Admission Process
The admissions process at Knoxville Montessori School is designed to help your family learn about our program and see if Montessori is the best fit for your child.
We invite you to join one of our small group tours of the school where you will see our building and grounds and meet our Director. You will have an opportunity to discuss whether a Montessori Environment would be a good fit for your child before your family makes a decision regarding enrollment.
General Guidelines
KMS offers admission on a rolling basis (contingent on availability), so children can enroll when they become developmentally ready.
Admission preference will be given to children in the following order:
- Children presently enrolled
- Siblings of enrolled children
- Children with previous Montessori experience
- New applicants
As we look at prospective students, we look at the make-up of the current classes to balance ages, temperaments, and abilities. We open the application process up to those who are highest on the waitlist but fill the spaces available based on how we can best support each child in the community.
Requirements
1. Inquiry Tour
2. Waitlist
3. Application Session 2024-2025
To Include:
- Previous School Records
- Recommendation from Previous Teacher
- Recommendation from Previous School Administration
4. Family Interview
5. Child Visit
6. Offer of Enrollment (made via email)
7. Acceptance of Enrollment
8. Enrollment Contract, Deposit and Enrollment free
Additional forms required once enrolled
How Can I Apply?
Applications for KMS will be available once a tour has been completed.
“My sons . . .attended this marvelous school where they received the best foundation for their lives that we could have possibly provided! I remember when they were just wild little boys, being asked to send cloth napkins and silverware to school! Most EXCELLENT.”
- KMS Alumni Parent, 2015
