11th Asia Montessori Conference
Harmonizing National Culture
with the Montessori Approach
4 to 5 October 2025 | National Convention Center, Hanoi, Vietnam
About the Conference
With the theme "Harmonizing National Culture with the Montessori Approach," the 2025 Asia Montessori Conference highlights the seamless blend of traditional Asian cultural values and the global Montessori philosophy. This integration fosters an educational environment where children not only develop a deep understanding of the world but also cultivate a strong sense of pride in their cultural heritage and national identity.
Join us for the most anticipated educational event of the year—a gathering of Montessori educators, experts, and education enthusiasts from around the world to explore the profound connection between national culture and the Montessori approach.
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Why You Can’t Miss This Conference!
🔹 Discover Innovative Approaches
Learn creative and practical methods to integrate national identity into Montessori teaching, inspiring future generations to embrace and take pride in their cultural roots.
🔹 Build Bridges in Global Education
Engage with renowned Montessori educators and thought leaders to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and strengthen the global Montessori community—all while embracing cultural diversity.
🔹 Celebrate and Preserve National Values
Affirm the role of education in preserving and promoting the richness of Eastern culture in a rapidly globalizing world, ensuring that traditional values remain a vital part of modern Montessori education.
Key Highlights of the Conference
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Cultivating National Pride through Montessori Education
This conference will showcase practical methods for seamlessly harmonizing national culture into Montessori education, fostering a deep sense of cultural identity and pride in young learners.
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Language: Enrich children's connection to their heritage through folk tales, proverbs, and traditional sayings, reinforcing the beauty and significance of their mother tongue.
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Mathematics: Incorporate cultural symbols, decorative motifs, and traditional counting methods to make learning math an exploration of national identity.
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Practical Life: Engage children in hands-on activities, instilling respect for cultural traditions and a harmonious relationship with nature.
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Art: Celebrate the richness of folk music, traditional dance, and artisanal crafts, allowing children to experience and appreciate the unique artistic expressions of their homeland.
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Bridging Cultural Values with the Montessori Philosophy
The conference highlights the profound synergy between Asian cultural traditions—which emphasize harmony, filial piety, and community spirit—and Montessori’s core principles of peace, respect for the individual, and collaborative learning. By understanding this connection, educators can create a learning environment that honors both global and national values.
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Embracing the Soul of Asian Culture in Montessori Education
With its rich heritage and deep-rooted traditions, Asia serves as an endless wellspring of inspiration for Montessori education. This conference will explore how educators can bring the "soul of culture" into Montessori classrooms through storytelling, symbolic imagery, and national heritage, instilling in children a strong sense of unity and an appreciation for their cultural roots.
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"Culture and education have no bounds or limits; now man is in a phase in which he must decide for himself how far he can proceed in the culture that belongs to the whole of humanity."
- Dr. Maria Montessori, Four Planes of Education, pg.14
Key Conference Speakers
Mr. Kimitoshi
Matsuura
Chief Trainer for Japan Montessori Institute, Montessori Teacher Training Center
Ms. Charmaine
Soh Chian Mui
President of Asia Montessori Association.
Founder & Director of Greentree Montessori
Mr. Chia-Hsun
(Johnson) Chang
Program Director of International Montessori Educational Institute
Ms. Nguyen
Thanh Huyen
Director of Sol International Montessori Training Center (SOLIMTC)
Submission of Papers
At the 11th Asia Montessori Conference, we want you to be an active participant so that we can Learn from Industry Leaders and Professionals like YOU.
We warmly invite early childhood educators, practitioners, and professionals working with children - including preschool teachers, heads of departments, policymakers, and researchers to share your insights, strategies, and experiences that will be pivotal in driving the conversation and actions toward enabling peace education in our communities and educational systems.
Are you interested in speaking at our event? Or are you prepared to participate in the design and submission of an “Action Plan” formulated alongside your classroom children?
Conference Venue
Vietnam National Convention Center
Gate No. 2, 57 Pham Hung Street, Me Tri Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi City
Conference Schedule
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Participants will be transported by coach bus for the duration of the tour. Please be ready to board the bus at the designated pickup location.
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There is one distinct tour routes. Participants will be allocated to a route; selection is not available.
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Buses will depart promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will need to arrange their own transportation at their own expense.
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Ground rules for the tour will be announced on the bus. All participants are expected to adhere to these guidelines to ensure a respectful and smooth experience.
Important Notes:
Please note that taking photos or videos may be restricted in classrooms with ongoing sessions to protect the privacy of children. Participants must follow all photography rules during the tour.
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