world children’s day
In ‘Education and Peace’ Dr. Montessori wrote “Averting war is the work of politicians; establishing peace is the work of education.” Creating an atmosphere of respect and understanding of others is a core value of the Montessori pedagogy. What better way to honour everyone’s equal value than to celebrate the rights that all humans share and to learn about the special rights that belong to children?
Schoolyard Mandala Community Project
A new school year has begun and the children in the first grades are slowly becoming more confident at IMS. There is so much to discover: the schoolyard and the school building, the quiet garden, and the full-day program after school.
First graders start at the IMS
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the International Montessori School Berlin opened its doors to its new first graders—a special day full of joy, excitement, and festive cheer, lovingly prepared by the entire school community. It was a moment that marked the beginning of a wonderful educational journey.
Qualification for the German School Chess Championship 2025
As part of our after-school program, chess club takes place once a week. There, for an hour and a half, the participating children have time to get to know this strategic board game and to learn about a wide range of strategies. On March 5, 2025, female students took part in the Berlin School Championship and achieved third place together. Congratulations! With a lot of commitment and joy, they qualified for the German School Championship in Osnabrück.
Open Day
Our school community, consisting of parents, students and teachers, warmly welcomed the guests. The visitors were able to view the learning rooms and experience the Montessori material first hand. The children in particular enjoyed trying out the various materials and gaining their first experiences.
School parliament at the IMS
In the first few weeks of each school year, the children elect their class representatives within the learning groups. Taking on such a task is a great responsibility and often raises many questions. A first meeting of these representatives will take place in November 2024, initially led by one of our teachers. The focus will be on getting to know each other, finding a name for this group and planning and conducting the election of the school spokesperson.