Montessori is a type of education where children learn independently in a respectful and nurturing environment.  Montessori education has a world-renowned reputation for quality, and represents both a legacy of over 100 years, as well as cutting edge neuro-science to back up its success. Montessori education is for children and adults of all ages. Staring from 18mnths – to 18 years and beyond.

Auckland Montessori College

Our College was established in 2017, with first one then two campuses.  We are proud of our history of pastoral care, independence, respect, and nurturing.  We also have seen many academic successes. Montessori education, is individually based, and derives from a scientific observation, and delivering of specific learning activities when they might be most effective.

Welcome to peace@KauriRd which can be found at 69 Kauri Road, Whenuapai. It is approximately 10 minutes to Westgate, and 15 minutes to Huapai School.  It is 12 minutes to Constellation on the North Shore. 

We will open in term 1, 2025.

We will be a small family school. Visit www.amc.school.nz.

peace@KauriRd will take students from 6 to 12 years (Students can start to attend in the term that they turn 6 years old); younger students are encouraged to attend Montessori Preschools, and older may choose to attend AMC – Secondary (11 -18) in Constellation, and Panmure

1)    Visit the website www.amc.school.nz

2)    Understand the commitment in terms of fees, and the school expectations, and culture

3)    Contact the school with any queries, questions or suggestions

4)    Attend an open day, tour or visit the school; 

5)    Interview with the Principal and staff

6)    Fill in “Application to Enrol” form, found online, enrolments

7)    Once accepted, be ready to start.

OPEN DAYS

More will be added but currently these OPEN DAYS have been arranged.  Please book in as numbers will need to be carefully managed. Email steven@amc.school.nz or phone 02108134482

Saturday 11 January 10am

Saturday 18 January 10am

Saturday 25 January 10am

Saturday 1 February 10am

The students will be learning in a Montessori prepared environment with specially designed age and developmentally appropriate materials and will be guided by Montessori trained teachers. Assessment will be anecdotal and individually based.  In most cases there are no formal tests or assessments – unless required by a third party.

The holistic COSMIC curriculum is based around the concepts of a deep understanding of the connectedness of the world, and the universe, and our roles in it.

The curriculum will be underpinned by the United Nations - Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The primary campus is part of the AMC network, already containing two Secondary campuses, teacher education programme, and advisory board across Auckland that already exist and will be supported by staff and students.

Co-curricular activities and excursions will be encouraged, and often arranged by the students.  The school has a van, and parents may offer to support as drivers.

The students may use BYOD (bring your own devices) and phones are encouraged, when we are on excursions.  Most learning will be directly hands on, and engaging with nature, the community, and materials. All learning materials including stationery and books are provided by the school.

·      No uniforms

·      No start time, no end time.  The doors will open each day at 8am, and close at 5pm.  As a family you are welcome to negotiate when you can be part of the school day.  You might choose 8:30 – 3:30pm, or 9-4:30pm according to your needs, travel restrictions, and family dynamics.  This is not an out-of-school-hours-care service and is no charge for this.  The school day extends as long as the students are present learning.

·      Students should bring food, though they will be making meals as part of the curriculum each day

·      Lunch times and intervals are flexible around each student’s needs.

IteThe annual cost is $14000, made up of 4 equal payments of $3500 payable prior to the beginning of each term. All fees will increase at 5% per annum, in alignment with staff salary increases. There is a one off, non-refundable application fee of $566 payable prior to commencement.

Usually a bond (equivalent to one terms fee) will also be payable, however for enrolments in the calendar year 2025, the bond has been waived.

Staffing

We are employing very experienced Montessori teachers.  Our initial teaching team includes:

·      Isabella Mason – who has a BEd in Montessori from AUT, with teaching experience in Montessori and state schools in New Zealand.

·      Prasanna Gentyala has an AMI diploma and has taught in a variety of different Montessori environments 

·      Steven Arnold – Principal, MEd, PGDipEd, BSc, BA, AMI Montessori diplomas from 3 – 18, with experience as a teacher, principal, lecturer, consultant and advisor in New Zealand and overseas schools.