Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that you may have a few questions about our school. To best serve you, we’ve compiled a helpful list of frequently asked questions that may be of assistance.

1. CAN MY CHILD JOIN THE SCHOOL AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS?

Yes. Montessori Academy of Broward maintains rolling admissions. Applications can be submitted year-round. If there is space available, children can join at any time of the year.

2. DOES THE SCHOOL ACCEPT SCHOLARSHIPS?

Yes. Montessori Academy accepts the following scholarships:

3. DOES THE SCHOOL OFFER LUNCH?

Parents have a choice of sending their own lunch, or they can order through “Yummy in my Tummy” – an organic vendor that provides a wide range of options to parents, all through their online portal.

Montessori Academy has a policy of “no chocolate, no candy, no soda”. A great emphasis on good nutrition is placed.

4. IS THERE A UNIFORM POLICY?

MAB does have a uniform policy. Students are required to dress with the school polos. Boys must wear school shorts or slacks, and girls must wear school shorts or skorts. On colder days, school jackets must be worn. No open-toed shoes are allowed for safety reasons. Students found out-of-compliance will not be admitted to classes.

5. HOW DIVERSE IS MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF BROWARD?

We are proud to share that in our most recent demographics survey, Montessori Academy student and staff body is represented by over 86 countries, spanning the globe.

6. WHAT ARE MAB'S STUDENT-TEACHER RATIOS?

The Montessori Academy philosophy acknowledges that an appropriate, lower student-teacher ratio is conducive to better learning.

MAB is committed to optimizing class sizes to the following ratios by program:

Infants — 1:4 (one teacher for every 4 students)

Toddlers — 1:6 (one teacher for every 6 students)

Preschool and Kindergarten — 1:8 (one teacher for every 8 students)

Elementary — 1:10 (one teacher for every 10 students)

Middle School — 1:5 (one teacher for every 5 students)

7. HOW DOES MONTESSORI ACADEMY PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL?

At MAB, we aim to offer the highest in academic standards, set with a Montessori-infused curriculum that inspires an intrinsic love for learning.

Our faculty is dedicated to preparing each one of our students to be successful in high school and beyond. Our strong commitment to academic excellence is reinforced by our advanced curriculum, highly qualified and caring staff, and our state-of-the-art facilities and educational technology.

While we are proud of our record of high school entrance and academic scholarship successes, we place a greater emphasis on a set of core values, which include grace and courtesy, kindness, self-confidence, and perseverance.

Contacting MAB Admissions

The most efficient way to contact our office and to schedule a time to speak is by emailing us directly. For general inquiries or questions, please email admissions@mabschool.com and a member of our team will respond to you.