Ocean View Montessori School

ABOUT US

Welcome To Ocean View

Ocean View Montessori school was established in 1993 and has built a solid reputation in the community. The school has continued to evolve over the years, yet remained true to its core purpose of providing an excellent foundation phase education and experience for its pupils. The leadership team is committed to staff development and training, which is core to the ongoing success of the school. 

About Us

The toddler, pre-school and primary campus is situated in the quiet suburb of Durban North. This central location is easily accessible from Umhlanga in the north and Morningside and the Berea to the South. Nature and light abound in this homely and child orientated setting.

Ocean View is registered with the Department of Social Welfare and the Department of Education. We are long-standing members of The South African Montessori Association, with full membership status.

WE OFFER

Toddler Group

18 Months - 3 Years

Our Toddler environment provides a nurturing experience for little people taking their first steps out into the World. The loving and consistent approach of our team facilitates the development of trust, which quickly eases the settling-in process.

Group size 12 pupils: one teacher and an assistant.

Aftercare and holiday care is available.?

Pre-Primary Group

3 Years - 6 Years

The child is now ready for a wider range of friendships and is much more comfortable being away from home. Montessori observed that children of this age have the ability to absorb information like a sponge. Learning and language development proceeds rapidly.

Group size 15 pupils: one teacher and shared classroom assistants.

Aftercare and holiday care is available.

Junior Primary

6 Years - 9 Years

Having been nurtured in the pre-primary, the children enter our primary class ready for new challenges. Intellectual stimulation at this stage lays a solid academic foundation and facilitates the development of divergent thinking.

Group size 10 pupils: 1 teacher/ per grade.

Aftercare and holiday care is available.