Negros Oriental Montessori International School

Negros Oriental Montessori International School (S.I.M.O.N.) is a private co-educational institution established in 1995, serving students from ages 2½ to 18. The school follows the Montessori educational philosophy, emphasizing experiential learning over traditional instruction. Its founder, Dr. Maria Luz Calumpang-Fuentes, is a certified Montessori teacher trained at the Maria Montessori Teacher's Training Center in San Francisco and holds memberships in international Montessori associations. In 2014, the school transitioned to new leadership under Johanna Marie 'Honey' Amigo Teves, who serves as School Administrator, fulfilling her father's educational vision. The school offers programs spanning Junior Casa to Senior Casa (ages 2½-5), Advanced Casa (ages 5-6), Lower to Upper Elementary (ages 6-12), Junior High School (Grades 7-10, ages 12-18), and Special Education. It emphasizes creating safe, focused, and positive learning environments with high academic aspirations, a diverse leadership program, and support for creative and athletic development. The institution is recognized by the Department of Education (DepEd) and provides online enrollment and secure digital resources.