
Montessori Gading Permata School
Founded 1995
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
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Montessori Gading Permata School (MGPS) is an international school offering Montessori-based education for preschool and primary students. It focuses on empowering each child’s potential through a child-centered approach that integrates academic excellence with character development.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school operates as a student-centered learning community committed to producing individuals with strong faith, moral values, and globally competitive skills. It follows the Montessori methodology, which emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that allows children to progress at their own pace. The core values of the school are centered on righteousness, honesty, leadership, logical thinking, and scientific inquiry.
Programmes
The school offers a Baby School programme for children aged 1.5–2 years, followed by a Montessori Preschool curriculum covering practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and cultural studies. The Primary school follows the full Cambridge Primary Curriculum (English, Mathematics, and Science) alongside Indonesian national subjects (Agama, Pkn, and Bahasa Indonesia) to meet SPK requirements. Additionally, the school integrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and offers the MGPS Star Academy for talent and creativity development.
Outcomes
Graduates have gone on to pursue diverse professional paths, including medicine, engineering, finance, and the arts. Students consistently achieve strong results in international examinations, such as the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint. The school is recognized for fostering confidence, independence, and a love for learning, preparing students for successful transitions to junior high school and beyond.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes an individualized approach, with teachers providing special attention to each student based on their unique needs and abilities. Classroom directresses observe and document student progress, intervening only when necessary to encourage independence and empowerment. Staff are noted for being caring and attentive, supporting students in both their academic and personal development.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process involves an initial inquiry to obtain a registration form, followed by advising, an entrance test or trial assessment, and payment. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school directly to begin the enrollment procedure.
Facilities
About the campus
The Kelapa Gading campus features a range of facilities designed to support student learning, including a library, computer lab, and a dedicated Montessori room. Sports and physical activity facilities include a swimming pool, basketball court, and football court. Additionally, the school provides a science and laboratory centre, a clinic and health centre, and a playground.
- Januati HalimFounder
Januati Halim is the founder of Montessori Gading Permata School, which she opened in 1995. She holds a degree in Industrial and System Engineering and a Master of Business and Administration.
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