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Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction
Brighton Montessori @ Kovan caters to children aged 18 months to 6 years, offering programs from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2. The school follows the Montessori curriculum, emphasizing hands-on learning and individualized teaching approaches in areas such as Phonics and Mathematics. The campus features modern facilities and spacious learning areas designed to inspire young minds.
Brighton Montessori - Kovan has typical class sizes of 6, instruction in English.
Location
Brighton Montessori Kovan is located at 5A Parry Avenue, Singapore 547260. It sits in the Kovan neighbourhood and is within a short walk of Kovan MRT Station. The campus is accessible by several bus routes along Upper Serangoon Road and Yio Chu Kang Road, with driving routes from nearby estates such as Hougang and Serangoon.
Stages
Montessori programmes run from Infant Care to Kindergarten 2: Infant Care, Pre-Nursery & Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2.
Type
Preschool/childcare centre; Montessori approach in a mixed-age setting.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupil nationality mix data is not published.
Additional learning support
One-to-one teaching is used and the centre emphasises independent learning; no specific SEN provisions are listed for the Kovan centre.
Country affiliation
Singapore.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.
School day structure
Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am–7:00pm. The centre offers both full-day and half-day programmes with a daily routine that balances focused learning, meals and rest.
Bus service
Public transport access is available due to proximity to Kovan MRT and bus routes along Upper Serangoon Road and Yio Chu Kang Road; there is no published dedicated school bus service.
Fees
Annual tuition at Brighton Montessori - Kovan ranges from from SGD 10,800 for 2026/27.
Application and Registration Fees
- Application fee: SGD 800 (one-time, non-refundable). - Registration fee (one-time, payable on acceptance): SGD 872. Promotions sometimes waive this amount; registration fee is treated as non-refundable in promotion terms.
Deposit
- A refundable or non-refundable deposit equal to one month's school fee is required upfront at enrolment (centre policy requires upfront payment of the deposit plus one month's school fees).
Tuition fees (published billing units and programme groupings)
- Brighton Montessori publishes tuition as monthly programme rates rather than an explicit per-term or per-academic-year table by year group. The published monthly rates by programme/age grouping are: - Pre-Nursery & Nursery 1 (half-day morning): SGD 1,450 per month. - Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2 (half-day afternoon): SGD 1,000 per month. - Full day (approx. 8:30am–5:30pm): SGD 1,850 per month. - Full day (extended, approx. 8:30am–7:00pm): SGD 2,000 per month. - Flexi Care (approx. 8:30am–3:00pm): SGD 1,730 per month.
Per-term and per-year group detail
- The school's publicly published fee information is presented as monthly programme rates by age/programme rather than a separate published schedule of fees per academic term or by formal year-group (for example, Nursery 1 / Nursery 2 / K1 / K2). No distinct per-term or per-academic-year table by year group was published where these monthly programme rates are listed. Parents should use the published monthly programme rates above to calculate term or annual amounts as needed.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Upfront at enrolment: deposit (one month's school fee) plus one month's school fees are required. - Recurring tuition is published as monthly fees; billing is handled on a monthly basis in the published rates. - All published prices are stated inclusive of GST where noted. Specific promotions and promotional discounts are applied to the published fees under stated promotion terms.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Brighton Montessori is a preschool/early years centre and does not offer boarding.
Other recurring or one-off costs
- Annual insurance fee: SGD 7.50. - Uniform: SGD 47.08 per set. - PE attire: SGD 26.75 per set. - Starter pack (promotional welcome pack value): SGD 149.33 when provided under specific promotions. - Promotions may require upfront payment of deposit and one month's fees and contain additional terms (discount months, etc.). Promotional savings and their application are subject to the promotion T&Cs.
Refund and withdrawal provisions (fee-specific points)
- Registration fees and promotional perks are treated as non-refundable under the promotion terms. In the event of withdrawal prior to the child's official enrolment start date under promotion terms, the registration fee may be deducted from the upfront payment (deposit and one month's school fee). Promotional offers are often non-transferable and non-refundable.
Fee payment options and billing channels
- Recurring payments may be arranged using standard school billing channels; Brighton Montessori / Busy Bees Singapore appear on major GIRO biller lists, enabling parents to set up GIRO payment arrangements through local banks.
Notes on how the published fee information is presented
- The centre's standard published fee items are stated as monthly programme rates and specific promotional terms; a separate published per-term or per-academic-year table by formal year group is not publicly presented alongside those monthly programme rates. Where promotions are offered, those promotional T&Cs specify upfront payment requirements and treatment of registration/deposit if a booking is withdrawn.
If you require these figures presented in a different billing unit (for example, converted to a per-term or per-academic-year total), use of the published monthly programme rates above will allow simple calculation (multiply the monthly rate by the number of months in your chosen billing period).
Academics
Brighton Montessori - Kovan teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
Brighton Montessori Kovan centre follows a Montessori-based curriculum built on five subject areas taught through hands-on materials: Practical Life Skills, Sensorial Exercises, Language (phonics and early grammar with sandpaper letters), Mathematics (Number Rods and Golden Beads), and Culture Studies (Science, History, Botany and General Knowledge). The program is structured into Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1 (K1) and Kindergarten 2 (K2), with Kindergarten 2 described as the Primary 1 preparatory class to ready children for formal schooling. Enrichment options include the Intensive Chinese Immersion Programme (ICIP) and the Kids Fun Discovery Programme (KFDP), offered on weekday afternoons. Mandarin is taught daily in K2, and the K2 curriculum includes final literacy components such as vowel digraphs, spelling, and introductory comprehension within the P1 Preparatory Programme. An Emotional Intelligence (EI) curriculum supports social-emotional development with mindfulness breaks and reflective journaling for N2–K2.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Brighton Montessori Kovan integrates social-emotional learning (SEL) through an Emotional Intelligence program that places emphasis on self-awareness, social competence, and relationships, and includes daily mindfulness breaks and reflective journaling to support students' mental well-being.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Kovan centre describes itself as following the authentic Montessori approach with one-to-one teaching and individualised learning materials, but there is no public disclosure of specific SEN provisions or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Kovan campus does not publicly disclose EAL-specific provisions; Brighton Montessori does indicate bilingual English–Mandarin immersion in its Infant Care program at other centres, aligned with ECDA's Early Years Development Framework.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental well-being is explicitly supported through the EI curriculum, which includes a daily mindfulness break and activities designed to foster resilience, empathy, and positive relationships.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is addressed in Brighton Montessori's Infant Care framework, which aligns with ECDA's EYDF and emphasizes respectful relationships, partnership with families, secure attachments, and responsive caregiving to support child protection and well-being.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Enquire about Brighton Montessori Kovan and schedule a campus tour. Express interest via the Enquire Now option or by calling 6588 3883. The Kovan centre offers both full-day and half-day programmes. The Centre Director is Caroline Tan.
2. Visit the Kovan campus at 5A Parry Avenue, Singapore 547260 to observe the learning environment and meet educators. The campus is a short walk from Kovan MRT and is served by bus routes along Upper Serangoon Road and Yio Chu Kang Road. The Montessori approach is implemented with one-to-one teaching and individualised learning materials in a peaceful setting.
3. Review the curriculum and daily routine. The curriculum balances focused learning, play, meals, and rest to provide a calm and reassuring daily rhythm. The authentic Montessori approach uses hands-on materials and one-to-one teaching to build confident, independent learners through meaningful daily experiences.
4. Enrolment and next steps. Contact the Kovan campus to start enrolment and arrange the necessary details. The centre offers flexible full-day and half-day programmes and notes that there are multiple locations across Singapore for reference.
FAQs
What curriculum does Brighton Montessori - Kovan offer?
Brighton Montessori - Kovan offers IB, AP, Montessori curriculums. Brighton Montessori Kovan centre follows a Montessori-based curriculum built on five subject areas taught through hands-on materials: Practical Life Skills, Sensorial Exercises, Language (phonics and early grammar with sandpaper letters), Mathematics (Number Rods and Golden Beads), and Culture Studi
What age range does Brighton Montessori - Kovan cater for?
Brighton Montessori - Kovan accepts students from age 1.5 to 6. Montessori programmes run from Infant Care to Kindergarten 2: Infant Care, Pre-Nursery & Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2.
What are the fees at Brighton Montessori - Kovan?
**Application and Registration Fees** - Application fee: SGD 800 (one-time, non-refundable). - Registration fee (one-time, payable on acceptance): SGD 872. Promotions sometimes waive this amount; registration fee is treated as non-refundable in promotion terms.
Where is Brighton Montessori - Kovan located?
Brighton Montessori - Kovan is located in Singapore. Brighton Montessori Kovan is located at 5A Parry Avenue, Singapore 547260. It sits in the Kovan neighbourhood and is within a short walk of Kovan MRT Station.
Is Brighton Montessori - Kovan co-educational?
Brighton Montessori - Kovan is a co-educational school. Preschool/childcare centre; Montessori approach in a mixed-age setting.
How do I apply to Brighton Montessori - Kovan?
The admissions process at Brighton Montessori - Kovan: 1. Enquire about Brighton Montessori Kovan and schedule a campus tour. Express interest via the Enquire Now option or by calling 6588 3883. The Kovan centre offers both full-day and half-day programmes. The Centre Director is Caroline Tan. 2.
What learning support does Brighton Montessori - Kovan provide?
Brighton Montessori - Kovan provides learning support services. The Kovan centre describes itself as following the authentic Montessori approach with one-to-one teaching and individualised learning materials, but there is no public disclosure of specific SEN provisions or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
Does Brighton Montessori - Kovan offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The Kovan campus does not publicly disclose EAL-specific provisions; Brighton Montessori does indicate bilingual English–Mandarin immersion in its Infant Care program at other centres, aligned with ECDA's Early Years Development Framework.
What facilities does Brighton Montessori - Kovan have?
The Kovan centre is located at 5A Parry Avenue, Singapore 547260, and is a short walk from Kovan MRT Station. The centre offers both full-day and half-day programmes. It follows the authentic Montessori approach with hands-on materials and one-to-one teaching in a peaceful environment.
What languages are taught at Brighton Montessori - Kovan?
Mandarin is taught on a daily basis; ICIP immerses children in a Mandarin-speaking environment, with native Mandarin teachers.
Who is the head of Brighton Montessori - Kovan?
The head of school at Brighton Montessori - Kovan is Caroline Tan.
What is the parent community like at Brighton Montessori - Kovan?
Brighton Montessori Kovan operates at 5A Parry Avenue with Centre Director Caroline Tan, and is open Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm.
