Choosing the right academic pathway before university is one of the most important decisions a student, and their family, will make. At TEMS, we offer a distinctive and forward-thinking approach to education that acknowledges this choice is deeply personal. That’s why...

Montessori games are much more than a form of entertainment. They are carefully designed tools that help children explore, learn and develop at their own pace. Based on the principles of the Montessori method, these games focus on stimulating the...

In any successful educational environment, academic success must go hand-in-hand with emotional wellbeing. At TEMS, this belief is deeply embedded in every corner of school life. But what is pastoral care in schools, and why does it matter so much?...

The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is renowned for its holistic and rigorous approach to education. At TEMS, students who follow the IB pathway from our three options available at Pre-University level gain not only academic knowledge but also a wide...

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is widely recognised for its academic rigour and its ability to prepare students for higher education. But once the exams are over and the diploma is in hand, many students and their families are...

At The English Montessori School (TEMS), our university preparation programme is designed around every individual student. In this post, you’ll discover how we personalise every step of the journey to help students get ready for uni—from initial self-assessment and parental...

For students embarking on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IBDP core is the beating heart of their academic and personal development. While the six subject groups form the breadth of the curriculum, it is the IBDP core that...

Children’s self-esteem is a cornerstone of their emotional, social and cognitive development. It acts as an internal compass that guides their decisions, modulates their emotions and gives meaning to the experiences they have. Therefore, if we want them to grow...

Can school teach a child how to be happy or how to manage fear, sadness and frustration? Are we focusing enough attention on how children are feeling, or are we still giving priority to subjects like languages and maths? In...