Application Process

Families interested in the Montessori School of Champaign-Urbana are encouraged to contact the school to arrange for a tour and to complete an application form.  Your child’s name will be added to the Official Applicant List once the application is signed and delivered to the MSCU office.  Children who enter the preschool program must be at least 3-years-old and toilet trained. Children who enter kindergarten must be 5-years-old by September 1 the year of enrollment.

Download the Application Form (PDF)

Enrollment for each academic year is determined starting in the preceding spring.  Families are encouraged to keep their contact information with the school updated, to update program preferences (see Our Methods & Programs page), and to communicate with the school as their children approach the age of eligibility.

Acceptance

Upon acceptance, a $300 deposit is required to guarantee a spot in the class ($150 of which will be applied to the May tuition payment).   In addition, several forms must be completed and returned by the first day of school: the health form (by the child's physician), the emergency care form and school questionnaire (by the parent(s)). There is an eight week trial basis to ensure the compatibility of the child and the program.

Classroom Visitation

The child and parent(s) visit the classroom before enrollment. The visit gives them the opportunity to become acquainted with the head teacher ("directress") and the Montessori materials. The visit will be scheduled in advance with the directress. She will answer any questions the student or parent(s) may have.