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A Montessori school featuring Indoor play areas with soft-play and ball pit, Music and activity zones with edu
Nursery - 12Kannada
Fee on request
★★★★★
4.9(71)No. 117, 15th Cross, 10th Main Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout, Bengaluru - 560102
Annual Fee
₹65,000 - ₹1.2 Lakhs per annum
Recognized as one of the top 10 Montessori institutions in Bangalore. Established in 2004 as the premier and longest-running Montessori in HSR Layout, Golden Arch holds the 8th position in the Times Survey of Bangalore schools.
Golden Arch Montessori School is a Co-ed Montessori / NCERT-affiliated school located in Bengaluru, India. It offers classes from Toddlers - Grade 5 (Ages 1.5 to 12 years). Annual school fees are approximately ₹65,000 - ₹1.2 Lakhs per annum. Parent reviews can be submitted on EduTribe to help other families shortlist this school. Notable highlights: HSR Layout Pioneer: The first Montessori in the area, opening its doors in 2004 with over 20 years of established history.; Top 8 Bangalore Ranking: Awarded the 8th Best School in Bangalore in the Times Survey.; Official Govt & IMC Recognition: Students are registered under the Government Student Tracking System for Grades 1-5..
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| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 1,000 | One-time non-refundable charge |
| Annual Montessori Tuition (Toddlers) | 65,000 - 85,000 | Estimated range for early pre-nursery years |
| Annual Montessori Tuition (Pre-Primary / Levels 1-3) | 85,000 - 1,00,000 | Estimated range for pre-primary streams |
| Annual Elementary Tuition (Grades 1-5) | 1,00,000 - 1,20,000 | Estimated range for government-tracked primary education |
• Fees are highly competitive relative to top-tier international pre-schools in HSR/Koramangala.
• Includes standard-setting Montessori materials.
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Bengaluru
A Montessori school featuring Indoor play areas with soft-play and ball pit, Music and activity zones with edu
Board / Curriculum
Montessori, NCERT
Grades offered
Toddlers - Grade 5 (Ages 1.5 to 12 years)
Medium / Languages
English
Type
Co-ed
Boarding
Day school only
Established
2004
Pincode
560102
Leadership & Staff
Age Range
Programs for children aged 1.5 to 12 years, encompassing Toddler, Pre-Primary, and Elementary (Grades 1-5) stages.
Family Backgrounds
Designed for progressive, involved families from south and east Bangalore areas like Koramangala, HSR, Electronic City, and Jayanagar who prioritize high-quality early childhood foundations.
Socio-economic Profile
Caters to entrepreneurial and professional middle to upper-middle-class families looking for award-winning, rigorous academic standards.
Child Profiles
Ideal for confident, active learners who demonstrate self-regulation and a preference for independent work, collaborative peer activities, and arts-based enrichment.
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Inclusive education
Yes
Special educator
Yes
Golden Arch Montessori School implements a highly supportive, value-led academic environment. Supported by a low class ratio and child-first counseling panels, educators coordinate learning goals individually to optimize the development of children with diverse cognitive milestones or minor neurodiverse needs.
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Academics & Board Transition
Positives
Lauded for an effective approach to phonetics and grammar; effectively prepares elementary students for the academic demands of Grade 6 with internal assessments.
Watch out for
Parents used to traditional schooling might initially miss seeing standard worksheets or frequent testing.
Ask: What specific measures are taken to help Grade 5 students adjust to the administrative environment of CBSE/ICSE institutions?
Staff & Care Quality
Positives
Teachers are warm, highly dedicated, and IMTC-certified, with many instructors boasting tenures exceeding 10 years.
Watch out for
The personalized nature of the school requires consistent, hands-on involvement from parents.
Ask: Could you clarify the student-to-teacher ratio within the primary mixed-age classrooms?
Facilities & Daycare
Positives
Maintains excellent hygiene, provides secure CCTV surveillance, and offers comprehensive bus and daycare services.
Watch out for
Operates as neighborhood-integrated campuses rather than one large, expansive commercial school complex.
Ask: What are the specific transportation routes and related costs for school-provided transit?
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