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School Details
- Ages: 2-12
- Student population: 134
- Avg. class size: 15-35
- School type: Private
- Curriculum: Montessori
- Religious Affiliation: None
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Good To Know
- Meals: Healthy snack
- After-school care: Yes
- Learning support: Yes
- Homeschool support: No
- Inspection report grade: Excellent
- Sibling discount: Yes
About
Montessori By The Sea (MBTS) opened its doors by the seaside 25 years ago and it has grown steadily to become a firmly established, vibrant, close-knit community of over 134 joyful students, plus their dedicated families and teachers. From Toddler to Upper Elementary, MBTS shines as a beacon of excellence in Montessori education in the Cayman Islands.
Curriculum: Montessori By The Sea implements an enriched Montessori curriculum using international standards as a benchmark, while utilising inquiry-based study, cross-curricular integration and life skills education, complemented by specialised instruction in Spanish, ICT, physical education, the arts and music. Graduates do not just excel academically, but emerge as well-rounded, confident, creative and compassionate individuals.
Office of Education Standards Inspection Report: Montessori by the Sea October 2023
Academic Calendar: September–June
Teacher-Student Ratio: Toddler: 1:5; Casa: 1:10; Elementary: 1:15
Learning Support: Available to students for a nominal charge
Tours: School tours available monthly. Please phone for an appointment
Hours
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 7.30am-4pm
Highlights
- Rated 'Excellent' by OES
- Individualised, inquiry-based learning approach
- Warm, inviting and inspiring classroom environments
- Cultivate life skills such as concentration, confidence, communication and creativity
- Half-day and full-day programmes available for Toddler and Pre-K
- Before-school care, after-school clubs, after-school care and summer camps
2025-26
Half Day Toddler (21 months-3 years)
Annual Fee
CI$15,072
Monthly Fee
CI$1,538
8am-12pm
Full Day Toddler (21 months-3 years)
Annual Fee
CI$16,447
Monthly Fee
CI$1,677
8am-3pm
Half Day Casa (Pre-K)
Annual Fee
CI$14,826
Monthly Fee
CI$1,512
8am-12pm
Full Day Casa (Pre-K and Kindergarten)
Annual Fee
CI$16,213
Monthly Fee
CI$1,653
8am-3pm
Elementary (Grades 1-6)
Annual Fee
CI$16,447
Monthly Fee
CI$1,677
8am-3.15pm
After Care Programme
Monthly Fee
CI$300
Toddler: 3pm-4pm, Casa: 3pm-5pm and Elementary: 3.15pm-5pm
Tuition payments may be made annually (which reflects a 2% discount), semi-annually (which reflects a 1% discount) or monthly
Note: Application Fee of CI$250
Sibling Discounts: 5% for the second child and 10% for the third and subsequent children
Learning Support: Available to students for a nominal fee of CI$50 per month
Meals and Snacks: Snacks provided by the school; parents provide lunches
Extracurricular Activities
After school clubs which vary on a term-by-term basis.
