Enrolment for Montessori Class (Ages 6–12)
At Manaaki Montessori, we welcome families who value a calm, purposeful, and respectful learning environment.
Our enrolment process is designed to help you understand Montessori education and ensure it is the right fit for your child.
Our Enrolment Journey
Enquiry
Contact the Manaaki Montessori Education Trust with your questions.
Observation
Parents are invited to observe Montessori learning in action.
Application
Submit enrolment details through Tawa School after your visit.
Placement
The class teacher and school consider readiness, fit and available spaces.
Step‑by‑Step Enrolment Process
Initial Enquires
Families interested in the Montessori class can begin by contacting the Manaaki Montessori Education Trust (MMET) at tawamontessorienquiries@gmail.com or the Montessori class teacher.
Classroom Observation
We encourage families to visit the Montessori class: Attend an open afternoon or arrange a personalized observation
Application
After your classroom visit, families are invited to submit an enrolment application through Tawa School – Enrolment
Placement review
Placement may consider Montessori experience, siblings, readiness, learning needs and available spaces.
- Students with at least 2 years of full-time Montessori experience either in a Montessori preschool or another Montessori primary school
- Siblings of current Montessori students
- Consideration of learning style that matches Montessori methodology
- Family having an understanding of and being supportive of Montessori philosophy and process
If a placement is declined and the decision is challenged, the MMET and school principal will consult with the class teacher to assess whether the right decision has been made.
What if my child has no Montessori background?
Families are still welcome to enquire. The teacher and school may review records and arrange visits to understand whether the Montessori environment is a good fit.
Class visits and evaluation
Students may visit the class or be observed in their current setting to support a smooth transition.
- Primary school-aged students with no Montessori background are invited for class visits so the teacher can assess whether the Montessori approach suits their learning style.
- Preschool-aged students are observed in their current classroom. The Montessori primary teacher works closely with the preschool teacher to assess the student’s readiness for a Montessori primary environment and support a smooth transition.
- The class teacher requests the records for students who are new to the school (transition)
Transition and start date
Once placement is offered, students are invited for transition visits during the term prior to their start date. The number and length of visits vary depending on the child’s needs, as recommended by the preschool teacher and agreed by the parents.
Student starts on the agreed date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like to arrange a visit, we’d love to hear from you. tawamontessorienquiries@gmail.com
