Why Dove International Montessori school and what makes us unique?
We are a family school: It has been proven that the involvement of parents in the child’s education boosts their academic excellence. DIMS maintains a small number of students for each teacher (the ratio is 1:12). This enables the teachers to have a close follow up of each child at an individualised level. We also have an open door policy where parents can drop in to observe what the children are doing in the classrooms any day.
Our ‘Laboratory-like' classrooms are set up based on the Montessori education philosophy: When you enter our classrooms you will notice that they are very different from the traditional classrooms where desks are in a row and a teacher stands in front of say 20 students. Our classrooms resemble a workshop or laboratory; students are working individually or in small groups. Students are free to move as needed and are active participants in building their own knowledge.
Experienced and dedicated teachers with an international background: Montessori experience requires deep understanding of the philosophy behind the method and teachers that are able to understand the learning process of a child and their role to facilitate and foster an enabling environment.
Our parents' testimonials
“Dove School has given my children the greatest and most rewarding experience in Montessori education. I have seen them flourish academically and socially. In addition to the fabulous education, the personal touch comes from having staff who genuinely care about the students and their well-being, even outside of the classroom. I’m so glad we are a part of the DIMS family!”
“My child has learned so much from the Daycare program at Dove School. The minute he started at Dove International Montessori School, which was at the age of 18 months, we saw changes in his independence and confidence. He loves his teachers and talks about them all the time.”
Our facilities and activities
Healthy Nutritious Meals
At DIMS we are committed to providing healthy and nutritious meals to our children. We offer a nutritionally balanced meal at lunchtime and an appropriate snack in the mornings. Teachers sit with the children so that they learn table etiquette (i.e. students learn proper napkin placement, utensil use, chair placement, food placement and conversation during mealtime).
Our lunches are provided by Food & Stuff, Ltd. See a sample menu here.
French
The Dove International Montessori school French Programme uses the Gestures Approach or AIM, Accelerative Integrated Method to teach French. This program is based on a method that integrates drama and gestures to create an effective FSL Programme. Preschool and Elementary students receive French Language instruction 2 to 3 times per week. The highly participatory and active learning environment ensures students of all abilities and learning styles are supported.
Arts & Drama
Two times a week during the afternoons, children ages 4 and up experience art, movement, music and drama taught by specialist teachers.
Physical Health & wellness
All students experience physical education and yoga experiences weekly. They practice their gross motor skills and breathing.
Our School Counselor provides weekly lessons in Personal & Social Wellness, which encompasses social-emotional learning, digital and global citizenship, personal safety, and relationship and sexual health education.
Healthcare
We have a medical doctor on call. The doctor visits the school regularly.
AFFORDABLE SCHOOL FEES
The Dove International Montessori School is affordable compared to other international schools in Kigali. Our vision is to provide affordable and inclusive quality education.