Based on helping the natural development of the human being

Learning based on specialized Montessori materials

Children learn at their own pace and follow their own individual interest

Children teach themselves using materials specially prepared for the purpose

The child is an active participant in the learning

Understanding comes through the child's own experiences via the materials and the promotion of children's ability to find things out for themselves

Learning is based on the fact that physical exploration and cognition are linked

A child can work where he/she is comfortable, move around and talk at will while not disturbing others

The teacher works in collaboration with the children

Environment and method encourage internal self-discipline

The child works as long as he/she wishes on the chosen project

Uninterrupted work cycles

Mixed-age groups

Working and learning matched to the social development of the child

The shared emphasis on intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development

A shared focus on the acquisition of academic, social, practical, and life skills

Perfect joint cursive writing.

Excellent communication skills.

Perfect reading skills.

Based on the transfer of a national curriculum

Learning based on Models, Audio, Visual, Worksheets, books, Art & Crafts

Children learn from a set curriculum according to a time frame that is the same for everyone

Children are taught by the teacher

The child is a passive participant in the learning

Learning is based on subjects and is limited to what is given

Children sit at desks and learn from a whiteboard and worksheets

The child is usually assigned his/her own chair and encouraged to sit still and listen during group sessions

The class is on teacher-led

The teacher acts as the primary enforcer of external discipline

A child is generally given a specific time limit for work

Block time, period lessons

Same age groups

Working and learning without emphasis on the social development of the child

The main emphasis on intellectual development

The Main focus on academics