Learning Program - Abacus Montessori School

As per the Montessori Method children are encouraged to learn through practical experience and self discovery within a carefully prepared child-oriented environment. With the help of scientifically prepared material for each stage of development, the trained teacher guides the child to develop a well-adjusted, balanced personality.

Children in Primary and Elementary sections work in mixed age environments following the Montessori Method. Children enter the Primary upon completion of 2 years and 6 months of age and must complete 6 years of age to enter Elementary. The Younger Elementary children are between the ages of 6 and 9 years and the Older Elementary children are between 9 and 12 years.

Stage 7 upwards comprise the Younger and Older Secondary sections. Children in Stages 7 to 9 follow the Lower Secondary Curriculum as prescribed by the Cambridge International Education. Current Stage 8 and younger cohorts in the school will go through the Cambridge Lower Secondary program in secondary school, followed by IGCSE, AS and A level programs in Higher Secondary.

Children in current class 9 and older cohorts will continue to follow the academic program prescribed by the Council for the CISCE till class 12. These cohorts will be prepared for the ICSE exams at the end of class 10 and for the ISC exams at the end of class 12.

Academic Areas of Learning

Montessori program in Primary and Elementary

In the Primary and Elementary, children follow two to three-hour work cycles of individual activity in the morning and in the afternoon. In the Primary they can choose work from different areas including Exercises of Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language and Culture. In the Elementary, they work in the areas of Languages, Mathematics and Cosmic Education.

Lower Secondary Cambridge program

The subjects offered to the children in Stages 7 to 9 are English, Hindi, Tamil, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computing and Art

ICSE & ISC programs

The subjects offered to the children in current classes 9 & 10 are English, Hindi, Tamil, History & Civics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Applications, Art, Commercial Studies and Environmental Science.

In current classes 11 & 12 children can choose four electives from a wide range of subjects in addition to English which is compulsory. They can create their own group of subjects that will meet their aptitude and interests and that would allow for the broadest opportunities going into College. The subjects presently on offer are Mathematics, Elective English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computer Science, Business Studies, Commerce, Accounts, History, Political Science, Economics, Environmental Science and Art.

Co-curricular Areas of Learning

Physical education is offered to children in all ages based on their age-specific needs. This comprises athletics, team games, indoor games, and coaching in football, basketball Silambam and Parkour.

Theatre, Debating, Quizzing, etc. are also offered to children in the Secondary section.

Assemblies are held periodically in the Secondary section for celebrating festivals, interaction with guest speakers, class assemblies, and the Student Council elections. Various artists, performers, story tellers and scientists share their stories and talents with the children. Weekly assemblies are conducted by the Student Council. Student Council are free to address any issues with the rest of the student body and share decisions taken at the Council meetings. Read more about the Student Council here.

Farm School

Farm School is a metaphor for all activities that connect the school community to its natural and social environment. The earth-centric curriculum for the Farm School has its roots in an agricultural program offered at the school farm – Songlines – to children 12-15 years of age.