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Maria Montessori International School

International School in Cebu City

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Quick answer

Maria Montessori International School is an international school serving expat families in Cebu City. Note: Montessori-method primary school serving the Cebu expat and local community.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Other taught at Maria Montessori International School.
  • Tuition: $3,200–$4,500/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-12 age range accepted.
OtherAges 3-12English$3,200–$4,500/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $4,900/yr(+27%, modeled)Budget-friendly in Cebu CityOpen admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

mid-range-costhigh-hidden-feesopen-admissions

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Maria Montessori International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$3,200–$4,500
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$4,900(+27%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$6,400
Cost position in Cebu City25th percentile(budget-friendly)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Montessori-method primary school serving the Cebu expat and local community. One of the most affordable international school options in the city.

Curriculum

Other

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Lahug, Banilad

Reviewed: 2026-04-11Data source: manualConfidence: mediumData completeness: 35%1 named source

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Cebu City

Budget-friendly
Median
$3,200$3,200–$4,500$25,800

Class size: Not published

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