Taiwan International Montessori Experimental School (TIMES)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: Contact school
Curriculum: Montessori
Age Range: 3-15
Students: Small
Location: Songshan, Taipei, Taipei
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If you are committed to authentic Montessori education and want genuine bilingual English-Chinese delivery from early years through to age 15, TIMES is the only AMI-certified option in Taipei. It is a small school designed for parents who understand and want the Montessori model - not a progressive alternative to consider as a fallback.
TIMES is the only school in the Taipei area holding AMI (Association Montessori International) certification - the global body that defines authentic Montessori practice as distinct from schools that use the Montessori name loosely. Founded in August 2017, the school runs a full three-cycle programme: early childhood (ages 3-6), elementary (ages 6-12), and adolescent (ages 12-15). The bilingual delivery is genuine: English and Mandarin Chinese are both used as languages of instruction throughout the programme, which makes TIMES relevant both to international families wanting Chinese language development and to locally-based Taiwanese families seeking an international educational philosophy.
The Songshan campus on Guangfu North Road is in a practical mid-Taipei location, accessible from Nanjing Sanmin or Songshan MRT stations and convenient for families in the eastern districts. School hours run 8:00 to 17:00. Class sizes are capped at 35, though in practice the school is small enough that classes are typically well below that. The approach requires genuine commitment: Montessori works through three-year cycles, and AMI schools typically ask families to commit to completing a full cycle rather than withdrawing mid-programme.
There is no high school exit qualification at TIMES - the programme ends at age 15. Families planning to continue through to A-Levels, IB, or university entrance exams will need to transfer to a conventional secondary school at that point, and it is worth planning that transition carefully. Fees are not published online; the school requests direct contact for a fee discussion. For families comparing costs, the Montessori model at this scale typically positions in the mid-range of Taipei's international school fee spectrum.
What parents value
- –Only AMI-certified Montessori school in the Taipei area. AMI certification is the recognised mark of authentic Montessori delivery - distinct from schools that use the name loosely.
- –Genuine bilingual English-Chinese instruction throughout. Mandarin is an integral part of the curriculum, not an add-on language class.
- –Songshan location near Nanjing Sanmin and Songshan MRT stations - practical for families in eastern Taipei districts.
Points of consideration
- –Programme ends at age 15. Families will need to plan a secondary school transfer for IGCSE, IB, or equivalent qualifications. Build that transition into your decision from the start.
- –Fees are not published publicly. Request a fee schedule from the school directly before comparing with other options.
- –Montessori works best when parents are committed to the philosophy for a full three-year cycle. If you are considering Montessori as a short-term placement while assessing other schools, it is worth discussing expectations with the school before applying.
Annual Fees
Fees converted from TWD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
The AMI Montessori curriculum does not use conventional academic results, grading, or standardised testing. Progress is assessed through observation, portfolio work, and mastery of Montessori materials across three-year developmental cycles. The three cycles cover early childhood (ages 3-6), elementary (ages 6-12), and adolescent programme (ages 12-15).
Bilingual instruction in English and Mandarin is integral to all three cycles. There are no exit qualifications at age 15 - families planning to continue to IGCSE, IB, or local university entrance examinations will need to transfer to a school offering those pathways at the appropriate stage.
Extra Curriculars
Facilities: Montessori-prepared environments for each developmental plane · Bilingual learning spaces · Songshan campus
The Songshan campus on Guangfu North Road offers Montessori-prepared environments for each developmental plane. School runs 8:00-17:00. The environment is designed around the Montessori principle of freedom within structure - open spaces, accessible materials, and the absence of rows of desks.
Co-curricular activities are embedded in the Montessori programme rather than offered as separate after-school clubs. The adolescent programme includes community service and project work as part of the integrated curriculum. Ask the school about current project themes and community partnerships when you visit.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- AMI-certified (Association Montessori International)
- Approved by Taiwan Ministry of Education as experimental education
Accreditations
- AMI
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
TIMES serves international families and Taiwanese families seeking an internationally recognised alternative education philosophy. Both foreign passport holders and Taiwanese nationals are welcome. The school is small by design, in keeping with the Montessori model's requirement for manageable, multi-age learning environments.
The bilingual English-Chinese delivery attracts families prioritising Mandarin development alongside English, including locally-rooted international families and Taiwanese families who want their children to develop both languages to a high standard within a progressive educational framework.
Leadership
School leadership
Contact the school via the website for current leadership details.