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International Montessori School Saint Petersburg

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Russian, English
Fees RUB 660,000 - 1,140,000
Ages 1 - 7 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Russian, English
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

International Montessori School Saint Petersburg offers an authentic Montessori program for children aged about 1.5 to 7, housed in a modern, spacious facility of more than 700 m2 at Morskaya nab. 37/5 in Saint Petersburg. The school follows the Montessori Curriculum, with prepared environments and Montessori materials that foster independence, concentration, self-confidence, and social awareness. Instruction is provided in English-speaking and Russian-speaking groups, supporting bilingual development. The program includes a wide range of classes—Fine Arts, Rhythmoplastic, Chess, Music, Dance—and sessions with a speech therapist, encouraging all-round development and flexible scheduling such as early drop-off and daycare. The campus features upgraded ventilation, warm floors, and a security system, alongside a family-friendly approach that offers consultations, day sleep on demand, a la carte dining, and tax refunds. State-licensed and serving international families for over 30 years, the school provides a proven environment for children to learn through discovery and collaborative activity.

Morskaya nab. 37/5, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Essentials

International Montessori School Saint Petersburg has instruction in Russian, English.

Location
Morskaya nab. 37/5, St. Petersburg, Russia. The address is listed in the Contacts section and shown on the How to find us page with an interactive map. Contact options include +7 (921) 993-55-50 and info@montessori-petersburg.com.

Stages
The International Montessori School accepts children from 1.5 (depending on readiness) to 7 years old. It offers multi-age groups within this age range.

Additional learning support
Speech therapy is offered.

Country affiliation
Russia

School day structure
Full Day 9:00-17:00; Half Day 9:00-13:00. Early drop-off from 8:30 and daycare until 18:30 are available.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Full Day (9:00-17:00); Early Drop-off from 8:30; Daycare until 18:30

Food Options
A La Carte dining options

Governance and Ownership
The school is state-licensed. State license No. 78L02 1498; issued September 3, 2015.
Fees

Annual tuition at International Montessori School Saint Petersburg ranges from RUB 660,000 to RUB 1,140,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance fee

- English-language groups: RUB 95,000 entrance fee (not charged for children enrolled in the adaptation programme).
- Russian-language groups: RUB 60,000 entrance fee (not charged for children enrolled in the adaptation programme).

Tuition — fees by group and schedule (stated as monthly rates)

- English groups — Full day (9:00–17:00): RUB 95,000 per month.
- English groups — Half day (9:00–13:00): RUB 75,000 per month.
- Russian groups — Full day (9:00–17:00): RUB 75,000 per month.
- Russian groups — Half day (9:00–13:00): RUB 55,000 per month.
- Adaptation programme (short introduction): RUB 17,000 per week (1.5 hours per day).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and other recurring fees are quoted and published as monthly amounts; the entrance fee is collected at enrolment (and is waived for the adaptation programme).
- The organisation's financial and contractual framework for paid services is documented through formal internal regulations and a sample education contract; these documents establish the detailed rules for payment timing, invoicing and financial administration.

How to pay / payment options

- Payments are effected to the school's settlement (bank) account; the school's financial statements and organisational information reference that funds (including foreign-currency receipts) are credited to the school's bank account.
- The school accepts payment from maternity capital (family support) funds.
- No public listing of credit-card acceptance or online card-payment processing is provided in the published materials; parents should arrange exact payment method and account details directly with school administration.

Boarding / residential provision

- Boarding is not part of the school's offering; programmes are day-based with stated hours (day programmes and available early-arrival / extended-day options).

Other costs and what is included

- The published tuition rates explicitly include: Montessori study materials, lunch, snacks, chess training, sports activities, speech-therapist sessions, music classes and creative workshops.
- Extra options noted (available for an additional charge where applicable) include: early drop-off from 8:30 and extended daycare to 18:30. Specific extra-option prices are not listed with the monthly rates.
- No separate uniform fee or mandatory uniform charge is listed in the publicly available programme and admissions information.
- The school operates a flexible discount system for families with two or more children attending simultaneously; the discount mechanism is applied as described in the school's enrolment and payment regulations.

Refunds and tax / financial relief

- The entrance fee is not charged for children enrolled only in the adaptation programme.
- The school notes that parents can claim a personal income-tax refund (13% in the Russian tax regime) where eligible; tax-deduction/refund arrangements apply in line with national tax rules.
- The school maintains formal documentation (sample education contract and regulations on paid services) that set out the detailed conditions for suspension, termination and any refunds of fees; those contractual documents define the precise refund and cancellation conditions.

Summary of the principal, load-bearing fee figures

- Entrance fee (English groups): RUB 95,000.
- Entrance fee (Russian groups): RUB 60,000.
- Monthly tuition — English full day: RUB 95,000; English half day: RUB 75,000.
- Monthly tuition — Russian full day: RUB 75,000; Russian half day: RUB 55,000.
- Adaptation week: RUB 17,000 per week (1.5 hours per day).

(These figures and the contractual framework for payment, discounts and refunds are published in the school's admissions and organisational documents.)
Academics

International Montessori School Saint Petersburg teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1 to 7.

Curriculum
Montessori Method underpins the program, focusing on the development of the whole child and fostering independence, concentration, self-confidence, and social awareness. The school serves children from 1.5 to 7 years old in English-speaking and Russian-speaking groups. The environment is prepared and didactically designed to support all-round development and the use of Montessori materials. A wide range of classes is offered, including Fine Arts, Rhythmoplastic, Chess, Music, Dance, and classes with a speech therapist. The program emphasizes individual attention and flexibility, with options such as early drop-off and daycare, to fit family needs. The school is state-licensed.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides an international educational environment with English-language communication, multi-age groups from 1.5 to 7 years old, European standards of education, a state license, and options suited for international families in Saint Petersburg.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Not applicable from page content.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses two main languages of instruction: Russian and English, enabling language learning and cultural immersion.

Mental Wellbeing
Not specified beyond general admissions and student support services listed in the FAQ.

Safeguarding
The school adheres to security measures including CCTV, restricted site access, and regular staff security training.
Parent Experience

History
The school has been offering the authentic Montessori environment in Saint Petersburg for over 30 years. It is located at Morskaya nab. 37/5, Saint Petersburg. It provides an English-speaking educational environment for children aged 1.5 to 7 years and is state-licensed. The Montessori method is used to support all-round development in a prepared environment, with a range of classes including Fine Arts, Rhythmoplastic, Chess, Music, Dance, and speech-therapy sessions. The school offers flexible scheduling options and family-oriented services, and accepts maternity capital funds for tuition.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a modern and spacious facility of more than 700 m2, equipped with the latest technology, a modern supply and exhaust ventilation system, warm floors, and a control and security system. The environment supports Montessori education with a didactically prepared space and Montessori materials. The program operates in an English-speaking environment for children aged 1.5 to 7 years and uses Russian and English as the main languages of instruction. The school is state-licensed. Flexible arrangements for families include personal consultations, early arrival and late dismissal options, a la carte dining, day sleep on demand, a flexible discount system for families with two or more children, and eligibility for tax refunds.

Academic Facilities
The Montessori Method emphasizes early development and awakens and develops the natural desire to learn, enabling children to master new skills. The learning environment is prepared and includes Montessori materials designed for developmental and research purposes, supporting all-round development. The approach encourages independent development at the child's own pace and the cultivation of social skills and respect for others, including self-confidence, independence, concentration, and communication. A schedule suitable for families is provided, and the program includes a wide range of classes. Wide range of classes includes Fine Arts, Rhythmoplastic, Chess, Music, Dance, and Classes with a speech therapist.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Fine Arts; Rhythmoplastic; Chess; Music; Dance; Classes with a speech therapist.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Fine Arts, Rhythmoplastic, Chess, Music, and Dance are offered, along with classes with a speech therapist. The Montessori method uses a prepared pedagogical environment. The development aims to foster self-confidence, independence, concentration and communication skills.

Arts & Creative
Fine Arts, Music, and Dance are offered as part of the curriculum. Rhythmoplastic is listed as a creative activity. Students explore visual and performing arts within the Montessori framework. These disciplines support creative expression in daily learning.

Cultural & Language
Two main languages of instruction are Russian and English. There is an English-speaking educational environment for children. The school is described as an international educational environment suitable for children from international families in Saint Petersburg.

Social & Hobbies
Chess is offered as part of the program. Music and Dance classes provide opportunities for collaborative activities. Fine Arts also contributes to social engagement through creative projects. These activities encourage teamwork and peer learning within the school community.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses Russian and English as the main languages of instruction. English groups are available for full-day (9:00–17:00) with optional Early Drop-off at 8:30 and Daycare until 18:30; Full Day tuition is 95,000 rubles per month. Half-day English groups (9:00–13:00) cost 75,000 rubles per month. Russian-speaking groups run full-day (9:00–17:00) at 75,000 rubles per month and half-day (9:00–13:00) at 55,000 rubles per month. The school provides an English-speaking educational environment for children aged 1.5 to 7 years.

Bilingual Teaching
Two main languages of instruction are Russian and English.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Prepare the required enrollment documents. Personal documents include the child's birth certificate. Medical documents include the child's medical card and vaccination certificate, plus a pediatrician's health conclusion. For foreign students, the child's passport and visa are required, and a copy of the parents' passport or visa is also needed. Registration of the child at the place of residence is required.

Scholarships
The school does not award scholarships. There is no on‑site housing or dormitory. Requests for other forms of financial support are considered on an individual basis and fall within the discretion of the school's head. The school does not provide job placement for graduates.
School Events
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