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 

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