A Global Montessori Network Becomes Reality

From New York to Hong Kong to Bali, Guidepost Montessori and Cosmic Education Group have created the first truly global Montessori network.

Imagine this: your child begins their Montessori journey in Chicago. Months later, your family takes an assignment in Hong Kong and your child continues seamlessly at another Guidepost school. Over winter break, you spend the holidays in Bali, where your child attends a holiday camp, exploring new cultures while still surrounded by the same familiar Montessori materials.

Your child can also connect with other children in the global community, enhancing their learning experience.

This is no longer just a dream. With our new partnership between Guidepost Montessori and Cosmic Education Group, a network of 23 Montessori schools across Asia, Guidepost families in the United States now have access to the world’s first truly global Montessori network.

Together, we’ve created something no other early childhood network has achieved: a community of more than 100 schools across five countries and dozens of cities, from New York to Singapore to Bali.

Montessori classroom with neatly arranged learning materials on low wooden shelves, a blue patterned rug, and large windows overlooking city buildings. — *Montessori learning in the heart of Hong Kong’s vibrant Pok Fu Lam neighborhood.*

Why This Matters for Families

Parents today are on the move more than ever. Careers, opportunities, and family adventures often mean relocation. But moving doesn’t have to mean disrupting your child’s education.

With Guidepost and Cosmic together, families can now count on:

Seamless transitions: Montessori’s individualized approach, paired with Guidepost’s systematically tracked learning plans, moves with your child. Lessons started in Austin can continue in Hong Kong without interruption or repetition.
Roaming with confidence: No matter where you are—Chicago, Singapore, or Bali—your child will experience the same authentic Montessori program led by trained teachers. Every classroom is familiar, giving children a true home away from home.
Language and culture depth: With Cosmic’s bilingual programs, children can build meaningful exposure to Mandarin and other languages while experiencing the richness of new cultures.

“Families today want schools that honor their child’s individuality while also preparing them for a connected world. Guidepost gives parents both: the authenticity of Montessori combined with the assurance that their child will experience the same program whether they are in Austin, Hong Kong, or San Francisco.”
Maris Mendes
CEO of Guidepost U.S.

Bright Montessori classroom with wooden shelves, child-sized tables, and large windows bringing in natural light, creating a calm and inviting learning space. — *A Guidepost Montessori classroom environment in Shanghai filled with natural light and child-sized independence.*

Why Montessori Resonates Globally

Montessori has always been about more than academics. It is about independence, confidence, and joy in learning. In today’s connected world, those values matter more than ever.

At Guidepost, children learn to embrace challenge, adapt with resilience, and find joy in discovery. With this partnership, those same qualities are nurtured across borders. Your child can grow in an environment that travels with your family and prepares them for a truly global future.

By joining forces with Cosmic, we are creating something truly unique: a global Montessori network that gives families stability, cultural depth, and the ability to connect across borders. This is the future of education.
Steve Xu
Global CEO of Guidepost

Montessori classroom with wooden shelves and child-sized tables, globe puzzles, and Montessori learning materials displayed neatly along the walls. — Global learning at the Happy Valley campus in Hong Kong.

More Than School: A Global Community

For our team at Guidepost, this partnership isn’t just about classrooms. It’s about building a connected global community for both families and staff.

Families in San Francisco can connect with peers in Singapore through shared projects.
Children in New York City can exchange letters and artwork with classmates in Hong Kong.
Teachers in Beijing can collaborate with peers in Northern Virginia, enriching classrooms on both sides of the globe.

How to Take Part

For Parents: Interested in how global roaming might work for your family? Speak with your Head of School or reach out to our admissions team at aoteam-us@guidepostmontessori.com.
For Staff: Curious about teaching abroad or growing your career internationally? Ask your manager about pathways to global opportunities.

Spacious Montessori classroom in Bali with wooden furniture, natural light from large windows, and children engaged in hands-on learning activities. — *Guidepost Montessori in Bali, where education meets natural beauty.*

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