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About Schola International
Multilingual Montessori Micro-School in Austin
Schola International is a unique trilingual micro-school that blends the best of Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia philosophies. Led by Director Maria Giraldo, the program focuses on the intrinsic abilities of children to become independent, confident learners. The curriculum emphasizes 'Skills of Life,' encouraging students to engage in practical daily activities that develop concentration, responsibility, and fine motor skills. The environment is intentionally designed to feel like home, providing a safe and nurturing space where children are daily immersed in multiple languages. With small group settings and one-on-one teacher-child time, the program ensures personalized attention. Students participate in Open Air Learning cycles every day, connecting with nature and exploring the world through a full sensory experience.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Schola has been a great place for my son to learn and grow. The staff is super friendly and the director is very helpful and collaborative with parents.
My daughter learned a lot and truly enjoyed her time at schola. She has type 1 diabetes, and the teachers took excellent care of her, making sure her glucose levels were well managed. We really appreciate the staff and teachers, especially Miss Maria, for their kindness and support. Highly recommend this daycare!
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Schola! Our son absolutely loves coming here and looks forward to it every single day. We were worried that the transition to daycare would be difficult, but thanks to the incredible team, the process was so much easier than we expected. It's been amazing to see how much his vocabulary has grown in both Spanish and English, and we're so impressed that he's even picking up some French words. The teachers are so loving and caring, and it's clear they are dedicated to creating a healthy, happy environment where kids can thrive. It truly feels like the perfect place for him to learn and enjoy this special time in his childhood.
Our family will always cherish the time we spent at Schola International. The teachers and staff are extremely warm, attentive and welcoming for all students. Our son took less than three days to transition and be very excited about going to school. They use a wonderful app (Brightwheel) that keeps you updated with photos of all of the activities they host for the children. Our son has learned so much during his time. They have provided a loving, safe, and CLEAN environment for him to thrive in. Maria has been extremely helpful with our transition and has always been so warm with our son. A wonderful program to enroll your child into!
We have been very happy with Schola for our son! I like the small class sizes, bilingual program and Montessori approach. That being said, the thing I like the most is how much the teachers love and care for him. Also, Maria the founder has been deeply involved and amazing for him. Lots of pictures and communication have also been a big benefit. I also like the flexible approach where he started at 2 days, moved to 3 and finally got to 5 days a week. It was nice to ease him into a school setting before the more rigid public school setting.
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Safety Record
No safety concerns found. Schola International is a licensed child care center (License #1721241) and explicitly states in its operational documentation that it maintains compliance with the Texas Health and Human Services Minimum Standards for Childcare Centers.
Parent Reputation
Schola International maintains an exceptional reputation with 5.0-star ratings on parent platforms such as Winnie and Care.com. Parents consistently highlight the 'nurturing family-like atmosphere,' 'loving and patient teachers,' and the effectiveness of the multilingual immersion curriculum.
Staff Insights
The facility employs approximately nine staff members under the leadership of Director Maria Alejandra Giraldo. While no formal employee reviews were found on traditional job boards, parents frequently praise the staff's dedication, one-on-one attention, and hands-on teaching approach.
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