Open House
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Experience a Real Spanish-Immersion Montessori Environment Designed for Your Child’s Growth
On June 20, families can tour our learning environments, meet our team, and see firsthand how children thrive through authentic Montessori education and full Spanish immersion.
Choose from four locations across Boston and Newton, each with its own dedicated time slot.
Limited spots · Free admission
Open House Schedule Four Locations
West Roxbury
1481 Centre street west Roxbury MA 02132
Saturday, Jun 20 · 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Newton Waban
1671 Beacon street, Waban, MA 02468
Saturday, Jun 20 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Newton Corner
75 Vernon street, Newton, MA 02458
Saturday, Jun 20 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Newton Highlands
991 Boylston, Newton, MA 02461
Saturday, Jun 20 · 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Why Families Choose SIMS
Full Spanish Immersion
Children acquire Spanish naturally through daily routines, movement, and meaningful interactions.
Authentic Montessori
Certified guides, real Montessori materials, and carefully prepared environments that build independence, focus, empathy, and confidence.
Whole-Child Development
Academics, social-emotional learning, movement, culture, and language integrated into a balanced experience.
A Warm, Multicultural Community
A space where your child learns languages and cultures in a joyful, safe, and respectful environment.
What You Will Experience
➤ Guided tour of the Montessori environment
➤ Demonstration of Spanish immersion in real-time
➤ Opportunity to speak with our teachers and Administrative Team
➤ Overview of our programs, admissions, and year-round options
➤ A close-up look at how we foster independence, curiosity, and bilingual development
Who Should
Attend
➤ Families in, Newton, West Roxbury, Waban, Corner, Highlands, and nearby areas.
➤ Parents seeking a high-quality private education.
➤ Families who want their children to become bilingual from an early age
➤ Parents looking for a school that nurtures independence, confidence, and emotional well-being
Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.
Gwyne
SIMS parent · Newton
My daughter is truly multilingual and self-directed in her learning. Because of the wonderful work of the SIMS educators, we see the benefits in her language, curiosity, independence, and capabilities.
Anjuli & Daniel
SIMS parents · Newton Waban
Our daughter loves going to school so much she's telling everyone she wants to be a teacher. She defaults to counting in Spanish — and gets excited to set the dinner table at home, just like at school.
Laura
SIMS parent · West Roxbury
Our daughter is truly thriving at SIMS. Every day she enters with enthusiasm and leaves bursting with excitement. Their gentle trust in each child created a safe space for deep, child-centered learning.
The Miller Family
SIMS family · Newton Corner
We had zero Spanish at home. Within months, our son was correcting our pronunciation. He's more fluent than us at age 4 and we couldn't be prouder of it.
A PERSONAL NOTE
From Jouveth Shortell,
Founder of SIMS
I built this school in my own living room, with my two daughters as my first students. I spent years traveling to schools across Boston, watching children, studying what made language stick. Everything I learned became Spanish Immersion Montessori School. I built it because I believed — and I still believe, with everything I have — that the early years are the most important ones. I want you to see that magic.
Jouveth Shortell
Founder & CEO, Spanish Immersion Montessori School
Common Questions
(and Honest Answers)
Will my child learn Spanish even if we don’t speak it at home?
Yes. Our immersion method is built on natural language acquisition children learn by experiencing, hearing, and engaging with the language daily.
Is Montessori suitable for children who are new to this method?
Absolutely. The environment is designed to guide children gently, no matter their previous experience.
Are there spots available for enrollment?
Spots are limited. Attending the Open House gives you early access to the admissions process.
This event is free, but space is limited to ensure a personalized experience for each family.
Select Your Location & Time
"Save my spot for the June 20 Open House"
A decision that could shape the next decade
ONE MORNING · FOUR LOCATIONS
You don't need to have made any decisions. You don't need to have done all your research. You just need to show up. We'll take care of the rest.
Saturday, June 20 · 2026
Newton Waban · Newton Corner · Newton Highlands · West Roxbury