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Port Elizabeth Montessori School

Founded 1995

Updated July 2026

PE Montessori is an independent school in Port Elizabeth offering a holistic education that blends Montessori pedagogy with the Cambridge International curriculum. It serves students from toddler age through to high school.

Teaching approach

The school is grounded in authentic Montessori principles, emphasizing freedom within a carefully prepared environment where students work at their own pace. Its core values include respect, integrity, equity, kindness, excellence, and community. The overarching aim is to foster an attitude of "learning to love to learn" while developing independent, confident, and positive citizens.

Programmes

The school provides a Montessori-based education for toddler, pre-school, and primary levels, utilizing a three-year age span and learning cycle to foster cooperation. For middle school (grades 7 and 8), it implements the Cambridge International Lower Secondary curriculum alongside IT skills, coding, environmental management, art, drama, and physical education. The high school programme offers Cambridge International IGCSE, AS-Level, and selected A-Level subjects, with the school serving as a registered Cambridge International examination centre.

Student support

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Learning support

The school prides itself on being one of the few independent schools in the Eastern Cape that accommodates learners facing challenges. Its inclusive education policy is designed to ensure that every child feels valued and supported, with staff providing individual attention to meet specific student needs.

Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does Port Elizabeth Montessori School offer?
Port Elizabeth Montessori School offers Montessori, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
What accreditations does Port Elizabeth Montessori School hold?
Port Elizabeth Montessori School holds accreditations including Association Montessori Internationale and American Montessori Society.
Where is Port Elizabeth Montessori School located?
Port Elizabeth Montessori School is an international school in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school maintains an inclusive admissions policy that rejects discrimination based on race, sex, disability, religion, or social origin. It explicitly welcomes and accommodates learners facing challenges. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school directly via the provided enquiry form or by booking a tour to receive specific enrolment details.

About the campus

Located on a property in Villiers Road, Port Elizabeth, the campus includes classrooms tailored for toddler, pre-school, and primary children. The grounds feature outdoor facilities designed for student use. Additionally, the school houses a dedicated teacher training centre.

  • Samantha Streak
    Samantha StreakHead of School

    Samantha Streak established the school in January 1995 in Central, Port Elizabeth. She serves as the Head of School and is an individual member of several professional Montessori organizations, including the Montessori Professions Council of Southern Africa and the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).