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Hopscotch World Academy: Elementary School (K–6)
Our Approach
Hopscotch World Academy is a boutique international school for children aged 5 to 12 in the heart of New York City. We blend the independence and depth of Montessori with the structured inquiry of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, for which we are a candidate school* — so children grow into confident, curious thinkers, prepared to continue their education anywhere in the world.
An Advanced Montessori Education for Global Citizens
In our international boutique school for children aged 5 to 12, we hold the pursuit of exceptional education in high regard, valuing each child's individuality through a whole child approach. Our commitment to providing a high level of service ensures that we create a nurturing environment where our students can thrive and flourish.
Montessori + IB*: two systems, one child
Our graduates continue their education with confidence at selective schools worldwide. Montessori builds independent, intrinsically motivated learners; the IB framework* adds structured inquiry, clear academic benchmarks, and continuity across countries — so a family’s move between cities never interrupts a child’s education.
At Hopscotch, autonomy and guidance work together. Each child follows a personalized academic plan, and subjects are integrated to encourage systems thinking — students see learning as part of their own journey, not a set of separate tasks. They gain more than knowledge; they learn to make sense of the world around them.
At Hopscotch, autonomy and guidance work together. Each child follows a personalized academic plan, and subjects are integrated to encourage systems thinking — students see learning as part of their own journey, not a set of separate tasks. They gain more than knowledge; they learn to make sense of the world around them.
Our community brings together local families and families from around the globe, enabling our students to grow up with a genuinely international identity. The curriculum reaches well beyond conventional Common Core standards: children study foreign languages, environmental entrepreneurship, and STEAM subjects within an inquiry-based framework, building global perspective and academic depth at the same time.
Independent learners within a globally recognized academic framework.
Montessori + IB*
From coding and robotics to science fairs — serious academics, hands-on.
STEM & Innovation
Sustainability woven through the curriculum — and lived at our Poconos Residency.
Earth First Curriculum
Our students debate as UN delegates on the world stage.
Global Citizenship & MMUN
New York’s museums, science centers, parks, and businesses are part of our weekly learning.
The City as Our Classroom
Budgeting, entrepreneurship, and public speaking — practiced, not just discussed.
Leadership & Real-Life Skills
Daily mindfulness, yoga, arts, and sports keep mind and body in balance.
Whole-Child Development
Montessori-trained educators co-planning with MMUN and IB-experienced coordinators.
Exceptional Teachers
Who do our students become?
➡︎ Global citizens who possess the freedom to live and pursue education anywhere in the world. Those well-rounded individuals always seek to expand their knowledge and find genuine fulfillment in doing so.
➡︎ Psychologically healthy and mentally resilient people who cherish the connection between their minds and bodies. They engage in sports, yoga, connect with nature, and practice mindfulness and meditation.
➡︎ Empathetic communicators with high emotional intelligence and remarkable abilities in resolving conflicts effectively and gracefully.
➡︎ Out-of-the-box thinkers who inspire adults to take a moment and reflect. They can seek out and analyze information, conduct thorough research, and make conclusions independently. They approach complex questions critically, and learn both "How" and "Why" behind each concept.
➡︎ Creative and confident people who practice public speaking skills through various experiences such as TED-style talks, music, and theater.
➡︎ Well-versed in exact sciences and technology, these learners are ready to embrace the challenges of tomorrow. They are ready to take on challenges that call for analytical thinking, entrepreneurial skills, or software proficiency.
➡︎ Psychologically healthy and mentally resilient people who cherish the connection between their minds and bodies. They engage in sports, yoga, connect with nature, and practice mindfulness and meditation.
➡︎ Empathetic communicators with high emotional intelligence and remarkable abilities in resolving conflicts effectively and gracefully.
➡︎ Out-of-the-box thinkers who inspire adults to take a moment and reflect. They can seek out and analyze information, conduct thorough research, and make conclusions independently. They approach complex questions critically, and learn both "How" and "Why" behind each concept.
➡︎ Creative and confident people who practice public speaking skills through various experiences such as TED-style talks, music, and theater.
➡︎ Well-versed in exact sciences and technology, these learners are ready to embrace the challenges of tomorrow. They are ready to take on challenges that call for analytical thinking, entrepreneurial skills, or software proficiency.
Budgeting, entrepreneurship, and public speaking — practiced, not just discussed.
A morning at Hopscotch
Five minutes inside our Elementary classrooms — the pace, the work, and the community.
Our Academy of Arts & Sports Enrichment Program offers a diverse range of activities that cater to every child’s interests. From mastering martial arts and engaging in strategic chess matches to expressing themselves through dance and craft lessons, there’s something for everyone!
Arts & Sports Enrichment
Several times a year, students travel to our residency in the Poconos — a home away from home where learning moves into the real world. In small teams, they run a mini-community: budgeting, cooking, caring for animals, and exploring how business and nature can work together. It is sustainability, leadership, and independence — practiced, not just discussed.
The Poconos Residency
Each year, our students research a country’s position on a real global issue, then travel to represent it as delegates at the international Montessori Model UN conference — most recently in Rome. They draft resolutions, negotiate with peers from schools around the world, and address the assembly. It is diplomacy, research, and public speaking — at eight, nine, and ten years old.
Montessori Model United Nations
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Hopscotch Montessori VIA 57 is a Candidate School* for the Primary Years Program. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy — a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Hopscotch Montessori believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
Designed for children ages 5−11, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) complements our Montessori approach by encouraging children to ask meaningful questions, think critically, and make connections across disciplines, cultures, and the world around them. Through inquiry-based learning, students develop strong academic foundations alongside confidence, communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Most importantly, they grow into curious, compassionate, and internationally minded individuals who understand that learning is not only about achieving academic success, but about making a positive contribution to their communities and the world.