Admissions

Welcome.

Thank you for your interest in Marin Montessori. Our admissions process is designed to give you a variety of opportunities to understand and experience the wonder of Montessori education. Through the admissions process you will be able to determine if we are the community where your child and family can blossom and thrive.

I encourage you to learn as much as possible about our programs. Throughout this process, please don’t hesitate to call me or email me. It is my absolute pleasure to help. I love getting to know families through the Admissions process – it’s what makes this work so gratifying.

Most importantly, please join us at one of our upcoming events, which will give you the opportunity to experience Montessori education first hand. On campus, you will meet MMS parents, experience our warm community, and get a taste of the special culture we have built. Joining us while our community is in action will ensure that you feel confident you have made the right choice for your child when it comes time to make your decision.

Should you choose Marin Montessori, you will find that your son or daughter will love learning, feel valued, and be an active contributor to the school and classroom community. Choosing Montessori will provide your child with a strong foundation to lead a joyful and meaningful life.You won’t find any place like Marin Montessori. MMS students come from all over the Bay Area with transportation to serve our thriving community of San Francisco Families. It’s a very special place and I look forward to introducing your family to all that we have to offer. I hope to hear from you soon.

Warm regards,
Leslie Kastner
Director of Admissions
lkastner@marinmontessori.org

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Admissions for Fall 2020 is closed. 

Details for Fall 2021 admission will be shared soon. 

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: Marin Montessori admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, our Open Hose events will be limited to applicant families. At our Open House, you will tour with a current parent and meet AMI–certified teachers. There will be time to explore our carefully prepared classrooms and our beautiful school grounds. 

After completion of an application, applicant parents will receive an invitation to join us for an Open House event in January or February 2021.

As Montessorians, we believe in the power of human connection and adaptation. In moments that feel unfamiliar, we thrive.

Keeping Our Connection

Marin Montessori School is committed to our students and families. To ensure the safety of our community, we are not touring in our school building. For families who are interested in learning more about our school, we are now offering virtual tours.

Select a date/time that works well for you. Virtual tours are personal and individual. You'll have a one-on-one tour and discussion with our Director of Admissions. We'll learn about you and your child(ren), while providing you with a full introduction to our school:

• What the “Montessori Method” is and why it leads to a lifelong love of learning
• Who makes up our talented, dedicated staff
• A “day-in-the-life” of our students

You’ll Have Questions - We’ll Have Answers

You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions! No matter the circumstance, we want you to be as informed as possible before making a decision on your child’s future.

COVID-19 is Temporary, Our Students' Love of Learning is Lifelong

In our community, we see challenges like these as opportunities to learn and gain deeper connections with each other. We are still learning together — albeit in new ways.

Tuition and Fee Schedule 2020-2021

Additional School Care (ASC)
Additional School Care is available to students enrolled in the Toddler, Primary and Elementary levels. Note that Morning Care is a separate package.

Tuition Insurance

Marin Montessori School is pleased to partner with Dewar to offer tuition insurance to families. Details on the program can be found here.

Marin Montessori School offers Tuition Assistance

Marin Montessori School attempts to provide Tuition Assistance to any family experiencing a financial hardship that renders them unable to pay the full tuition. Tuition Assistance is available for families in Primary, Elementary and Junior High. Families requesting Tuition Assistance must apply on the School and Student Services website. For current MMS families, applications are due December 1, 2020. For families new to MMS, the Tuition Assistance application is due on February 1, 2021. Click here for online application information.

Tuition Assistance Award Letters are sent with Re-Enrollment Agreements for returning families, or with the Acceptance Letter for new families.

Marin Montessori School uses the services of School and Student Services (SSS), which processes each Tuition Assistance application on an impartial basis to determine the financial need of the family. The Tuition Assistance Committee considers all applicants and makes awards based on the Tuition Policy Statement and the amount of funding available.

Marin Montessori School seeks a diverse student body

We offer programs for students from Toddler to Junior High, and seek to have a diverse student and parent body. We welcome families of any race, color, gender, nationality, ethnic origin or sexual orientation.

Accordingly, Marin Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national and/or ethnic origin in the admissions process, its educational policies, programs, and activities, tuition assistance, or employment.

The online application can be found here.

Supporting application forms:

• Grades PreK-1st Recommendation Form
• Grades 2-8 Recommendation Form
• Student Records Request
• Junior High Admissions Essay Questions