Esprit International School
Secular, Founded 1999
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Montessori
IB PYPAccreditations
Esprit International School is an accredited Montessori and authorized IB World School serving students from early childhood through high school graduation. It provides a rigorous, innovative academic program designed to nurture self-confidence and creativity in a supportive, multi-age environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is rooted in the Montessori philosophy, focusing on the child's developmental needs through a prepared, ordered, and challenging environment. It integrates influences from educational theorists such as Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Lev Vygotsky, and Eric Jensen to foster independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. The school emphasizes a constructivist teaching approach, brain-based learning techniques, and student-centered collaboration to maximize higher-order thinking.
Programmes
The school offers a multi-age curriculum organized into five divisions: Beginnings (ages 18 months–3), Primary (ages 3–6), Lower Elementary (grades 1–3), Upper Elementary (grades 4–6), Middle School (grades 7–8), and High School (grades 9–12). The academic program utilizes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary thematic units, with a focus on language communication, mathematical problem-solving, and scientific application. The school is SEVP certified to serve students with F1 visas.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides outside educational programming to enhance learning or offer remediation, including support for dyslexia, ESL, and brain-based programs. These services are available at varying costs to meet individual student needs.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Esprit International School offer?
- Esprit International School offers Montessori, IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- How much is tuition at Esprit International School?
- Annual tuition at Esprit International School is $5.8K–$22K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- What accreditations does Esprit International School hold?
- Esprit International School holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Esprit International School located?
- Esprit International School is an international school in The Woodlands, United States.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2025-2026| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Beginnings (M-W, Half Day, 8:45 - 11:45) | 1–3 | $5.8K |
| Beginnings (M-W, Full Day, 8:45 - 3:15) | 1–3 | $10.1K |
| Beginnings (M-Th, Half Day, 8:45 - 11:45) | 1–3 | $7.7K |
| Beginnings (M-Th, Full Day, 8:45 - 3:15) | 1–3 | $12.3K |
| Beginnings (M-F, Half Day, 8:45 - 11:45) | 1–3 | $9.3K |
| Beginnings (M-F, Full Day, 8:45 - 3:15) | 1–3 | $14.5K |
| Primary Preschool and PreK (M-W, Half Day, 8:45 - 11:45) | 3–5 | $5.8K |
| Primary Preschool and PreK (M-W, Full Day, 8:45 - 3:15) | 3–5 | $10.1K |
| Primary Preschool and PreK (M-Th, Half Day, 8:45 - 11:45) | 3–5 | $7.7K |
| Primary Preschool and PreK (M-Th, Full Day, 8:45 - 3:15) | 3–5 | $12.3K |
| Primary Preschool and PreK (M-F, Half Day, 8:45 - 11:45) | 3–5 | $9.3K |
| Primary Preschool and PreK (M-F, Full Day, 8:45 - 3:15) | 3–5 | $14.5K |
| Primary Kindergarten (M-F, 8:45 - 3:15) | 5–5 | $16.5K |
| Lower El Grades 1 - 3 (M-F, 8:45 - 3:45) | 6–9 | $20.5K |
| Upper El Grades 4 - 6 (M-F, 8:45 - 3:45) | 9–12 | $20.5K |
| Middle School Grade 7 - 8 (M-F, 8:45 - 3:45) | 12–14 | $21K |
| High School Grade 9 - 12 (M-F, 8:45 - 3:45) | 14–18 | $22K |
Other fees(1)
| EAL· Outside Educational Programming: Varying Cost(s) to enhance or provide remediation (e.g., ESL, dyslexia, brain-based programs) | — |
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Discounts
- Full-payment discount: 4.5%
Admissions
The admissions process begins with an inquiry form, followed by a mandatory campus tour conducted by appointment on weekdays between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Applicants must submit an online application with a $25 fee, provide previous report cards for grades 1-12, and participate in a student visit. For students in grades 1-12, a benchmark assessment is required to determine if the school can meet the child's academic needs before an enrollment invitation is extended.
Calendar
The school operates on a payment schedule that runs from June through March. Specific daily schedules are available for various age groups, with extended care options provided before and after school hours.
About the campus
Esprit occupies a 3-acre wooded campus located in The Woodlands. The site features new facilities designed to support the school's multi-age classroom environments and provides space for continued growth.
Co-curriculars
The school offers programs in athletics and the arts as part of its student life offerings. Additionally, the school hosts a summer camp program.
Rosemary BrumbelowHead of SchoolRosemary Brumbelow is the Head of School at Esprit International School. She invites prospective families to experience the school's unique Montessori educational environment firsthand.
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