English Montessori School Sp. Z O.O.

The school is founded on the principles of Maria Montessori, emphasizing respect for the child, responsibility, and transparency. The educational approach focuses on fostering independence, concentration, and a love for learning within a safe, supportive environment. The school values the development of the whole child, aiming to nurture their innate potential through attentive, individualized guidance rather than correction.

The school offers a comprehensive educational pathway including a nursery (18 months–3 years), a bilingual Montessori preschool, a primary school, and a general secondary school (liceum). It provides a bilingual environment with native speakers at every stage and offers the international Cambridge Primary programme (Stages 1–6) for children aged 5–11, which covers English, mathematics, science, and other subjects. The secondary level includes Cambridge Secondary 1, IGCSE, and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Level) programmes, alongside a Foundation Programme for students transitioning into the Cambridge system.

Students are prepared for further education through a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, social skills, and independent thought. The school provides clear feedback on student progress, documenting mastered skills and identifying next steps in the learning path. Graduates are prepared for studies in Poland and abroad, particularly through the Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Level) programme.

The school employs a professional team of specialists to provide holistic psychological and pedagogical support. The staff includes oligophrenopedagogues, therapists specializing in autism spectrum disorders, pedagogical and sensory integration therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, neurologopedists, art therapists, and dietitians. The school also utilizes tutoring as a method to support the conscious development of students.

The admissions process begins with an online application form and an initial online conversation to provide information about the school. Prospective families are encouraged to schedule an observation to see the classroom environment in action and to book a trial day for their child to experience the daily rhythm of the Montessori classes. The school also requires parents to complete an intake survey to help staff understand the child's personality and needs.

The school operates on a structured academic calendar that includes designated holidays, internal celebrations, and parent meetings. The 2025/2026 calendar features winter holidays, green school trips for grades III–V, and a Prague trip for grade VI. The school provides care options during winter holidays and summer camps upon registration, and it schedules specific training days when the school and preschool are closed.

The school operates a complex of autonomous facilities, with a current location at ul. Gallusa 10 and a new campus under development at ul. Kościuszki 227 in Katowice. The new campus is designed to include over 3,000 m² of usable space and a 1,000 m² playground, featuring a design that integrates nature with the school environment. The facilities are located near major transport routes and include a private parking area, with proximity to a transport hub to facilitate independent student travel.

The school offers a variety of paid extracurricular activities to support student interests and skills. Available options include swimming, choir, acrobatics, art clubs, and programming clubs. Additionally, the school organizes various field trips, including international excursions for students in grade six and above.