Enrolments

Thank you for your interest in Montessori East. Following is an explanation of our enrolment procedure.

We recommend enrolling your child before the age of 12 months to increase your chances of a place. Enquiries are welcome for the primary school. Children with Montessori experience are preferred, however, all enrolment enquiries will be considered.

Applications are reviewed approximately 12 months before places become available.

Online enrolment process

1. Fill in the Enrolment Application Form.*
2. Upload birth certificate.
3. Pay application fee of $200 (non-refundable)
4. Submit the form. Your child will be put on the waitlist.

The schedule of fees can be found below.

We consider the following when assessing enrolment vacancies:

1. Your child's age for when places become available. Children begin their Montessori journey at age 3.
2. Giving priority to siblings of children already enrolled so that families may be in one school community.
3. Regard for the Start Strong for Community Preschools program guidelines 2024 Start Strong funding priority of access
4. Submitted applications are processed according to date of submission. 
5. Consideration is given to parents who have joined the Under 3 Infant and Toddler Programs and those who plan to keep the child at the school until the completion of primary.
6. When all factors are equal, your child's age at the date of application determines priority.