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Lodestar Montessori School - Erdkinder (LME)

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The school at a glance
Fees SGD 33,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Hindi
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lodestar Montessori School - Erdkinder (LME) sits in a quaint shophouse at 69 Brighton Crescent, Singapore 559213, delivering a Montessori Curriculum alongside Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge A Levels for learners aged 3 to 18. The Erdkinder environment focuses on adolescents (12–18) and is organized around four components: The Educational Syllabus – Opportunities for Self-Expression; Formative Education; Preparation for Adult Life; The Plan of Study and Work; Work on the Land; Production and Exchange. In 1a, self-expression is cultivated through Drama, Art, Handiwork, Dance and Sports, with language development and public speaking integrated. In 1b, English, Chinese and Hindi support language growth and Moral Education fosters social life, ethics and community collaboration through a just community. In 1c, adulthood includes SELT, SHPBC, SHH, Mathematics and Seminars, with practical work on the land and in the Museum of Machines for applied learning. The aim is a responsible, holistic transition into young adulthood while respecting others and the environment.

Lodestar Montessori School - Erdkinder (LME), 69 Brighton Crescent, Singapore 559213

The Essentials

Location
Lodestar Montessori School – Erdkinder is located at 69 Brighton Crescent, Singapore 559213, in a quaint shophouse within a quiet housing estate near Serangoon Garden Way. It is accessible by bus along Serangoon Garden Way, with bus stops 66141 and 66149 nearby, and the Circle line at Lorong Chuan MRT (CC14) nearby for rail access.

Stages
Erdkinder serves adolescents aged 12-18 years.

Country affiliation
Singapore

School day structure
Weekdays from 07:30 to 17:30.

Bus service
Bus access via Serangoon Garden Way; nearest bus stops 66141 and 66149; buses 73, 136, 315, 317.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Lodestar Montessori School – Erdkinder is part of the Lodestar Montessori Schools group. It is registered with the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) and has SWDA registration for 21 December 2024 to 20 December 2028.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lodestar Montessori School - Erdkinder (LME) ranges from SGD 33,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- USD 4,000 one-time, payable upon application and non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (Montessori Secondary & High School / Erdkinder programme)

- USD 30,000 per year for the Montessori Secondary Program (applies to all Secondary and High School levels within the Erdkinder programme).
- Billing schedule: the annual tuition is invoiced bi‑monthly over 6 instalments per year (equivalent to USD 5,000 per instalment).

Miscellaneous / compulsory additional annual fees

- USD 3,000 per year, which covers the Annual Concert fee, Graduation Camp fee, Outdoor Trips fee and Workshop fee.

Billing schedule and payment terms (summary)

- Application fee is due at the time of application and is non‑refundable.
- Annual tuition is invoiced in six bi‑monthly instalments across the year.
- Admission requires payment of the application fee and any relevant instalment(s) as part of the enrolment process.
- Tuition is partially refundable if a student leaves during the academic year, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the student contract.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable; the Erdkinder programme operates as a day programme (weekday hours noted) and there is no boarding provision listed for this programme.

Other costs or potential additional fees

- The USD 3,000 miscellaneous fee explicitly covers concerts, graduation camp, outdoor trips and workshops.
- No separate uniform fee, school bus fee, or explicit materials fee is itemised in the published Erdkinder fee schedule. Where specific costs (for example, examination entry fees for Cambridge IGCSE/A‑levels taken as private candidates) or optional extras exist, they are not broken down in the published fee items.

Refund information

- The application fee is non‑refundable.
- Annual tuition is partially refundable if a student withdraws during the year; the amount and conditions for refund are governed by the student contract.

Fee payment options

- The published admissions and fee information specifies payment of the application fee and relevant instalment fees as part of the enrolment process, and that tuition is invoiced in instalments, but it does not list accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or other). Query the school directly to confirm the accepted payment methods and any payment deadlines.

Scholarships and fee relief

- Need and diversity scholarships are offered for new and existing families and may reduce annual tuition by up to 35% based on an assessment of family income and other criteria. Scholarship eligibility is reassessed annually.

Brief summary of coverage and missing detail

- Published fees cover: the one‑time application fee (USD 4,000), the annual tuition (USD 30,000) with a six‑instalment billing cycle, and a USD 3,000 annual miscellaneous fee that covers concerts, camp, trips and workshops. Published information confirms partial refundability of tuition on mid‑year withdrawal and that the application fee is non‑refundable.
- The published material does not itemise separate charges for uniforms, exam registration fees, detailed per‑year (per grade) differences in tuition, or the specific payment methods accepted; those items are not broken down in the published fee schedule.
Academics

Lodestar Montessori School - Erdkinder (LME) teaches Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Erdkinder environment comprises four components: 1a. The Educational Syllabus – Opportunities for Self-Expression; 1b. The Educational Syllabus – Formative Education; 1c. The Educational Syllabus – Preparation for Adult Life; 2. The Plan of Study and Work; 3. Work on the Land; 4. Production and Exchange. In 1a, adolescence is supported by self-expression through Drama, Art, Handiwork, Dance and Sports, with language development and public speaking integrated into learning. In 1b, Languages include English, Chinese and Hindi, and Moral Education develops social life, ethics and community collaboration through a ‘just community'. In 1c, the Educational Syllabus for adulthood includes SELT (Study of Earth and Living Things), SHPBC (Study of Human Progress and Building up of Civilization), SHH (Study of History of Humanity), Mathematics and Seminars, with practical work on the land and in the Museum of Machines providing applied learning. The overall aim is to guide adolescents toward a responsible, holistic transition into young adulthood, prepared to engage with the world while respecting others and the environment.” ,
Parent Experience

Community
The Lodestar Montessori Schools provide a continuum from preschool to elementary to Erdkinder, with seamless transitions between levels. The Erdkinder program serves adolescents aged 12-18 in a community-based setting. An annual end-of-year concert is organized by the students for friends and family. Projects such as the Museum of Machines are part of the Erdkinder program.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Erdkinder environment is housed in a quaint shophouse at 69 Brighton Crescent, Singapore 559213, serving adolescents aged 12-18. Indoor spaces include Classroom 1, an 80 square metre room that accommodates 15 students, and Classroom 2, a 29 square metre room that accommodates 5 students, with a library corner and a music corner nearby. The space also features a Museum of Machines and an administrative area to support learning. Outdoors, Erdkinder students join the Elementary cohort for sports at Jalan Selaseh park, a well-equipped park with a jogging track, swings, an exercise corner, a basketball court and a community garden. The Erdkinder Prepared Environment encompasses the Educational Syllabus segments for self-expression, formative education and preparation for adult life, plus a Plan of Study and Work, Work on the Land and Production and Exchange.

Sports Facilities
Outdoors, the Erdkinder adolescents join the Elementary for sports at Jalan Selaseh park. The park features a jogging track around the park, swings, an exercise corner, a basketball court and a community garden.

Academic Facilities
Classroom 1 is a cosy 80 square metre space for up to 15 students. Classroom 2 is a 29 square metre space that accommodates up to 5 students and includes a Museum of Machines. There is a library corner and a music corner, plus an administrative office to support daily learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Self-expression activities include Language – English, Chinese, Hindi; Handiwork (sewing, knitting, crocheting, woodworking, pottery, sculpture); Dance and Sports; Drama; Music; Art. The Erdkinder environment also offers the Plan of Study and Work and Seminars as ways to develop moral education, critical thinking and social collaboration.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Erdkinder program uses a three-stage learning cycle comprising introductory/exposure, exploratory inquiry and checking/review to guide adolescents through concepts and projects. Practical work on the land and production and exchange connects academic learning to real-world tasks, supported by field exploration, projects and hands-on work. Seminars support discussion, debate and self-discipline, with presentations, demonstrations or papers at the end of each study and work cycle. Languages and humanities are organized around SELT, SHPBC and SHH to connect language, ethics and history to contemporary life.

Arts & Creative
The Erdkinder environment provides opportunities for self-expression through drama, art, music, dance and handiwork. Handiwork includes sewing, knitting, crocheting, woodworking, pottery and sculpting, and handiwork products may be sold as part of production and exchange. Dance and sports foster movement, social skills, goal setting and physical challenge, with activities such as running and skateboarding. Drama, music and art provide outlets for personal growth, collaboration and expression.

Cultural & Language
English, Chinese and Hindi are languages offered. Language is used for self-expression through debates, discussions and public speaking, and language development is viewed as part of personal growth. Mastery of multiple languages broadens perspectives and fosters critical thinking, honesty and courage. Language development is central to personal growth and civilizational understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Self-expression activities include dance and sports, drama, music and art, all supported by spaces such as a music corner and library corner. Outdoors, the Erdkinder joins Elementary for sports at Jalan Selaseh Park, which features a jogging track, swings, an exercise corner, a basketball court and a community garden. Community meetings and seminars foster social life, collaborative skills and constructive dialogue. Handiwork and production activities provide additional avenues for creativity and informal interest-based group work.

Community & Service
Community life is fostered through weekly Community Meetings to discuss needs, express gratitude and find solutions. Production and exchange activities teach social responsibility and fair exchange within the adolescent economy. Work on the land develops environmental stewardship and practical life skills that benefit the community. The Museum of Machines sparks problem-solving and ethical reflection on technology to promote peaceful progress.

Leadership & Professional
The Erdkinder environment comprises a team of guides including the Montessori Guide, Generalist Guides and Specialist Guides to a community of up to 20 children. Assessments are conducted through daily observation, with end-of-cycle presentations or papers and 1-on-1 conferences with guides and parents. Seminars promote leadership, debate and self-discipline, while community meetings teach social organization and collaboration. These structures prepare adolescents for adult life through structured study and work experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoors, the Erdkinder join Elementary for sports at Jalan Selaseh Park, which includes a jogging track, swings, an exercise corner, a basketball court and a community garden. The daily timetable runs from 07:30 to 17:30 on weekdays, aligning with local term times and providing time for study, meals and activities. The prepared environment includes spaces such as a music corner and a library corner to support wellbeing and self-directed learning. Working on the land and maintaining the community garden fosters sustainability and personal wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, Hindi and Chinese.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The admissions process begins with a Zoom introduction to Lodestar Montessori School – Erdkinder. The purpose of the call is to introduce the school and explain how the Montessori approach is implemented. This initial conversation helps families understand expectations before scheduling a visit. 2. After the Zoom introduction, a school visit is scheduled. The visit provides an opportunity to observe the Erdkinder environment, view the facilities, and meet staff and students. It is a chance to have questions answered about the adolescent program and how it supports learners aged 12-18. 3. Families complete the Book a School Visit form to provide contact details and information about the child. The form asks which Lodestar school the family is interested in visiting (Preschool, Elementary, or Erdkinder) and collects demographic and contact information. 4. Note that bookings are limited to families in Singapore. This ensures on-site visits can be arranged. 5. On the form, indicate which school you wish to visit: Preschool, Elementary, or Erdkinder; then submit the form to proceed with scheduling the Zoom call and on-site visit.
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