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At Summit-Questa Montessori School, how children learn matters as much as what they learn. Guided by Dr. Maria Montessori’s belief that “the child is both a hope and a promise for mankind,” our approach fosters independence, curiosity, and joyful discovery in a community rooted in respect for one another and for nature. From caring for the environment to developing voice and confidence through meaningful work, students grow into compassionate, capable learners - a journey reflected in honors including the Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, state and national journalism awards, and Pinnacle Awards.
Montessori is a child-centered philosophy, and at Summit-Questa Montessori School, a leading Montessori method school in Davie, this approach is rooted in the belief that children learn best in a social environment that supports their unique development. Here, students grow with confidence, independence, curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of purpose.
Montessori begins with a simple but powerful belief: every child learns best when respected as an individual. Dr. Maria Montessori developed her method through scientific observation, recognizing that children thrive in environments that support independence, concentration, and purposeful activity. Rather than treating children as passive learners, Montessori sees them as active participants in their own development. When given the right setting, they naturally explore, create, and build the foundations for lifelong learning.
Montessori education is based on key developmental principles. Children are understood as unique individuals, different from adults and different from one another. They learn through purposeful activity, especially in the earliest years of life, when their minds are especially absorbent and responsive to the world around them. This approach honors each child’s pace of development and creates space for natural curiosity, repetition, movement, and discovery. Learning becomes something children actively do, not something simply delivered to them.
Montessori is designed to support the full development of the child - socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. At Summit-Questa Montessori School, a leading Montessori curriculum in Davie, academic growth matters, but it is only one part of a larger goal: helping each child become capable, balanced, self-aware, and engaged with the world. At Summit-Questa Montessori School, children are encouraged to build confidence, empathy, self-discipline, and responsibility alongside academic understanding. This whole-child approach helps students develop both strong skills and strong character.
A Montessori classroom is intentionally prepared to support independence and self-confidence. The environment, materials, and social atmosphere are carefully designed to match the child’s developmental needs and invite purposeful exploration. Everything has a reason. Spaces are orderly, accessible, and calm. Children are able to move freely, choose meaningful work, and engage deeply with activities that help them develop concentration, coordination, and ownership of their learning.
Montessori learning is hands-on. Dr. Montessori created multi-sensory, self-correcting materials that help children build skills step by step and move from concrete experience to abstract understanding. These materials encourage repetition, independence, and genuine mastery.The teacher plays a different role than in a traditional classroom. Rather than being the constant center of instruction, the Montessori teacher serves as a guide and observer - preparing the environment, introducing lessons thoughtfully, and supporting each child according to readiness and need.
Montessori gives children freedom within clear limits, and at Summit-Questa Montessori School, an accredited Montessori school in Davie, students learn to make choices, manage responsibility, and respect both themselves and others. This balance helps develop independence, internal discipline, and a strong sense of accountability. Multi-age classrooms further strengthen this experience by creating a family-like community where children learn from one another through leadership, collaboration, mentorship, and shared discovery. Over time, this environment nurtures adaptability, creativity, confidence, and the skills needed for lifelong success.
ISP’s research-led approach helps students build the life competencies they need to thrive now and throughout their lifetime. These core human skills grow through learning experiences embedded across every stage of the learning journey.
Thinking deeply, questioning and problem-solving: "I lead my learning by solving problems, communicating confidently, and managing my time effectively."
Critical thinking
Making sense of information, solving problems, and making smart decisions
Creativity
Generating new ideas, exploring different perspectives and innovating
Curiosity
Asking "why?" and "what if?" to deepen understanding and spark new ideas
Understanding the world and taking action: "I am curious about different cultures and take action for a better world."
Citizenship
Recognising one's role in the global community
Action
Taking meaningful steps to support social causes
Understanding
Respecting different perspectives and ways of life
Managing self, goals and growth: "I know how I learn best, set goals and stay motivated to improve."
Confidence
Believing in self and tackling challenges with a positive mindset
Learning to Learn
Understanding how to improve learning strategies
Wellbeing
Balancing mental, emotional and physical health
Working together and building strong relationships: "I collaborate, communicate and build meaningful relationships with others."
Collaboration
Working effectively as a team to achieve shared goals
Communication
Expressing ideas clearly and listening to others
Social-Emotional
Understanding emotions and managing them effectively
Using technology safely and creatively: "I use digital tools responsibly to communicate, create and innovate."
Digital Literacy
Using technology effectively and safely
Responsibility
Respecting others and making ethical choices online
Innovation
Using technology to develop ideas and improve solutions
Most schools talk about what they teach. We focus on how your child learns. Through the Learning.First™ approach, students reflect on their progress, explore new approaches and make decisions that drive their growth.
Curiosity fuels our learning
The best learning happens when students are actively engaged. We ignite curiosity through hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning, making learning exciting, memorable and full of exploration.
Confidence drives lifelong learning
Our students trust in their abilities, build confidence and lead their way forward. This mindset helps them believe they can learn and achieve anything, fostering a love for lifelong learning.
The power of 'Good Struggles'
We believe great learning happens just beyond the comfort zone. That’s why we create purposeful challenges, or 'good struggles', that help students stay motivated while they grow. Through these experiences, students build resilience, solve problems, and learn to keep going – even when it’s hard.
Teachers as co-pilots
Learning here is a partnership. Teachers work alongside students as guides, helping them navigate choices, embrace good struggles, inspire those 'aha' Amazing Learning moments of self-discovery and grow in confidence.
As part of International Schools Partnership, every child’s journey is enriched with proven learning experiences that forever spark curiosity and grow confidence.
Academic achievement
Strong academic outcomes open pathways to leading universities and future opportunities worldwide.
Life competencies
Build the human skills needed to adapt, collaborate, and keep learning throughout life.
Multilingualism
Develop fluency across languages, cultures, and global environments.
International opportunities
Take part in global experiences that broaden perspectives and build confidence.
Life and career pathways
Explore personalized university and career pathways shaped around individual ambitions.
Strong academic results begin with students who feel challenged, supported, and engaged in learning.Students across ISP schools consistently achieve results above local and international benchmarks through learning experiences that challenge thinking, deepen understanding, and help every learner keep getting better.
Students are growing up in a world shaped by rapid technological change, uncertainty, and challenges we cannot yet predict.To thrive, they need the skills that give them the curiosity to question, the confidence to adapt, the ability to collaborate, and the resilience to keep learning throughout life.International Schools Partnership – ISP has partnered with Camtree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, in developing ways to embed life competencies into everyday learning experiences across ISP Schools worldwide.
Language opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and opportunities.Students across ISP schools develop proficiency in multiple world languages while continuing to strengthen their home or first language.Through meaningful learning experiences and international collaboration, students build the confidence to communicate across cultures and thrive in global environments.
International learning experiences help students see beyond their own environment and understand the world from different perspectives.Students across ISP Schools take part in unique collaborations, exchanges, competitions, and global experiences that encourage curiosity, teamwork, and independent thinking.Working with global partners, these life changing opportunities help students build confidence, strengthen relationships, and adapt to new experiences across cultures and countries.
Every student’s future pathway is different and through our Future Pathways program, families are supported by specialist counselors and advisors who guide subject choices, university applications, and career decisions with personalized support throughout the learning journey.University fairs, global experts, and our A–Z Speaker Series help students explore emerging careers and future industries with confidence.Students benefit from exclusive ISP scholarships and opportunities with some of the world’s most recognized institutions.
We measure the quality of learning through International Schools Partnership’s Learning Improvement Process - LIP. This framework helps teachers and leaders reflect on what works and adapt quickly to meet each learner’s needs, ensuring every student feels ready to embrace good struggles and succeed.
Informed by evidence gathered through this process, our learning spaces continually evolve to spark curiosity, foster resilience and prepare students with the skills they need to thrive - not just in school, but in life. Every improvement is guided by what drives real progress for learners.
Summit Questa truly adheres to the traditional Montessori teachings.
This methodology fosters my child's natural curiosities and interests, while simulateously cultivating her autonomy and independence. I have had my daughter at Summit Questa Montessori since she was 3 years old, and I am very impressed and pleased with her progress as a now 8-year-old in second grade.
Luciana Perivolaris
Parent
My experience at Questa helped me build confidence in my abilities and learn how to solve problems on my own, which has made high school way less intimidating than I’d imagined.
It has also helped me with balancing athletics and academics,
Roxy Wilson
Alumni, class of 2025
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