Montessori & Day Care · Ages 2½–12 · Ratmalana
The most important years deserve the most beautiful beginning.
An authentic international Montessori school in Ratmalana, where curious children become confident ones — known by name, guided with care, and free to grow at their own pace.
- Authentic Montessori method, faithfully practised
- Delivered to international standards, in English
- Small, caring classes — every child known by name
- A calm, nature-rich, prepared environment
- Ages 2½–5 Montessori · 2½–12 premium day care
Welcome to MIMS
A calm, beautiful place to begin
MIMS (Maria International Montessori School) is an authentic international Montessori school and premium day care in Borupana, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, for children aged 2½–12.
At MIMS — Maria International Montessori School — we believe the early years are not preparation for life. They are life, lived fully and joyfully. In a calm, light-filled home in Ratmalana, your child is free to explore real materials, follow their curiosity, and discover what they are capable of — at their own pace, in their own way.
This is authentic Montessori, delivered to international standards, with the genuine warmth Sri Lankan families know and trust. Here, children are not rushed and not ranked. They are guided, gently and expertly, toward independence — and they leave us curious, capable, and quietly confident.
Why parents choose MIMS
Everything you hope for your child, in one beautiful place
Choosing care for a young child is one of the most emotionally charged decisions a parent ever makes. At MIMS, every detail is designed to answer the questions you are quietly carrying:
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Will my child be safe?
Your child is watched over with genuine attentiveness, in a secure, child-scaled environment.
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Will my child be happy?
Days are filled with wonder, friendship, and the deep satisfaction of meaningful work.
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Will my child be known?
Small classes mean your child is truly seen — greeted by name, understood, and cared for.
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Will teachers genuinely care?
Our guides are warm mentors who model the patience and respect children flourish under.
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Will my child be prepared?
Children leave MIMS independent, articulate, and ready — not just for school, but for life.
Our difference
What sets MIMS apart
There are many good preschools. MIMS is built to be something rarer — the early-years experience affluent and international families recommend to one another. Five things make the difference:
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The early years, treated as the most important years. Not a feeder division beneath a bigger school — a destination in its own right, designed in full.
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Authentic Montessori, internationally delivered. The real Montessori method, faithfully practised, to global standards, in clear English.
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Known by name. Small enough that every child is genuinely seen, and warm by design.
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A calm, beautiful, nature-rich environment. Spaces that look and feel as considered as the teaching within them.
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Radical clarity for parents. Jargon-free communication and daily transparency that build real trust.
Two programmes, one standard of care
MIMS Montessori · Ages 2½–5
Our core international Montessori programme. In a prepared environment of beautiful, purposeful materials, your child builds concentration, coordination, language, early mathematics, and a genuine love of learning — guided by trained Montessori educators who follow the child.
MIMS Day Care · Ages 2½–12
Premium, all-day care held to exactly the same standard — never simply minding children. Safe, structured, and nurturing, with creative play, outdoor learning, healthy meals, rest, homework support for older children, and the same calm, branded environment your family trusts.
Learning philosophy
We follow the child
Montessori begins with a simple, radical idea: that children learn best when they are free to choose meaningful work, and supported by adults who guide rather than direct. We give your child freedom within a calm and ordered structure — the freedom to explore, to concentrate deeply, and to master things for themselves.
Curiosity is the method. Confidence is the result.
The reward is a child who doesn't just know more, but believes more — in their own ideas, their own capability, and their own quiet power to figure things out.
Parent voices
In the words of MIMS families.
We’ve been a part of the MIMS journey since 2019 and are proud to have chosen this school for both our daughters. You’ve laid a strong foundation for learning, and we’re truly grateful as parents. Wishing MIMS continued success in nurturing young minds!
We feel we made the best choice by selecting your school for our daughter. We witnessed the hard work, dedication, and love you have shown towards children. We wish the school continued success in the future.
We deeply appreciate all that you do — in helping our little ones grow with confidence, kindness and curiosity. We are lucky to have such wonderful teachers nurturing and inspiring them.
Come and feel the difference for yourself
The best way to understand MIMS is to stand inside it — to feel the calm, watch the children at work, and meet the people who will care for your child. We warmly invite you to visit. Admissions are open throughout the year, and we would love to welcome your family.