Aquinas Montessori vs Montessori School of Alexandria
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Anonymous
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We are trying to decide between Aquinas Montessori and Montessori school of Alexandria. Aquinas is accredited by AMI and MSA is a full member of American Montessori society. Aquinas student body is not diverse and MSA seems to have a more diverse student body relatively. So what we are trying to decide is at an early age (3 1/2 years), should we put more weight to diversity or the strict application of the montessori method. We would be very grateful to hear from parents from both schools. Thank you in advance. |
Anonymous
| All my children have attended or currently attend Aquinas. I love the school and disagree that it not diverse. My DD's class has one girl who speaks three languages (Turkish, Spanish, and English). There is also a couple of boys of Middle Eastern descent, another who is Asian, and another who is Russian. Many of the parents who travel frequently will present to the class artifacts from their trip. In addition to ethnic diversity there is also socioeconomic diversity. It ranges from middle class to very wealthy. The environment is very much like a family and if you choose to go there, I am sure you will be content. |
Anonymous
| FWIW, my DS who went to Aquinas through first grade is now in AAP. |
Anonymous
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Thank you both for your comments.
@anon 15:56 I meant to say Aquinas is less diverse than MSA. |
Anonymous
| Aquinas is additionally offers Montessori up to age 12. So if you child thrives in Montessori school you can continue the education instead of matriculating into another private/public school. |
Anonymous
Montessori School of Alexandria also offers the full upper elementary curricula through 6th grade |
Anonymous
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We go to an AMI school but I wouldn't hesitate to go to an AMS school if that's the only thing that's holding you back. AMI may be a little stricter but AMS is absolutely "real" Montessori as well.
Our school will happily accept elem school transfers from AMS or AMI schools, but they're very hesitant for non-certified Montessori schools. |