Our daughter attended One World Montessori for two wonderful years, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. She is now heading into TK as a confident, curious child who isn't afraid to ask questions or express herself. One of the things we appreciated most about OWM is its emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution. The school actively teaches students how to be thoughtful listeners and resolve disagreements with empathy and respect. Cultural awareness is another cornerstone of their program. Our daughter not only learned about a wide range of traditions and celebrations from around the world, but also gained confidence in sharing her own culture with others--a quality we deeply value. We highly recommend One World Montessori to any parent looking for a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where their child can grow socially, and emotionally. read more

My child graduated from this preschool, which he attended from age 3 to 6. He completed the Primary program, which included the kindergarten year. He entered first grade at his local elementary school as a confident child who loves to ask questions, who is interested in learning, and who knows how to manage conflicts and seek peaceful resolutions. The teachers at One Worls Montessori on Foxworthy are experienced and loving. Many have sent their own children to this school, so I have always felt confident that they know how to handle every scenario that these little kids would throw their way. I could not have asked for a better preschool experience. read more

Our older son started at One World three years ago. We toured the classroom and were amazed at the level of calm & focus showed by all the kids there. Everyone was doing their work. The teachers sat at the same level as the kids. The kids were captivated! When it was time for our younger son to go to pre-school, we happily brought him to One World. Our older son will graduate from their Kindergarten program this year. He has grown immensely at One World.The two have built strong friendships and developed important life skills there. The teachers have phenomenal dedication. I can't emphasize enough how amazing the teachers are. When everyone was sent home during the pandemic, we had FaceTime calls with the teachers at home to see how the kids were doing. They made high quality online lessons. They were flexible and modified things as we all learned how to make it work remotely. The school has been built around close adherence to the Montessori method, so online learning was a stretch for the teachers and staff, but they performed admirably. When the school opened in the summer, we felt it was important to get the kids back in the classroom and also to support the school financially. The teachers and staff communicated health & safety protocols clearly and has stuck with them well. We feel that the kids are in a safe environment. One other constant at the school has been the amazing celebration of diversity of the students, families, and staff. Our kids are becoming global citizens through the school's UN Day, celebration of holidays from around the world, the diffusion of cultures in an open environment. We really recommend One World Montessori without reservations. The school won't be the lowest cost or most flexible with hours, but we'd choose all the wonderful things about the school if given the choice any day. read more

Good teachers, terrible administration. Pros: - Clear environment, decent facility - Teachers and academic program are overall good Cons: - Tuition is very high - They increase the tuition 5% every year (that's a 34% increase over a 6 year period) - Large ($500) mandatory "donation" every year - Large yearly enrollment fee ($500) - Mandatory "volunteer" hours for parents - Any kind of fee/fines - Extremely parent-unfriendly administration - School has a lot of days off, which is a problem for working parents - This year (2020) they breached the already signed contracts just before the start of the school year, asking for several hundreds additional dollars/month for the tuition. Unfortunately I had to pull my son from this school. While the academic program is decent, it's not worth the high cost and the headaches with the administration. read more

All my 3 kids attended this wonderful school. The oldest one is 16 now. I could not think of a better school for them! I believe they are caring, thoughtful, respectful and independent because of it! My 4 year old daughter just loves going to school every day! She is a busy and curious child and the curriculum is perfect for her. They do so many wonderful things for the children, exposing them to so many activities/celebrations that I have not seen other schools do, like bringing dance groups and celebrating in depth different holidays from all over the world. The sensorial learning and movement involved in all that they do worked really well for my sons ( high energy boys). Kids learn early on to problem solve through play. The philosophy and the dedication of all the teachers make this place a truly unique environment ! read more

One liner: Fantastic school, but I am giving just 3 stars because of lack of security. Read on if you want to know more in detail. I was looking for a Montessori school for my 3 yr old daughter and took a tour of this school. I had seen few other schools before, so I had some idea as to what I was looking for. Below are some of my observations. You might want to consider these if you are planning to put your kid here. +ve's: + No doubt the curriculum is extraordinary & the way these kids are educated is fantastic. + Intuitive learning + Friendly staff + Very clean atmosphere + Good play area _ve's - Very little security - No access restriction. Any one can just walk in. The fence is not secured & frankly I cannot trust the principal sitting in the first room to guard the entire school. NOTE: If there is restricted access to the class rooms, I would have rated it 5*. read more

I visited 9 different pre-schools before choosing One World Montessori for my highly-attached 2 year old son. I was expecting another baby and I needed some childcare. I started out with a long list of requirements, but as I visited schools I began to realize that my most important requirement was finding a school where he would know he was valued and loved, and where he would learn to respect others and grow in a nurturing environment. I did a lot of reading, and I learned that Montessori is not a trademarked name. Any school can buy the toys and call themselves a Montessori school. Not every school with Montessori in the name is a true Montessori school with Montessori trained teachers, integrated-by-age classrooms, and long work periods. One World Montessori has all these things. I was very relieved to have finally found it. To give an example of how the teachers lead effectively and respect each student's needs, while I was visiting I watched a 2 year old girl sit down with a puzzle while a teacher was working with another student. The girl started banging the puzzle pieces on the table like a hammer. The teacher continued working with the student while moving her body next to the girl and gently placed a hand on the banging puzzle pieces without saying a word. The girl ceased banging for a minute, but soon began again, and the teacher again placed a gentle hand on the puzzle. After a few minutes, the teacher finished up with the first student and turned to the little girl. "I see that you would like to bang on something today. Let me help you put this puzzle away, and then let's choose a more appropriate work for you to do." The two of them finished the puzzle, the teacher led the girl to put it away on the shelf, and then helped her choose a banging work, where the girl could use a wooden hammer to bang golf tees into a thick plastic-like substance. If this were my house, I'm sure I'd have lost my temper long before that, but the teachers know how to redirect children to constructive work. I love watching them, they are extremely good at what they do and this particular school has extremely low turnover, so the teachers are experienced working together as well. They are attentive to the whole classroom. Frequently Montessori teachers work 1-on-1 while most students work independently. The OWM teachers don't have blinders on -- they still pay attention to everything else going on. Montessori children are allowed to work on what interests them, and that is when the deepest learning takes place. Montessori teachers know the children well, and guide them to work that would be interesting and challenging. I could go on and on about how happy I am with the school. My "baby" will turn 3 soon, and now she is a student there herself, in the same classroom as her older brother, now 5. For those comparing schools, I will also mention the cons: This is a school first and a daycare center second. If you are a stay-at-home parent this is not a problem, but if all caregivers work full time, you need to be prepared to find additional care for your child at least one day a month during school holidays. There are 2 weeks off in winter, 1 in spring, 1 in July, and 1 at the end of August. Parents sometimes coordinate to share care. Everything is clearly spelled out in the contract, but you need to read the contract (about 10 pages) completely. There is an annual $500 materials fee, and a required donation of $400 plus 15 hours of volunteer work. As a taxpayer, I certainly prefer donations to tuition, but you shouldn't let it surprise you. --Beth read more

My daughter has been going to this school for about 6 months now. There are a lot of things I like about the school. 1) Quality of teachers and the care they show: First thing that struck me when I was considering the school was the quality of teachers. Many have been working in the same school for many years, are well-trained on the Montessori system of education and more importantly have a genuine interest in educating children. 2) Extracurricular activities: My daughter started when she was 2 years & 9 months. The range of activities she has been involved in the past few months has been amazing. Many programs like the UN day, International peace day, Holiday celebrations, celebrations of other major festivals across the world and field trips have helped her to learn a lot beyond her classroom activities. 3) Small and well knit community of parents: A diverse class-mix with an enthusiastic parent body 4) My kid loves it: Last but not the least, my daughter loves going to school and also learns a lot in the process. Things that have been challenging for us so far are: 1) More holidays than other private schools. If both parents are working then taking care of the kids during school holidays, reduced working day, need to be carefully planned. 2) Expected parent commitment: Parents are expected to commit voluntary hours, help with activities etc., in a way this helps to build the well-knit parent community but it took us some time to get used to it and plan for it. 3) Cost: At par or slightly higher than some of the other reputed school chains, so we had our own doubts at the time of signing the contract (but none remains now) Overall, my wife and I are very happy with our choice. We look forward to continuing with the school. If you are considering a pre-school but haven't heard much about the school, it will definitely be worth your while to set up some time to understand the system, observe the class, talk to teachers etc., You may sign on just like we did. read more

We looked at 6 preschools for our 3 year old. We choose One World Montessori because it was the most traditional Montessori school that we visited. For some parents, that is a turn off. You should do some research on the Montessori method and see if you would be comfortable with your child learning how to string beads, clean a table, fold napkins, take care of a garden and chickens, and write in cursive. Also the school promotes a consumer free environment (no cartoon characters on apparel etc), community (volunteer hours for parents are mandatory), good eating (no candy, chocolates)...again, you need to ask yourself if you are ok with this. At our initial visit (mandatory for admission, both parents need to be present, no children allowed), we had a list of questions for the administrator, did our observations and then met with the head of school and founder, Rebecca Keith. The parent handbook was given to us in advance so we knew what the school's expectations were in regards to tuition, donations, volunteer hours,consumer free environment, tuition payment system (they use Smart Tuition-easy, convenient and has all the invoices online for your Dependent Care reimbursement). What impressed us most at our observation: each child was focused and quiet on their task during their "work" time, A child reading a book, one playing the xylophone, a child working on multiplications, an older child helping a younger child on a task We also loved the back outdoor area. There is grass and chickens and a big sandbox. Most schools we saw had the usual modern playground with astroturf! We saw a difference her first day. She came home calmer than when she was at her previous daycare. And within a week, she would tell me she loved it there and would cry when it was time to go home. The majority of the guides (teachers) in her classroom have been with the school for years, they are caring, affectionate, and work with our daughter. Its been a year and we are very happy with our decision. Some resources: Tomorrow's Child Wall Street Journal: Montessori Mafia How To Raise an Amazing Child Montessori Answers read more

I won't tell you how great they are, I won't tell you how wonderful they are, I will just tell you my kid experience and let you judge on your own. Since my daughter was born I was a stay at home mom. She was used with me being next to her 24/7. Since she was a baby she had a big problem with being apart from me even for one hour. When she turned 2 we moved from Europe to California and her connection to me became even stronger. On top of that, transitions for her are very hard. She likes to sit and watch for hours before she would join any activity. For one year I took her to gym classes hoping she will enjoy it. But it turned out to be a disaster. All she did was to sit in my lap sucking her thumb watching the others having fun...and she did that for one year! At the age of 3 my husband and I decided she should go to a Daycare. She hated that place. Actually, she hated it so much that she would not stop from crying and screaming. One day we ended up with her in the Emergency Room because she could not breath from all that crying. She got kicked out of that Daycare! Close to her 4th B-day we came to visit One World Montessori, in their San Jose campus and my daughter fall in love with one of the teachers. She joined the school less than 6 months ago and since then she is a totally different kid. She likes the place, likes her teachers, got a bunch of friends, I know that everyday she is learning new things and on top of that she is attending 2 extra classes (Soccer and Yoga). I asked her if she wants to try Soccer and she requested to go to the Yoga one ! She was not forced to do things she was not comfortable with, for example joining the multi-cultural celebrations they have at this school. She was allowed to just watch them, hoping that in time she will decide on her own to join them. Since she started this school she thrives! I don't know what they did to her, no idea what happened, but I feel like they just speak her language. They know how to convince her to do something without forcing her. It is as if their teachers know how to get into kids minds and understand how they feel, help them overcome their fears, support them to become great grown-ups. I know my second kids it's gonna attend the same school ! read more

I have toured over 10+ schools in the area (Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View) and I moved my daughter to OneWorld from a different performing-arts/play based school this fall (2014). I am so pleased with this decision and after only a few months I can already see the positive impact on my child. OneWorld follows the true Montessori model, with kids in mixed-age classrooms with real educators who have on avg. been teaching at this school for ~10yrs. The energy and environment is fantastic-- the teachers truly get to know each child and coach them accordingly based on their development needs. The diversity and exposure to other cultures is also a big bonus. As a couple other reviews mention, the parent commitment and number of holidays is more intense that other places but I think the benefits of this school greatly outweigh those inconveniences. read more

I had heard a lot of negative things about the montessori method of education. I was pleasantly surprised that this school was nothing like any of the negative comments. My husband and I really enjoy the interaction that the teachers give to the children and although our son is the youngest at the school he is well adjusted to the teachers, classroom, and the other children. They give you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and ease your child into the school, which is a relief and comforting. The performances they do are of course nothing but absolutely adorable! I do wish they allowed a few more check ins with the teachers during your child's first year. read more

We love the school. I feel that my son (now graduating from kindergarten) is more advanced that kids his age in terms of his understanding of the world, vocabulary, and academic and social skills. It's great that the school is very international - you have parents from all over the world, so kids learn about other countries, other languages, and other cultures. I personally like spending time with other parents -- with or without the kids! It's a community, rather than a place to educate your kids. There are camping trips, playdates in the park, even a hiking group. Overall it's been a great experience and our son will continue on to the Elementary program. read more

My children had the privileged of attending One World Montessori School many years ago. They are both now in college!! My children are still benefiting from attending this school !!! Not only did they learn academics in a play base format, but they also learned valuable life skills such as cooperation, compromise, and public speaking. In addition, they embraced learning about different cultures. One World Montessori is a perfect balance of discipline and freedom. The teachers and staff are the best. I am blessed that my children attended this school and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a school which will help their child become self confident, self-reliant and well educated. read more

Truly a magical place for kids to learn and grow. We enrolled at the recommendation of a friend who sent their daughter here, and it's been the best decision we could have made. It can be overwhelming to look at all the different preschools that are out there, so save your time and go straight to One World. :) The teachers are everything--most of them have been there for several years (we're talking 10-20+ years) which says a lot. The environment is so peaceful, and the kids look so happily occupied: no small feat especially when it comes to little preschoolers! I love the emphasis they place on celebrating different cultures, and I love how the classrooms are set up. It's clear my son has learned a tremendous amount as he shares new things with me every week. I'm grateful that despite all the unexpected challenges the pandemic has presented, the wonderful staff at One World has made learning fun for my son. I could go on and on but I'll reluctantly stop. :) Thank you, One World! read more

Both of my kids went to this school. They have a very broad curriculum, and they teach the kids how to be autonomous - how to do things for themselves, without relying on help from adults. The kids absolutely love to go to school and cannot wait to get back to school after each school break. The teachers are very patient and make the kids comfortable with learning at their own pace. They have rules about healthy eating, anti-commercialism and promote inclusivity and conflict resolution. Overall, highly recommended. read more

My child went to the Santa Clara campus, then the Foxworthy campus and then the most recent Pearl campus. While I love the teachers. parents and the support staff, the administration is the must frustrating bunch of people I've ever had to deal with. The finance woman that manages the billing is absolutely the rudest and most unhelpful person I've ever had to deal with. They are scattered and disorganized and feel that the new upper elementary teacher is experimenting with the kids instead of providing a structured learning environment. Nurturing is excellent and communication is just outstanding, but I really don't feel that my child, now going into 5th grade had an advantage in the elementary years over public school or other schooled children. K-2nd was great, but it sort of went downhill when one of the teachers went on maternity and teachers were shifted around. I believe they really do care about the children sincerely, but paying more than $15k a year makes one expect more. My child will be going through some tutoring to prepare her for her new school sadly. I would highly recommend the primary school for pre K to Kindergarten, but not entirely sure about the rest. Again, they are great at nurturing your child, horrible administration and billing staff, parents and teachers are wonderful, learning structure in the upper elementary is too unstructured and frustrating to understand. If your child is highly disciplined and organized on his/her own, then this might work, but I have a textbook child that doesn't project manage and organize to the level expected. My child needs more guidance and not too many choices. I also don't agree with the practice of no homework unless the student chooses to bring work home. I don't believe in a ton either, but maybe 1 page of math problems or 1 story to read and answer a couple questions. read more

My husband and I were drawn to One World Montessori when while observing, we noticed a table on the corner with a dove and a bell. We were told by the Guide that it was a PEACE table where children are encourage to use when they were experiencing conflict with other children. The PEACE table reside in the classroom and outdoor environment. PEACE lessons are given once a week at the beginning of each year (January) where the children are taught to resolve conflict by going back to their hearts and to recognize that peace is always an option. While the Guides teach peace lessons to the children, they do not interrupt the children while they use the PEACE table as they encourage the children to resolve their problems on their own with other children. The PEACE table is also very democratic as children can also take the Guides to the peace table if they like. It was such a powerful reminder to my husband and I that we need the skills early on to resolve conflict if we were to have a more peaceful society and that the problem reside in the fact that most of us do not know the skills to be able to resolve conflict peacefully. We have as a family place a PEACE table in our home, garden, and an abstract one during travels to remind our children that talking about conflict is normal and finding peace in every conflict is possible. read more

This is a real, actual Montessori school, that follows Maria Montessori's methodology and philosophy to the letter. The Head-of-School, Rebecca, is what makes this school so special. She's like a magnet to the kids. My daughter (3 years old and entering into her second year) thinks Rebecca hangs the moon (and I happen to agree). As far as the school itself, there are live animals, a garden area, and everything is true Montessori, above all 1) the students 2-6 mixed age in the same classroom, not separated out by age, in order for them to mentor each other and 2) the "free choice" aspect, including kids not being forced to participate in circle time (though that's my daughter's favorite time of the day, and she sings circle songs 24/7!). As far as things another reviewer said, first about tuition being higher than other schools: I think you get what you pay for. I observed at several Montessori schools before selecting this school, and none of the others measured up. Many were cosmetically Montessori, but in no other way truly so, and clearly there were a lot of parents out there who were deceived. As far as fees for late sign-in, they always tell you the dates. From what I've heard from friends with kids at other schools, it's standard for schools to charge for late pick-up, e.g. after 5 minutes. As far as other small fees, the school makes clear up-front what is expected, such as volunteer time, or a fee to "buy out" of this. Again, I think it's standard, nothing unexpected. The staff has been consistent during our year and a half there, and the year before when I viewed the school. There has been turnover only in the administrative staff, not in the teachers. Like many parents who have their kids at this school...I LOVE IT. :) The parents at this school will give their soul for it, that's how much they believe in it. I'm a very tough critic, and I am totally in the OWM camp. read more

My two children attended this school and still think it was the greatest place to get a great education. Getting input from your children is the best rating one can have. read more

This school is truly outstanding! We have our kids there for 4 years already (the older one continued in the elementary), and are extremely pleased with the results - social, ethical, academical, etc. You can see a difference a Montessori method makes on any playground or party with other children - feeling of independence, confidence, self-worth, social maturity, and conflict resolution are first that come to mind. This school has a particularly amazing team of teachers - who not only teach but also care for each child's well-being and emotional comfort. Also they finish VERY well prepared for any school they continue at, usually ahead of their peers in the variety of subjects (like geology, biology, geometry, written language, on top of just reading and counting). Yes, there are a lot of days off, which is inconvenient, but does it matter when it comes to how your child starts his life? And their playground is better than in any other school we've seen :) read more

My daughter has been at OWM for almost a year. She has attended PreK and summer school there, and absolutely loves it. OWM is a traditional Montessori school, and my daughter has really felt most comfortable with this particular school after having tried one of the more "academic" preschools and another Montessori nearby. The curriculum and quality of education is great, but OWM really shines because of its teachers. They truly are some of the most caring, kind, and gentle people I have ever met, and my wife and I always feel happy knowing that our daughter is in their hands while she's away from us each day. You will be hard pressed to find better teachers in the Bay Area. Our daughter has grown so much socially and academically because of OWM. I cannot recommend it enough! read more

The classroom is just ok. Tthe administration is not parent-friendly. We were nickle-and-dimed for things like "not signing in" with no documentation to back it up. Tuition is higher than other Montessori preschools in the area. Also, there is a large mandatory "donation." One preschool classroom has had problems with maintaining a consistent staff. I would not recommend this school. read more

My children have benefited tremendously from their education at One World Montessori. They have been given a hands on preschool education that taught them the core of math, natural science, geography, life skills, reading, writing and culture. They have been introduced to multiple cultures' celebrations, traditions and peoples. The teachers are excellent. The playground full of creative aspects - including a garden & small animals. The school is also very green - they offer organic lunches, hands on garden, recycling, green materials and teach the children about how to be green. read more

My children have attended One World Montessori for 5 years and after reading the negative review of the school left on this board, I question whether these parents had children enrolled in the same school! I am very familiar with the daily schedule in the primary classroom and know that most of the day is spent indoors doing work, either in small groups or independently, or participating in other group activities or special events -- not outside riding a tricycle. There are times of the day where the children are outside playing (before school starts, after lunch, and after nap), but it is not certainly most of the time, as claimed by another parent. Classroom work is child-directed, which encourages independence and fosters self-esteem. The peace curriculum is a unique component to the school, and teaches the children to resolve conflicts peacefully and cooperatively. The teachers are all Montessori trained and use Montessori materials and teaching methods, and are very skilled, caring, and nurturing. I truly believe that the education my children have received at One World have helped shape them into more compassionate, understanding, and tolerant members of society. Yes, it is true that there is a mandatory donation to the school, but you can also fulfill this donation by purchasing tickets to their annual wine and cheese tasting fundraiser and auction. It's a wonderful event and gives the parents a chance to socialize with one another away from the school. The donation and other fees are clearly indicated in the parent handbook, which every family must read before enrolling their children, so shame on any parent who enrolls their children and then complains how unreasonable these charges are. If these disgruntled parents were not happy with this "unreasonable" donation or any of the other fees, they should have enrolled their children elsewhere. They certainly knew about these charges before enrolling their children - there are no hidden fees at this school. Overall, we are very pleased with the education our children have received at One World and will continue to keep them at the school. read more

we are absolutely happy about this school and would recommend to anyone! i strongly agree to all the great words that said in other reviews and would like to share our story. my daughter had a really difficult time at the start because she'd had a bad experience with our previous school. at the time we transferred her to the owm she didn't trust any adults. she would panic and get hysterical at the second she didn't see me. and believe me it wasn't just separation anxiety, it was much worse. i really appreciate the effort that teachers put into making my daughter comfortable and being able to trust other adults again. it took months! they went above and beyond and it was way above the call of duty. there really are no words to express my gratitude for all they did. after two years in this school my daughter is a happy child who loves her school, her peers and teachers. great school!! read more

Amazing school. We visited the school following the recommendations from a friend and we were impress by the quality of the teachers, the materials and their curriculum. It was amazing seen very small children taking care of themselves and using all the materials. We had our daughter in a good daycare where they were taking very good care of her but she was not learning much at a young age, we decided to enroll her and just a few days after we realized how much MORE this school offers for the children. They exposed them to all the different cultures of the World. They have multiple events that follow the curriculum. It is unbelievable the hard work that all the staff put into all the shows, performances and events. Our favorite event is UN day celebration where everyone dress up showing their heritage so you can see how diverse the world we live in is, specially here in the Bay Area, and at the end there is a feast where you can taste different foods from around the World. We can't be happier. Magnificent! read more

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I wanted to have a shadow visit before enrolling my daughter for 3rd. Elizabeth, the admin for elementary classes made me call 3 times and did not give any answer. Kept saying she needs to talk to her head. Looks like she didn't communicate or I am not sure what's going on. Even when I asked her she was not polite and I felt I see some discrimination of kids coming from public school. read more

My son is attending OWM - Cabrillo for more than a year. When he started he didn't know any English and we had just moved from another country. Since it was a big change for him I was concerned. I couldn't believe how easy it was with the helps of the teachers and all the staff. He loved coming to the school from the first day. Teachers are very experienced and wonderful. Some are working together for more than 20 years. It is like a family, everyone seems happy and comfortable. They have reasonable working hours. They treat children with lots of patience, love and respect. Office manager is so friendly and helpful, I always leave her office happily with a smile on my face. Also she has a deep knowledge and experience about montessori so she has satisfactory answers for any of your questions. Here they learn to have respect to human, environment, different cultures, everything around us. They have a peace table for conflict resolution. They communicate well. They have a big outside area with playground, sandbox, garden, grass area, many trees, shades etc. that all the kids can play comfortably at the same time, so they have enough outside time. I can say that I am more than happy with the school, teachers, staff, classroom, materials, outside facilities, and strong character education. Kids are happy, respectful, academically challenged, socialized, mature, learning the life while having fun, enjoying their plays and their works, conscious about eating healthy and protecting environment, away from wildness and cartoon characters. I strongly recommend this school to anyone and I recommend to observe even if you don't have the opportunity to enroll your kid this year. Details of my observation: First, I was shocked with the harmony in the classroom. There was a silent comforting music, all the kids were working on their rugs, some were playing together, helping each other. Even the youngest 2-3 year olds were aware of the rules and never spoil a work of an older student that consists of many small pieces. I heard kids saying "excuse me", "please", "thank you" etc. There was an older girl helping the reading of another one like a professional teacher. After a few minutes the reading kid said I want to read alone, thank you for your help and the helping girl smiled without any disappointment and went to the other parts of the class. The level of respect and maturity was unbelievable. Teachers are in control of everything going on while giving a private lesson to one of the kids. I didn't see any kid who needs help and not realized. It is like your child is having many private lessons from many awesome teachers, so learning the concepts deeply and in their pace, doing the work by their own until they learn it. At the same time they are cooperating with other kids, helping each other, watch the works of older kids, always curios about the various works going around them and excited to do many of them. My son opens his eyes very big happily and says "Mom! I finished the nine cube chain today". He enjoys counting and he is happy like playing a wonderful game. After observing the classroom I thought how they can behave so nicely, may be they are all silent kids. Then I observed them outside and saw they are totally normal and active kids playing happily, running, shouting, cycling. They seem both happy inside and outside the classroom but only the rules are different so they walk inside, run outside, low voice inside, high voice outside. They don't miss any joy of childhood, just know what to do where. I also had concerns about different age groups playing together like from 2 to 6 year olds. After watching them I can't imagine a better setting. Older ones are very compassionate, helping the little ones. One older kid was riding a tricycle having two younger ones on back seat, all were laughing. More than 90 percent of the kids are playing without need of any warning, very respectfully. As an example of a warning, once I saw an older kid, he wanted the toy from a younger one, then convinced him and took the toy. Little one seemed ok, never cried. I think teachers wouldn't interfere in this kind of silent situation in many schools. But here, teacher said the little one should decide when to give his toy, and the older one gave the toy back and waited until the little one is done. Everybody is protected, rules are so clear, any teacher never say a wrong sentence, they carefully choose their words. They never say don't do this and that. If someone runs inside they say you can run outside and you can walk inside because... If someone kicks, they say we kick the balls here you can find a ball. Level of control, rules, discipline, compassion and freedom is perfectly balanced by the very experienced and understanding teachers leading to a very happy and peaceful environment. read more

A real Montessori school with well qualified teachers and high academic standards. We have two children in Primary (one in the Kindergarten year) and plan to send them to elementary. read more

My active 5yo is a new student here and so far we love it. They are very patient with my child and give him the opportunity to express himself. He loves that the 'jobs' here are far greater in number and experiences. The head of the school isnt exceptionally warm to parents, but she is FANTASTIC with kids. And that is all that matters to me. read more

I've had my children at One World for three years now, and this is a fantastic school. Their academic progress has been fantastic, as well as their social skills. Great. loving teachers, great curriculum. My children and I love the school. read more

One World has been such a tremendous part of the foundation of our children's earliest years as it has been for our life. Our children continue to apply what they learned there educationally, socially, and even gastronomically, in how they eat. I believe they tend to approach life, the world, their peers, as well as others in a way that is collaborative and open, thoughtful and gentle. Just as they have benefitted from being in this learning and teaching environment, we as parents have benefitted from the wonderful, international community of parents drawn to this school. These are family friendships that continue to thrive 9 years after my children entered the doors of the school for the first time. But judge for your self. Talk to any of the parents. Talk to the teachers who were once parents but changed their careers to become teachers themselves at the school. One World is transformative for each child and each family. We have been blessed to be a part of it. read more

Parents of toddlers looking for the first school for their kid have this great expectation of a magical place which is more like a home away from home and less like a school for their precious little ones, going out into the world alone for the first time, staying away from their parents or anybody familiar. Strange place, with lots of strangers and no mommy or daddy for some time - THAT is a nightmare for any child, but at OWM it turns into a dream come true for parents who are eager about the early beginnings of their child in this world. In my childhood (though I didn't realize it then) I learnt a lot of non theoretical but practical, moral, logical lessons from my school and those lessons didn't come out of a text book. I was just lucky to have found such a school and teachers who knew not just ABC or 123 make up a beautiful life. OWM is just such a school and the teachers are amazing, the most friendly set of people I have ever met in a school!!! I am just thrilled at my luck to have found such a great place for my son to start off his learning in life. When you step into the classroom you feel the vibe of positivity, learning, thinking, fun....lost of room to play (I see that a lot of schools these days have just the regulations size play structures and be done with it! no running space or moving space what so ever) At OWM you have everything...I urge all parents looking for a good school for their little ones to at least visit OWM, look at an active class room, be amazed at what a 2 year old can do and have a feel of what a school should actually be like, it will change your and your kids life forever.... read more