My child has attended IMS since 2018 when we moved from Washington. This school was highly recommended by our colleague and no doubt this is one of the best schools in the Indianapolis/Carmel area. The teachers that worked with my child are so patient and provided such great support in hands-on learning and in turn the kids developed this passion and excitement to learn not just academically but also the social and emotional learning aspects of it. We are also grateful and appreciate Ms.Ranee’s attentiveness and are always available to talk to whenever we come across hurdles. I am definitely looking forward to having our child continue first grade at IMS.

My husband and I have two children and both went to IMS. Sending them to IMS was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Both of them spent four years there. They got a strong learning foundation and good critical thinking skills during those years. They now love to learn. They are full of intellectual curiosity.I was wondering why IMS children including mine were so focused on their work. I can tell some of the reasons now after spending eight years with IMS. The teachers and staff have great love for their students. They are highly trained and still training themselves. They try so hard to make the best environment for the children to focus. For example, they talk in gentle voice so that children feel secure. They make their rooms neat and simple without any vivid colored posters or toys that could get the children visually distracted. All you can see are simple furniture, real materials, flowers and beautiful art pieces. There is no unnecessary visual and auditory noise around them. That is how children can shift their mind to learning as soon as they enter the classroom. It’s almost like IMS children are experiencing mindfulness naturally.I have to mention one more thing. My younger one graduated from IMS in May 2020 during the pandemic. He really enjoyed the zoom class even though he missed his teachers and friends. He graduated without going back to school. It was sad for us. However, we had “zoom graduation” instead. One child a day had a special opportunity to sing a favorite song, to read their favorite poem and their journal they had written while in school. We were so proud to see them performing in a gown or nice clothes. It was a beautiful moment for all the children and parents. I really appreciate the teachers and staff’s quick action for the pandemic.Needless to say, I highly recommend IMS.

My husband and I have been more than pleased with our experience at IMS. We moved our two daughters to IMS in August of 2020 and they have had a wonderful school year. We love their approach to education and adapted beautifully to the pandemic. The staff at IMS are thoughtful, caring and wonderful educators.

Enrolling our kids at IMS has been one of the best decisions of our lives. An IMS parent has referred us to this school. The school building is very simple, but little did we know that this is a hidden gem. Both of our children attend IMS. We enrolled our second child before she was born to ensure she has a spot in this school. If you are wondering why then keep reading-IMS is undoubtedly one of the best schools in the Indianapolis area. Montessori teaching is unique and enables kids to learn academics hands-on and instills a love for learning at this young age. The emphasis on reading is top-notch, and you are going to be amazed as to how quickly the kids pick up phonics and start reading level 1-4 books by themselves, all before even reaching lower elementary. Additionally, your kids are exposed to a variety of cultures from across the world, participate in role-plays, public speaking, learn different languages, which is very refreshing and different than usual by-the-book monotonous teaching other schools tend to promote. The teachers and staff are extremely passionate about coaching these kids and really believe in Montessori teaching principles. We continue to be amazed by our kids as they come home and talk with surprising details about countries and languages of the world, parts of a human cell, parts of the human heart, the digestive system etc, just to name a few. The school has recently added lower elementary also. Do not think twice about enrolling your child here if you see a rare opening in this school.

I cannot say enough about this school! The teaching style and their ability to motivate any child is unlike that of any other school. The warm environment immediately puts a child at ease. The teachers have a very keen ability to identify a how a child learns and tailor to their unique learning style. Two of my children have already graduated from this school and I am planning on sending a third (could not have imagined sending him anywhere else). This school lays such a strong foundation that a child can then thrive anywhere.

In 2013, we were looking for a preschool for our shy, yet bright, daughter, we interviewed and toured several different types of schools. Once we visited IMS, we were immediately impressed with the environment, teachers, staff, and engaged students. We noticed that IMS was unique because of its focus on cultural diversity and community. The education offered at IMS was challenging, progressive, and top-notch. Seven years after our first tour, all three of our children have attended IMS and have loved it. It is truly a hidden gem in our city. We highly recommend IMS to any family that values education, excellence, and diversity.

Our daughter just finished her first year at International Montessori and I cant say enough about Ms. Ranee, the staff, and the family of families who attend. Our daughter is being taught about other cultures and can count in various languages. She began not knowing how to write and in one year is writing numbers and letters. Well beyond the academics, the kids learn about responsibility, problem solving, creativity, and even practice public speaking. Its wonderful.

I love the Montessori philosophy. When we moved to Indianapolis in 2014, we needed to find care for our, then, 2 & 4 year old kids. We liked Montessori and thought our kids would thrive with it. The problem we ran into was that most schools do not take kids under 3. We wanted our kids to be together so we did not choose the International Montessori School in 2014 (the child must be 3 & potty trained to go here). We still went to Montessori, but not this one. We were not happy with our choice. So, when our daughter turned 3, we shopped around. We found IMS, attended an open house event, and selected this school and are very happy with our choice in International Montessori School. We also found that not all Montessori schools are created equal. This one is on the top of the schools!We love this school. What we found:- the teachers are calm, patient, intelligent, worldly- the teachers pay attention to each childs individual skills, talents and opportunities for improvement- the school itself has loads of natural light coming in- the owner has many years experience and it shows- kids are able to attend from 3 to kindergarten- traditions are taught about cultures all around the world (hence the International in the name)- summer care is available - the Montessori concepts are still taught during the summer.Our kids have thrived at this school. If you have a child in the 3-6 age group and are looking for care - check out the International Montessori School.

This school is simply the best Montessori school in Indianapolis!!! We visited a lot (even had a few bad experiences with some of them), and nothing compared to the quality of education my daughter is receiving at this school. Montessori certified teachers, many YEARS of experience, and such a wonderful and friendly environment to thrive in. My daughter comes home excited to tell me what she learned each day, and really looks up to her teachers. I have absolutely nothing but fantastic things to say about this school. We adore it!

IMS has been the best thing to happen to our family. The teachers are warm, welcoming and highly trained. My children have benefitted from the Montessori education at this school in ways that I could have never imagined. The culture, academics, healthy snacks, environmental consciousness etc. at this school go over and beyond what we have ever experienced in any school. Amazing foundation for our childrens future!

This Fall my eldest child will be starting 1st grade at a Carmel Public School. Next year (Fall 2017) my third and youngest child will join our middle child at IMS (International Montessori School). My eldest has attended IMS for the full three years including Kindergarten and my husband and I could not be happier with our choice. This Montessori school is like no other. It takes the Montessori approach and incorporates structured learning in reading, math, science and arts. This helps children broaden their experience in subjects that do not come easily to them and makes the children well rounded and versed in all subject matter by the time the program is complete.Multiple friends referred IMS to us when we moved to the area. We checked out all of the other local schools prior to making our choice: Primrose, Goddard, Funshine, and other Montessori schools. After touring the school and seeing the impact IMS had on our friends children, the choice was clear (and easy).The IMS community is wonderful as well. Parents who wish to be involved have plenty of opportunities to help out (in person or other way as well). They say it takes a village to raise a child. I truely believe that the director of the school has created a caring Montessori village. I am proud to say that my children and family will forever be a part of this village (even once all my children are IMS alumni).

I cant tell you enough about this school! The IMS made huge difference in my sons life. It put him on a different trajectory of his academic and social life!Before he joined IMS, he was in another preschool where his teacher told us he does not want to learn.... he does not want to read! as parents, of course we were shocked and angry ! So we started looking for another school. Our search ended When we found IMS! we loved it so much, we moved to live closer to IMS.The teachers were amazing! They were patient, and methodical in their approach. In just few months after my son joined IMS he started to read! They instilled in him love to learn, appreciation of diversity, and most importantly passion to read. At his kindergarten graduation he wrote and illustrated his own little book about how the white blood cells work in the immune system to protect the human body. He felt so proud of himself! And it was a priceless moment to hear him read it in front of the school! After he graduated from IMS, he joined the gifted/ talented program in the public school. Now, He is in fifth grade with excellent reading habits and he is the top writer in his class. International Montessori School has a lot to do with his success !As parents we felt privileged to be part of that school and the values it holds. We had a great community of a diverse group of people. We socialized quite a bit with the rest of the parents and teachers. We attended the schools many celebrations and the annual art auction which became a tradition that we enjoyed and cherished.Now, my second child who is four year old is a student at IMS and I am planing to put my 3 year old there once he is potty trained:)So Yes, I highly recommend this school!