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Josiah Montessori - Aperia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SGD 24,600 - 27,600
Ages 6 months - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Part of
Josiah Montessori
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Josiah Montessori follows the Montessori philosophy, emphasizing independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural development. The curriculum is enhanced by the in-house developed Musical Arts Programme (MAP), which integrates performing arts to instill essential values. The school caters to children from 2 months to 6 years old, with programs segmented into Infants (2 months–18 months), Toddlers (18 months–3 years), Kindergarten (3–5 years), and Pre-Primary (6 years).

This campus is part of Josiah Montessori

12 Kallang Ave, #03-37, Singapore 339511

The Essentials

Josiah Montessori - Aperia has instruction in English.

Location
Josiah Montessori – Aperia is located at 12 Kallang Ave, #03-37, Aperia, Singapore 339511. It is easily accessible from Kallang MRT, about a 5-minute walk, with sheltered drop-offs available inside Aperia Mall. There is ample parking within the mall for families arriving by car, and the site is in the central Kallang area of Singapore.

Stages
The Aperia centre provides Infant Care and Childcare. Josiah operates multiple centres around Singapore; for example Tampines Mart houses a Kindergarten. Across Josiah's centres, programs cover Infants, Toddlers, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primary levels.

Type
The Aperia centre is a private early childhood education centre offering day programs for infants and young children; it does not operate boarding facilities. The centre visuals show Infants & Childcare as its focus, with the broader Josiah network hosting other centres (e.g., Tampines Mart for Kindergarten).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Publicly published data on nationality mix is not provided; Josiah serves local Singaporean families as well as international families across its centres.

Additional learning support
Josiah Care provides early intervention and support for children with learning or developmental disabilities, helping families access diagnosis and tailored assistance within centres.

Country affiliation
Singapore. The centres operate in Singapore and are part of Josiah Associates Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based organization.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated by the school.

School day structure
Centre hours run from 7:00 to 19:00 (7 AM to 7 PM), reflecting a full-day program structure; drop-off and pick-up arrangements are designed for working families in the area.

Bus service
A school-provided bus service is not listed for the Aperia centre; proximity to Kallang MRT supports accessible drop-offs and pick-ups.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Josiah Montessori Aperia centre is operated by Agora Co-Learning Spaces Pte. Ltd.
Fees

Annual tuition at Josiah Montessori - Aperia ranges from SGD 24,600 to SGD 27,600 for 2026/27.

Application and Enrollment Fees

- Application fee: USD 200.
- Enrollment / registration fee (one‑time): USD 500 (listed as an enrolment fee).

One‑time deposits and administrative charges

- Registration fee (local listings): SGD 500 (one‑time).
- Security / admission deposit (listed by local directories): SGD 2,280 (one‑time, shown as Deposit for infant care).
- Annual insurance charge (local listing): SGD 7 per year.

Tuition fees (by programme / age group)

- Local published monthly figures for the Aperia centre (full‑day and half‑day examples):
- Full‑day childcare (Infant/Toddler/Child): SGD 1,850 per month.
- Half‑day (AM/PM) programme: SGD 1,500 per month.

- Alternative presentation of annual tuition by age (converted/published on international school fee listings):
- Age ~6 months: USD 5,000 per year. (Per‑term implied = USD 1,250 if divided into four equal terms — this per‑term figure is an inference based on the listed annual fee and a four‑term academic year; the division is an estimate, not an explicitly published per‑term charge.)
- Age 1: USD 7,000 per year (per‑term implied USD 1,750 by the same inference).
- Age 2–3: USD 9,000 per year (per‑term implied USD 2,250).
- Age 4–6: USD 10,000 per year (per‑term implied USD 2,500).

How the per‑term numbers above were derived (important)

- Where only annual figures are published, a per‑term amount shown above was calculated by dividing the published annual fee by four to produce an estimated per‑term figure; that division is an inference for display convenience and is not stated as an official school billing schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A specific, published billing schedule (for example: term dates, invoice due dates, or whether the school issues invoices monthly versus termly) for the Aperia centre is not published in the publicly available centre listing. Local directory listings show monthly tuition amounts and one‑time registration / deposit charges but do not publish formal invoice timing or late‑payment terms.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the centre is an infant care and childcare / kindergarten centre and no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: no school‑wide uniform pricing is published for the Aperia centre in the public listings; uniform purchase costs are not specified.
- Optional enrichment / co‑curricular fees: external partner listings show typical extracurricular class fees and uniform costs for partner programmes (example: a partner listing referenced discounts for baby ballet term classes and a new‑signup uniform cost), indicating that optional activity fees and uniforms for partner programmes may apply. These are optional and charged separately from core tuition.
- Materials / snacks / meals: local listings do not itemise standard materials or meal charges for the Aperia centre; some centres include food in tuition while others itemise meals separately — no itemised meal charge is published for Aperia in the public listings.

Refund and withdrawal information

- A public, detailed refund or withdrawal policy (for example: refund of deposits, refund of prepaid tuition, required notice period for withdrawal, or pro‑rata refund rules) for the Aperia centre is not published in the public listings examined. Where only partial fee elements are listed (application/registration/deposit), no authoritative public statement on refundability appears alongside those amounts in the available listings.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, local instant payment schemes, GIRO, or cheque) are not published in the centre listings consulted. Public listings show amounts and one‑time charges but do not list which payment channels are accepted at the Aperia centre.

Additional notes and summary of coverage

- Public directory listings for Josiah Montessori – Aperia include concrete figures for one‑time registration items (SGD 500 registration; SGD 2,280 deposit) and example monthly tuition (SGD 1,850 full day; SGD 1,500 half day). They also appear in international fee aggregators that list annual tuition by age (USD figures).
- Certain operational details that parents commonly need for budgeting and contract review — specifically: the school's official billing schedule (invoice timing and due dates), formal payment terms, a published refund/withdrawal policy, and the school's accepted payment methods — are not available in the public listings that contain fee amounts. Where only annual fees are shown, per‑term amounts in this summary were calculated by dividing the annual figure by four; that calculation is an estimate for database display only, not an official per‑term charge from the centre.

If you require these missing operational details (exact invoicing schedule, payment methods accepted, refundability of deposit or fees, or official per‑term billing lines), those items are not published in the public fee listings reviewed here. The figures above reflect the public fee items that are published for the Aperia centre (application/enrolment/registration/deposit, monthly tuition examples, and annual tuition listings) and per‑term estimates derived from published annual figures where noted.
Academics

Josiah Montessori - Aperia teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 0.5 to 6.

Curriculum
Josiah Montessori at Aperia follows The Josiah Way, with age-grouped programs: Infant (2 months–18 months), Toddler (18 months–3 years), Kindergarten (3–5 years, including Nursery 1, Nursery 2, and Kindergarten 1), and Pre-Primary (6 years old, Kindergarten 2). The curriculum is Montessori-based with a prepared environment and materials designed to foster independence, concentration, and self-directed learning. Bilingual immersion in English and Mandarin is integrated daily, complemented by the Musical Arts Programme, a five-part curriculum including Vocal Training, Dance, Music Appreciation, Art, and Chinese Speech & Drama. Core academic focus spans language and literacy, mathematics, science, and integrated subjects such as social studies and physical education, with World Explorer modules and outdoor play woven into daily activities. Pre-Primary uses a project-based, multimodal approach (including a year-end project) through Reggio-inspired Project Work to connect learning across disciplines. The program emphasizes 21st-century skills—communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, metacognition, and global citizenship—together with social-emotional development and character building.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Josiah Way emphasizes Montessori principles that prioritize independence, freedom within limits, and respect for each child's social development. Group activities and music are integrated into learning to support social-emotional learning as part of everyday practice. The Musical Arts Programme (MAP) is a school-led framework of five elements that fosters self-management and social awareness in Josiah students. The Nursery experience includes social maturity and emotional regulation as learning outcomes. English and Mandarin bilingual immersion supports daily social communication and collaboration in classrooms, contributing to SEL.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Josiah Care is described as an inclusive program within Josiah centres that recognises learning or developmental disabilities (LDD) and provides targeted support. It facilitates early intervention and bridges gaps for families with children with LDD to ensure timely assessment and support. The school's core values emphasize Inclusivity and total care and protection for all children. The program operates within Josiah centres rather than as a separate specialist SEN facility. The kinds of needs supported include learning or developmental disabilities (LDD).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English and Mandarin are taught through everyday bilingual immersion, used in classrooms across programmes. The Aperia discovery/book-a-tour content explicitly states ‘Bilingual immersion – Chinese and English. Everyday.' This bilingual approach includes bilingual foundations in the Nursery programme. The Nursery stage features Montessori work with bilingual foundations to support language development. Language development is integrated within Montessori and MAP activities throughout the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
A calm, confident, and ready-to-learn mindset is highlighted as a design goal of Josiah's environment. MAP supports mental wellbeing by promoting self-management, focus, and social expression through dance, music, voice, art, and Mandarin drama. The Nursery programme explicitly recognizes social maturity and emotional regulation as learning goals. Warm, attentive teachers contribute to student wellbeing by providing patient guidance and supportive interactions. Montessori independence is described as fostering well-being by enabling hands-on exploration and self-directed learning.

Safeguarding
Josiah Core Values emphasise commitment to provide total care and protection for each child in a safe, harmonious environment. Inclusivity is a core value, with Josiah Care focusing on children who require more attention and on inclusive early intervention. Josiah Care is described as facilitating early intervention within Josiah centres to bridge gaps for families with children who have learning or developmental disabilities. The Josiah Story notes a safe and harmonious environment as part of the school's guiding principles. Overall, safeguarding-related practice is presented through inclusive, protective care within the Josiah framework rather than a standalone policy statement.
Parent Experience

History
Josiah Montessori was started in March 1997 by three engineers who wanted a better preschool option for their toddlers. The Directors Wendy Tan and Lena Lim run the school, which operates under Josiah Associates Pte Ltd. The Josiah network has grown beyond its first centre to include multiple centres across Singapore, including Suntec City Mall, Changi Business Park, Aperia, Pasir Ris, Tampines Mart, and Raffles Place. The Josiah Way guides its pedagogy, rooted in Montessori principles and a bilingual approach.

Community
The Josiah community emphasises parental engagement and regular updates about children's learning. The Josiah Story describes partnership with parents as central to raising champions and notes the logo as a symbol of motherly care and parent partnership. Public events such as Open Houses at Aperia and the Josiah Children's Festival have involved families and the wider community. The network's centres across Singapore enable community involvement across locations, including Suntec City Mall, Changi Business Park, Aperia, Pasir Ris, Tampines Mart, and Raffles Place.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no publicly documented formal PTA for Josiah Montessori Aperia in public materials; instead, parental engagement is described as ongoing. Wendy Tan and Lena Lim serve as Directors of Josiah Montessori. Josiah Associates Pte Ltd is the corporate entity behind the Josiah Montessori network. Parental engagement is supported through regular updates and communication about learning, as reflected in testimonials. Public events such as Open Houses (for example at Aperia) and the Josiah Children's Festival have involved families. The Josiah network operates across several centres, providing opportunities for family involvement across locations.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Josiah Montessori operates multiple centers in Singapore, including Aperia. The Aperia center provides Infant Care & Childcare. It is located at 12 Kallang Ave #03-37, Aperia, Singapore 339511.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Musical Arts Programme (MAP) is developed in-house and consists of five elements to inculcate essential 21st century values such as self-management and social awareness, nurturing confident critical thinkers.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Josiah Aperia center provides Infant Care & Childcare at 12 Kallang Ave #03-37, Aperia, Singapore 339511. Telephone: +65 6702 2177. The school centers its curriculum on The Josiah Way, grounded in Montessori principles that emphasize independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural development. The Montessori approach offers a holistic environment for self-directed exploration and the development of motor skills, with additional group activities and music. The Primary School Readiness aim uses knowledge from Montessori and Music to prepare children for local and international schools.

Arts & Creative
The Performing Arts Programme (MAP), developed in-house, comprises five elements to cultivate 21st-century values such as self-management and social awareness. Music is integrated into the curriculum to support learning.

Cultural & Language
Bilingualism is offered in English and Mandarin, fostering language development and literacy.

Social & Hobbies
Josiah offers a suite of programs beyond core curriculum, including Josiah Enrich for phonetics and mathematics, Josiah Online for home-based activities, and Josiah Care for early intervention and support for children with diverse learning needs.

Community & Service
Josiah Care focuses on inclusivity and early intervention to support children with learning or developmental differences within Josiah centres.

Leadership & Professional
Josiah Enrich provides enrichment in reading and mathematics under the guidance of Montessori-trained educators, with accelerated options available.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The curriculum blends Montessori concepts with music and physical activity to support holistic development and well-being. The Josiah Way emphasizes an environment that supports independence and social development.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Mandarin are the core languages of instruction across the curriculum, with Mandarin used in daily activities including Mandarin speech and drama.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual by design, with daily instruction in English and Mandarin. Mandarin is used in activities such as speech and drama to build fluency and confidence.

Immersion Programs
Bilingual by design with immersive Montessori experiences in English and Mandarin; Mandarin-focused elements include speech and drama.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Submit your details in the form to express interest in a guided tour of the Aperia centre. Include a preferred date and time for the visit and share a brief note about your child's background or learning needs. The information helps schedule the tour and tailor the visit to your family. A Josiah staff member will review submissions to prepare for your tour. Step 2. Within one business day of submission, a Josiah team member contacts you to confirm the appointment. They lock in the tour time and provide an outline of what to expect during the visit. If you have questions, they can be addressed during this contact. Step 3. On the tour day, you will walk through the classrooms and observe the learning spaces. You will meet the teachers and have the opportunity to ask questions about Josiah's approach to fostering confident, independent children. The tour offers a first-hand view of the environment and daily routines at Aperia.
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