About The Indian Montessori Centre

The Indian Montessori Centre (IMC) is a registered society with its headquarters in Bangalore, India. The Indian Montessori Centre was formed to propagate the Montessori philosophy and method of education. It conducts the Indian Montessori Training Courses and the Online Montessori Training Course to train adults in the Montessori method of education

The Phonetic Reader

The Phonetic Reader is a popular publication which is being distributed globally by Montessori Allied Services. Authored by a highly-experienced Montessorian, D Bharathi of the famous Montessori House of Children Anweshana, 'The Phonetic Reader' can be used by children of different ages and also by parents and teachers to help children improve their spellings as well as pronunciations. This book can also be used for preparing language material in Montessori Houses of Children. The cover price of the book is Rs. 150/-

To obtain copies of 'The Phonetic Reader' call 080 41134372, or email mas@indianmontessoricentre.org. The book will be made available for online purchase shortly.

Primary Montessori Programme at Tirur, Kerala

A Primary Montessori Training Programme (conducted by a team lead by Ms. Meenakshi Sivaramakrishnan) was launched at MES Central School in Tirur, Kerala on June 28, 2008. The first lecture was delivered by Ms. Meenakshi Sivaramakrishnan, Secretary General of the IMC. Read More

Agenda of the Second Saturday Meetings from 12 July 2008 to 14 Feb 2009

The Indian Montessori Centre- Karnataka Chapter, has announced the agenda for the second Saturday meetings to be held during the period from 12th July 2008 to 14 February 2009...Read Further

Maadhurya Montessori House of Children - A Success

Maadhurya Montessori House of Children, a joint effort by the Indian Montessori Centre, Karnataka Chapter and the Hindu Seva Pratishtaana, was started in 2006. The setting up of Maadhurya was a small step towards making the Montessori Method of Education available to the children from economically backward sections of the society. Maadhurya is located in Nele, a weavers colony in Banerghatta Road, Bangalore. The House of Children has been well-received by the people of this area. Read More...

Montessori Method of Education: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Indian Montessori Centre has been in constantly in touch with parents, Montessori-adults, school administrators, educationists, policy makers, etc. over a period of time in its effort to increase the awareness of the Montessori Method of Education. In this section we have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions by some of these people. A sample list of questions is listed below.

News and events

The Indian Montessori Centre, Karnataka Chapter organized the valedictory function for the 8th Summer Course(Indian Montessori Training Course) on 15 June 2008 at the Indian Montessori Centre premises in Bangalore. The course started on 1st May 2007 with 22 students. The gathering had students from Salem and Chintamani. Dr. B.V.A. Rao, Chairman, Indian Montessori Centre, graced the occasion. Meenakshi Sivaramakrishnan, Secretary General, Indian Montessori Centre, distributed Diplomas to the students. Sudha Prasad, Director, Summer Course, gave a report on the training course. Shamala Rao, Director, Indian Montessori Centre, Karnataka Chapter, and Anantha Padmanabha, Honorary Secretary, Indian Montessori Centre, Karnataka Chapter, were the other speakers at the event.

The valedictory function for the 72nd Indian Montessori Training Course, Bangalore North and the 3rd Indian Montessori Training Course, Bangalore South was held on 30th April, 2008 at Smriti Nandan, Palace Road, Banglaore. The Chief Guest was Dr. A. N. Prasad, ex-Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and the Guest of Honor was Mr. Harish, Chairman, Vagdevi School...
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The 9th Summer Course (Indian Montessori Training Course) is already underway since the 1st May, 2008. The unique feature of this Summer Course is that the medium of education is Kannada, making it one of the few Montessori Training Courses in the world which is in a language local to the region.

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Report of the 12 January 2008, Second Saturday Meeting

Click to read the points addressed in the Second Saturday Meetings from 07 June 2007 to 09 Feb 2008

Recognised Schools

Parents can be sure that their children are provided with education as envisaged by Maria Montessori in schools provided recognition by the Indian Montessori Centre...More Info

Consultancy

To merely recognise a school would not help much in the propagation of the Montessori Method. The Indian Montessori Centre therefore offers consultancy services to schools which need improvement to seek recognition...More Info

Montessori Allied Services

Montessori Allied Services, under the auspices of the Indian Montessori Centre, has been set up to provide support to organisations and individuals in Montessori-related activities. The Montessori Allied Services is headed by Mrs. Meenakshi Sivaramakrishnan. Backed by her expertise and experience in the field of Montessorian education, the Montessori Allied Services will organise different activities and offer services to benefit the Montessorian community. Read further to learn more about the activities of Montessori Allied Services

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