace. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth and physical coordination, and are geared to help each child reach his/her full potential. The school, which is housed in a large villa in rural Lasne, offers large and bright classrooms opening up to a vast garden/playground. Furthermore AC Montessori Kids is approved by the Belgian youth authority O.N.E., which means that school fees for children up to three years are tax-deductible.

AC Montessori Kids will begin a new class for children aged 6 to 9 in September 2001.

AC Montessori Kids
Rte de Renipont 4
1380 Lasne
Tel/fax 02 633 66 52
Email: info@montessorikids.com
Web: http://www.acmontessorikids.com

Children's Academy

The Children's Academy is a small, bilingual Montessori school for children aged 2 1/2  to 6, with excellent facilities and capacity for 30 pupils to attend full or part - time. The school is recognised by the Belgian Ministry of Education {O.N.E.} which means that school fees for children up to age three are tax deductible. In addition to a true Montessori education, also included in the fees are painting courses; psychomotor skills and martial arts lessons, given by specialist teachers. Swimming lessons are available from age 5.

122, Drève Richelle, 1410 Waterloo. Tel/Fax 02, 351 46 52.
childrensacademy@hotmail.com.
http://www.childrens-academy.org
Head: Nicole De Rycker
Annual Fees: EUR 4.358 to EUR 8.736

Children's House Montessori School

Bilingual Montessori education for children aged 2½ to 5½, French/English (Spanish is also spoken), located in a pleasant green setting in Uccle. Multi-cultural environment. The school is organised to meet children's needs at each development stage and to provide a secure community atmosphere. The teacher guides children in carefully prepared activities, which build sensory motor skills, self-confidence, independence, and cooperation. The materials developed by Dr. Montessori (now used worldwide) allow each child to progress at his own pace and discover the joy of learning. Subjects include the study of numbers, counting, mathematical operations, phonics, writing, pre-reading and reading skills. Cultural areas include geography, science, art and music. Half-day and full-day programmes. Two adults per class (one registered Montessori teacher and one assistant). Annual fees range from euro 4,460.00 to 6,570.00.

Children's House Montessori School
Headmistress: Catherine Vigreux-Johnson
Av Dolez 458B
1180 Brussels
Tel: 02 375 61 84 /12 65

European Montessori School

Established in 1981, the school was the first to offer a Montessori education in the Brussels area. The school provides a bilingual education for children aged 18 months to 12 years. In the pre-school section, Montessori materials are introduced in English, with a French teacher also present to provide language support. Older children are taught in English and receive specialised French lessons every day in small groups of two to seven. The Montessori method respects the individual character and needs of each child. High academic standards are achieved by enabling pupils to realize their potential for self-motivated, joyful learning. The academic curriculum includes languages, maths, science, social and computer studies. Specialists also provide instruction in music, drama, swimming and gym.

European Montessori School
Av Beau Séjour 12
1410 Waterloo
Tel: 02 354 00 33
Fax: 02 354 51 41
Email: europeanmon@skynet.be

International Montessori School Tervuren

Rotselaerlaan 1
3080 Tervuren
Tel/Fax: 02-7676360
e-mail: montessori-tervuren@online.be

Principal: Rinze Hoekstra

International Montessori Children's Center

Offers a large villa and garden to children aged 15 months to 6 years old. The children can attend the Toddler Community from when they walk securely. Different programs are available. They stay mornings only or full time. The school caters to a very international group of families and the children are exposed to both English and French in their prepared environment. Practical activities, sensorial materials, language, art, craft and music ensure a very well rounded development.

The Children’s House offers a complete curriculum to children aged 3 to 6 years old. The children work at their own level and pace. Through respect for each individual, children feel good about them selves and develop a wonderful self-esteem. This strong start is the basis of motivation and joy of learning!

Mechelsesteenweg 79
1933 Sterrebeek

Tel/Fax: 02-784-2784 or 02-767-6360

e-mail: montessori-sterrebeek@skynet.be

www.international-montessori.org.

Principal: Odette Penneman

Enrolment Officer: Rinze Hoekstra

Mechelsesteenweg 79
1933 Sterrebeek
Info at Tervuren:
Tel/fax: 02 767 63 60

INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI – ‘Hof Kleinenberg’
The ‘Hof Kleinenberg’ ‘International Montessori school is housed in a historic rectangular farm situated opposite the European School in Woluwe.

Celebrating the past, present and future is very appropriate here, since the children will go to school in a building dated back to 1651.  The school caters to children aged two to nine years old and has room to grow in the future. 2 teachers staff each classroom, with a ratio on average being 1 to 12. The children experience individualized education in two languages with one teacher speaking English and the other one always French. The international curriculum offers a solid academic base with developing additional skills such as divergent thinking, communication, motivation, becoming team workers, respect for differences and above all joy in learning.

Even though the school is in the capital of Brussels, the children can play in a green surrounding with ample playground facilities. The building is renovated with ecological materials and eco-paints. The environmental footprint is further reduced by means of recycling water and optimizing heat generation.

International Montessori - Wezembeek-Oppem
Offers a bright, open and especially designed environment for children aged 2 1/2 to 6 years old. It comprises of 2 preschool classes, a gym room and beautiful playground in a quiet cul-de-sac.

The educational approach emphasis the development of the whole personality. Children are aided in becoming independent self-thinking individuals. This independence grows to confidence, which in its turn grows to academic achievements and joy of learning. The school is staffed by an enthusiastic international group of teachers. Each classroom has a ratio of 2 teachers to 24 children. One speaking English and the other one speaking French at all times. Children live and work in both languages and absorption is additionally facilitated by the concrete nature of all the activities.

Molenweg 4,
1979 Wezembeek-Oppem
TEL: 02-767-6360 or 02-782-1236
e-mail: montessori-tervuren@online.be

www.international-montessori.org.
Principal: Lidia Klimczak
Enrolment Officer: Rinze Hoekstra 

International Montessori School Tervuren - Savoorke

Caters to children aged 15 months to 6 years old. The “Savoorke” premises consist of a beautifully renovated farmhouse of 200 years old and a lovely garden. It offers different part-time and full-time programs to all children, the latest pick-up being 18.00 hrs.

Children in Montessori feel part of a large family. The teachers offer a relaxed, child friendly atmosphere with respect and tender care for each individual. Children develop best when they feel acknowledged. It is not the schedule that guides the day, but the children’s developmental needs determine their activities.

Parent Information sessions on child development are held in the 'Parent Café’, which also houses the Parent Library with books, related to all aspects of child rearing. Topics such as “Love me enough to set some limits”, Television for the Young Child, Bilingual Learning and so on, are offered to the parent body.

The Montessori philosophy facilitates the development of self-esteem. The child has an individual relationship with the teachers and therefore feels their needs are met. The very well equipped classrooms and the active style of engagement facilitates the development of intrinsic motivation and good overall achievements. Children love to go to school!

Bergestraat 24
3080 Tervuren.
Tel/Fax: 02-767-6360 or 02-767-0276
e-mail: montessori-tervuren@online.be www.international-montessori.org.
Principal: Heather Last
Enrolment Officer: Rinze Hoekstra 
 

Montessori House Belgium

Montessori House Belgium was founded in 1995. It is a school born from the spirit and force of both teachers and parents who believe in the Montessori principles. Montessori House Belgium is situated on the border between Waterloo and Braine L'Alleud. The school has three classes: Nursery (ages 2-4), Primary (ages 4-6) and Elementary (ages 6-9).

In view of the growing demand for a Montessori school in the Brussels area, we are very pleased to announce the opening of a new bilingual school for children aged 2-6. Montessori House Brussels is located in the heart of the city on 195 Avenue de Tervuren, 1150 Brussels, just off Square Montgomery and close to the European Union Institutions. The school is easily accessible by car and public transport.

Classes are kept small in both schools with a child to teacher ratio of 8:1. Two Montessori trained teachers in each class ensure a high academic standard. The staff hold a genuine concern for the academic, social and personal development of each child, which forms the core of the school's educational character. Children are encouraged to care for and respect the natural world around them.

Both schools are bilingual (French and English), although English is the principal language. French lessons are given on a daily basis and children follow weekly music, gym, sports and swimming classes with specialised French-speaking teachers.

The schools follow a modern Montessori program. Language skills, mathematics, computer skills, cultural studies, music and poetry, arts and crafts and performing arts are all an integral part of the curriculum. Pupils also perform concerts and plays for parents twice a year. Furthermore, the schools organise field trips each term to museums and local events.

Montessori House Belgium
C/o Sabah Siddiqi (Head Teacher)
117 Rue Pergere
1420 Braine L’Alleud
Tel/Fax: +32 (0)2 385 1503

Montessori House Brussels
C/o Marcel Van Ratingen (Head Teacher)
195 Avenue de Tervuren
1150 Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)474 60 4495
Fax: +32 (0)2 660 4891

Website: www.montessorihouse.net
Email: info@montessorihouse.net

Peter Pan English Nursery School

Various nationalities between two and four years. Half or full day.

Peter Pan English Nursery School
Rue de Saules 3
1380 Lasne
Tel: 02 354 84 18

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