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    • Elementary School
    2807 Oceola Street
    Columbia, SC 29205

    Preschool
    1000 Greenlawn Drive
    Columbia, SC 29209

    Frequently Asked Questions

    To help you decide whether MSC is the right choice for your child, here is a list of questions that parents frequently ask when visiting our school.  To view their answers, click on the question.

    1. How will the Montessori philosophy help my child's personal development? 

    2. The Montessori curriculum is arranged in three-year blocks (grades 1-3 and 4-6). What are the benefits of having children spend three years in one class? 

    3. Do students take standardized tests? 

    4. Does MSC encourage parental involvement in school activities?

    5. Do students have homework?

    6. Is writing an important part of MSC's curriculum?

    7. Are foreign languages and art offered at MSC?

    8. Where do MSC graduates go to middle school?

    9. Do MSC graduates have difficulty adjusting to traditional classes?

    10. What are some of the honors and achievements of MSC graduates?

    11. Where do MSC graduates go to college?