Middle School (age 12-15)

Our Middle School programme, for children aged 12-15, is designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents, who are active doers eager to discover their role in society. Balancing childhood and adulthood, students engage in seminars, debates, and real-world projects that connect them to the community, helping them uncover their passions and societal roles. Alongside their regular studies in math, science, and the humanities, they have opportunities to build furniture, cook meals, volunteer, and explore music and the arts, providing a well-rounded and meaningful educational experience.

Adolescents want to see and understand their own role in everything: they are active doers, not passive watchers or listeners. They want to discover their role in society but stand firmly with one foot still in childhood and the other in adulthood.

The Middle School programme uses these tendencies to give students the skills they desire with the information they need. Through seminars, debates, and real work that connects students to their community, they come to discover their passion and role in society.

In addition to their regular studies of math, science, and the humanities, students have opportunities to build furniture, cook lunch for themselves, volunteer at a local food bank, and explore music and the arts.

Building Bridges: Chinese Education Leaders Visit MST

Luminaries of the education field in China completed their study tour of Japan at MST. After presentations on the Montessori method, they feasted at the middle school's pop-up restaurant. The evening was capped off with Eucalyptans fielding questions about their own education experiences. Comparisons by the Chinese students to their schools back home were especially illuminating. This is part of a week-long study tour organized by MST parent and education leader Yinuo Li (se

4 days ago

Together We Build: Exciting Progress on MST’s High School Program

Dear MST Families, I'm thrilled to share the momentum building around our Upper Adolescent (High School) program! This month has brought positive developments that bring us significantly closer to offering your children an authentic Montessori adolescent experience that will truly prepare them to be global citizens and leaders. Advisory Council Expands We've just welcomed Dr. Ben Freud, Head of Upper School at Green School Bali, to our Advisory Council. The Advisory Council,

Nov 5

Embracing Change: A Journey Through Montessori Education in Tokyo

My first weekend in Tokyo, I was lucky enough to observe the Autumn Festival. I watched as the communities surrounding Azabu Juban paraded their portable shrines through the streets. In the evenings, they celebrated together, sharing song, dance, laughter, and food. Now, as the season begins to shift and we anticipate cooler temperatures, I find myself reflecting on the nature of change. The move to Japan with my family has been a transitional experience. Many in our communit

Oct 2