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The Montessori International Student Council is a global platform, administrated by Montessori Norway, dedicated to connecting Montessori students across schools, countries, and cultures. It provides a space for collaboration, innovation, and mutual inspiration with a shared focus on peace and sustainability.

Our mission is to empower students to express their views, take initiative, and contribute to shaping a better future. The goal is not to create hierarchies, but to build a network of national Montessori student councils as a foundation for engaging, inspiring, and connecting Montessori students all over the world.

We emphasize the importance of including young voices in matters that affect them, and encourage students to grow into active, responsible global citizens. Rooted in the peace education philosophy of Maria Montessori, the platform helps students develop initiative, communication, and collaboration skills – while working together to build a more connected world.

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Montessori students around the world are coming together to share ideas, take initiative, and make a difference. By establishing a national Montessori student council, you become part of a growing global network shaped by students themselves.

Students aged 6 to 18 who attend a Montessori school are welcome to take part. While all voices matter, international collaboration works best when students are able to communicate clearly with others – including across languages and cultures.

A student council can strengthen participation, support children’s rights, and give students a real voice in shaping their school communities. It opens the door to collaboration, creativity, and shared projects – both nationally and across borders.

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“Parties shall assure to the child who is capable of forming his or her won views the right to express those views freely in all matters affecting the child, the views of the child being given due weight in accordance with the age and maturity of the child"

Convention on the Right of the Child, Article 12

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すごい！Sugoi! Wow!

The national Montessori student councils from Japan and Norway met for a digital collaboration meeting to share experiences and thoughts on international cooperation. On the agenda were cultural exchange, Montessori practices, student participation, and future projects.

The meeting gave a powerful insight into what is possible when student engagement is allowed to grow across borders. The student councils once again demonstrated their ability to create space for curiosity, genuine dialogue, and mutual understanding.

We are super excited for the next chapter of the Montessori International Student Council! 🙌

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It is great if we can collaborate across countries and schools. You might disagree with the politics of a country, but still have fun talking to students from there. They might not agree with the politics either, and it’s nice to hear their perspectives, says Norways Student Council President Erika.

Check out the article about the Montessori International Student Council in the Montessori Magazine or on the Montessori Norway website🤩🙌

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The final student council meeting of the Norwegian National Montessori Student Council has been completed for 2024!
WHAT a year it has been, and WHAT an amazing job the student council has done. Look forward to the next edition of the Norwegian Montessori Magazine – where you can read more about the NME and the Montessori International Student Council!😄📈

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Montessori Students Shatters the Tug-of-War World Record🙌

Private School Day is a celebration of diversity and choice in Norwegian education, organized by and for students.

This year’s highlight was a world record attempt in tug-of-war, broadcast live to a large stage in the center of Bergen. Between live broadcasts from the record attempt, students took to the stage to perform, showcasing their talents and the diversity of private schools.

With a 600-meter rope, 100 private school students, and a military base runway, the students achieved an incredible feat by setting a new world record. The record attempt highlights what can be achieved when students are empowered to take an active role, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and including students' voices in meaningful matters. The students' message was clear: we strengthen the Norwegian school system by respecting and valuing diverse pedagogies and perspectives.

"We achieve a better Norwegian school system when we don’t all pull in the same direction»

Congratulations🤩

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There’s an abundance of exciting work happening at Montessori schools internationally🤩

The Montessori International Student Council is a platform where Montessori students can inspire one another and collaborate. Would you and your school like to share something you’re working on through our social media? It could be a photo, a short video, or perhaps you’d like to host a seminar? Feel free to send us a message – we’re excited to hear from you and see the fantastic work happening around the world🙌

Contact us at contact@monisc.com

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The Montessori International Student Council inspires students to collaborate, innovate, and connect across borders - uniting Montessori students worldwide. Want to join our network or establish a national Montessori student council in your country?
Get in touch! 🙌

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We connect students from around the world, encouraging the exchange of ideas and fostering a global community. This global interaction broadens perspectives, creates a supportive network of young people, and enhances cultural understanding and sensitivity. Additionally, it provides essential skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork, preparing students for future challenges and encouraging collaboration.
 Join us and connect with students across the globe.

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We organize engaging webinars, debates, and conferences, offering platforms for meaningful student engagement and dialogue. While our student council meetings are reserved for Montessori students, we extend our event invitations beyond the Montessori community to include all children and youth in our collective effort towards a sustainable future, fostering peace and collaboration. The events provide opportunities for students to discuss important issues, learn, share their experiences, and support each other.
 Explore our events and be part of the conversation.

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There are many benefits to having a student council at the school and at national and international levels. It amplifies student voices, supports children's rights, and promotes inspiration and collaboration. It fosters peace, innovation, and sustainability and can serve as a valuable resource and advisory hub for schools and organizations.
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The Montessori International Student Council is a non-profit global platform dedicated to empowering Montessori students to express their opinions and advocate for peace and sustainability. We connect national and continental student councils, promoting international collaboration, innovation, and mutual inspiration. Our mission is to ensure that all students can share their views and influence decisions affecting their future.
 Join us and make a difference🙌

#BeHeard #Innovate #Unite #Montessori #GlobalCommunity #StudentVoice #Empowerment

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Join us for conferences, webinars, panels and more, created by students for students, exploring inspiring voices and projects from across the global Montessori community.

“An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live"

Maria Montessori, Education and Peace

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Why Join the Montessori International Student Council?

Supporting Children's Rights

We amplify student voices in decision-making, ensuring they have a say in shaping their educational journey and sustainable future. We uphold the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, along with other international agreements, advocating for the recognition and inclusion of children's voices in matters that affect them. Our goal is not only to respect children's rights but also to foster their growth and empower them to become proactive, responsible citizens.

Promoting Peace, Innovation, and Sustainability

We inspire students to work towards a peaceful and sustainable world through active participation in local and global projects. Our initiatives encourage students to become leaders and advocates for global peace and sustainability, acting as agents of change and human development. This platform also fosters innovation and creativity, encouraging students to devise new solutions to global challenges.

Fostering Global Connections

We connect students from around the world, encouraging the exchange of ideas and fostering a global community. This global interaction broadens perspectives, creates a supportive network of young people, and enhances cultural understanding and sensitivity. Additionally, it provides essential skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork, preparing students for future challenges and encouraging collaboration.

Hosting Engaging Events

We organize engaging webinars, debates, and conferences, offering platforms for meaningful student engagement and dialogue. While our student council meetings are reserved for Montessori students, we extend our event invitations beyond the Montessori community to include all children and youth in our collective effort towards a sustainable future, fostering peace and collaboration. The events provide opportunities for students to discuss important issues, learn, share their experiences, and support each other.

Guidance and Support for National Councils

We offer assistance to establish and manage national Montessori student councils, ensuring active student participation and representation in our global community.

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The Montessori International Student Council was founded with the vision of creating a global platform where students can collaborate, innovate, and amplify their voices. The council emerged from the recognition that students, as vital members of the Montessori community, needed a platform to actively participate in discussions about their education and future, both nationally and across borders.

In 2024, the Montessori Norway Student Council was established, bringing together representatives from across the country. This success demonstrated the potential for student councils to foster leadership and democratic participation. Inspired by this, the initiative expanded globally, allowing students from different nations to connect, share ideas, and work on projects that promote sustainability and peace.

The Montessori International Student Council is administrated by Montessori Norway who are committed to expanding its reach and supporting student participation on an international scale.

About Us

Uniting Students for Innovation and Change

Maria Montessori

Pioneering Education for Peace and Human Development

Maria Montessori believed that education was the key to a more peaceful world and dedicated her life to advocating for children's rights. She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times for her efforts. As one of Italy's first female doctors, Montessori developed an educational method that emphasizes self-directed learning and respect for a child's natural development. Her work began with children with developmental disabilities, demonstrating their capacity to learn with appropriate support. In 1907, she founded Casa dei Bambini in Rome, implementing her child-centered pedagogy. Today, her philosophy is implemented in over 22,000 schools worldwide, shaping environments where students are encouraged to explore, think critically, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Montessori viewed students as vital contributors to society's future, famously considering them "agents of change," with the potential to transform the world through their actions and ideas.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our mission. We appreciate all contributions, big or small, as they enable us to provide quality education and resources. Your support helps us expand our initiatives and reach more students around the world.

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