Testimonials from our former students and parents
Here are some testimonies from some former students and their parents.
Different characters and inclinations, as well as the various academic paths they have taken, but what they share in common is passion, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the different paths they have followed.
Giuliano T.
I have two children—now in middle and high school—and both attended the Bilingual Montessori school. They have experienced various other schools, and (including preschool) those experiences ranged widely: some were disastrous, while others were good or even excellent. This Montessori school was undoubtedly the best, not only because of the method but also thanks to the attentiveness and expertise of the Director and teachers. I must also mention the dedication of the support staff – everyone was always very kind, from the administrative team to the cooks (whose food the kids loved) to the cleaning staff, and so on.
Beyond leaving both my children with wonderful memories, I am certain that these years provided a unique way for them to grow and learn – not just acquiring knowledge and methods, but also developing an attitude that will serve them well in life (or rather, is already doing so).
Choose this school if you believe in the Montessori method and are ready to place your trust in a leadership team with a clear vision and a strong, genuine commitment to their educational mission.
Parents of Federico and Riccardo D.
We are the parents of twins—now fifteen years old—who attended the Bilingual Montessori School of Milano in Via Palmieri in Milan, where they had a very positive experience. We particularly appreciated the focus on developing independence, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. To this day, Fede and Ric benefit from the excellent level of spoken and written English they achieved there. They have even kept in touch with some of their Montessori classmates! We all look back fondly on those early years; they were always happy to go to school at their “Children’s House.” By the time they started primary school, they could already read! They were also incredibly curious about numbers and logical operations. The artistic program was highly stimulating as well. We parents were deeply involved, with Genya always attentive and ready to listen. We came to understand and appreciate the Montessori method firsthand, as well as the skill of the entire teaching staff. It is a school that helped shape key aspects of their personalities, and one we always recommend with sincere conviction.
Leda T.
Hi everyone, my name is Leda, and I attended the Montessori school for five years. I had a wonderful experience at Montessori, thanks to both the environment and the people around me, who were always available and ready to help. Here, I learned to be independent and responsible, while always having someone ready to assist me if I faced any difficulties.
There are so many things I appreciated – and still appreciate – about this school: the kindness and consideration with which we were treated; the environment, which was stimulating yet never stifling; and the adults’ passion for teaching, which instilled in me an enduring desire to learn.
This school was, and remains, one of the most important places in my life, filled with people who have never stopped believing in what they do.
Maria G.
Hi, I’m Maria. I attended this school from my second year in the Children’s House through fifth grade; those were the best years of my life.
I don’t know what to say, because there are no words to describe my time here, but I can say this: with each passing year, I felt more and more at home, and my teachers were always fantastic.
These years helped me learn so much without ever getting bored;
I learned to understand myself and made friendships that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.
It’s a wonderful school – it feels like a part of me now – and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.
Parent of Ariel e Leda T.
My son, now sixteen, had come from a very difficult school experience – both for him and for us. At the end of his first year of primary school, the headmistress called us to say a spot had opened up; she suggested he spend a trial day there before we made a decision. When I went to pick him up – as we were leaving the school and walking across the courtyard that would soon become so familiar to us all – he trotted along beside me and said: “Mom, this is the school of kindness. Can I come here too?”
It still moves me to think about it. I often ponder over what I, too, learned about my children during those years: the smiles, the words of dear Cecilia—a teacher’s teacher—the warm goodbyes at the end of the day, and the enduring faith in the children and what they could achieve.
After him, his sister – now twelve – also spent five wonderful, intense years at Via Palmieri, years filled with curiosity and life.
It is a little world they are always happy to return to, and where they still feel at home.
Parents of Antonio and Emilia D.
For us, the Bilingual Montessori School of Milan is, above all, a place that nourishes the soul.
My children (born in 2008 and 2012) attended both the pivotal three-year preschool program – the “Casa dei Bambini” – and the primary school. In preschool, they enthusiastically learned to write and do arithmetic in both Italian and English, while also gaining confidence in themselves and their own abilities. Yet, for us parents, the most remarkable aspect was the sense of wonder and pride we saw in them whenever they brought home a project – whether it was the “infinite number strip” (which we still cherish) or a reproduction of a Japanese alphabet character (forever grateful to Aika). It was as if what they had created was something that already existed within them, simply waiting for the chance to be expressed. So young, yet already so self-aware. For us, these years were pivotal in shaping their character and the openness they later demonstrated – both during primary school here and in middle school (which they attended at an English school), right up to the choice of their high school. Studying under the Montessori method allowed them to excel in both mathematics and Italian, and, above all, enabled them to feel truly free and responsible for their own choices.
I cannot thank enough Genya, Cecilia, Daniela, Josie, Julie, Silvia, Fanny, Aika, and Francesca for guiding them along this journey, which also represented a very happy chapter in their lives.
Pepe A.
I attended the Children’s House and the Primary School at the Bilingual Montessori School of Milan from 2011 to 2019, and my experience at this school was wonderful, so much so that I still often return to visit with great joy.
I believe I enjoyed this period of my life so much because learning was spontaneous and fun, and I always wanted to do and learn new things thanks to the method used, which encouraged me and never made me feel pressured or obligated. This was also due to the atmosphere among classmates, teachers, and all the staff.
This foundation has allowed me, in the schools I’ve attended since, both middle and now high school, to feel very at ease in my relationships with teachers and in terms of academic results. I am certainly independent and approach school and studying with peace of mind.
Pietro B.
My name is Pietro, I am 16 years old, and I attended the Bilingual Montessori School of Milan on Via Palmieri 72 for 8 years.
I can only say that I am very satisfied with the experience: I spent peaceful years, but at the same time, I learned a lot, and most importantly, I learned how to learn. This educational experience taught me from a young age the ability to visualize abstract concepts, thanks to the use of materials. The freedom in learning and self-assessment gave me the chance to enjoy what I learned without ever worrying about grades.
Even after elementary school, I never encountered major academic difficulties, and above all, having had the opportunity to be exposed to the English language from the age of 3 helped me communicate with people from other countries in any setting.
Today, it gives me the opportunity to consider studying at a university abroad. I spent entire years happily going to school, being with my classmates, and learning new things.
Arianna B.
Hello everyone, my name is Arianna, and I am a former student of this school. I would like to start these brief lines by saying that even today, the Montessori method is often questioned, and people wonder how it might be useful in future studies, whether in high school or university.
I believe that everyone is different, we all need our own study method, and we all discover who we are and who we want to become at our own pace, and we do so in a purely subjective way.
I, too, needed my time, and I believe I will need much more, but I can say with certainty that for me, this school and this method were like a gym for life, helping me develop my willpower and independence.
As I grew, I began to discover my interests, and from a very young age, I became passionate about studying and the things I learned.
I was fascinated by what I learned; I found it fun and engaging, never boring, and this, in my opinion, is a difficult and very precious condition to find.
At this school, I didn’t just find a school, but a second family. I found friends with whom I still have important bonds and teachers who not only taught me subjects but accompanied me on my growth journey, making me feel loved.
For anyone who chooses to embark on a journey at this school, there will be a wealth of experience and joy to carry with you, just as I still do.
Good luck!
Sofia and Vittoria N.
Hello! We are Sofia and Vittoria, and we both attended this school from the early years of the Children’s House to the fifth grade of the Primary School… needless to say, we had a great experience! The environment created within the classrooms is something magical that we have never been able to find in any other school setting. The deep bond that forms with classmates and teachers is special and unique, just like the Montessori method.
This method, along with the expertise of the educators, helped us greatly in our academic journey after leaving the Montessori environment.
The school not only provided us with excellent English skills, but it also contributed to our development in terms of independence and concentration. The opportunity to cultivate an open and creative mind was a constant, and the teaching of respect for individual learning paces played a crucial role in making us appreciate school and the learning process.
We will be forever grateful to the teachers and all the professionals who accompanied us on this journey, thank you!
Parents of Sofia and Vittoria N.
We are the parents of two girls, now 16 and 12 years old, who attended the Bilingual Montessori School on Via Palmieri.
. We still remember how difficult it was to choose, among the vast array of educational options in Milan, a school that could recognize our children’s uniqueness while also providing them with an adequate level of education. This school became an educational haven for them, in an extraordinary environment where their intellectual and personal growth was nurtured with care and love. All the teachers, coordinated by the legendary Genya, made every day an engaging and exciting experience (I still remember how hard it was to convince my eldest daughter to come home after the after-school program!). Additionally, they managed to seamlessly integrate bilingual education, helping the children develop their language skills naturally. However, the aspect we appreciated the most was the personalized attention given to each child, without comparison, allowing them to develop self-esteem, as well as autonomy and responsibility.
We are happy with the opportunity we gave them, as they have grown not only as students but also as strong individuals, ready to face the continuation of their academic and life journeys.
Parents of Pepe e Nina
Our experience with this school began back in 2011 when our eldest son joined the Children’s House. We continued with elementary school for him, and later, our youngest daughter also started at the Children’s House, followed by elementary school.
We found a welcoming environment that paid attention to both children and parents. Throughout these years, it has been a safe place for us to leave our children, knowing we were bringing them to a stimulating, serene place with skilled and passionate people who truly love their work.
We chose this school because of its focus on autonomy and respect for the Montessori method in supporting children’s growth, but also for its teaching approach, which always takes each child’s individual characteristics into account, encouraging their personal interests and helping them face challenges with calmness and dedication.
We were worried that the transition to more traditional schools would be difficult, but the academic skills they gained proved to be highly valuable, and their sense of ease with school and studying has been an invaluable asset and a solid foundation, the benefits of which we have seen over time.
Parent of Greta S.
My daughter attended the Bilingual Montessori School of Milan from first grade and was well prepared to transition to middle school with confidence, despite her specific learning disabilities.
Our only regret is that we didn’t enroll her from preschool.
