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Discovery Montessori Academy
Block 1, Discovery Bay North, Discovery Bay
District: Islands
Tel: +852 2812 9668
Email: [email protected]
www.dms.edu.hk Mandarin Curriculum: The Near Native Chinese Stream follows the
Primary School Chinese Language Curriculum (native-Chinese) as outlined
by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong. The Non-native Chinese Stream
follows the Primary School Chinese Language Curriculum (non-native
Chinese) as outlined by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong.
Principal: Ms. Tammy Chan Features: Bilingual Environment
Description: Discovery Montessori Academy (DMA) is an expansion
of Discovery Montessori Schools for Primary Sections. DMA is the first
IB PYP Montessori Primary School in Hong Kong. We offer a bi-lingual
(English and Putonghua) curriculum for children aged 3 to 12 years.
Our goal is to provide your child with a strong foundation in all areas
for future study. Our International Curriculum creates and sustains a
multi-cultural, inquiry-based, child-centred education which follows
the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and the International
Montessori Elementary Educational experience as outlined by the
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). At DMA we take great
pride in establishing an innovative learning environment with fully
supported technology as well as a research and development team. Facilities: A special designed Library, Art Room, Music room, an
unique roof-top play area, Basketball Court, Outdoor playground with
rock climbing facilities, an outdoor area for biking, an outdoor Garden
for planting, Large and bright Montessori classrooms with extra-large
floor to ceiling windows.
Number of Teachers: 20 Teachers
Number of Classrooms: 10
SEN Support: Yes
Uniform: Yes
School Lunch Available: Yes
Accreditations: Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the
International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP.
Inspection: Evaluation carried out by IBO external education
officers annually.
Teacher/student ratio: 2:25
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Curriculum: Combination of the Montessori Elementary Method as
outlined by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the
International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP.
Fees:
Pre-Primary Half Day (3-6 years) HKD$8,180/month
Pre-Primary Full Day (3-6 years) HKD$11,800/month
Lower Primary Full Day (6-9 years) HKD$12,200/month
Upper Primary Full Day (6-9 years) HKD$13,580/month
Admission: School visit and Assessment session.
Number of Mandarin Teachers: 5
Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: All classes are
bilingual with added intense sessions.
3-6 years
30 mins intense session per day
6-12 years
45 mins intense session per day
Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2.8
years old
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Transport: School Bus services: Mid-levels, Central, Pokfulam,
Kowloon West, Tsing Yi, Tung Chung.
Parents: The school has an active PTA.