Woodland Hill Montessori, founded in 1965 as the Montessori School of Albany, is the only independent school in the Capital Region providing the internationally renowned Montessori education for children ages 18 months -14 years of age.
Woodland Hill Montessori School nurtures a child's inner love of learning.
Using specific Montessori methods, creativity and natural curiosity are fostered and individual academic excellence is stressed.
Montessori children are empowered to make decisions and take responsibility from an early age.
They develop strong self-images and confidently face challenges. Montessori is a peace-based education, focusing on global and cultural awareness, cooperation, and respect.
WHMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society, NAIS and NYAIS and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Tuition for the Toddler program starts at $5,998. Tuition for pre-K through K is $10,500- $12,969, grades 1 through 8 ranges from $13,305 to $14,480. Limited need based financial aid is availible.
Woodland Hill Montessori School is the Capital Region`s only
independent school providing the internationally renowned
Montessori program for children ages 18 months -14 years old. We
were founded in 1965 as the Montessori School of Albany by parents
searching for a school that would recognize and develop the immense
potential within all young children. The elementary program was
added in 1986 to serve 6-12 year old children. In 2001, MSA began
offering middle school education. In December of 2003, MSA moved to
a beautiful, custom designed school on 11 wooded acres in North
Greenbush. To celebrate our move to the new location, we changed
our name to the Woodland Hill Montessori School.In 2012 the
school added a toddler program for children 18-36 months old.
Woodland Hill Montessori School is committed to providing a
nurturing and cooperative learning environment where children are
challenged to reach their intellectual, physical and creative
potential. The Montessori method is based upon a deep respect for
the child as an individual and is designed to stimulate each
child`s natural curiosity and love of learning. We invite you to
visit and observe the engaging academic environment in our
classrooms, the interaction between students, and the unique role
of our skilled Montessori teachers. The best way to understand the
Montessori difference is to experience it first hand! Please
contact Kristine Gernert-Dott, Director of Admissions at
518-283-5400 or kgernertdott@woodlandhill.org to arrange a
visit.
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