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Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Secondary School
Introduction
Located in a shophouse overlooking a park, Lodestar Montessori School - Elementary serves children aged 6-12 with the Montessori Elementary Program and the Cosmic Education Plan. The daily timetable runs 08:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday, across four 10-week terms within a 40-week academic year. The program integrates Geography, History, Biology, Mathematics, Geometry, English, Chinese, Hindi, Physical Education, Music and Art through guided, multisensory presentations delivered by a team of Lead, Chinese, Hindi, and Assistant Guides, supporting up to 40 children in Classroom 1 and up to 33 in Classroom 2. The environment includes prepared Montessori spaces for each discipline, a sewing room, Chinese and Hindi corners, and an art area; field-based Going-Out experiences occur four times annually. Outdoor spaces feature a park with a jogging track, swings, an exercise corner, a basketball court and a community garden, promoting movement-based learning and holistic wellbeing. The program emphasizes inquiry and collaboration.
Lodestar Montessori School - Elementary (LMS) has typical class sizes of 40, instruction in English, Mandarin, Hindi.
Location
The Lodestar Montessori School – Elementary is located at 24 Jalan Selaseh, Singapore 808444. The campus includes two elementary classrooms (Classroom 1 and Classroom 2) with dedicated spaces such as a sewing room, Chinese corner, Hindi corner, snack corner and Practical Life shelves, and an outdoor area with a community garden and a basketball court. The school is in Singapore and follows local academic scheduling and terms.
Stages
Montessori Elementary for ages 6-12, with Elementary 1 (ME1) and Elementary 2 (ME2).
School day structure
The day runs 08:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday, with lunch from 11:30 to 12:30.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Lodestar Montessori School - Elementary (LMS) ranges from SGD 23,800 for 2026/27.
Application fee - SGD 2,000 — one-time, payable upon application and non-refundable.
Tuition (Montessori Elementary Program) - SGD 22,800 per year for Elementary (applies to the elementary year groups). - Billing cadence: invoiced bi-monthly over six instalments per year. - Calculated instalment amount (inference from invoicing schedule): SGD 22,800 ÷ 6 = SGD 3,800 per instalment. (Calculated.) - Calculated per-term amount (inference from 4 terms per year): SGD 22,800 ÷ 4 = SGD 5,700 per term. (Calculated.)
Miscellaneous / Activity fees - SGD 1,000 per year — includes the Annual Concert fee, Graduation Camp fee, Field Trip fees (4x/year), Going-Outs and Workshop fees.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Application fee payable on application and non‑refundable. - Tuition invoiced bi-monthly over six instalments. Partial refund of tuition is available when a student leaves during the year, subject to the terms and conditions in the student contract.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The elementary programme operates on weekdays (day hours), indicating a day-school programme rather than boarding.
Other costs and fees - The listed miscellaneous fee (SGD 1,000/year) specifically covers concert, graduation camp, field trips, going-outs and workshops. - No separate charges for uniforms, regular meals, learning materials/textbooks, or school transport are listed alongside the fees above on the programme fees details.
Refund information - The application fee is non‑refundable. Tuition is partially refundable if a student leaves during the year, subject to the student contract's terms and conditions.
Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer) are not specified in the programme fee details.
Academics
Lodestar Montessori School - Elementary (LMS) teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Montessori Elementary Program consists of the Montessori Cosmic Education Plan for children from 6-12 years old. Cosmic education teaches that everything in the universe is connected and interdependent, beginning with the five great stories that provide an overview of the universe, life, humans, language and numbers. The program runs 40 weeks per academic year, with four 10-week terms, from January to December. Classes run 08:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. The ME1–ME6 modules cover Geography, History, Biology, Mathematics, Geometry, English, Hindi, Chinese, Physical Education, Music, Art, and Going-Out; languages include Chinese and Hindi. The Student:Guide Ratio is 40:4.
Student Teacher Ratio
40:4
Higher Education Progression
Graduates can apply to international secondary schools or continue to Lodestar Montessori School – Erdkinder (Montessori secondary and high school).
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Facilities
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Admissions
Admissions
1) Eligibility: The Lodestar Montessori School - Elementary admits children aged 6-8 years for Elementary 1 or Elementary 2. Priority is given first to children from Lodestar Montessori Preschool and Eager Kids Montessori, then to children from Montessori backgrounds, and finally to children from non-Montessori backgrounds. Only children with Dependent Passes or Singapore PRs are eligible to apply; Singapore citizens must comply with the Compulsory Education Act (Cap 51). 2) Application: The Application Fee is $2,000, a one-time payment. The fee is payable upon application. The fee is non-refundable. 3) Tuition and fees: Montessori Elementary Program Fees are $22,800 yearly. It is invoiced bi-monthly over 6 installments. A portion of the tuition may be refundable when a student leaves during the year, subject to terms in the student contract. 4) Scholarships: Lodestar offers need and diversity scholarships to new and existing Lodestar families. Scholarships may cover up to 35% of the annual tuition fee, and eligibility is established each year the student applies for and receives scholarship aid. Need is determined through a fair assessment of financial strength, considering factors such as family income, number of siblings, and diversity the student brings to the school community.
Scholarships
Lodestar offers need and diversity scholarships to new and existing Lodestar families. Scholarships may cover up to 35% of the annual tuition fee, and eligibility is established each year the student applies for and receives scholarship aid. Need is determined through a fair assessment of financial strength, considering factors such as family income, number of siblings, and diversity the student brings to the school community.
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FAQs
Where is Lodestar Montessori School - Elementary located?
LMS Elementary is located at 24 Jalan Selaseh, Singapore 808444. The campus includes two Montessori classrooms with dedicated spaces such as a sewing room, Chinese corner, Hindi corner, snack corner and Practical Life shelves, plus an outdoor area with a community garden and basketball court.
What ages does LMS Elementary serve and what are the daily hours?
LMS Elementary serves children aged 6–12 (Elementary ME1–ME6). The school day runs from 08:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday, with lunch served from 11:30 to 12:30.
What is the Montessori Elementary Program like and what subjects and languages are taught?
The program follows the Montessori Cosmic Education Plan for ages 6–12, with four 10-week terms across a 40-week year. ME1–ME6 cover Geography, History, Biology, Mathematics, Geometry, English, Hindi, Chinese, Physical Education, Music, Art and Going-Out, with Mandarin and Hindi taught alongside English.
What is the application process and what are the fees to apply?
There is a one-time application fee of SGD 2,000, which is non-refundable. The Montessori Elementary tuition is SGD 22,800 per year, invoiced bi-monthly in six instalments.
What other costs should I expect beyond tuition, and what do they cover?
A miscellaneous/activities fee of SGD 1,000 per year covers the Annual Concert, Graduation Camp, field trips (four per year), Going-Outs and workshops.
Are scholarships available, and how do they work?
Lodestar offers need and diversity scholarships covering up to 35% of the annual tuition. Eligibility is assessed each year based on financial strength, family income, number of siblings and the diversity the student brings to the school community.
Is there a refund policy if a student leaves mid-year?
Tuition may be partially refundable if a student leaves during the year, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the student contract.
What is the student-to-guide ratio at LMS Elementary?
The Student:Guide Ratio is 40:4, meaning up to 40 students are supported by four guides in the elementary environment.
What are the higher education pathways after completing LMS Elementary?
Graduates can apply to international secondary schools or continue on to Lodestar Montessori School – Erdkinder, the Montessori secondary and high school program.
How is student wellbeing monitored and discussed with families?
Guides conduct daily observations and one-on-one conferences to monitor wellbeing, and there are parent-guide progress conferences twice a year to discuss development and wellness.
What are the classroom sizes and where will my child learn?
Classroom 1 is 62.80 square metres and accommodates up to 40 children, while Classroom 2 is 50.58 square metres and accommodates up to 33 children.
What outdoor and campus facilities support learning and activity?
The campus includes a park with a jogging track, swings, an exercise corner and a basketball court, plus a community garden. Outdoor physical education is conducted in good weather, with indoor options when needed.
What specialized spaces exist within the classrooms?
Classroom 1 features a sewing room, Chinese corner, Hindi corner, snack corner and Practical Life shelves, while Classroom 2 includes an art area to support creative work.
How often are Going-Out activities and field trips held?
Going-Out activities occur four times per year to extend learning beyond the classroom.
What music and physical education provisions are in place?
Music sessions are led by a dedicated Music Guide three times a week, and Physical Education occurs daily with outdoor activities when possible and indoor options such as table tennis or structured games when needed.
What other enrichment activities does LMS Elementary offer?
Art and Handiwork are core elements, with practical life activities like sewing, knitting and cooking for the community integrated into the program.
How is emotional wellbeing supported for students?
There is daily observation and regular one-on-one conferences to monitor emotional wellbeing, with progress discussions between parents and guides twice a year.
Which languages are taught and how is language learning structured?
English, Mandarin (Chinese) and Hindi are taught. Mandarin and Hindi have dedicated language guides, with Mandarin focusing on conversational ability and character literacy, and Hindi on conversational skills and literacy.
Is there any formal safeguarding policy mentioned for LMS Elementary?
Safeguarding information is not specified in the available data.
What is the school governance structure at LMS Elementary?
Academic quality is overseen by the Academic Board, while the Examination Board is responsible for the development of examination and assessment procedures.
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