International Montessori School of Albania

International Montessori School of Albania International Montessori School of Albania (IMSA), founded in 2007, part of Orbital Education (UK)

12/01/2026

In a Montessori environment, flash cards serve as keys to the world, designed to bridge the gap between concrete objects and abstract symbols. Rather than just memorization, these "classified cards" or "nomenclature sets" emphasize vocabulary enrichment and categorical logic.

05/01/2026

🪷 The Pink Tower is perhaps the most iconic symbol of the Montessori classroom, consisting of ten solid wooden cubes.
🌻Designed by Dr. Maria Montessori to refine a child’s visual discrimination of dimensions, the material requires the child to stack the cubes vertically from largest to smallest, creating a physical representation of a base-ten sequence.
🌹 As children handle the blocks, they develop muscular coordination and "muscular memory" of the relationship between size and weight, as the largest cube is significantly heavier than the smallest. Beyond its mathematical foundations, the Pink Tower prepares the child for concepts in geometry and the decimal system, all while fostering focus and a sense of order through its precise, self-correcting design.

29/12/2025

This is how we do it, the Montessori way!

The Spindle Box is a key Montessori math material because it moves a child from rote counting to a concrete understanding of numbers. Its importance boils down to four main points:
🚩​The Concept of Zero: It is often the first time a child "sees" zero. They see an empty compartment labeled "0," making the abstract idea of "nothing" tangible.
🚩​Symbol vs. Quantity: It forces the child to link a written numeral (the symbol) to a physical pile of loose items (the quantity).
🚩​Numbers as Sets: By holding the spindles, the child feels that "9" is physically bulkier and heavier than "1," teaching them that numbers are groups of individual units.
🚩​Self-Correction: There are exactly 45 spindles. If the child has any left over or runs out at the end, they know they made a mistake and can fix it independently.

"These words reveal the child's inner needs: 'Help me to do it alone.'" ~ Dr. Maria MontessoriWe, at International Monte...
17/11/2025

"These words reveal the child's inner needs: 'Help me to do it alone.'" ~ Dr. Maria Montessori
We, at International Montessori School of Albania, offer the authentic Montessori method.
Our educators are fully certified Montessori Teachers. Their primary role is to be a keen observer and a passive aid—connecting the child to the appropriate materials at the right moment, stepping back to allow the process of concentration, and avoiding unnecessary intervention.

08/11/2025

Saturday Playdates on our Montessori Campus.
This Saturday we practiced and had fun with albanian traditional clothes and dances🇦🇱🇦🇱

👋 Playdate at Montessori Albania​So much joy, concentration, and beautiful fall crafting with our little ones and new fr...
25/10/2025

đź‘‹ Playdate at Montessori Albania
​So much joy, concentration, and beautiful fall crafting with our little ones and new friends today! The perfect way to spend a Saturday.
​Missed it? No worries!
➡️ Our next playdate is in two weeks.
🗓️ Sign Up now for November 8 (Montessori.al) and secure your spot!
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25/10/2025

đź‘‹ Playdate at Montessori Albania
​So much joy, concentration, and beautiful fall crafting with our little ones and new friends today! The perfect way to spend a Saturday.
​Missed it? No worries!
➡️ Our next playdate is in two weeks.
🗓️ Sign Up now for November 8 on our page (Montessori.al) and secure your spot!
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13/10/2025

Neighbourhood Playdates - Everyone is invited
🌟 We’re thrilled to have settled into the new International Montessori School Albania villa! To celebrate and connect with the wider Tirana parent community, we’re hosting a series of regular events designed to bring people together and showcase our exceptional team and beautiful new facilities.

🍏 You can find out more about our scheduled Playdates on our website:
https://montessori.al/neighbourhood-playdates
Upcoming Events:
October 25 -Autumn Arts & Crafts
November 9 - Learn Albanian Traditional Dances

08/10/2025

It's outdoor time and we love it ❤️

08/10/2025

It's the Montessori way that education is an aid to life, helping children develop inner discipline, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

07/10/2025

The Montessori environment is intentionally crafted to be a peaceful and joyful space, fostering a sense of calm and intrinsic motivation. It is characterized by order, beauty, and freedom within limits, allowing children to move with grace, concentrate deeply on meaningful work, and engage with materials that spark their curiosity. This atmosphere of quiet productivity, mutual respect, and focused engagement supports the child's natural development, making learning an inherently joyful and fulfilling experience.

Address

Rruga Bilal Golemi No 16
Tirana
1031

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+355696056125

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