MSGH is recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale. Through our toddler, primary and elementary programs, we provide extraordinary educational experiences for children ages 15 months through 12 years of age. We invite you to explore, learn and discover what MSGH has been offering for nearly 50 years.

Montessori School of Greater Hartford (MSGH) is a nonprofit independent day school for children from 15 months – 12 years. We provide an authentic Montessori educational experience within our toddler, primary and elementary programs and are recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI.) Our school is also accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS.)

The steps in our application process are outlined below.
1) Arrange a school tour and class observation. Call (860) 236-4565.
This visit is required of all families seeking admission for their child. Observations are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and begin at 9:00 am. Your appointment will include a half-hour classroom observation as well as time to meet our Director of Admissions. Visits generally last 1½ hours. (We regret we cannot accommodate children on this first visit.)

2) Send in your application form.
Following a school visit, prospective families are invited to apply online. Forms can also be downloaded and sent to MSGH. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable $100 application fee. Once your application is received, we establish an admissions file for your child and s/he is placed in our active waiting pool.

3) Attend Family Meeting.
You and your child are invited to meet with our Head of School. This meeting provides you with another opportunity to discuss MSGH and the Montessori approach in depth. The purpose of the meeting is to ensure there is a good match between what MSGH offers and your own family’s values, philosophy and expectations. A Toddler teacher attends Toddler Family Meetings, since the Family Meeting also serves the purpose of ‘Meet the Teacher’ for our Toddler applicants. Family Meetings are typically one hour in duration.

4) Meet the teacher.
We will schedule a ‘Meet the Teacher’ session for your child.

For the Toddler child (15-30 months) this visit is incorporated into the Family Meeting with our Head of School and a Toddler teacher.
The Primary child (2½-6 years) spends a half-hour with Primary Program teachers in a classroom setting.
The Elementary child (6-12 years) visits the classroom for a minimum of two consecutive days.


5) Receive a decision regarding placement.
Once steps 1 to 4 are complete, a timely decision will be made regarding your child’s placement.

6) Review financial assistance options.
Applications for financial aid can be submitted online by going to the school’s website www.msgh.org starting December 1. To obtain financial aid for the following school year, submit an application no later than February 15.

7) Return the enrollment contract.
Upon acceptance, and availability of a classroom opening, an enrollment contract is prepared. The signed contract is returned with a one-time registration fee of $500 and a one-time $1,000 enrollment deposit. For Toddler and Primary Program enrollees, the enrollment deposit is applied to the final tuition payment upon completion of the full Primary program; note that the deposit will not be refunded if the enrollee does not complete the Primary Program. For Elementary Program enrollees, the enrollment deposit is applied to the student’s final tuition payment.

Type: AMI

Montessori's educational approach has changed the learning process throughout the world. There are approximately 22,000 Montessori schools worldwide. Montessori schools teach children from as early has birth to 18 years old when children become adults.

There are different levels of Montessori development. The schools we list provide different levels and practices of the Montessori educational system/approach. Call the phone number listed for more information and/or to set up an appointment to visit the school.