• Racky

Appleseed has witnessed a lot of Red’s toddler milestones – from a child that doesn’t want to let go of mommy during drop offs to wanting to be the 1st to be picked up from school to meeting his 1st ever non-blood related friends to wanting to stay a bit longer so he can play more. The list of growth this boy has gone through goes on. We can only thank Appleseed for this positive experience of going to school. Enrolling him was one of the best decisions we’ve made as new parents as Appleseed has imparted a lot of practical habits that has helped him immensely in adapting to different environments. We often get compliments at how Red carries himself confidently and independently in different situations. He now looks forward going to big school now that he is a big boy.
Thank you, Teacher. See you again next year when Shobe Maxine Rory is 18mos old. Hope Rory will have the same sets of Toddler teacher as Red’s.

  • Tina

Over the past two years in the Toddler program, we’ve seen such wonderful growth in Tongtong. She’s always been an energetic and active child, sometimes needing reminders to stay focused, but the supportive environment has helped her learn how to manage her energy and follow routines more confidently. One of the biggest areas of improvement has been her language development—we’re so proud of how much she’s progressed! She’s now able to express herself more clearly and confidently, which has made a big difference in her social interactions and learning. We’re truly thankful for the patience and guidance of her teachers, and we’ve seen how much she enjoys being at school. The program has really helped nurture her independence and love of learning.

  • Luis

Our daughter Lexi has gone through the 3 year program in Appleseed Montessori. The Teachers have done a great job in developing our daughter’s confidence, focus and independence. The learning experience was designed to meet the individual progress of each child and we really appreciated how the teachers constantly updated us on her development in motor skills, emotional growth and academic achievements. Appleseed Montessori created an environment that boosted our daughter’s passion for learning. By the end of the 3rd year, our daughter did not want to graduate, she just wanted to stay in Appleseed forever! We are forever grateful to all the Teachers and Staff of Appleseed Montessori!

  • Miho

My daughter spent two years at Appleseed. Although she is the youngest in the family, she was able to become a big sister at the kindergarten. She found joy in being a role model for her younger friends in a mixed-age class and taking care of them. She was definitely growing as she actively introduced her country’s culture during the International Week event. She will treasure the fact that she was able to experience a culture different from Japan and that it is okay to be different.

  • Jessie

Our son Yuan has really grown so much during his time in the Montessori Primary program. Over these three years, we’ve seen him become more confident, independent, and excited about learning. Yuan is a warm-hearted, cheerful, and energetic boy who loves helping others.
We often hear from his teachers that he eagerly volunteers to assist in the classroom — whether it’s organizing materials, participating in demonstrations, or offering support to his classmates. His natural kindness and willingness to help have not only strengthened his own skills, but also positively impacted the classroom community.
The three-year cycle has really helped Yuan build strong skills and a love for learning that we believe will stay with him for life. He approaches learning with great enthusiasm and curiosity, and we are constantly amazed by his love for exploration and discovery.
We are deeply grateful for the nurturing environment provided by the Montessori program, which has helped Yuan grow into the happy, capable, and compassionate young boy he is today.

  • Serena

At Appleseed Montessori since she was 2.5 years old, our daughter flourished and learned to be autonomous in her day-to-day activities. Now, at 4 years old, she has become independent, assertive, curious, compassionate and has enjoyed every single minute spent at school with teachers Marieze, Ainna, Alli, Marvie, Star and Kat.
On the academic point of view, she has been constantly stimulated by learning letters, numbers, parts of a tree, continents etc. It is amazing to see the quantity and quality of work she has done over the months thanks to the careful guide of the teachers. Above all, it is amazing to see the evolution and development of her character and inner personality.
The 2023 Christmas Show has been clear evidence of the teachers dedication (and patience): all kids on the stage, dancing, speaking and singing in English and Tagalog, with perfect coordination, after one month of daily practice on top of the normal school activities!
As parents, we also appreciated the extra-curricular evening activities to promote the Montessori principles and, at the same time, create bonds between parents and teachers. We have found real friends among the parents.
We truly believe Appleseed Montessori has been the best educational and social experience our daughter could have had.
It is more than a school. It is a community.
Thank you, teachers, and ates, we will miss you immensely.

  • Marian

Our daughter Guada has bloomed over her years in Appleseed! Every morning, she looks forward to school, exclaiming “I want to learn, mom!” Her teachers, whom she fondly talks about, are caring, sensitive and conscientious guides – one of the most influential factors to her love for learning. The respect and space, they give my daughter, is most valuable during these early years! We’re glad that we found the right school for Guada, where she has fun and truly thrives!

  • Lokesh & Priyanka

Appleseed Montessori has been instrumental in giving our son a fantastic start to his educational journey. The seamless integration into the warm and nurturing environment has allowed him to build not only friendships with classmates but also strong connections with caring teachers. Witnessing our child’s remarkable growth in social skills, confidence, and independence has been truly gratifying.
The personalized attention each student receives at Appleseed Montessori is exceptional. The teachers work closely, understanding and fostering the unique qualities of each child. We highly recommend Appleseed Montessori to parents seeking a nurturing international environment. Choosing this school has proven to be one of our family’s best decisions, with a positive impact on our child’s early education that we deeply appreciate.

  • Raymond, 7 years old, class of 2023

I like my school because I love all my teachers. They are very nice and they help me every day.

  • Tamara & Mikael

We are very thankful for Appleseed Montessori’s primary extended care program which is quite unique to Metro Manila and offering our daughter positive stimulation and structure throughout the day – the balance supporting her social and academic development has just been perfect for our daughter. She has genuine enthusiasm for school, and we have really seen her progression and her excitement with her own progress! As parents, what gives us further comfort, is that we can see that our daughter considers school to be a safe space, and for us, that is key. It speaks volumes for the incredible staff.

  • Evelyn

Kip spent the most formative part of his toddler years at Appleseed and we couldn’t be more grateful. The curriculum is a balance of rigor and flexibility. He picked up good practical habits and easily adapts to routines and takes instructions well. I know this because regardless of which activity or setting, I get praises for his ability to assimilate and his confidence to take on new challenges. We love Appleseed.

 

  • Stephanie and Rob

We’ve been constantly amazed that we’ve never heard — not once — “I don’t wanna go to school today” from our kids.  One day our son had a 102 degree fever, and he was shattered that he couldn’t go to class.  Appleseed totally rocks.

  • Jorely

Our son attended Appleseed for 2 years. It was a dynamic environment and he really flourished under the guidance of his teachers. We were very impressed with how much he grew academically and emotionally.  It was a wonderful space for early learning and we were sad to leave when it was time for him to start Kindergarten. 

  • Munish

I would like to take this opportunity to pass my thanks to all the teachers at Apple Seed Montessori School. Each one of you has been a brilliant teacher to Ganu when we first arrived in Manila. Ganu has shown a huge shift in maturity, interest in learning and penmanship in these years while he has also developed impressively both educationally and in his personalities. I am proud of his confident natures, enthusiasm for all things and of course his positive attitudes. I believe it is the combination of school and Kids Stop that has worked so well together to help make my kid well-rounded. The fact Ganu like and enjoy school is a testament to you all. Now as he will be moving to upper grade we would like to Thank you each one of you at Apple Seed for nurturing him throughout his initial schooling years. We will miss you a lot !!!

  • Candice

The moment my daughter stepped in AppleSeed for a visit, she knew that it was the perfect school for her. AppleSeed provides many opportunities to learn real-life skills that my daughter who is now 8 continues to exhibit. The teachers view children as unique individuals, and give them the tools and experiences that are differentiated and relevant. They teach independence and self-reliance, and build up on abilities that children already have. They tap into their holistic development, and we were very happy with them for the 2 years our daughter was enrolled there. We highly recommend AppleSeed!

  • Mat

Appleseed provides a balanced experience of study, play and life skills that prepare our children not only for future school life, but life in general.

Its multi-cultural campus is a great way for our children to understand different cultures through school events such as United Nations Day.

  • Kit

We are so thankful to have found Appleseed Montessori. The teachers have provided a nourishing environment for our two sons to develop into independent and curious young people. We have been with Appleseed for over 4 years and as we prepare to leave Manila for our home country, we are confident that our sons are well prepared to excel in a new schooling environment.

  • Lyra

My 2 kids went to Appleseed Montessori in Salcedo Village. I fell in love with the Montessori method and I wanted my kids to have that kind of education. I noticed that other kids loved it there because the teachers genuinely cared for them and the environment was warm and friendly. I also noticed that Appleseed kids were excited to learn and learning was easier with the classroom materials and teachers who were eager to stimulate their students. I would recommend Appleseed Montessori to any parent with pre school kids who live in that area.

  • Esel

My kids consider Appleseed Montessori their second home. It amazes me how much they’ve bloomed with the Montessori method. They come home telling us about things that they’ve learned about the world, sometimes it’s as simple as shapes and colors, and other times, it gets as complicated as world geography and botany. What excites me the most about this school is the friends they’ve met and the teachers that they have. It is truly my kids second family.

  • Kai

Appleseed Montessori is one of the best schools that I studied in.  The teachers were friendly and caring.  I had good classmates from different countries and enjoyed our time together.  Being a student at Appleseed Montessori has helped me during the past 6 years.  Learning was fun and I was worried about moving to the US and being placed into a school with a rigid learning system.  Not only did I find school in the US easy, I excelled in class by being able to apply what I learned at Appleseed to my everyday studies.   Thank you Teacher Cecile, Teacher Nathalie and Teacher Kat!!!

  • Marietta

Constanza’s first day of school in AppleSeed Montessori Fort was when she turned 3, just one week after we moved to Manila from Spain. The rest is a story of joy, happiness and friendship. 

We cannot thank enough Teacher Cricket and all the wonderful team of teachers for making that first year an unforgettable experience full of learning, developing self confidence, empathy and love, not only for Constanza, but also for the whole family. 

Now, Constanza is a big sister, and back in Spain already, I would have loved to move the school here also with the people inside it just to give her little brother the opportunity to experience the AppleSeed Montessori ambience.

Thanks for your efforts, patience and smiles every morning. You will be always in our hearts.

  • Stephen

Maxine enrolled at Appleseed Montessori BGC as a shy and curious little girl. Fast forward 3 adventure-filled years later, she has now in my eyes become a confident, self-initiated and creative incoming 1st grade student ready to take on the next challenges.

I cannot thank the teachers and staff at Appleseed Montessori BGC enough for guiding Maxine on her journey through pre-school. They are always in tune with Maxine and all the kids at school. I also personally like that the school has a diverse mix of students that opened Maxine’s eyes to different cultures and values. I love how she shares stories about her classmates all the time.

I appreciate the constant feedback and open communication that they give for Maxine so that we can work together to give Maxine the best experiences in her young life. I truly am a now a believer of “The Montessori Way”.

Your recommendation that Maxine stay over for Pre-K has truly opened my eyes to how the development can really all come together. It has been the best decision for yet in her young scholastic life.

We leave the school with nothing but good memories and lessons for life learned. My goal is always to raise Maxine as a good member of society first and a productive member of society second. Her short but impactful stay at Appleseed Montessori BGC has started her on the right path for sure.

Thank you all so much again!

  • Lee

Appleseed Montessori was an amazing experience for our son and ourselves. It is a beautiful learning environment with warm and caring teachers. Our son flourished academically and socially. We loved the multicultural aspect of the school and the way parents were also involved in activities. We are so happy we found Appleseed Montessori! Thank you to all the teachers and staff for a wonderful two years.

  • Pooja

My son has been in Appleseed Montessori since his toddler years up until Primary 3. Aryan was able to adjust quickly and always looks forward to going to school. Appleseed provides a very nurturing and caring environment, where the child is always being encouraged and heard. I love that the teachers are very approachable, supportive and open. They make sure that school is always interesting and fun for the child. 

It is wonderful to see my son grow under their guidance. He has become so much more confident and independent. Thank you Appleseed Montessori for the positive experience. We will always be grateful.

  • Nethra Belliappa

Appleseed Montessori is a wonderful preschool with very personable, dedicated and caring staff. Our son has learnt so much and developed as confident individuals since attending this center as well as well gained necessary academy skills.

It’s the extra quality care the preschool provides that makes it a special place. Such as during the parent teachers meeting they will cover the little things about child’s changes and growth which they monitor and notice throughout the day more than parents and not just about the educational piece of it. Through the staff’s guidance and structured activities we have watched the confidence grow and important social skills develop in our son that he will need, in particular, as they progress through schooling life.

We cannot thank the staff enough for the wonderful experience they have provided to our son.

  • Rein and Irene

Enrolling our son to Appleseed Montessori was the best decision we made. What we loved about Appleseed is that we felt that it’s really a partnership between the teachers and the parents.

The school lives up to their name as true Montessori. Our son was able to do things independently and build his confidence. Appleseed teachers were able to help him improve his social skills. He interacted more with his classmates. My son was always excited to go to school and would always ask if it’s school time because he is excited to see his teachers and classmates.