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International Montessori

Austin, Texas

We provide true Montessori education that draws on the rich tapestry of our global community to enhance the transformative hands-on discovery and cooperative Montessori learning methods.

Our Programs

All our Lead Teachers are Montessori certified to ensure we provide an authentic experience to our children. They educate and guide with the utmost excellence, kindness, patience, and a high standard of responsibility.

18 months - 3 years old

Toddlers

Our classrooms are prepared learning environments encouraging children to explore & grow.

3 years - 6 years old

Primary

We offer a unique, authentic, learning environment. This age is at the core of our approach.

18 months - 6 years old

Spanish Immersion

We believe the best way for a young mind to excel in a foreign language is through complete immersion.

Our History

At International Montessori, we have a well-established legacy of providing an authentic Montessori education in a nurturing environment for young children. Our curriculum follows Dr. Maria Montessori’s time-tested pedagogy and we pride ourselves in upholding the high standards of a Montessori environment.

Miss Iranganie’s original Association Montessori Internationale training certificate from 1957.

1957

Mrs. Weerasuria, caught the attention of then-president Lyndon Baines Johnson who facilitated her relocation to the Central Austin area to bring the Montessori method to the United States.

1980

Mrs. Weerasuria, caught the attention of then-president Lyndon Baines Johnson who facilitated her relocation to the Central Austin area to bring the Montessori method to the United States.

1980

December 1980 – Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson helps to celebrate the grand opening of the International Montessori Jollyville location with founder Miss Iranganie Weerasuria.

1980

Austin Citizen: 1981 article featuring news of the growing popularity of Montessori- the alternative to public education and International Montessori’s growing campuses.

1981

Austin American-Statesman: Business Beat noting the opening of International Montessori’s location at Chimney Corners.

1992

The Island Sunday: 2001 article from Sri Lankan newspaper featuring native Sri Lankan Miss Iranganie’s journey to bring Montessori education to children in Texas.

2001

The International Montessori Difference

International Montessori is proud to be the first Montessori school in Austin with fifty years of experience delivering unparalleled, high-quality Montessori education to the Austin area. As a family-owned and operated school, we pride ourselves on the intimate connections with our families and community.

Letter from the Owner and CEO

Jennifer Weerasuria

owner and ceo

International Montessori’s academic and administrative leadership will focus on your child as a whole. We will guide your children to become the best they can be. Your child will not only be prepared for their future educational experience but also be prepared to adapt to an ever-changing world and to value learning and understanding from a global perspective.

At our school, everyone is welcome and accepted. We will prepare your child to be a citizen of the world through academics, the pursuit of his or her interests, and engagement within our community.

We hope to welcome you to our community soon.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Weerasuria

Our Blog

Interested in learning more about the Montessori methodology? Our blog serves as an educational resource to better understand the history and benefits of Montessori education.