Imani Montessori School in Nairobi Kenya

The Montessori Method of education, developed by Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood.

Imani Montessori School is a Montessori preschool/kindergarten based in Nairobi Kenya, catering to children from age 1.8 to 6 years old. Helping children Belong, Grow & Blossom.

The Montessori curriculum covers the following areas:

1. Practical Life

Practical Life activities help children learn how to care for themselves and their environment. These activities help the child to become more independent, leading to greater self-confidence, and the ability to face new challenges.

Practical Life exercises include lessons in grace and courtesy, care for self, and care for the environment in order to enhance co-ordination, concentration, independence, and indirectly prepare children for writing and reading.

2. Sensory Development

These lessons are designed to stimulate the child’s senses through use of designed Montessori materials. The materials are self correcting and progress from simple to complex. Sensorial, Practical life and Numeracy aspects of our curriculum work closely together to develop the interests and strengths of children who are logical, perceptive and aware of themselves and their environment.

3. Literacy

Language materials at Imani Montessori School in Kenya are designed to enhance vocabulary and explore both written and spoken language. Children learn phonetic sounds and how to compose words phonetically. They progress using concrete materials to compose their own written work, read the work of others, and learn to communicate their unique thoughts and feelings.

4. Culture

Cultural activities help children to respect and appreciate diversity through music, stories, artwork and items from the global community, society and cultural background. The culture area encourages children to develop their capacity for creation, and develop fine motor skills as they learn to freely express themselves. Through cultural activities, children develop an awareness and appreciation of the world around them.

5. Numeracy

Mathematical concepts are introduced to the child using concrete sensorial materials. Initial explorations with sensorial materials encourage children to understand basic maths concepts such as learning number recognition, counting and sequencing of numbers.

Programs Offered at Imani Montessori School

Infant Program (1,2 to 3 yrs)

The Infant program at Imani Montessori School in Kenya serves children ages 1.2 to 3 years. The focus of the Infant Education Program is to assist children in reaching their key development milestones by helping them to develop their psycho-motor, fine motor, social and language skills.

Toddler Program (3 to 4 yrs)

The Toddler program at Imani Montessori School is for children from 3 to 4 years.

In this mixed-age environment children spend time in the same classroom getting to know each other and their teachers well. The continuity of returning to the same room each year creates a strong classroom community, for children and parents.

Pre-school Program (4 to 6 yrs)

The pre-school program is guided by Montessori credentialed teachers using a full complement of Montessori materials in a classroom designed to offer choice for hands-on exploration following each child’s interests, learning style, and pace.

Admission to Imani Montessori School

1. The first step in the Admission process is a tour of the school.

Observation provides the best view of the Imani Montessori approach works and how our teachers interact with the children. After discovering different aspects of our school, you will meet the head of the school who will welcome you to the school and answer any of your questions.

Please schedule a tour or call us at +254726 510 056

2. Application submission

After your tour of the school, the next step is turning in your application. No child shall be considered for admission until we have a completed application form on file with the paid application fee*

*A non-refundable registration fee of KSh 8,500 is submitted with the filledapplication form

3. Enrollment

All fees, deposits and completed forms, including an up-to-date medical record, must be provided before a child can begin his/her first day of school.

Upon receipt of a signed tuition payment plan, enrollment contract, and a non-refundable tuition deposit, your child will have a place secured at Imani Montessori School.