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1239 Nehoa St, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822, United States

(808) 522-0244 www.montessorihawaii.org

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Amy Miller Marvin

Jan 12, 2018

Montessori Community School is a fabulous school. We've had experience with other Montessori schools on the mainland, and this one ranks with the best. The teachers are extremely committed, caring, and communicative. Our daughters are both flourishing and the school community is wonderful. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Theo Stiller

Oct 12, 2017

Absolutely incredible experience. The love and care at this school is amazing. Not only by teachers and staff but within the student body. The kids learn from each other and at their own paces and they love it! Our son has excelled so much and they also teach such important life skills such as goal setting and time management and responsibility for their own work! So impressed!

C Mui

Nov 1, 2016

It's pretty disappointing to read the negative reviews about MCS. I don't usually post things, but I feel the need to in this situation. My son was going to start Kindergarten when we started looking for schools that would be a good fit for him. MCS was one. The more I researched, the more I liked. Other private schools were cost prohibitive, and public school wasn't a good fit. I finally attended an Open House and was sold. I wish I had learned this way growing up. MCS truly sticks to the principles of Maria Montessori's vision (if you are not familiar, look it up). The teachers are great. Classes ARE mixed (more real life experiences), and there is a lot of choice with facilitation, fostering independence. There is also heavy social emotional learning woven throughout the curriculum- which I love. Children learn about character traits and the importance of being a good person. I was worried about academics, but having been with MCS for 3+ years now, I can say that I am not worried. There have been many, many times where I have to look up terms my kids have learned in school. (Yes, my daughter is at MCS as well). My kids are learning at a comparable and more advanced rate than their cousins who are in two different schools. So far, I don't feel my kids are behind--as I often compare the curriculum wondering if MCS is "keeping up". Yes, there are some negatives as there are at any school. The campus could be much better, and so could the emphasis on technology. After School offerings are slim as well (most likely attributed to the campus size) Also, we don't celebrate the notable calendar events (Valentines, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.). If it is celebrated, it is done so in a non traditional way. With all that being said, the bottom line is that my children actually LOVE school. They are happy there, and they ENJOY learning! Graduates do seem to get into the school of their choice. If you are unsure, attend the Open House!

Tammy Chang

Feb 29, 2016

Great Head of School, faculty, and administrators. The campus is small, but the classroom materials and playgrounds make up for it. My 3 yr old daughter loves it and has for the past 2 years she has attended. I hope to keep my kids there until 6th grade.

green archer

Mar 24, 2016

This is a horrible school. Like the other reviewer mentioned, the administrators created a false sense of urgency to have us sign up and pay the large deposit when space was really not limited (as they led us to believe). Also, any deposit you place is not reimbursed/used to offset your tuition until the last part of the school year, sort of locking you (and your money) in. There are also misleading data with regards to their graduation rates to private schools, and a disdain for those who move onto public schools. Montessori has some great teachers, but they also have some very poor ones as well. My child definitely regressed on many skills while at the school. The 'independence' that is taught/fostered, resulted in antisocial behavior. Their occasional mixing of age groups doesn't happen as much as they say, and while it's somewhat of a benefit for the younger children, the older ones are often held back by this (and I've noticed a number of children held back to groups younger than them, which I believe will hurt them). As I mentioned, some teachers are good and others are quite bad. Kids could always be seen doing their own things while apathetic teachers toiled on who knows what. There are strange learning tools in the classes that made it seem 'cult-ish' and little structured learning/teaching was done. Only after talking with other parents once I moved my child to a different school, did I find out more about some of the shortcomings of this particular school and the montesssori methods. but it was clear that making the transition to the learning methodologies at most other schools (as well as those everyone will face in college), that the montessori methods were detrimental Their office staff was quite good and very professional, and always responsive. The school is quite expensive and doesn't provide lunch. There is a limited amount of space and one of the main activity areas is a basketball court that doubles as a parking/drop off lot.

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