Forestville Montessori School is an independent, non denominational Montessori school on the northern side of Sydney, teaching children from birth through the early learning and primary years and into the middle years up to Year 9. Based at Forestville with a further site at Terrey Hills, it follows the Montessori philosophy with teaching staff who hold Association Montessori Internationale diplomas, and it is registered with the relevant New South Wales authorities. Listed in the row as Forestville Montessori Academy, the institution operates under the name Forestville Montessori School.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and approach | Montessori philosophy across early learning, primary and middle years, aligned with NESA requirements |
| Stages | Birth to Year 9 |
| Type | Independent non denominational Montessori school |
| Staff qualifications | Teachers hold Association Montessori Internationale diplomas |
| Fee band | Mid range independent, set by stage |
| Location | 1 Angel Place, Forestville, with a site at Terrey Hills |
Curriculum and academics
Forestville Montessori applies the Montessori method across its stages, with mixed age classrooms, self directed work cycles and specially designed learning materials that let children progress at their own pace. The approach is led by staff who hold Association Montessori Internationale diplomas, which is the recognised international standard for Montessori teacher training. As a registered school it maps the Montessori programme onto the requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority and, for its youngest children, the national early childhood framework overseen by ACECQA.
The school offers a continuous pathway from the early years through primary and into the middle years, which suits families who want to stay within a single Montessori environment rather than transferring at the end of primary. Families exploring the wider Montessori field in the city can compare it with other Montessori schools in Sydney before deciding. As with any school, ask about class sizes, the through stage pathway and how the upper years prepare students for their next step.
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Forestville Montessori School fees
Forestville Montessori sits in the mid range of Sydney independent schooling, with separate fee bands for its early learning and primary stages reflecting the different staffing and ratios at each level. The school publishes a current schedule, and early learning places are often charged at a daily or sessional rate while primary and middle years are charged as annual tuition. We do not reproduce a figure here because fees change each year and we never publish a number we cannot verify against the current schedule.
To see where this sits against the rest of the market, our Sydney international school fees guide sets out the full range from low fee through to premium. Beyond tuition, budget for an enrolment fee, materials, incursions and excursions, and confirm the current schedule for your child's stage directly with the school.
Admissions
Entry to a Montessori school often begins in the early learning years, and Forestville encourages families to visit and observe a classroom before applying so they understand how the method works in practice. The academic year follows the New South Wales calendar, running from late January to December, with the main intake at the start of the year and rolling entry into the early years where places exist. Admission usually involves an application, a family conversation and, for older children moving in from a non Montessori school, a discussion about how they will settle into self directed work.
Because demand for early learning places can be strong, families relocating to the northern suburbs are wise to enquire early about availability for their child's age group.
Location and who goes there
The main early learning and primary campus sits at 1 Angel Place in Forestville, on the northern side of Sydney near the Frenchs Forest area, with a further site at Myoora Road in Terrey Hills. The community is drawn from the surrounding northern suburbs and the Northern Beaches, with families choosing it specifically for the Montessori approach and the continuity it offers from the early years upward. It is a smaller and more specialised setting than the large mainstream schools nearby.
For a full view of how Forestville Montessori fits the wider city, including the spread of curricula, fee tiers and where families settle, start with the Sydney city hub.
Forestville Montessori School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Forestville Montessori School fees?
Forestville Montessori sits in the mid range of Sydney independent schooling, with separate fees for its early learning and primary stages. The school publishes a current schedule, so confirm the latest figures for your child's stage directly with the school before you budget.
What curriculum does Forestville Montessori School follow?
The school follows the Montessori philosophy across its early learning, primary and middle years, with teaching staff holding Association Montessori Internationale diplomas. It is registered with the relevant New South Wales authorities, so the Montessori approach runs alongside the requirements of NESA and ACECQA.
What ages does Forestville Montessori School take?
The school caters for children from birth through the early learning and primary years and into the middle years, with provision up to Year 9. Its early learning and primary base is at Forestville and a secondary or middle years presence operates at nearby Terrey Hills.
Is Forestville Montessori School a good school?
Forestville Montessori is an established Montessori school in northern Sydney with AMI qualified staff and a continuous birth to middle years pathway. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews, so we suggest you weigh the Montessori fit, a classroom observation and a campus visit.
Where is Forestville Montessori School located?
The main early learning and primary campus is at 1 Angel Place, Forestville, on Sydney's northern side, with a further site at Myoora Road, Terrey Hills.
