Montessori Preschool Tuition Fees in 2022

During the preschool stage, children need to be guided by appropriate educational methods to shape their personalities, enhance intelligence, and foster early independence. One of the advanced and highly effective preschool education methods that many parents are interested in today is the Montessori method.

So, what is Montessori? How much is the Montessori preschool tuition in schools in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, and other locations? The following provides a detailed answer for you.

Latest Montessori Preschool Tuition Fees

1. What is a Montessori Preschool? Key Features?

Montessori is an educational pedagogy for children based on the research of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870 - 1952).

Montessori's purpose revolves around fostering children's curiosity and exploration to build a healthy educational method, enabling the development of creative thinking. This approach also emphasizes the roles of teachers and parents in observing and guiding children through each stage, rather than simply following traditional instructional methods as before.

Currently, Montessori's educational philosophy and methods have been integrated into the curriculum of many preschools worldwide and are managed by AMI (a non-governmental organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian educator, and operating in coordination with UNESCO).

In Vietnam, numerous schools apply the Montessori method in early childhood education programs for children aged 3 to 6. The physical infrastructure, teaching programs, and teachers' qualifications in these schools are invested in and upgraded to be in line with the standards of this method.

What defines a Montessori preschool? How much is the tuition fee?

2. Tuition Fees for Montessori Preschools Nationwide

Comparing with public and private preschools nationwide, the tuition fees for Montessori preschools are not inexpensive, ranging from an average of 5 million VND/month to 12 million VND/month. To help parents understand the total expenses for their children when following this method, Mytour invites you to refer to the comprehensive fee chart of renowned Montessori schools in Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Ho Chi Minh City below.

* Tuition Fees for Montessori Preschools in Hanoi and Northern Provinces

In Hanoi, many preschools adopt the Montessori method in their educational programs, including schools like Sakura Montessori, Koala House, Maya, Flying Fingers, Steame Garten, American Montessori International School, etc. These are mostly bilingual education institutions combined with logical reasoning in mathematics, highly desired by many parents for their children's education.

Tuition fees at schools like Sakura Montessori, Maya, Koala House,...

Beyond Hanoi, several provinces in the Northern region, such as Ha Long, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, also incorporate the Montessori method into their teaching programs. The tuition fees at these schools range from 3.6 million VND/month to 5.9 million VND/month.

* Tuition Fees for Montessori Preschools in Ho Chi Minh City

In Ho Chi Minh City, Montessori preschools are commonly found in two forms: one with significant investment, modern facilities, and the other being medium-sized or small Montessori schools with more modest facilities but still meeting Montessori criteria. The tuition fees at these schools vary significantly. Specifically,

How much is the monthly tuition fee for Montessori preschools?

In addition to the mentioned examples, Ho Chi Minh City is also renowned for schools like Miraku Little Hands and Saigon Montessori, with basic tuition fees as follows:

- Tuition fee at Little Hands Montessori preschool: 8.8 million VND/month-9.4 million VND/month
- Tuition fee at Clover Montessori preschool: From 8 million VND/month-9 million VND/month
- Tuition fee at Saigon Montessori preschool: From 10.12 million VND/month to 15.32 million VND/month
- Tuition fee at Sakura Montessori preschool: From 8.2 million VND/month-13 million VND/month- Montessori preschools in HCMC with smaller facilities will have tuition fees ranging from 4 million VND/month - 6 million VND/month.

Note:

- The Montessori preschool tuition fees in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and the mentioned provinces are official tuition fees, excluding fixed fees such as registration fees, boarding fees, school facility maintenance fees, uniform fees, study material purchase fees, bus transportation fees, or teacher supervision fees outside of regular hours.

- Accumulating the official monthly tuition fees and additional charges based on needs, the average cost that parents need to pay for their children to learn using the Montessori method can range from 7 million VND/month to 15 million VND/month depending on the school and area.

- Some Montessori preschools offer a 3%-5% tuition fee discount for students who pay the annual tuition upfront. Parents may consider the family's financial situation to enjoy these tuition fee reduction benefits provided by the schools.

Thus, Mytour has just provided you with details on what Montessori preschools are and the tuition fees for Montessori preschools nationwide. We hope this information will assist parents in choosing Montessori preschools that apply early education methods, fostering a spirit of exploration, life skills, and independence in children.