A Guide to Schools in the Cayman Islands
Village Montessori
Village Montessori is a private Montessori school located in Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, offering education for children approximately 18 months to 12 years old.
Age Range and Programs
- Ages served: 18 months to 12 years
- Programs:
- Toddler (18 months–3 years)
- Casa (3–6 years)
- Lower Elementary (6–9 years)
- Upper Elementary (9–12 years)
- Curriculum: Montessori methodology combined with the Cayman Islands Early Years Curriculum Framework for early years, and Cayman Islands National Curriculum for primary years
Inspection and Quality Ratings
- Established in 2014 as Starfish Village enrichment centre; transitioned to full private primary school by 2017
- Last inspection (May 2025): Rated Good overall (Cycle 3), with earlier ratings including Satisfactory (Feb 2023, Cycle 2) and Good (Feb 2019, Cycle 1)
School Size and Support Services
- Enrollment: 106 students (2025)
- Caymanian students: 30
- Students receiving additional learning support: 25
- Teacher-to-student ratio: 1:8 (15 teachers, 3 teaching assistants)
Curriculum & Learning Environment
- Early childhood (18 months–3 years): Montessori curriculum aligned with Cayman Islands Early Years Curriculum Framework (CIEYCF)
- Primary phase (5–12 years): Combination of Montessori and Cayman Islands National Curriculum, with transition to national standards in upper elementary
- Mixed-age classrooms encourage peer learning and community. Located in Camana Bay, the school incorporates local spaces into learning experiences (e.g., community field trips)
Facilities & Environment
- Classrooms: Spacious, light-filled environments with Montessori materials and child-sized furniture
- Outdoor spaces: Outdoor learning areas support exploration, physical activity, and a connection to nature
Tuition & Fees (2024–25)
- Application fee: CI$250 (one-time)
- Capital fee: CI$500 per year
- Fees by program:
- Toddler Mornings (half-day): CI$13,100/year (CI$1,310/month)
- Toddler Lunch Bunch: CI$13,600/year (CI$1,360/month)
- Toddler Full Day: CI$14,600/year (CI$1,460/month)
- Casa Mornings: CI$12,500/year (CI$1,250/month)
- Casa Lunch Bunch: CI$13,000/year (CI$1,300/month)
- Casa Full Day: CI$13,500/year (CI$1,350/month)
- Elementary Full Day (ages 6–12): CI$14,000/year (CI$1,400/month)
- After-school care: CI$300/month or CI$15/hour drop-in
Prices are subject to change, please check with the School for updated pricing
Extracurricular & Camps
- Seasonal and summer camps are offered for children aged approximately 3–12 years, encouraging creativity and exploration outside school hours
Contact Information for Village Montessori
- 94 Solaris Avenue, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
- +1 (345) 640‑7827
- Email here
- Visit here
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