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Montessori By The Sea (MBTS)

277 Prospect Point Road Prospect, Cayman Islands
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Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 7.30am-4pm

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The Essentials

  • Ages: 2-12
  • Student population: 134
  • Avg. class size: 15-35
  • School type: Private
  • Curriculum: Montessori
  • Religious Affiliation: None
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  • Meals: Healthy snack
  • After-school care: Yes
  • Learning support: Yes
  • Homeschool support: No
  • Inspection report grade: Excellent
  • Sibling discount: Yes

About Montessori By The Sea (MBTS)

Montessori By The Sea (MBTS) opened its doors by the seaside 25 years ago and it has grown steadily to become a firmly established, vibrant, close-knit community of over 134 joyful students, plus their dedicated families and teachers. From Toddler to Upper Elementary, MBTS shines as a beacon of excellence in Montessori education in the Cayman Islands.

Curriculum: Montessori By The Sea implements an enriched Montessori curriculum using international standards as a benchmark, while utilising inquiry-based study, cross-curricular integration and life skills education, complemented by specialised instruction in Spanish, ICT, physical education, the arts and music. Graduates do not just excel academically, but emerge as well-rounded, confident, creative and compassionate individuals.

Office of Education Standards Inspection Report: Montessori by the Sea October 2023

Academic Calendar: September–June

Teacher-Student Ratio: Toddler: 1:5; Casa: 1:10; Elementary: 1:15

Learning Support: Available to students for a nominal charge

Tours: School tours available monthly. Please phone for an appointment

Highlights

  • Rated 'Excellent' by OES
  • Individualised, inquiry-based learning approach
  • Warm, inviting and inspiring classroom environments
  • Cultivate life skills such as concentration, confidence, communication and creativity
  • Half-day and full-day programmes available for Toddler and Pre-K
  • Before-school care, after-school clubs, after-school care and summer camps

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2025-26

Half Day Toddler (21 months-3 years)

Annual Fee CI$15,072
Monthly Fee CI$1,538
8am-12pm

Full Day Toddler (21 months-3 years)

Annual Fee CI$16,447
Monthly Fee CI$1,677
8am-3pm

Half Day Casa (Pre-K)

Annual Fee CI$14,826
Monthly Fee CI$1,512
8am-12pm

Full Day Casa (Pre-K and Kindergarten)

Annual Fee CI$16,213
Monthly Fee CI$1,653
8am-3pm

Elementary (Grades 1-6)

Annual Fee CI$16,447
Monthly Fee CI$1,677
8am-3.15pm

After Care Programme

Monthly Fee CI$300
Toddler: 3pm-4pm, Casa: 3pm-5pm and Elementary: 3.15pm-5pm

Tuition payments may be made annually (which reflects a 2% discount), semi-annually (which reflects a 1% discount) or monthly

Note: Application Fee of CI$250

Sibling Discounts: 5% for the second child and 10% for the third and subsequent children

Learning Support: Available to students for a nominal fee of CI$50 per month

Meals and Snacks: Snacks provided by the school; parents provide lunches

Extracurricular Activities

After school clubs which vary on a term-by-term basis.

Staff

Debbie Thompson

Principal

Kourtni Jackson

Principal

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Last updated: 12 November, 2025

Montessori By The Sea (MBTS)

277 Prospect Point Road Prospect, Cayman Islands
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