Taunus International Montessori Kindergarten
Fostering curiosity for learning,
in an environment that feels like home
For more than 50 years, at TIMS, children grow with confidence, independence, curiosity, and joy in an English-speaking environment where they feel safe, supported, and inspired every day.
A Montessori journey from 1 to 6 years
What Parents Say
Fantastic place for little kids to grow up. I had my two children at TIMS for 4 years and we loved it! The kids were happy to go to TIMS in th...
- Marcus, from Oberursel
Review from YelpWe are a bilingual German/English family. I was thrilled to find the TIMS Kindergarten, and from day one I was impressed with the empowering n...
- Klara, from Industry, IL
Review from YelpIt was the best choice to send our German kids to TIMS. We loved seeing them grow up in this wonderful place. Learning English through play wa...
- Laura, from Oberursel
Review from YelpWhen we moved from Denmark to Germany in January 2024, finding the right school for our three girls felt like the biggest piece of the puzzle....
- Stephanie, from Sweden
Review from YelpMoving to Germany from Dubai with 2 toddlers was overwhelming, but TIMS made it feel like home. The teachers welcomed our daughters with so mu...
- Chris, from South Africa
Review from YelpTIMS is an amazing Kindergarten and pre-school! The teachers in the toddler group feel like family. They know every childs rhythm and comfort...
- Mira, from Frankfurt
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Montessori Learning for a bright future
Nurturing independence, deep concentration, and a lifelong love of learning. At TIMS, your child is guided by the core Montessori philosophy: “Help me do it myself.”
Independence in everyday activities
Confidence through personal success
Concentration through focused work
Encouraging curiosity
Individual encouragement for growth
We maintain an exceptional staff-to-child ratio. This guarantees that your child receives personalized care, individual attention, and tailored emotional support precisely when they need it.
Prepared classroom focused on individual growth
Preparation for international schools
Individual & group activities
Language & math exercises
Family-like educators and atmosphere
Our educators are the heart of TIMS. With remarkably long tenure and exceptionally low turnover, we provide a stable, reassuring, and loving environment where deep bonds of trust are built daily.
Montessori & early childhood trained
Cherishing environment
Help children feel safe & understood
Close communication with families
Letting English language grow naturally
English listening, speaking, reading and writing. From native speakers to starters being supported individually.
Native English-speaking staff
English morning circle
Library with wide selection of English books
Individual support for each English level
International Community, Deeply Rooted in the Local Culture
Welcoming an internationally minded environment. High engagement of families, children and staff and making TIMS a second home.
20 different nationalities
Family events to build friendships
Daily German classes
International & German traditions
Wide variety of activities & healthy meals
Offering a selection of optional afterschool activities. There is a chef preparing daily healthy meals.
Weekly Sports and Music classes
Optional afternoon activities (tennis, cooking, science etc.)
Homemade breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack
Daily Tooth-brushing
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Beautifully Located Near Frankfurt
Located in Oberursel, TIMS offers families a practical and accessible location close to Frankfurt and the surrounding Taunus towns. The school also benefits from its own garden, playground and nearby fields for outdoor play and learning. With the S5 S-Bahn line nearby, families enjoy direct, convenient connections into central Frankfurt.
- Easy access from Frankfurt
- Conveniently located close to Bad Homburg, Kronberg, and Königstein
- Just a 2-minute walk from the S-Bahn station — perfect for commuting parents.
- Safe campus surrounded by nature
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End of School Year Picnic in Our Garden
Families, teachers and children gathered in the TIMS garden to celebrate the end of the school year with a relaxed community picnic.
A Short History of TIMS: Over 50 Years of International Montessori Education
Founded in 1973 by Father Joseph Beck, TIMS has grown from a small international classroom in Oberursel into the school it is today — this is our story, decade by decade.