Admissions
Admissions are based upon spaces available and the potential for your child’s success in the Montessori Learning Centre of Newfoundland & Labrador (MontessoriNL). Children are encouraged to spend time in the Centre prior to enrolment.
For children to experience optimum success in the MontessoriNL, both they and their parents/guardians must embrace the Montessori philosophy and methodology. Our Centre provides many opportunities for families to continue to learn and grow in this understanding.
Steps for Enrolment
1. Parent Information Session
After careful review of this website, we recommend that applicants register for a Parent Information Session (approximately one hour long). This session is designed for parents to receive further information about the Montessori philosophy and specifics about the way in which they and their children can experience MontessoriNL.
2. Forms and Initial Fees
Interested families are required to submit the following:
- Application form.
- $100 non-refundable application fee.
- A completed “Getting to Know Your Child Better” questionnaire.
- Copy of your child’s Birth Certificate.
A member of the Admissions Team will call to acknowledge receipt of your application.
3. Family Interview
Once your application has been processed, you will be contacted and a family interview will be arranged. This interview, lasting about 45 minutes, is intended to explore how the Montessori Philosophy and our Centre fits with your family’s needs.
As you proceed through the enrolment process, please feel free to contact us with your questions. We are here to support you and your child and we will do our best to ensure that your child has a smooth transition to MontessoriNL.
Acceptance
Spaces
There are limited spaces available for students. Acceptance of a child is based on a successful match between the family’s and the Centre’s educational goals for the child.
Priority
Priority is given to children with Montessori experience and their siblings. The MontessoriNL makes every effort to maintain a gender and age balance as new applicants are admitted into the remaining spaces.
Waiting List
When no openings are available, children will be placed in a pool of prospective students. In the event of an opening, children in this group will be considered for enrolment. Once you are notified of an opening, acceptance must be confirmed within five business days. Your deposit cheque will be cashed at this time. If acknowledgement is not received within the five business days, we will offer the space to the next applicant on the waiting list.
Notification
Families will be notified of class placement in May. If the registration occurred after May, families are generally notified in August.
Probationary Period
All children that are enrolled in the Program must be toilet trained before attending. We reserve the right to dismiss any student from MontessoriNL if he/she does not seem to be benefiting from the Program.
Tuition Fees
Programs
The MontessoriNL Program is available five days a week as a 3 hour morning or afternoon session.
| Program | Times | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Morning A | 8:30pm - 11:30am | $595/ month + HST |
| Morning B | 8:45am - 11:45am | $595/ month + HST |
| Afternoon C | 12:15pm - 3:15pm | $595/ month + HST |
| Afternoon D | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | $595/ month + HST |
| Extended Day (no drop in) | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | 1 hour, $130/ month + HST 1/2 hour, $65 per month + HST |
| Late Pick-Up | $15 per portion of 15 minutes after scheduled pick up time | |
Payment Plans
MontessoriNL Programs run from September to June and they follow the Eastern School District Schedule.
| Program | Plan 1 | Plan 2 | Plan 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day (3 hours) | $5,950/ year + HST Payment due: August 1st | 3 payments of $1,983 Payments due: August 1st, November 1st & February 1st | 10 payments of $595 Payments due: 1st of month starting August 1st and ending May 1st. |
Terms of Payment
1. Each application must be submitted with a $100 application fee. This $100 fee is non-refundable and it is not an indication that your child has been accepted into the MontessoriNL Program.
2. A tuition deposit of $500 is due upon acceptance and it is non-refundable after May 1st. This tuition deposit will be deducted from your child’s first tuition payment. It cannot be applied to an outstanding fee or transferred to another child.
3. Tuition is due on the first of the month. A $25 late fee is applied to your account if tuition is received after the fifth of the month. MontessoriNL reserves the right to suspend attendance if tuition is delinquent.
4. Fees may be paid by cash or cheque (make cheques payable to “MontessoriNL”). Non-payment of any amount owing to MontessoriNL will be subject to the payment of interest at the rate of 1.5%/mo. (18%/yr.).
5. You will be required to pay $100 for each NSF cheque.
6. Post-dated cheques are required for Plans 2 and 3.
7. Any changes to payment plans must be made on or before July 1st.
8. There is no reduction in monthly fees due to absenteeism or school closure (extreme weather, holidays, etc.). We strongly advise that parents/guardians make alternate care arrangements well in advance for their child so that they are prepared for unexpected illnesses and/or Centre closures.
Student Withdrawal from Program
A minimum of 30 days written notice is required for the permanent withdrawal of a child for any reason. MontessoriNL will return all outstanding post-dated cheques.
Re-Enrolment
The deadline for re-enrolment is January 30th. After this date, planning for the year is initiated based on re-enrolment numbers and no late enrolment spaces are guaranteed.