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Students in Middle School Prep (MSP), our Montessori Elementary School program for ages 10 – 12 in Grades 4 and 5, benefit from a program that combines strong academic preparation with growing independence. Rooted in Montessori approach, MSP helps children deepen their knowledge across core subjects while building the organization, time management, critical thinking, communication, and self-management skills needed for a successful transition to Middle School.
Middle School Prep program
Build organization and subject mastery through Middle School Prep in grades 4 and 5, strengthening academic independence through personalized learning and preparation for a smooth transition to top prep schools.
Strong academic growth
Excel in nationally normed assessments with personalized support, with 93% at or above benchmark in STAR Math and 96% in STAR Reading, while also performing ahead of grade level.
Multilingual learning
Master academic communication in English and expand horizons by continuing Spanish, developing global awareness, and nurturing multilingual skills for a world of opportunities.
Learning Lab & ESOL program
Refine English reading, language, and communication skills with targeted academic support through Learning Lab and ESOL, including support for limited English proficiency to strengthen comprehension, expression, and readiness for the next stage.
Specialist academies progression
Deepen interests through one or more specialist academy partners including MC Dance Miami, Athletics Miami FC and Juventus Academy Miami, with structured opportunities to strengthen technique, discipline and confidence through more advanced training.
Excellent campus facilities
Take the next step at Ludlam Road campus, where the Middle School Prep journey is supported by the Maria Montessori Center, library, innovation spaces, and expansive outdoor facilities.
Life competencies
Strengthen executive functioning, empathy, communication, and digital responsibility through daily Montessori practice, building confident, independent, and resilient learners ready to contribute with purpose.
Enrichment programs
Discover extracurricular activities, athletics, creative programs, and innovation-focused clubs offered during school hours and after school, creating more opportunities to build skills, spark new passions, and grow beyond the classroom.
Global perspectives
Learn in a globally minded environment enriched by signature events, hands-on field trips, and real-world experiences that build curiosity, confidence, and broader cultural awareness.
Leadership opportunities
Build confidence, responsibility, and communication skills through Student Council, with opportunities to share ideas, represent peers, and contribute to school life.
Friendly admissions process
Our admissions process is clear and responsive, ensuring a smooth transition as we warmly welcome your family into our welcoming community.
Alexander Montessori School students consistently demonstrate strong academic progress, reflecting the personalized approach to learning and high expectations that define our Montessori Elementary School in Miami. Through nationally normed assessments and regular progress monitoring, students show strong performance in core areas, with many performing at or above benchmark levels and advancing beyond grade-level expectations.
96%
of students are at or above benchmark in STAR Reading
93%
of students are at or above benchmark in STAR Math
56%
of students are working ahead of grade level in Math
48%
of students are working ahead of grade level in Spelling
86
School median percentile rank in Language
82
School median percentile rank in Math
70%
of students scored in the 75th percentile or above in Language
72%
of students scored in the 75th percentile or above in Math
Our Middle School Prep program at AMS, best private school Miami, supports students in grades 4 and 5 as they grow into confident, independent, and self-directed learners. Rooted in the Montessori approach and enriched by subject-specialist teaching, the program builds strong academic foundations, while also developing essential skills such as organization, time management, critical thinking, and personal responsibility.
Strengthening analysis, expression, and confident communication
Students deepen reading comprehension, refine writing skills, and engage thoughtfully with a wide range of texts. Through discussion, analysis, and structured written work, they become more articulate, reflective, and confident communicators.
Developing composition skills with clarity and purpose
Learners focus on composition and the craft of writing, learning to organize ideas, strengthen voice, and write with greater precision. This work helps them express complex thoughts clearly across academic subjects.
Connecting history, people, and the wider world
Students explore history, geography, cultures, and civic life with curiosity and perspective in a Montessori school in Miami that connects learning to the wider world. Through meaningful inquiry, they develop a broader understanding of society and their role within it.
Inspiring investigation, discovery, and critical thinking
Learners ask questions, test ideas, and explore the natural world through observation and inquiry. As they investigate scientific concepts, they strengthen analytical thinking and a deeper understanding of how the world works.
Building accuracy, logic, and higher-level problem-solving
Students apply reasoning, precision, and persistence as they work with increasingly advanced concepts. With high academic expectations and individualized support, they build confidence in problem-solving and mathematical thinking.
Using technology with skill, purpose, and responsibility
Learners develop digital fluency through research, organization, and practical technology use in a modern private school in Miami environment. With guided instruction, they learn to use digital tools responsibly and effectively in support of academic growth.
Creating thoughtful, informed, and responsible digital learners
Students evaluate information, communicate ideas clearly, and engage critically with digital content. These experiences build awareness, creativity, and responsible participation in a media-rich world.
Promoting fitness, teamwork, and personal discipline
Students build strength, coordination, and confidence through movement, exercise, and team activities. They also develop sportsmanship, perseverance, and self-discipline.
Exploring global traditions through music and rhythm
Students discover musical styles and traditions from around the world, broadening their understanding of different cultures through sound and performance. These experiences nurture appreciation, curiosity, and joyful participation.
Developing voice, harmony, and collaboration
Students grow as singers while learning the importance of listening, blending, and performing together. Through shared musical experiences, they build confidence, expression, and community.
Encouraging creativity, observation, and original thinking
Students explore techniques, materials, and ideas while expressing themselves in thoughtful and creative ways. In our Montessori middle school, these experiences strengthen focus, visual awareness, and pride in individual work.
Expanding bilingual confidence and cultural understanding
Students strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and communication in a second language through regular practice and meaningful use. This study supports bilingual growth while broadening cultural awareness and connection.
At AMS, each day in Middle School Prep at one of Miami’s leading Montessori elementary schools blends strong academics with creativity, movement, and personal growth. Students move through a well-rounded schedule led by specialist teachers, building confidence in core subjects while developing independence, collaboration, responsibility, and readiness for the next stage of their learning journey.
Arrival & settling in
Students arrive, get organized, and prepare for the day in a calm, structured environment that supports independence and readiness to learn.
Focused academic blocks
Through the morning and into the day, students take part in engaging lessons that strengthen reading, writing, problem-solving, and scientific thinking.
Hands-on exploration
Learning goes beyond textbooks with experiments, labs, maker-space activities, discussion, and projects that encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
Movement and wellbeing
Physical activity is built into the daily routine, helping students develop coordination, teamwork, healthy habits, and a positive balance between concentration and movement.
Lunch & social connection
Lunch gives students time to relax, recharge, and enjoy meaningful social time with friends while continuing to build community.
Creativity and enrichment
Across the week, students also take part in enrichment experiences such as Spanish, technology and robotics, art, music, and media/library, broadening their skills and interests.
Leadership & community
A typical day also reflects the school’s emphasis on responsibility and belonging, with opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and participation in the life of the school community.
Dismissal
By the end of the day, students have not only strengthened their academic skills, but also practiced independence, resilience, communication, and responsible decision-making.
Students build strong academic foundations, independence, and a lifelong love of learning at our private school in Miami. Rooted in Montessori education and guided by a proven approach to individual growth, Alexander Montessori prepares children to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Academic achievement
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.
Multilingualism
Develop proficiency in at least one world language, while being supported in home or first languages.
International opportunities
Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.
Students are supported through a thoughtful approach to academic progress that combines personalized learning with clear, consistent assessment. In our Montessori elementary school in Miami, quarterly STAR Reading and Math Assessments, which are nationally normed and digitally adaptive, help track growth over time and provide teachers with grade-level equivalents and percentile ranks.
This insight allows learning to be tailored to each child’s readiness, helps monitor progress closely, and creates opportunities to extend challenge for advanced learners.
Students develop the interpersonal, digital, and personal skills needed to thrive both in and beyond the classroom. Collaboration, empathy, and communication are nurtured through daily interactions and shared learning experiences, while responsible technology use, research, and online collaboration help build digital confidence.
Critical thinking, self-management, and resilience are also strengthened across lessons, routines, and school-wide activities, supporting students in becoming confident, responsible, and capable learners.
Students build bilingual confidence through a multilingual approach that reflects the strengths of a Spanish immersion school, Miami. Alexander Montessori offers Spanish immersion in the early years, then extends language development through dedicated Spanish instruction and Spanish materials in the classroom as students progress through the Elementary Program.
This approach reflects the school’s diverse community, which includes families representing 23 languages across 6 of the 7 continents. Language development is supported through a combination of immersive experiences, classroom resources, and technology tools such as Flash Academy and iPads, while progress is monitored through STAR Reading Spanish and STAR Early Literacy Spanish. Together, these experiences help students strengthen communication skills, deepen cultural awareness, and grow as confident multilingual learners.
Alexander Montessori Middle School Prep offers students a globally minded learning environment that builds on Montessori foundations while introducing the structure and accountability of a departmentalized program, with each core subject taught by a specialist teacher and assistant.
School's experience is further enriched by signature annual events such as the Science Fair, Student Council Elections, Art Show, Spelling Bee, Robotics Presentation, Middle Ages Fair, Poetry Coffee House, Greek Olympics, and Choral/Cultural Performance.
Learning also extends beyond the classroom through field trips and experiential opportunities, with sample experiences including the Everglades, Marine Lab in the Florida Keys, Grow to Heal at Baptist Hospital’s Garden, and I-Fly. Our students attend various field trips throughout the year, and for our Middle School Prep program, overnight field trips have included St. Augustine and Kennedy Space Center, a trip to the Northeast, and the Florida Keys.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
ESOL program provides focused English language instruction for children with limited English proficiency. Through listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing, the program helps children build communication skills in English while supporting cultural adjustment and success in the classroom. Each child begins with an ESOL assessment and parent conference so support can be tailored to individual needs and closely aligned with daily classroom learning. Offered during the school year and in the summer, ESOL is a valuable on-campus resource that helps children with little or no English background grow with confidence and thrive.
Learning Lab
Designed to strengthen reading development in English, Learning Lab supports both advanced learners and those who benefit from additional guidance, including children whose first language is not English. Led by an experienced Reading Clinician, the program uses specialized reading tools and audio-visual resources to build fluency, reinforce comprehension, and grow confidence through personalized support.
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My daughter graduated from Alexander as president of the student council. She started middle school not knowing a single person and she carried that Alexander confidence right through the door with her. I credit this school for who she is today.
Mrs. Tirse, Middle School Prep Teacher & Alexander Parent Alumna
Between the beginning of fourth grade and the end of fifth grade, the change in our students is night and day. I'm so proud of who they are when they leave here. They walk into middle school confident, prepared, and ready — and I see the same Alexander spark in every one of them.
At Alexander Montessori School Miami, families interested in Middle School Prep (MSP) can apply throughout the school year as space allows. Our admissions team works closely with each family to guide the process and help ensure a smooth and supportive transition into this important stage of learning.
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