ABOUT US
HISTORY
Cape Town Montessori School was founded in 1983 by a small group of motivated parents. These parents funded and sourced equipment, and in some cases built furniture.
This commitment and enthusiasm for the Montessori philosophy & methodology, coupled with dedicated teachers, has ensured the growth of the school.
From the initial small beginning in St. John’s Hostel with two very small classes, growth necessitated a move to De Lorentz Street, Tamboerskloof, with approximately 50 children.
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We have been in Oranjezicht since 1996 at our current premises in Sylvan Close.
Cape Town Montessori School is a member of SAMA (South African Montessori Association) and strives towards best practice.
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The Cape Town Montessori School operates as an NPO and is governed by a Trust with a board of Trustees and Trust Deed.
ECO-SCHOOL
We are a proud member of the WESSA Eco-Schools international program. In 2014 we achieved Bronze status, and Silver status in 2015. In 2016 we achieved Green Flag status.
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"The program's greatest achievement is arguably the fact that it produces generation after generation of sustainably minded, environmentally conscious people. These individuals will carry the behavioural patterns of Eco-Schools with them through life, in turn teaching the next generation the habits to make a difference."
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MYSCHOOL
​The Cape Town Montessori School is a registered beneficiary of the 'MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet' initiative.
Every time you use your card at any of our partner stores they'll give back a percentage of your purchase value, on your behalf, to our school at absolutely no cost to you!
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You can choose CTMS as one of your 3 beneficiaries by clicking here.
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Click here to apply for a card and nominate CTMS as your beneficiary.
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All funds generated goes towards our bursary fund which currently sponsors 10 children annually and aims to sponsor more.
