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Founded in 1968, Fraser Woods Montessori School is a CAIS-accredited independent day school serving students from 15 months through 8th grade on a beautiful eight-acre campus in Newtown, Connecticut.
Affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and NAIS, we offer authentic Montessori education for Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield County families.Our Toddler, Primary, and Elementary programs follow the proven methods of Dr.
Maria Montessori - cultivating compassion, confidence, and a lifelong joy of learning through hands-on, self-directed, multi-age classrooms.
Small class sizes, a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, and dedicated faculty ensure every child receives individualized attention.Our Middle School serves as a purposeful bridge between Montessori and the competitive independent and public high schools our graduates attend - anchored in Montessori's social-emotional philosophy while delivering the academic rigor of the best progressive independent schools.Enrichment includes art, makerspace, fabrications lab, music, Spanish, physical education, and 14 sports programs.
Financial aid is available. Now enrolling - schedule a tour at fraserwoods.com.
Founded in 1968, Fraser Woods Montessori School is a
CAIS-accredited independent day school serving students from 15
months through 8th grade on a beautiful eight-acre campus in
Newtown, Connecticut. Affiliated with the American Montessori
Society (AMS) and NAIS, we offer authentic Montessori education for
Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield County families.Our Toddler,
Primary, and Elementary programs follow the proven methods of Dr.
Maria Montessori - cultivating compassion, confidence, and a
lifelong joy of learning through hands-on, self-directed, multi-age
classrooms. Small class sizes, a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, and
dedicated faculty ensure every child receives individualized
attention.Our Middle School serves as a purposeful bridge between
Montessori and the competitive independent and public high schools
our graduates attend - anchored in Montessori's social-emotional
philosophy while delivering the academic rigor of the best
progressive independent schools.Enrichment includes art,
makerspace, fabrications lab, music, Spanish, physical education,
and 14 sports programs. Financial aid is available. Now enrolling -
schedule a tour at fraserwoods.com.
How much does Fraser Woods Montessori School cost?
Fraser Woods Montessori School's tuition is approximately $13,740 for private students.
What sports does Fraser Woods Montessori School offer?
Fraser Woods Montessori School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Softball.
When is the application deadline for Fraser Woods Montessori School?
The application deadline for Fraser Woods Montessori School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
We have one graduate, one incoming student and two current students at Fraser Woods. It is a terrific Montessori school that creates an environment that allows each student to develop at their pace. The inclusive and collaborative environment also promotes social development that I find unique and refreshing. The school caters to the individual and engages parents in the learning journey. It places the educational emphasis on understanding the concept behind an approach, idea or formula. In this way, children learn how to problem solve and learn to appreciate the different ways to do this. While Montessori's roots are now over 100 years old, the educational philosophy is more relevant today than it was then.
- Posted by Parent - Oliver S
58/12/2018
Children love to learn at Fraser Woods Montessori School! Visit the school and you'll feel the kids' joy as they're spread out in the classrooms or halls, conferring together or concentrating deeply on their own. In addition to a fine academic program, FWM provides a safe community where children learn compassion, self confidence, and a sense of social responsibility.
- Posted by Parent - Robert Schultz
56/25/2013
Wonderful place! Involved parents and nice environment. Lots of extra things the children get exposed to.
- Posted by Parent - janeb
510/6/2012
Love this school and the Montessori philosophy! This is a beautiful way to learn and I have been fortunate to have found this for my two children. We''ve been here for 8 years
- Posted by Parent - helen
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