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Admission Procedures

1. Individualized Tours

 

Visits to Greentree Montessori are by appointment only. Appointments will be scheduled according to our visiting hours. Please visit our Schedule a Tour page for more information regarding visiting hours. You may also make an appointment through the form on our website.
 
Our tours are limited to 30 minutes for each appointment. This is to ensure that there are minimal disruptions to classes. In order to give you our fullest attention, we would appreciate all appointments be made in advance.

2. Registration and Confirmation of Enrolment

 

The registration fee is $200 per child and is non-refundable. Registration forms are to be completed online via our Online Registration page.

 

Registrations are considered successful only upon payment of the registration fees.

 

Upon successful registration, your child will be guaranteed a slot on the school’s waiting list. You will be allowed to choose a preferred date of admission for your child. However, this will be subjected to the availability of vacancies, your child’s queue number on the waiting list, and available dates for admission based on the school’s admission planning.

3. Admission Requirement – Tuition Deposit

 

Within one month of your child’s date of admission, a tuition deposit equivalent to one month's tuition fee must be paid in full. 

 

Your child will not be allowed to start school if the school has not received your tuition deposit before your child’s admission date.

 

This tuition deposit is refundable if your child graduates naturally from Greentree Montessori, or if a one month’s withdrawal is submitted by the first day of any month.
 

4. Orientation or Home visits

 

Preschool Programs (for children 18 months to 6 years old.)
 

At Greentree Montessori, orientation sessions are designed for children to familiarize themselves to a new school environment with the confidence provided by the presence of their parents. It is not a trial class, and the child will not be receiving any learning instruction from the teachers during these sessions. Questions will be answered after the 1-hour session has ended. 

 

Every family will be allocated two orientation sessions which can be scheduled on any working weekday (less public and school holidays) in accordance to the respective school's policy, subject to the availability of date and time slots.

 

Orientation sessions will only be scheduled after successful registration and prior to the child's planned admission date.

 

Infant Programs (for children 2 months to 18 months old.)

 

At Greentree Montessori, home visits are required for your child’s Educarers to become familiar with your child’s home setting, the routine you have established for your child, and other details necessary in the care of your child. This is so that our Educarers can design and maintain an environment and routine that is consistent with what your child is used to, and to develop a personalised caregiving and learning experience for your child.
 

Home visits will only be scheduled after successful registration and will be held one week before your child’s admission date to ensure recency of information.

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

  1. Due to current COVID19 measures in Singapore which will end on 13 Jun 2021, no parents are allowed to enter the premises of the school. Hence, orientations will not be conducted until further updates.

  2. Due to COVID19 our home visits will only be conducted virtually, over video calls.

5. Enrolment Paperwork

 

Copies of official documents of both parents and child along with any documents relating to requests in financial subsidies must be submitted. Also, be prepared with information to answer detailed questions which will include your child's dietary, medical and lifestyle habits so that the school may cater to your child's every need.

 

Enrolment forms and all relevant documents must be completed and returned to the school office prior to the child's admission.
 

6. Acceptance

 

Families may be notified within 1 week from the date of admission if their child cannot be accepted for enrolment.

 

If a child is not accepted, the factors resulting in that decision will be communicated to the parent and any prepayments less registration fees will be refunded in full.

 

Our teachers are not trained to deal with severe learning, medical or emotional disorders. We can provide individualized instruction to meet the developmental needs of most children.

 


Criteria for Acceptance of New Students

  • The student's readiness and willingness to learn.

  • The parent's understanding and acceptance of our basic goals.

  • The student being the proper age.

Frequently Asked Questions

F.A.Qs
  • How much are the school fees?
    You may access the school fee information via the "Fees & Timings" link located within our children's program description webpages. Alternatively, please contact our Admissions Staff (Tel: +65 6756 4382) for the program fees or for any fee clarifications
  • Will we receive a refund of the Tuition Deposit?
    Yes. Tuition deposits will be refunded if one of these two conditions are fulfilled: - Your child has graduated from our school (6 years old child with completion of last school term) - Notification of withdrawal submitted one month in advance​ by writing (email included). The one month notice must start from the 1st of any month. Additional allowances or requests for refunds will not be entertained if there is a failure to meet the terms and conditions.
  • Are all programs subsidy eligible?
    Yes, all programs offered at Greentree Montessori and its schools are government subsidy eligible.
  • How can I pay the school fees for my child?
    - Cash - Cheque - NETS (only at Greentree Edufamily) - Bank transfer - Child Development Account (only at Greentree Montessori Children Hub) Please approach the respective schools for their payment details.
  • Can I use the Baby Bonus account?
    Yes, Greentree Montessori and its schools allow for payments using the Baby Bonus account (Child Development Account - CDA) offered by POSB, UOB, and OCBC. At Greentree Montessori, payments from the CDA can only be made via GIRO. As it typically takes significant time for your bank to approve and authorise GIRO payments, do contact the school if you wish to submit your CDA GIRO application in advance. You may download the your bank's CDA GIRO application forms here: https://tinyurl.com/GMGIRO
  • Can I use the Baby Bonus account for my child's Tuition Deposit?
    Yes. Please note that if the tuition deposit is paid using CDA, any refunds must be made bck to the same CDA account. Do also note that at Greentree Montessori, payments from the CDA can only be made via GIRO. As Greentree Montessori requires the collection of your child's tuition deposit before his/her admission date, do contact the school to submit your CDA GIRO application form in advance to start the GIRO approval process. As it typically takes significant time for your bank to approve and authorise GIRO payments, you may need to pay your child's tuition deposit separately to the school if your CDA is not ready for GIRO deductions before your child's admission date. You may download the your bank's CDA GIRO application forms here: https://tinyurl.com/GMGIRO
  • How often are school fees being charged?
    Parents can opt for either payment on a monthly or term basis (3 months).
  • Are there any late charges for late school fee payments?
    All tuition fees are payable before the 5th of every month. A late payment surcharge of 3% of the monthly fees will automatically be imposed on all overdue accounts.
  • Do I need to make payments if my child is absent from school?
    Yes. There will be no refund of fees if your child is unable to attend class due to medical or family and personal commitments.
  • If I am going overseas for a period of time, do I still need to pay school fees when my child is not studying in school?"
    Students are to pay school fees for all 12 months. This is because the total costs of running the school and all applicable fees payable are calculated on an annual basis. These fees are then spread out and made payable over a period of 12 months. Alternatively, you may withdraw your child from the school and re-enrol at a later date (subjected to availability) if the period of absence will be substantial. Do be reminded that the deposit will only be refunded when supported with a one month's notice.
  • Are there any late pick-up penalty fees?
    You must arrange for your child to be picked up on time. A $5.00 late pick up fee will be imposed for every 5 minutes after the agreed pickup timing.
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