Edinburgh Montessori Arts School, EH16

10 reasons to choose Edinburgh Montessori Arts School

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Edinburgh Montessori Arts School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 67. It is one of the best independent prep schools in Edinburgh and one of the 4 best primary schools for 4 miles.

School fundamentals

Edinburgh Montessori Arts School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 1 and 12 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, with a senior department to age 18. Edinburgh Montessori Arts School fees range from £3,500 +VAT (Junior 1) to £3,800 +VAT per term (2023/24).

Average class size

Edinburgh Montessori Arts School is a small school, with mixed-age classes, and an average class size of 13.

Leavers' destinations

Leavers’ destination schools for Edinburgh Montessori Arts Elementary School pupils are local independent & state schools. In 2019 the school opened a Teens Hub, continuing Montessori education through to 18 years old.

The Edinburgh Montessori Arts School curriculum

School teaches using Montessori methods, threaded through the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, including learning through play, project based learning and the ‘Five Great Lessons’ as the theme of enquiry.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers. There is also an emphasis on outdoor learning.

Specialist teaching

Lessons tend to be delivered by a single class teacher, but there is specialist provision for languages, music, drama, dance and art throughout.

Sport at Edinburgh Montessori Arts School

School offers a small range of sports and physical education.

The Arts at Edinburgh Montessori Arts School

Art, music, drama, dance and yoga all feature in a curriculum which promotes self-expression through the arts.

Wraparound care

Wraparound care from 8.30am to 5.00pm.