Welcome to Inner Sydney Montessori School. We provide authentic, quality Montessori education for children from birth to 12 years old in Sydney’s inner west.Inner Sydney Montessori School is a thriving independent and non-denominational school with approximately 270 students across campuses in Balmain and Lilyfield. Since its inception in 1981, the school has grown and matured, but a central goal remains – to provide exceptional and authentic Montessori education for children of all backgrounds and abilities.Drawing on the educational theories of Dr Maria Montessori, ISMS helps children achieve their maximum potential by harnessing their natural need and desire to learn. The Montessori approach nurtures a love for learning and helps children become happy, confident and self-motivated.In a snapshot, our school:- Meets or exceeds all government requirements, both institutional and educational- Believes a quality Montessori program delivers exceptional educational outcomes- Boasts a dedicated, passionate and high calibre staff- Puts the rights and needs of children first in setting policies and procedures- Is part of the Montessori Quality Assurance Programme of the Montessori Australia Foundation- Strives to be an internationally recognised school of excellence- ISMS families play a significant part in the life of the school. This makes for a close-knit school that is enriched by the talents of its parental body. We are proud that some of our earliest graduates and many of our teachers have children attending ISMS. Our motto is “Help me do it myself”.