
Faith Montessori School
Christian, Founded 1988
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
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Faith Montessori School is a private, Christ-centered pre-tertiary institution located in Gbawe, Accra, serving students from nursery through to A-Level. It provides a rigorous, multicultural education that integrates Montessori principles with a focus on spiritual and personal development.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Faith Montessori School is a Christ-centered institution that aims to project Christian and African values. It combines the Montessori methodology, which focuses on individual growth and spontaneous learning, with Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory to cater to diverse learning styles. The school believes that academic excellence is inseparable from spiritual excellence and strives to prepare students to excel in the 21st-century global economy.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic pathway starting with Babyland and Tots, followed by Nurseryland and Primaryland. Secondary education includes Junior High School and an International College division offering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level certificate programmes. Additionally, the school operates an Advanced Montessori Training Centre.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 to ensure personalized attention and support. A dedicated guidance and counseling unit assists students with career options, university applications, and personal development. Remediation classes are available in the language laboratory to support new students in transitioning to the school's curriculum, and the school offers bursaries and scholarship schemes for deserving but needy students.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Faith Montessori School offer?
- Faith Montessori School offers IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level and Montessori.
- Is Faith Montessori School co-educational?
- Faith Montessori School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Faith Montessori School located?
- Faith Montessori School is an international school in Accra, Ghana.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Entry into the school, with the exception of the Nurseryland programme, is primarily determined by an entrance examination and an interview. These assessments are conducted annually in May and August. Prospective parents are required to submit an enquiry form and provide their child's most recent school report.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic schedule with key assessment periods in May and August. Annual events include Soul Week, Healthy Living Week, and various celebrations such as Teachers' Day and Carols Night. The school also hosts specialized programmes, such as the 3-day Young Global Leaders Program held in January.
Facilities
About the campus
The Gbawe campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including three science laboratories for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, and a language laboratory equipped for English, French, and Spanish. The school provides a well-stocked senior library, a computer lab managed by expatriate staff, and an ultra-modern audio-visual laboratory. Additional amenities include a professionally run school clinic, fully furnished boarding facilities for boys and girls, and a comprehensive transport service with routes covering various parts of Accra.
Co-curriculars
The school emphasizes holistic development through various activities, including sports, music, and visual arts. Students participate in events such as the annual Soul Week, Healthy Living Week, and leadership-focused initiatives like the Harvard Model Congress Young Global Leaders Program. Leadership opportunities are integrated into the student experience, with students placed in positions of responsibility and shared authority.






Francis EssilfieHeadmasterMr. Francis Essilfie serves as the Headmaster of Faith Montessori School.
Nikko OcanseyAssistant HeadmasterNikko Ocansey serves as the Assistant Headmaster of Faith Montessori School.
Papa Yaw Amoo-GottfriedChief Operating OfficerPapa Yaw Amoo-Gottfried serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Faith Montessori School.
Abigail YarteyHead of PrimarylandMrs. Abigail Yartey is the Head of Primaryland. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Innovation and a diploma in Montessori Education, and has been with the school since 2004.
Emmanuel NinsonHead of Visual Arts DepartmentEmmanuel Ninson serves as the Head of the Visual Arts Department.
Benjamin GaisieHead of Music DepartmentBenjamin Gaisie serves as the Head of the Music Department.
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