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The Montessori School Kingsley is an independent school for children aged 3 to 18 years. We provide a continuous Montessori education from our 3–6 environment through to Year 10, with students then continuing into either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) in Years 11 and 12.
Places are limited across our learning environments, so we encourage families to begin the enrolment journey early.
If you are considering Montessori for your child, we recommend getting in touch and submitting an application well before your child’s third birthday. This gives your family time to learn about Montessori education, visit the School and complete the enrolment process before your child is ready to start.
Most of our students begin in our 3–6 environment, usually at the beginning of the term following their third birthday. Planning ahead gives your family the best opportunity to secure a place at the time your child is ready to begin their Montessori journey.
From your first enquiry to your child’s first day, here’s an overview of the journey to joining our Montessori community.
01 Enquire → 02 Observe → 03 Tour → 04 Apply → 05 Interview → 06 Offer → 07 Accept → 08 Start
Your journey begins when you contact the School to enquire about enrolment.
Whether you contact us by phone, email or through our online enquiry form, our School Office will help you understand the next steps and answer your initial questions.
We can enrol Australian citizens and Permanent Residents. If your child holds a visa in another category (for example, Subclass 500), please contact the School Office for more information.
Ready to take the first step?
We invite prospective families to experience a Montessori learning environment through a classroom observation.
Observation allows you to see students working independently, collaborating with others and engaging with their learning in a carefully prepared environment.
It also helps you develop a deeper understanding of what makes a Montessori classroom different.
The observation arrangements will depend on your child’s age and the learning environment they would be joining.
Classroom observations are intentionally quiet and unobtrusive so that students can continue their learning without interruption.
We ask visitors to:
Our educators will not be available to answer questions during the observation, as their focus remains on the students. We encourage you to discuss your questions with the School Office following your visit.
To book an Observation, contact our School Office:
A classroom visit can show you what Montessori looks like, but understanding why our classrooms work the way they do can take a little longer.
Our Parent Discussions provide prospective families with an opportunity to explore Montessori education in greater depth, learn about the principles behind our approach and ask questions about how Montessori supports children as they develop independence, confidence and responsibility.
Attendance is not required for enrolment, but we strongly encourage families who are new to Montessori to attend where possible.
To get the details for our next Parent Discussion, contact our School Office:
A visit is one of the best ways to understand Montessori education.
Our Principal’s Tour allows prospective families to explore the School, see our learning environments and learn more about how Montessori education works from our leadership team.
It is also your opportunity to ask questions and begin to get a feel for our community.
To book the next available Principal’s Tour, contact our School Office:
Families can submit an application once they have completed the Tour and Observation. Applications are reviewed as places become available, and families may then be invited to an interview.
Your application provides us with information about your child and family and helps us understand your circumstances, educational goals and the learning environment you are seeking.
We encourage families to begin the enrolment process as early as possible.
Families can submit an application once they have completed their Observation and Tour. Applications are reviewed as places become available, and families may then be invited to an interview.
Submitting an application does not guarantee a place at the School.
Our application fee is a one-time fee designed to cover administration costs associated with the application process.
As part of your application process at the School, you will need to complete our application form as well as pay the non-refundable application fee of $110.00.
Our acceptance of your application form and non-refundable application fee does not guarantee an offer of enrolment.
Please note that this fee will only be charged once per family.
You can pay your Application Fee directly to our bank account, or via credit card using the link below:
Account Name: The Montessori School Kingsley
BSB: 036237
Account Number: 264009
When a suitable place becomes available, we will invite you to an enrolment interview with a member of our Leadership Team.
The interview is an opportunity for us to learn more about your child, your family and your educational goals. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss what joining the School would mean for your child.
We may discuss your child’s previous educational experiences, individual needs, interests and strengths, as well as your family’s understanding of Montessori education.
The interview helps both your family and the School understand whether our Montessori approach and learning environment are the right match for your child.
Following the enrolment process, and where a suitable place is available, the School may make a formal offer of enrolment.
The availability of places varies across our learning environments and year levels. Offers are made according to the circumstances of each enrolment and the availability of an appropriate place.
Your offer will include the information you need to make your decision, including commencement arrangements and the steps required to secure your child’s place.
If you have questions about your offer, our School Office is here to help.
If we offer your child a place at the School, we will send you enrolment documentation as well as an invoice for a non-refundable enrolment fee. To secure your enrolment, please return all documentation and pay the non-refundable enrolment fee.
| 1st Child | $2,200.00 |
| 2nd Child concurrently attending school – 25% discount | $1,650.00 |
| 3rd Child concurrently attending school – 50% discount | $1,100.00 |
| 4th and subsequent children concurrently attending school (100% discount) | $ 0.00 |
This fee can only be paid once we offer your child a place at the School. Once we do, we will share with you the link to make the payment.
Once you accept your child’s offer, we will guide you through the final steps of the enrolment process.
This may include completing remaining enrolment documentation, paying the applicable enrolment fee and providing any information required before your child’s commencement.
You will also receive information to help your family prepare for the transition to the School.
This is the beginning of your family’s connection with our community.
As an independent school, families are required to pay tuition fees and associated levies. These contribute to the day-to-day teaching and learning experiences we provide, including incursions, excursions, classroom materials, and other essential educational resources.
You can view our current tuition fees and levies by visiting our Tuition Fees page:
Before your child’s first day, we will provide information to help your family become familiar with their new learning environment and what to expect.
Starting at a new school is a significant milestone. Our educators understand that every child is different and will support your child as they become familiar with their environment, develop relationships and establish their place within the community.
From the beginning, Montessori education encourages children to develop independence, confidence and a sense of responsibility for their own learning.
We look forward to welcoming your family to The Montessori School Kingsley.
Welcome to the School.
Our school provides a continuous Montessori education from early childhood through to the end of secondary school.
Starting at age three gives children the opportunity to experience Montessori from the beginning of their educational journey. During these early years, children develop the independence, concentration, confidence and practical skills that form the foundations for their future learning. They become familiar with the Montessori environment, its routines and expectations, and learn to take increasing responsibility for themselves and their community.
While many of our students begin their Montessori journey in the early years, families also join the School at different stages of their child’s education. Students entering at an older age may come from a range of educational backgrounds and experiences. We take the time to understand each student’s previous experience and individual circumstances and support them as they become familiar with the Montessori approach. The transition can take time as students develop an understanding of Montessori’s emphasis on independence, responsibility and active participation in their learning.
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Effective from 22 July 2019, changes to the Public Health Act 2016 (WA) and the School Education Act 1999 (WA) mean that persons in charge of child care services, community kindergartens and schools have legal responsibilities in relation to the immunisation status of children.
The School is now required to enrol only children:
The above restrictions won’t apply if the child is exempt because of a particular family circumstance.
For further information, see the fact sheet from the Department of Health (WA):
Department of Health (WA) – Starting child care or kindergarten: Parent Fact Sheet
Discover what Montessori learning looks like at each stage of your child's journey, from our 3–6 environment through to Upper Secondary.
Explore our programs and find out more about the learning environments, experiences and opportunities available at each stage.
