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Josiah Montessori - Raffles Place

Singapore

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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
Typical class size 3
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

14 Robinson Road, #05-01 Far East Finance Building, Singapore 048545

The Essentials

Josiah Montessori - Raffles Place has typical class sizes of 3, instruction in English.

Location
The Josiah Montessori Raffles Place campus is at 14 Robinson Road, #05-01 Far East Finance Building, Singapore 048545. It sits in the Raffles Place area of Singapore's Central Business District, within the Far East Finance Building. The campus is central and accessible by public transport in the CBD.

Stages
The Raffles Place campus operates as an Infant Care & Childcare centre. Across Josiah's centres, programmes cover Infants (2 months–18 months), Toddlers (18 months–3 years), Kindergarten (3–5 years), and Pre-Primary (6 years).

Type
Josiah Raffles Place is an Infant Care & Childcare centre within Josiah Montessori's Singapore network. It focuses on early years care rather than primary or secondary education.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationality mix data is not publicly disclosed. Josiah serves local and international families, and its language approach includes English with Mandarin; the curriculum supports transitions to local and international schools.

Additional learning support
Josiah Care provides support for children with learning or developmental disabilities, including early intervention and bridging services within Josiah centres.

Country affiliation
Singapore-based; Josiah operates five centres across Singapore, including Raffles Place.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated for Josiah Montessori.

School day structure
Typical operating hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with a full-day program and a half-day option where available.

Bus service
A school bus service is not publicly listed for the Raffles Place campus.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Directors of Josiah Montessori are Wendy Tan and Lena Lim. Josiah Associates Pte Ltd operates Josiah Montessori.
Fees

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

Application and registration fees

- Application fee: none listed as a separate charge for Josiah Montessori Raffles Place.
- Registration / enrolment fee: SGD 500 (one-time, payable on enrolment).

Booking deposit / placement deposit

- Infant care (to secure place): SGD 2,300 (one-time booking deposit).
- Childcare (to secure place): SGD 1,900 (one-time booking deposit).

Tuition fees by age / year group (full-day and half-day) — stated amounts and annual equivalents

- Infant care (approximately 0–18 months):
- Full day: SGD 2,300 per month. Annual equivalent (12 months): SGD 27,600. Per-term equivalent (3-term academic-year conversion): SGD 9,200 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- Half day (AM or PM): SGD 1,600 per month. Annual equivalent: SGD 19,200. Per-term equivalent (÷ 3): SGD 6,400 per term.

- Childcare / preschool (approximately 18 months–6 years):
- Full day: SGD 1,900 per month. Annual equivalent (12 months): SGD 22,800. Per-term equivalent (3-term conversion): SGD 7,600 per term.
- Half day (AM or PM): SGD 1,500 per month (where a half-day rate is published). Annual equivalent: SGD 18,000. Per-term equivalent (÷ 3): SGD 6,000 per term.

- Published headline annual-range used by third-party school directories corresponds to roughly SGD 24,600–27,600 per year (this range aligns with the monthly figures above when annualised).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The centre publishes a one-time registration/enrolment fee and a one-time booking deposit to secure a place; routine tuition is quoted on a monthly basis (amounts shown above). GST is excluded from the quoted monthly figures where this is specified. Parents should note that the booking deposit and registration fee are collected at enrolment.
- No public, line-by-line term-by-term billing schedule is published for this centre; the fee figures above are presented as monthly amounts and are commonly converted to annual or per-term equivalents for comparison.

Boarding fees

- Boarding / residential accommodation is not applicable for Josiah Montessori Raffles Place (the centre operates as an infant-care / preschool day centre only).

Other costs and recurring charges

- Booking deposit and registration fee (listed above) are additional to monthly tuition.
- Uniform: approximately SGD 46 (one-off item indicated on third-party centre listings).
- Annual insurance: small annual insurance charge has been listed on third‑party centre listings (example: ~SGD 7 per year).
- Other incidental costs (materials, enrichment, excursions) are not itemised in the public listings for the Raffles Place centre but may be charged as applicable by the centre.

Refund and cancellation information

- The centre's public listings present the registration fee and booking deposit amounts but do not publish a detailed, public refund or cancellation policy for those items on the pages reviewed. The booking deposit and registration fee are collected to secure a place; the refundability (and any time-related cancellation charges) are set by the centre's policies. Where a detailed refund/cancellation schedule is required, the centre should be consulted directly.

Fee payment options

- Common payment methods used by schools and preschools in Singapore include bank transfer, credit/debit card and recurring arrangements such as GIRO; these are the standard options international and local schools commonly accept for tuition payments. Parents typically arrange payment by bank transfer or card or set up a GIRO according to the centre's billing schedule. (Specific payment methods accepted by the Raffles Place centre are not itemised in the public listings reviewed; please confirm the accepted methods with the centre at enrolment.)

Summary of the key fee items (concise)

- Registration / enrolment fee: SGD 500 (one-time).
- Booking deposit: Infant SGD 2,300; Childcare SGD 1,900 (one-time).
- Monthly tuition (full day): Infant SGD 2,300; Childcare SGD 1,900. Annualised equivalents and 3-term conversions provided above.
- Other small charges published by third-party listings: uniform ~SGD 46; annual insurance ~SGD 7.

(Notes: The figures above are taken from current public centre listings and school-directory summaries for Josiah Montessori Raffles Place. Several third‑party directory entries list the same core fee items and monthly tuition figures cited here.)
Academics

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

Curriculum
The Josiah Montessori center at Raffles Place delivers an English-language Montessori-based curriculum across four age bands: Infants (2 months–18 months), Toddler (18 months–3 years), Kindergarten (3–5 years; Nursery 1, Nursery 2 and Kindergarten 1), and Pre-Primary (6 years; Kindergarten 2). Infants focus on Montessori Moments, Baby Signing, Baby Juke Box, Baby Sensorial, Baby Tiny Tales and Baby Tumble'n Roll to stimulate early senses and movement. The Toddler program emphasizes independence and learning through practical life exercises, sensorial work, early numeracy and language development, with features like Little World Explorer and a Chinese language component. The Kindergarten stage (Nursery 1–3) uses Montessori materials across practical life, sensorial work, Montessori Mathematics and Language, plus a Chinese language curriculum, Musical Arts Programme (MAP), outdoor play and Grace & Courtesy. The Pre-Primary (Kindergarten 2) journey focuses on preparing for Primary 1 with 21st-century skills, core subjects English, Mandarin and Mathematics, bilingualism, MAP and outdoor play. The Raffles Place center is located at 14 Robinson Road #05-01 Far East Finance Building, Singapore 048545, Tel: +65 6221 8638.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is supported at Josiah through The Josiah Way, which emphasizes independence, social development, and self-management; the Musical Arts Programme reinforces self-management and social awareness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Josiah Care provides early intervention for children with learning or developmental disabilities within Josiah centres to bridge gaps and facilitate early diagnosis.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English and Mandarin are taught through a bilingual program; there is no separate EAL program described.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through The Josiah Way's emphasis on social development and independence, and the MAP fosters self-management and social awareness.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.
Parent Experience

History
Josiah Montessori was started in March 1997 by three engineers who were good friends in an MNC company. They founded the school to address the difficulty their wives faced finding a good preschool for their toddlers. The school was built on Montessori principles and uses The Josiah Way, emphasizing independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's developmental needs. Josiah Associates Pte Ltd owns the Josiah brand, as shown by the corporate copyright. The Josiah network has grown into a multi-centre presence in Singapore, including a Raffles Place location at 14 Robinson Road, Far East Finance Building.

Community
The Josiah community centers on active parental engagement and regular communication about children's daily life. The school integrates Musical Arts Programme (MAP) and bilingual learning in English and Mandarin to foster a culturally rich learning environment. Open Houses and the Josiah Children's Festival provide opportunities for families to participate in the school's culture. Josiah Care, Josiah Enrich, and Josiah Online extend family involvement beyond the classroom.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials describe no formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for Josiah Montessori. Parental engagement is supported through regular updates about children's daily life and direct staff communications. The school offers programs such as Josiah Care (early intervention), Josiah Enrich (enrichment), and Josiah Online (home learning) to involve families in the child's learning journey. Families can participate in Open Houses and the Josiah Children's Festival to engage with teachers and staff. Staff contact channels and admissions tours are available via the central Josiah contact details, and tours can be arranged by contacting the school. The Raffles Place centre at 14 Robinson Road is part of the Josiah network and has publicly listed contact details for outreach.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Josiah Montessori Raffles Place center provides Infant Care and Childcare at 14 Robinson Road, Far East Finance Building, Singapore 048545. It serves children from 2 months to 6 years as part of Josiah Montessori.

Academic Facilities
The Josiah Way curriculum guides learning for children aged 2 months to 6 years, including Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten and Pre-Primary programs, with a focus on self-directed learning, social contribution, citizenship, and confidence.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Josiah Way centers on Montessori principles that emphasize independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's development. The program levels are 2 months–18 months (Infant), 18 months–3 years (Toddler), 3 years old to 5 years old (Kindergarten), and 6 years old (Pre-Primary). The Raffles Place center offers Infant Care & Childcare at 14 Robinson Road #05-01 Far East Finance Building, Singapore 048545 (Tel: +65 6221 8638).

Arts & Creative
The Musical Arts Programme (MAP) is developed in-house and forms part of The Josiah Way to foster performing arts. MAP comprises five elements designed to cultivate 21st-century values such as self-management and social awareness.

Cultural & Language
Bilingualism in English and Mandarin is cultivated to build literacy and communication skills. The bilingual emphasis runs across Josiah programs to support language development.

Social & Hobbies
Group activities and music are integrated into daily learning. Montessori methods are blended with music to create an engaging and collaborative learning environment. These practices support social interaction and collaborative skills among children.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Mandarin are the languages used for instruction across Josiah's programmes. The bilingual approach develops literacy and communication skills in both languages. Language learning is integrated across the Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten and Pre-Primary stages. English and Mandarin literacy is emphasized as part of Josiah's holistic education.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Mandarin.
School Events
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