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Our Founder
Our Founder
Mrs. Dinah Mensah Appiah (Late)
Mrs. Dinah Mensah Appiah (Late)
OUR BELOVED FOUNDER
OUR BELOVED FOUNDER
Mrs. Dinah Mensah Appiah
Founder, Ahtoo Montessori School
Our Founder — Mrs. Dinah Mensah Appiah (Late)
Our Founder — Mrs. Dinah Mensah Appiah (Late)
Ahtoo Montessori School stands today on a foundation built by the vision, conviction and pioneering work of Mrs. Dinah Mensah Appiah, the Founder and Originator of the Ahtoo Montessori philosophy. Her passion for child-centered learning, moral upbringing, and purposeful academic development led to the establishment of a school that would not only teach — but transform children through intentional, values-based education.
Mrs. Appiah developed the unique educational philosophy, curriculum structure, learning approach, systems, and instructional resources that continue to define who we are today. She believed deeply in the limitless potential of every child — and designed an environment that allows children to discover themselves, express their gifts, and grow holistically with confidence.
Even though she has passed on, her legacy lives strongly within every classroom, every teacher, every child, every graduating learner, and every milestone Ahtoo Montessori continues to achieve. Her principles remain embedded in our culture, in our training, in our standards, in our daily practice — this is the Ahtoo way.
We honour the life and the work of Mrs. Dinah Mensah Appiah as the root, source, and founding light of Ahtoo Montessori School.
Her legacy guides us.
Her vision sustains us.
Her foundation continues to build the future.
Our Story
Our Story
Ahtoo Montessori School is located at 27 Comcan Crescent, Caprice/Kokomlemle, Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Since its establishment in the year 2006, the school has grown to serve a full continuum of learning—from early childhood through Junior High School (JHS). We combine the best of the Montessori philosophy with modern educational demands to serve the children of today and prepare them for tomorrow.
Ahtoo Montessori School is located at 27 Comcan Crescent, Caprice/Kokomlemle, Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Since its establishment in the year 2006, the school has grown to serve a full continuum of learning—from early childhood through Junior High School (JHS). We combine the best of the Montessori philosophy with modern educational demands to serve the children of today and prepare them for tomorrow.
Our Mission & Approach
Our Mission & Approach
We believe that every child is unique and endowed with potential. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment where learners can:
develop strong foundations in literacy and numeracy.
cultivate independent thinking, creativity and self-discipline.
be inspired to excel both in education and life.
become independent learners right from their early years in pre-school.
become responsible citizens who understand their role in a democratic society—just as our students did when they embraced a mock election experience at Ahtoo.
In practical terms this means:
Hands‐on and experiential learning, especially through the Montessori-inspired prepared environment;
Integration of STEM, coding, robotics and Artificial Intelligence into our programmes—one of our key differentiators.
Differentiated instruction and an inclusive mindset: we believe in supporting all learners, including those with Special Education Needs (SEN) to ensure that no student is left behind.
Strong character formation: respect, integrity, perseverance and leadership are recurring themes across our curriculum and co-curricular activities.
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What Sets Us Apart
What Sets Us Apart
Technology and Innovation: We run weekend coding & robotics training sessions, Scratch programming introductory courses, and specialized STEM tracks.
Civic Education in Action: Our mock election project demonstrates how we give pupils leadership, voice and responsibility at early grades.
Responsive to Community & Environment: Located in a busy part of Accra, we faced infrastructure challenges following flooding in May 2022—specifically, the school wall and street gullies were affected. We took this as a prompt for improved safety and facility planning.
Application of Synthetic Phonics: Through daily synthetic phonics lessons, learners build strong reading and spelling skills by recognizing, pronouncing and blending letter sounds to read words independently at grade level and beyond.
- Our Vision for the Future
We envision Ahtoo Montessori as a centre of excellence where children leave not just with good exam results, but as adaptable, ethical, and purposeful individuals, ready for Senior High School (SHS) and beyond. Our upcoming infrastructure plans include further development of a dedicated Physics and Chemistry lab, expanded STEM/AI and robotics workshops and stronger links with industry and non-profit partners to support inclusive education.
- Our Community
We see parents, teachers and students as partners in the learning journey. We maintain an open communication culture, provide regular updates on academic performance and behaviour, and invite you to participate actively in your child’s growth. With our vibrant staff and leadership, you can expect a committed team ready to support each learner.
Why Choose Us?
We blend tradition with innovation. Using proven methods such as synthetic phonics and the integration of A.I and STEM, we give each child the tools they need to succeed in a changing world.
More than a school, we're a family. Our warm community, supportive teachers and value-based education ensure every child grows in confidence, respect and love for learning.
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