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# Lisbon Montessori School

For the love of learning.

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Home — Lisbon Montessori School](https://lisbonmontessori.org/) - International Montessori school in Lisbon & Cascais for children 2½-12. Bilingual English-Portuguese environment. Schedule a campus visit today.
- [Schedules and calendar](https://lisbonmontessori.org/schedules-and-calendar/) - Calendar Lisbon Montessori School academic calendar. Calendar notes: A normal academic year is made of 178-180 student contact days. A fall break around Halloween, two weeks of Winter Holidays, one week of Spring Break oriented around Easter, and two days for Carnaval celebrations are permanent features. There are two weeks of staff-in-service after school is
- [Enrollment and fees](https://lisbonmontessori.org/enrollment-and-fees/) - Enrollment and fees Lisbon Montessori School will guide children of all nationalities who are between 2 years and 10 months and 12 years of age. Most common ages at point of enrollment are between 2 years 10 months – 9 years. Siblings of already existing students can be sometimes considered for an earlier start, from
- [Visit LMS](https://lisbonmontessori.org/visit-lms/) - VISIT LMS School Tours Most admissions begin with a tour of our campus for the family to obtain adequate initial information about our philosophy and practice. The school tours can be virtual (using the Teams platform) or in-person. Virtual School Tours may start at either 9:30 am or at 4:15 pm (Portugal time). In-person School
- [For parents](https://lisbonmontessori.org/for-parents/) - For parents Curriculum scope and sequence Lisbon Montessori School works to deliver the AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) curriculum which has been additionally tailored to specific requirements based on our location. To see our curriculum policy, please click here. Lisbon Montessori School is a partly bilingual school. To see our language policy please click here. Lisbon
- [Ami](https://lisbonmontessori.org/ami/) - ASSOCIATION MONTESSORI INTERNATIONALE We Connect Montessori to the World. Montessori is an education and a perspective that moves from learning to application through curiosity and creativity. AMI serves as the network and community that applies the principles of Montessori in many aspects of life and living, building upon the approach without compromising its integrity. As
- [A bit of history](https://lisbonmontessori.org/a-bit-of-history/) - Learn about Maria Montessori’s legacy and how Lisbon Montessori School continues her century-old educational philosophy today.
- [Outdoor environment](https://lisbonmontessori.org/outdoor-environment/) - Outdoor environment Our building and grounds have been designed as a Montessori prepared environment to meet the developmental needs of children and inspire them both in the classrooms and at free outdoor play. The MSA-CESS has granted Lisbon Montessori School accreditation based on how it fulfils the standards of the MSA self-study and peer review
- [Meet the team](https://lisbonmontessori.org/meet-the-team/) - Meet the team At Lisbon Montessori School each of us calls herself or himself a Montessorian. Our Montessorians welcome children by building individual relationships with each child based on love and trust. Throughout this process we carry the awareness that each child will take a part of this relationship and incorporate it into his or her personality. Thus we strive
- [Elementary](https://lisbonmontessori.org/elementary/) - Elementary child is curious about the world When the child enters the second period of development around the age of six they will join our elementary program. Elementary child is curious about the world outside of their immediate environment. To feed this curiosity we offer to students a Montessori curriculum that consists of two essential
- [Casa](https://lisbonmontessori.org/casa/) - Five areas of knowledge Dr. Maria Montessori observed that young children have a unique ability to absorb their environment and she called this ability ‘the absorbent mind’. This is why we offer the children a carefully prepared environment, which will nurture their development and inspire to make choices. Five areas of knowledge FIVE AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE A prepared
- [Contact](https://lisbonmontessori.org/contact/) - For further information email to: HELLO@LISBONMONTESSORI.ORG Telephone: +351 215 978 124 Our location Rua de Santana 1696,Alto do Cobre, 2750-833 Cascais GET DIRECTIONS Visit LMS Schedule your visit before arriving FILL THE FORM The MSA-CESS has granted Lisbon Montessori School accreditation based on how it fulfils the standards of the MSA self-study and peer review process
- [The prepared environment](https://lisbonmontessori.org/the-prepared-environment/) - “The intellect builds up its store of ideas by experiences in the environment, and not by listening to words.” — DR. MARIA MONTESSORI The MSA-CESS has granted Lisbon Montessori School accreditation based on how it fulfils the standards of the MSA self-study and peer review process which revealed that Lisbon Montessori School is effectively advancing the
- [Documents for parents](https://lisbonmontessori.org/documents-for-parents/) - LMS admissions parent questionnaire .PDF .DOCX LMS application form .PDF .DOCX The MSA-CESS has granted Lisbon Montessori School accreditation based on how it fulfils the standards of the MSA self-study and peer review process which revealed that Lisbon Montessori School is effectively advancing the quality of educational experiences it offers its students and meets its responsibilities
- [FAQs](https://lisbonmontessori.org/faqs/) - Frequently asked questions What is the difference between Montessori school and traditional education? In early childhood Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just trough listening, watching, or reading. In Montessori elementary classrooms children learn all subjects as part of whole culture and not as separated subjects. Children in all Montessori levels learn at
- [What is montessori](https://lisbonmontessori.org/what-is-montessori/) - Montessori is:- Fostering independence - Self-correcting materials - Self-learning - Individual and small group guidance - Social graces - Cooperation- Music - Freedom of movement - Celebrating - Being responsible - Fostering leadership - Parent education WHAT IS MONTESSORI? Montessori is fostering independence Montessori philosophy allows children to develop a significant degree of independence and
- [Newsletter](https://lisbonmontessori.org/newsletter/) - [newsletter]

## Portfolio

- [Helena Reid](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/helena-reid/) - Helena Reid Associate Director, Head of the Casa Program, AMI Primary & Elementary Guide Helena is an AMI trained Casa and Elementary guide, through the Montessori Institute Northwest located in Portland, Oregon. After spending nine years teaching upper elementary she embarked on the role of a casa teacher in 2022 at Lisbon Montessori School. Helena
- [Ivona Rožanovska](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/ivona-rozanovska/) - Ivona Rožanovska Founder & Director, AMI Elementary Guide One day in 2007 my three-year-old daughter joined a Montessori children’s house. In a matter of weeks she became self-reliant in most daily necessities, choosing independently from a variety of choices. When more and more of such abilities became apparent, and when I realized that many were
- [Nelson Esteves](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/nelson-esteves/) - Nelson Esteves Sports Teacher Nelson holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Sports, Exercise, and Health. He has been professionally engaged in the fitness sector since 2001 and, since 2006, has specialized in teaching children across various age groups — from 18 months to 12 years old. His educational approach is guided by
- [Suzie Joyce](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/suzie-joyce/) - Suzie Joyce Dyslexia & Reading Specialist Susie Joyce is a dyslexia and reading specialist with over 20 years of experience helping international students overcome dyslexia and other learning challenges. As the founder of Dyslexia Portugal, which serves children and adolescents in the Cascais, Sintra, and Lisbon areas, she provides personalized, evidence-based interventions, drawing on her
- [Ingryd Carrier](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/ingryd-carrier/) - Ingryd Carrier Psychopedagogue I am a psychopedagogue and early years educator who has worked with early childhood since 2014, first in Poland, and now in Portugal. I hold postgraduate degrees in Educational Psychology and Early Education. For the past 5 years, I have worked in Montessori environments, including Lisbon Montessori School where I have supported
- [Anya Diniz](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/anya-diniz/) - Anya Diniz Upper Elementary Assistant Anya is an AMI diploma holder (3-6), through the Higher School of Montessori Method, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Anya also holds a degree in Psychology from Saint-Petersburg State University and an international Master’s degree from St. Petersburg/Bielefeld Universities. Her previous background is in sociological research on Telecom and Internet technologies
- [Marta Santos](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/marta-santos/) - Marta Santos Assistant My name is Martha Santos. I have been working as an assistant in the field of Education since 2015 in several schools in the municipality of Cascais. The experiences I had and the desire to have new professional practices led to an awakening within me an interest in the teaching methods of
- [Filipa Muchacho](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/filipa-muchacho/) - Filipa Muchacho Portuguese Teacher Filipa has over 20 years of experience as a Portuguese teacher. Filipa has a degree in Linguistics, a Master’s Degree in Expressive Language and Communication in the Classroom, as well as a Master’s Degree in Integrative Nutrition. Filipa has a passion for the creative arts that she brings to her work,
- [Jennifer Dunne](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/jennifer-dunne/) - Jennifer Dunne AMI Casa guide Jennifer was born in Dublin, Ireland, and has lived and worked all over the world. She holds a degree in Music and Philosophy, as well as a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Classical and Computer Animation. After working as a Project Manager and in Client Services for a BBDO agency
- [Joana Santos](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/joana-santos/) - Joana Santos Assistant My name is Joana Santos. Ever since I can remember, I have always loved being with children. I love to play and therefore I can easily relate to children. I also like to learn with them, to be able to teach them, to help them grow up as happy as possible. At
- [Sara Silva](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/sara-silva/) - Sara Silva Assistant I am thrilled to start my role as a Montessori Assistant in the lovely Lisbon Montessori School. Throughout my life I have always been passionate about culture, music and nature using them as educational tools to bring joy, resilience and confidence to children and adults around me. It was in the summer
- [Ana Vanessa Martins](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/ana-vanessa-martins/) - Ana Vanessa Martins Assistant My name is Ana Vanessa. Ana Vanessa Martins For ten years I have worked in the social support area engaging in weekly volunteering with children and young people. This is the area that I love the most. During my youth I did international exchanges and visited many countries, such as Tanzania,
- [Miguel Simão](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/miguel-simao/) - Miguel Simão LMS Office Manager Financial Controller My professional experience has progressed through many areas, from international relations to programming, data protection and financial control. I was not fortunate enough to receive a Montessori education, however, in my attitude, commitment and the will to learn, unlearn and re-learn I consider myself a Montessorian. I believe
- [Glen Jones](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-item/glen-jones/) - Glen Jones AMI Elementary Guide Glen is AMI trained at the elementary level and co-founded Oak Hill Montessori’s elementary program in 1996 where he has taught until his recent employment at Lisbon Montessori. During his tenure at Oak Hill, he served on the board of trustees, was the level coordinator, and assisted in the growth

## Portfolio Categories

- [AMI Primary Guide](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/ami-primary-guide/)
- [Assistant](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/assistant/)
- [LMS Office Manager Financial Controller](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/lms-office-manager-financial-controller/)
- [AMI Elementary Guide](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/ami-elementary-guide/)
- [Portuguese Teacher](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/portuguese-teacher/)
- [Psychopedagogue](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/psychopedagogue/)
- [Dyslexia & Reading Specialist](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/dyslexia-reading-specialist/)
- [Sports Teacher](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/sports-teacher/)
- [Founder & Director, AMI Elementary Guide](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/founder-director-ami-elementary-guide/)
- [Associate Director, Head of the Casa Program, AMI Primary & Elementary Guide](https://lisbonmontessori.org/portfolio-category/associate-director-head-of-the-casa-program-ami-primary-elementary-guide/)