Program Development
Area SIZE (SQM) DETAILS JUSTIFICATION
CLASSROOM 50-60 Accommodates 20-25 students, child-sized Based on 2.5 sqm per student and
SPACES flexible furniture, open-plan with movable Montessori principles for flexible
partitions learning environments
COMMON AREAS 100-150 Multipurpose spaces with soft seating, areas Sized to accommodate larger groups,
for presentations and exhibitions fostering community interaction
LABORATORIES 75-100 Ample space for hands-on learning, Extra space for equipment and safe
AND WORKSHOPS adjustable workstations, storage for movement around workstations
materials and tools
LIBRARY AND 150-200 Zones for reading, research, multimedia Accounts for shelving, reading areas,
MEDIA CENTER activities, comfortable seating areas and technology stations
ADMINISTRATIVE 10-15 per Includes reception, staff offices, meeting Sized for efficient operation and
OFFICES office rooms, and support spaces privacy
CAFETERIA AND 4-5 per Spacious dining experience, cafeteria with Ensures enough space for students to
DINING AREA student kitchen for teaching nutrition and cooking dine comfortably without
classes overcrowding
SPORTS AND Indoor gym Equipment for various physical activities, Scaled according to standard
RECREATION 400-500; promoting a healthy lifestyle dimensions for sports and activities
outdoor as
per available
space
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SPECIAL 20-30 Personalized learning environments with Smaller to maintain a low student-to-
EDUCATION specialized equipment and materials teacher ratio
ROOMS
ART AND MUSIC 50-75 Creative expression and movement, Extra space for equipment and free
ROOMS soundproofing and acoustical treatments for movement, acoustical considerations
music rooms
SAFETY AND - Secure entry points, surveillance systems, Integral to the overall design, ensuring
SECURITY emergency exits a safe learning environment
MAINTENANCE Adequate For maintenance of facilities and storage of To preserve functionality and
AND STORAGE space equipment aesthetics of educational facilities
OUTDOOR - Integration with natural surroundings, Encourages outdoor learning and
LEARNING gardens, outdoor classrooms interaction with nature
ENVIRONMENTS
EMOTIONAL 30- 40 Areas dedicated to developing emotional Essential for holistic development, as
LEARNING SPACES intelligence, such as empathy and self- practiced in Montessori environments
regulation
NATURE AND 50- 100 Outdoor classrooms and gardens for Finnish schools emphasize learning
ENVIRONMENTAL environmental education through nature and outdoor activities
STUDIES
NUTRITION AND 30- 50 Kitchen classrooms and dining areas for Finnish schools provide free, nutritious
HEALTH teaching nutrition and healthy habits lunches and prioritize health education
EDUCATION
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COMMUNITY 40- 60 Spaces for parents and community Both systems value community
ENGAGEMENT members to engage with the school involvement and parental engagement
CENTERS in education, space for meetings and
community events
LANGUAGE AND 30-50 Dedicated spaces for learning languages Both Montessori and Finnish systems
CULTURAL and exploring different Ethiopians cultures encourage cultural awareness and
STUDIES multilingualism, space for language
materials and cultural items
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