Admission

Thank you for choosing Learning Ladder Montessori, we look forward to having you join the family. Enrollment can be done at any time of the year, space permitting. Applications are taken on a first come first serve basis with priority given to existing families and siblings. Contact us to schedule a tour and experience the Learning ladder Montessori difference.

Admissions are not limited for reason of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or religion. Age guidelines for the programs as of SEPTEMBER 1st are as follows:

Infant: 2 Months – 18 Months

Toddler: 18 Months – 3 Years

Kindergarten (CH): 3 Years – 5 Years

Junior (GS): 5 Years – 9 Years

Senior (GS): 9 Years – 11 Years

Required Visit and Interview Every family should both tour and observe the school. Students wishing to apply to the elementary programs must visit LLM for at least a half-day. We will pair your child with another pupil in the class to attend classes and participate in the daily life of the school. During your visit your child will also have an interview with a member of the admission team during which we will engage in a conversation with him/her about their current school. The interview is informal, but is part of the admission process.

Admission Process

The admission process is simple and straight forward, below is a step by step procedure:

FIRST STEP
A non-refundable fee of ₦10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira only) is paid for application form, filled and returned to the admissions office. Forms are submitted alongside 2 recent passport photographs as well as copies of the following:

a. Immunization Card
b. Birth Certificate
c. Last School Report and and exams scripts

SECOND STEP
On confirmation of purchased and returned forms, an entrance assessment/play date as the case may be, will be scheduled for the child(ren).

THIRD STEP
After the assessment/play date, a parent/guardian interview is conducted to discuss assessment and class placement.

FOURTH STEP
After the full round of assessments and interview, an admission offer and bill will be given.

FINAL STEP
A non-refundable joining fee of ₦125,000 (One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira only) is to be paid within a limited period of time. This would constitute a formal acceptance of your child(ren)’s place.
Applicants to the Infant, Toddler and Preschool Programs,
Please note that the assessment enables us to better understand your child’s academic exposure and learning style.

Application for Admission

All candidates for admission are required to submit the LLM Application, which includes basic personal information and a parent questionnaire.

Upper elementary pupils complete a student questionnaire with short answer and essay questions (depending on the grade), teacher recommendations, any relevant test scores, and transcripts from schools attended.

General Application
Parent Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
Teacher Recommendations

Admission to LLM is selective, and not all applicants are admitted.
Decision Notification Dates
Students are admitted throughout the year to the early childhood programs, Admission is on a rolling basis based on availability

Waitlist

The Admission Office continues to process applications and mail decisions for each level until it is fully enrolled. There are waiting lists.