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If you're researching international schools in Spain offering Montessori Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Montessori Curriculum, taught by 35 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 0–20,000 EUR, with the average sitting around 6,419. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like English Academy Santa Claus (opened 1965).
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Located in Aravaca, Madrid, The English Montessori School (TEMS) is private day school serving ages 2 to 18 across campuses: Discovery House (Nursery to Year 2), Voyager House (Pre-Nursery to Year 2), Explorer Campus (Year 3–11), and Nexus Navigator (Year 12–13). The school blends the British curriculum with Montessori pedagogy and uses the Cambridge International Curriculum as the preschool through elementary framework, including the Cambridge Primary programme for the elementary years. It maintains a bilingual environment with Polish and English native‑speaking teachers and full‑time English exposure. A Polish curriculum is offered at the high school level. Mixed‑age classes support collaborative learning, and Montessori methods are integrated alongside bilingual education. TEMS was founded in 1973 in Madrid and is part of Cognita, a network of international schools. The campuses provide facilities across 11,151 m² at Explorer Campus, and offers trips and extra‑curriculars, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and cultural trips.
Madrid Montessori is an American Montessori school in El Viso, Madrid, offering AMI-aligned education for children from 18 months through 12 years. The Calle Genil 11 campus houses three environments: Infant Community (18 months–3), Children's House (3–6), and Elementary (6–12). The prepared-environment approach supports independence, problem-solving, and a strong sense of self. Infant Community is bilingual (Spanish and English); in Children's House English is introduced with gradual immersion; Elementary instruction is primarily in English with Spanish study. The Elementary program uses an integrated curriculum developed by Maria Montessori and her son Mario, linking math, language, and science through hands-on, field-based learning. Madrid Montessori is accredited by the Middle States Association and by the Comunidad de Madrid's Education Council, with reaccreditation in 2019 for seven years. On-site meals use organic, vegetarian ingredients and are prepared daily; students help with cooking and cleanup. The campus features a garden with harvesting and composting, an Extended Day program, a Secret Garden, and a Willems-based music program for ages 3 and up.
Escola Natura Montessori in Castellbisbal, Barcelona province, combines Montessori pedagogy with forest-school practices for children aged 1 to 12. Housed in a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by forest, the campus offers a natural setting while remaining accessible to families with transport options. Multi-age communities—Infant Community (1-3), Casa de Niños (3-6), and Taller I–II (6-12)—foster collaboration, independence, and peer learning. Instruction in Catalan, Spanish, and English includes dedicated English language support. Learning is guided by Maria Montessori's scientific observation, shaping the prepared environment around each child to support emotional, physical, social, and academic development. Academic spaces cover geography, geometry, mathematics, history, and language, with Montessori materials arranged to support progression. The school emphasizes autonomy, creativity, love of nature, and responsible participation. Extracurriculars include a nature-focused Casal de Verano Natura Montessori and weekly forest-school outings, reinforcing outdoor learning and community engagement. The dining hall serves ecological, locally sourced foods.
Granada International Montessori School in Granada, Spain, serves children aged 3 to 12 with a Montessori curriculum. The program is divided into Children's House (ages 3–6) and Elementary (ages 6–12), where learning unfolds through hands-on materials, mixed-age groups, and student-driven pacing. The school uses English as the main instructional language, while Spanish language and culture are taught to support bilingual communication. Classrooms are designed with height-appropriate furniture and materials within easy reach to nurture independence, concentration, and responsibility. The outdoor space features a natural playground with vegetable plots, music installations, and wooden play structures that support physical and social development. Fresh, vegetarian lunches are prepared on site. Granada International Montessori School is accredited by the Middle States Association, becoming the first Granada school to achieve this recognition. The school serves hundreds of students from more than 15 nationalities and maintains a community life with events such as the End-of-year Party.
Amalur Comunitat Educativa Montessori offers a Montessori-led education for ages 3 to 16, blending hands-on learning with a multilingual environment. The program uses the Montessori curriculum with instruction in Catalan and Spanish, and English as part of daily life, enabling students to acquire language skills naturally through authentic activities. Class sizes are deliberately small, ensuring individualized guidance and steady progress, with ratios around 1:8 in early years, 1:14 in workshops, and 1:15 in secondary. A central pillar is daily contact with nature, connecting academic work with the surrounding environment and fostering curiosity and responsibility. Teachers continuously train to implement Montessori methods faithfully, focusing on concrete materials, self-paced development, and respectful academic growth. The school cultivates a strong community where families, students, and staff learn together, with a clear emphasis on sustainability and social commitment integrated into daily routines. Signature features include a trilingual model and a community-centered ethos for families.
Mammolina Montessori International School is a private, family‑focused international preschool and primary school just north of Valencia, Spain. It offers Montessori education in English, French and Spanish for learners aged 3 to 12, using mixed‑age classrooms and prepared environments to foster independence, self‑discipline and responsibility, supported by neuroscience‑informed development and a focus on emotional well‑being. In the Children's House (3–6), an English‑speaking guide introduces French with a Spanish‑speaking assistant providing daily recess support and a Friday Spanish session. The Primary program (6–12) provides English‑ and French‑speaking guides and follows the official Spanish and Valenciano curricula, emphasizing Mathematics, Sensorial Work, Language, Culture and Practical Life within a Montessori work cycle. The school is authorized by the Generalitat Valenciana and NEASC‑accredited. Outdoor learning is central in a 2,600 m2 garden with a vegetable plot and tennis/handball courts. After‑school options include chess, Art & Creativity, Theater and Puppetry, and Tennis, guided by a Valencia‑born leadership team.
Colégio Internacional San Cristóbal is a private, non-denominational school in Castellón de la Plana, Spain, serving ages 0 to 18. It offers bilingual and multilingual education across the IB continuum, plus the French Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), and the National Bachillerato. The school provides Infant education through secondary and vocational training, with stages including Infantil, PEP, PAI, IB DP, Bachillerato Nacional and Ciclos Formativos. English immersion begins in early years with native or bilingual staff; English-taught subjects are available in Primary and ESO, while French is taught as a second language and German appears as an extracurricular option. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, science laboratories, a library, dedicated spaces for music and art, and comprehensive sports facilities, plus an in-house kitchen and transport routes. In 2025 the school was designated an IB World School, completing the continuum from early years to Bachillerato, and it operates as an official Cambridge exam center with Erasmus exchanges and Cambridge certifications.
City Country School is a small, independent Montessori school in Madrid serving ages 3 to 16, accredited by Middle States and combining Montessori pedagogy with an American curriculum. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Cardelús, the school invites children to learn through hands-on exploration, collaboration, and discovery rather than a single definition of success. Instruction is bilingual, with Early Childhood predominantly English and native guides, Lower Elementary in a bilingual English/Spanish environment, Upper Elementary alternating between fully Spanish and fully English Montessori settings, and an Adolescent Program taught entirely in English by native speakers. The on-site facilities span Children's House, Elementary, and Adolescence campuses, including a garden, sandbox, climbing frame, kitchen classroom, and outdoor spaces designed for nature-based play. Distinctive features include the Kitchen Classroom, organic vegetarian meals, and an Out Program that integrates field visits with project work. The curriculum anchors Montessori methods within a learner-centered culture that fosters growth.
British Montessori Los Fresnos, located in the residential area of Boadilla del Monte, serves children from ages 2 to 12. The school integrates the British National Curriculum with the Montessori method, utilizing specific tactile materials designed to support independent discovery in literacy and mathematics. The campus is built with low-rise structures that open directly onto garden areas, ensuring students have frequent access to fresh air. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Forest School" initiative. Due to its location bordering the Monte de Boadilla, students participate in weekly outdoor learning sessions where they study local flora and fauna in a woodland setting. Instruction is delivered in English by native-level speakers, while Spanish language and culture lessons are incorporated daily to meet local educational requirements. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool for summer use and dedicated rooms for violin and piano instruction. The school also operates a private bus network for families across western Madrid.
Located in Aravaca, Madrid, The English Montessori School (TEMS) is private day school serving ages 2 to 18 across campuses: Discovery House (Nursery to Year 2), Voyager House (Pre-Nursery to Year 2), Explorer Campus (Year 3–11), and Nexus Navigator (Year 12–13). The school blends the British curriculum with Montessori pedagogy and uses the Cambridge International Curriculum as the preschool through elementary framework, including the Cambridge Primary programme for the elementary years. It maintains a bilingual environment with Polish and English native‑speaking teachers and full‑time English exposure. A Polish curriculum is offered at the high school level. Mixed‑age classes support collaborative learning, and Montessori methods are integrated alongside bilingual education. TEMS was founded in 1973 in Madrid and is part of Cognita, a network of international schools. The campuses provide facilities across 11,151 m² at Explorer Campus, and offers trips and extra‑curriculars, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and cultural trips.
English Academy Santa Claus is a family school in Barcelona that follows Montessori philosophy and provides English immersion in Early Years, with children communicating through academics and play. Educational materials are from Britain and reflect British teaching methods, while Montessori emphasizes practical, active, and experimental learning with a solid theoretical base. Primary Education offers a trilingual curriculum in English, Catalan, and Spanish, with fluency in all three by end. The program blends Anglo-Saxon and Spanish models and uses the same English-language materials as Great Britain. Core subjects include English, Catalan, Spanish, Mathematics, Natural and Social Sciences, Arts, Music and Physical Education, with Trinity (1º–4º) and Cambridge exams, alongside Catalunya's Generalitat assessments. Founded in 1965, the school has over 50 years of experience, maintaining a close, personalized environment and stimulating academic development. Facilities include a kitchen and sport and arts activities at venues; from Form IV upwards, yearly trip to Great Britain.
Barcelona Montessori School offers a Montessori education in Barcelona, combining the Montessori Curriculum with the British National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school serves ages 1 to 12, and a Secondary Adolescent Program for ages 12–16 opened in September 2025. English is the language of instruction, with Catalan and Spanish taught on site. The school operates across two campuses, Pomaret (opened 2022) and Esperança (opened 2020), totaling about 3,000 square meters of indoor space and 6,000 square meters of outdoor space. Pomaret houses Early Years through Primary with Nido spaces, Infant Communities, and Children's Houses; Esperança hosts the Primary program with a dedicated art and music room and library. The school is authorized by the Catalan Department of Education after NABSS inspection and is British Council recognized. Facilities include an art specialist, library, and a Summer Camp program. The community comprises more than 40 nationalities.
Zaragoza SchoolHouse is a private international Montessori school in Zaragoza, Spain, serving ages 1 to 14. It follows an AMI Montessori pedagogy across Infantil, Primary and Secondary cycles, with English as the vehicular language and Jolly Phonics supporting English-language work. It is NEASC-accredited and officially recognized as an international school by the Government of Aragon. In Secondary, the program integrates an official ESO curriculum with extended hours in mathematics, physics and chemistry, plus a broad offering in music, art, programming and languages; Latin and Philosophy are taught from 1st ESO. The campus spans 8,000 m2 of gardens and Nature Classroom, with spaces for carpentry, architecture and agroecology, all used to extend Montessori learning outdoors. A dedicated kitchen serves meals in classrooms, and transport links include bus line 57 and nearby Argualas tram. After-school, summer camps and an extracurricular program in English and Spanish include swimming, Datchball, language classes and programming.
Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia in Granada is a diocesan bilingual international school serving ages 3 to 18. Instruction is in Spanish and English, with options to study French and German. It is a Cambridge exam centre and offers Diploma Dual programme, combining the Spanish diploma with the American High School Diploma to support entry to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide, alongside Cambridge qualifications. The curriculum is bilingual English–Spanish and follows a CLIL/AICLE model that integrates language learning with content and uses cross-language terminology and a communicative approach. The school provides weekly Cambridge exam preparation and on-site exams, with electives in Secondary and Bachillerato. In Early Childhood Education, learning embraces neuroscience-informed methods and Montessori-inspired practices with small classes. Facilities include morning care, a school dining service, and a summer program, plus an after-school activity slate. French and German are offered as electives, with exchange opportunities and immersion stays abroad.
Greenleaves Montessori American School is a private, secular international school in Madrid that blends Montessori pedagogy with an American curriculum and the IB framework. Serving ages 0 to 18, the school offers Infant Community, Children's House (3–6), Elementary (6–12), Middle Years (12–16), and Diploma Programme for 16–18. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs from ages 3 to 12, the Middle Years Programme (PAI) from 12 to 16, and the Diploma Programme from 16 to 18. A bilingual staff includes native English and Spanish speakers to support language learning and international mindedness. New facilities introduced in 2024/25 support both Montessori and IB learning, and a virtual tour is available. The school is authorized as a foreign school by the Community of Madrid and recognized by Madrid's Education Ministry, reflecting its international and compliant approach. Located in Moncloa–Aravaca on Cantos Negros Street, 9, the campus emphasizes balanced development within IB context.
International Montessori School Sotogrande offers a bilingual, child-centered education in a welcoming Andalusia setting. The school follows a Montessori curriculum across four stages: Nido (0–18 months), Infant Community (18 months–3 years), Children's House (3–6 years), and Lower and Upper Elementary (6–12 years). Accredited by NEASC and AMI and authorized by Junta de Andalucía, IMS combines Montessori practice with international standards and local requirements. Students learn through hands-on, project-based exploration in math, language, science, art, and history, with instruction delivered in English and Spanish. Classrooms are prepared environments guided by trained Montessori professionals, fostering autonomy, collaboration, and social responsibility. The campus supports wellbeing with yoga, mindfulness, and emotional education, and offers on-site pediatric care via KidsCare. Monthly Learning Walks connect classroom topics to the real world; weekly updates and periodic parent meetings strengthen home–school partnership. A Rainbow Team and diverse after-school offerings ensure inclusive learning and holistic development for every child.
Montessori Córdoba International School offers a Montessori curriculum for ages 0 to 12 across five programs. The Nido (0.5–1.5 years) is an English-immersion space with a dedicated teacher for up to four babies. The Infant Community (1–3 years) provides English immersion that promotes independence, respect, and autonomy. The Children's House (3–6 years) offers a home-like setting with full linguistic immersion in English, where children learn to speak, read, and write in English. The Elementary (6–12 years) comprises three bilingual classrooms with 70–80% English instruction and the remainder in Spanish. Education is personalised with tailored study plans, and older students mentor younger ones. The programme prepares students for international citizenship through language immersion and Montessori principles. Lucy Welsted, founder and director, guides the school. The campus sits on a 2,500 m2 plot on Córdoba's outskirts, with 550 m2 indoor spaces, 200 m2 terraces, and 1,500 m2 of play areas. NEASC accreditation.
Second Body Montessori Valencia is a bilingual Montessori program for children born in 2018 or older, serving ages 6 to 16. The curriculum follows Montessori principles with bilingual instruction in Spanish and English, delivered by two Montessori-trained guides (one Spanish, one English) who provide overlapping instruction across language, mathematics, geometry, biology, history and geography, with support from Common Core. Learning centers on project-based work, longer uninterrupted work periods, and going-out experiences that connect students with Valencia's cultural life and communities. The campus in Valencia features Montessori classrooms, a Hands-on Workshop, an Art Workshop, a Café/Gallery Space and a School Garden, with open learning environments and mentorship for secondary students. Specialists teach Art, Handwork, Physical Education, Music/Movement Arts and Valenciano to enrich exploration and cross-disciplinary inquiry. Students graduate ready to continue in the Spanish school system or transfer to American or international schools, with opportunities for community engagement and world projects.
Montjuïc Girona International School is a private international school in Girona serving students from 0 to 18. It follows a European academic programme that blends Montessori principles with small-group, personalized teaching across four stages: Nursery and Infant School, Junior School, Secondary School, and Baccalaureate. The curriculum includes Cambridge IGCSE and a French Curriculum, and instruction is delivered in Catalan, Spanish, English and French, with English and Chinese offered as additional language options. The school emphasizes an early-learning concept with inclusive spaces designed to fit each age group's needs. Education and happiness guide daily practice, with a focus on developing well-rounded, respectful, curious, and socially engaged pupils. Facilities span all four stages and support a multilingual programme. Extracurricular offerings include Bambini Art, Drama and other Fine Arts, Music, and a Sports Club with karate, dance, football, handball, horse-riding and yoga. Multilingualism and arts and athletics programme are central to Montjuïc Girona.
Located in Estepona on Costa del Sol, The International School Estepona is a British School in Spain founded in 2004. It serves ages 2 to 12 and follows the English National Curriculum for Primary (KS1 and KS2) while applying Montessori principles in the Early Years (Nursery and Reception). Foundation Stage 1 (2–3 years) focuses on emotional well‑being and safety; Stage 2 (3–5) covers personal and social development, language and literacy, Spanish, mathematics, knowledge of the world, creative development, physical development and music. Primary subjects include Mathematics, English, Spanish, Physical Education, Science, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Music, Drama, Information Technology and Personal, Social and Health Education. The campus is a 3,700 sq m site, with digital interactive smart boards and a computer suite, plus outdoor garden and an all‑weather sports ground. Summer School and Holiday Clubs run year‑round; the school is licensed with Junta de Andalucía and Consejería de Educación.
EducoMontessori is an international Montessori school in Seville, Spain. The bilingual school emphasises Montessori methodology with values of love, solidarity, autonomy, respect, and equality. Founded in 2023, it offers summer camp, extracurricular activities, and a transparent classroom for families.
Valencia Montessori School is a private, mixed-age school in Valencia, Spain, delivering AMI-inspired Montessori education within an American CCSS framework and the Valencian Ministry of Education standards. The school serves learners from about 18 months to 12 years, organized into four communities: Infant Community (0–3), Children's House (3–6), Elementary (6–12), with an Adolescent scope. From the Children's House, English is the primary language, and from 1st grade Spanish and Valenciano are taught as subjects; the Infant Community is bilingual. The program blends AMI principles with the American curriculum, and Adolescent learning centers on projects and real-world internships. Valencia Montessori School is officially recognized by NEASC and accredited by CEICE GVA, UNESCO, ADEAC, and Slow Food Valencia. Facilities offer indoor/outdoor classrooms and eco features, including a waste management centre and a water filtration system. Extra programs include Valencia Forest School, after-school activities such as judo, basketball, art lab and music, a Summer Camp, and sustainability initiatives.
Montessori Palau Girona is a private, non-state school serving ages 0–18, structured around the Montessori approach from early years through secondary education. Infant education emphasizes neuro-sensory-psychomotor development and social experience, with development materials and a multilingual foundation in four languages. Primary education follows an interdisciplinary Cosmic Education model with a long school day to support exploration, and languages taught include Catalan, Spanish, English and German. Secondary education broadens linguistic study to six languages—Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German and Latin—with extended hours for English, mathematics, languages and sciences, and opportunities for service and production occupations and internships. The Linguistic Project integrates languages throughout stages, introducing French in secondary and Cambridge and DELF qualifications. AMI accreditation underpins the Montessori method, complemented by neuroscience research and the school's Innovation and Training Section. The campus spans five buildings on 150,000 square metres, with forested areas, laboratories, and diverse sports and cultural facilities, fostering talent through external competitions such as Physics Olympiads and MMUN.
Montessori Gran Bilbao International School is an American foreign educational center offering an international Montessori curriculum for children aged 1 to 12. The school serves Casa de Niños (3-6) and Elementary (6-12) students, teaching with Montessori materials across sensorial, mathematical, linguistic and cultural learning. The language model is One Person One Language: English is the main language of instruction delivered through total immersion, while Spanish and Basque are integrated daily and taught through everyday activities; additional language support is provided for those arriving with limited proficiency. The curriculum combines the International Montessori framework with American standards and Basque Country subjects, including Spanish and Basque Language and Literature. Facilities include a location on Monte Artxanda beside Funicular, with outdoor courtyards, a vegetable garden, a library and access to the Artxanda sports centre and parks. Extracurriculars feature music, painting, gardening and sports; learning emphasizes autonomy, collaboration and multilingualism in a nature-connected environment.
Moderato International Barcelona is a Montessori-based French international school in Barcelona for children from 15 months to 9 years. The campus occupies a 500 m2 space in the Putxet neighborhood, Carrer de Lucà 8, with three classrooms and a tree-lined courtyard. The curriculum blends Montessori pedagogy with elements of the French education system, organized into three cycles: Communauté enfantine (15 months–3 years), Maternelle (3–6 years), and Primaire (6–9 years). Instruction is primarily in French, with Spanish and English woven into daily learning, and Catalan introduced during the year. In September 2024, Moderato Barcelona opened a new primary class for 6–9-year-olds. The school emphasizes autonomy, individualized follow-up, and small-group work, supported by Montessori materials across preschool areas and primary learning. Extracurriculars include autonomous Montessori workshops, science and geography activities, English-language music and yoga, and language classes, all within a multilingual, family-centered setting. It participates in Erasmus+ projects, starting with Crowd School.
Montessori School Almería offers a distinctive blend of British education and AMI Montessori pedagogy for children aged 2 to 12. English is the main language of instruction, with Spanish taught by qualified teachers. The Primary program follows the English National Curriculum alongside Montessori approaches. Classrooms are multi-age, with small sizes—about 20 children per 2 educators—and a British-qualified class teacher supported by an AMI Montessori guide in primary, plus English-speaking specialists for PE, Music, Spanish and French. The timetable runs Monday to Friday, with organic lunch and after-school activities. Facilities include a sea-side setting, outdoor play spaces, sports courts, skate ramps, and a garden with composting and recycling. The program covers English, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, Art, Design and Technology, Languages (Spanish, French), Music and Physical Education. The school emphasizes learning at each child's pace in a close, family-friendly community, with workshops and events for families.
Montessori British School Murcia is an international center in Murcia, Spain, blending Montessori-inspired learning with British curriculum elements. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and offers Campus/Day School in Murcia, online learning, and the Erdkinder boarding option housed in a botanical garden. The school is an Official Pearson Edexcel Examination Center, enabling international exams such as IGCSE, BTECs and A-Levels with flexible paths that may include portfolios for university entry. The Secondary (ages 12–16) follows Pearson IGCSE and BTEC L2, while Sixth Form (16–18) offers A-Levels and BTEC L3. Classrooms are spacious and bright; facilities include an on-site kitchen, a large botanical garden, a sports track, an art studio, a Technology Workshop, a gym, and an outdoor theatre. Programs emphasize personalised learning journeys, project-based learning, and counselling, with Montessori-trained or bilingual teachers and English/Spanish language integration. Erdkinder fosters independence through life-skills and hands-on work in a residential, community setting.
International School Montessori Compostela is a tri-lingual international day school in Galicia, Spain, offering a Montessori-based curriculum to students aged 3 to 16. The program provides Early Childhood (Casa, ages 3–6), Primary (Taller 1 and related years, ages 6–12), and a Montessori Adolescents Program for Secondary ESO (ages 12–16). The school is authorized by the Xunta de Galicia as a foreign education center. The campus is in the Sar district, beside the Colegiata de Sar, with more than 4,000 square metres of outdoor space and 900 square metres of usable classrooms on the ground and first floors, many with views toward the cloister. Beginnings in 2016 with Casa and Taller 1, the school has since expanded to four years of secondary education. It is certified by an American agency with recognition. The environment supports student-led learning, continuous assessment, and well-being, while offering rich arts, music, drama, and intercultural language experiences.
Kaleide International School is a family-run, progressive microschool on Tenerife, Spain, welcoming children aged 3 to 12. The school teaches in English and Spanish as a bilingual program and emphasizes active, child-centered learning through play, authentic projects, nature, and collaboration. Its curriculum blends Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches with Forest Schools, complemented by a bespoke program tailored to each learner's path. Children design their own learning journeys in partnership with a dedicated pedagogical team, with a focus on critical thinking, exploration, and intrinsic motivation rather than grades or tests. Founded in 2021 by Diego and Diana, Kaleide operates with a sense of community and care for the child and the natural world. Its learning spaces Spiral, Allegro, Fractal, Wabi-sabi, Meraki, andExterior support exploration and creativity. The school is authorized as a foreign school by Canary Islands Department of Education and has a NEASC Candidate status in its accreditation process.
Located in Aravaca, Madrid, The English Montessori School (TEMS) is private day school serving ages 2 to 18 across campuses: Discovery House (Nursery to Year 2), Voyager House (Pre-Nursery to Year 2), Explorer Campus (Year 3–11), and Nexus Navigator (Year 12–13). The school blends the British curriculum with Montessori pedagogy and uses the Cambridge International Curriculum as the preschool through elementary framework, including the Cambridge Primary programme for the elementary years. It maintains a bilingual environment with Polish and English native‑speaking teachers and full‑time English exposure. A Polish curriculum is offered at the high school level. Mixed‑age classes support collaborative learning, and Montessori methods are integrated alongside bilingual education. TEMS was founded in 1973 in Madrid and is part of Cognita, a network of international schools. The campuses provide facilities across 11,151 m² at Explorer Campus, and offers trips and extra‑curriculars, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and cultural trips.
Located in Aravaca, Madrid, The English Montessori School (TEMS) is private day school serving ages 2 to 18 across campuses: Discovery House (Nursery to Year 2), Voyager House (Pre-Nursery to Year 2), Explorer Campus (Year 3–11), and Nexus Navigator (Year 12–13). The school blends the British curriculum with Montessori pedagogy and uses the Cambridge International Curriculum as the preschool through elementary framework, including the Cambridge Primary programme for the elementary years. It maintains a bilingual environment with Polish and English native‑speaking teachers and full‑time English exposure. A Polish curriculum is offered at the high school level. Mixed‑age classes support collaborative learning, and Montessori methods are integrated alongside bilingual education. TEMS was founded in 1973 in Madrid and is part of Cognita, a network of international schools. The campuses provide facilities across 11,151 m² at Explorer Campus, and offers trips and extra‑curriculars, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and cultural trips.
MDI International College is a small, rural international bilingual school in Valencia, Spain, serving children aged 3 to 18. Established in 1968 as Colegio Maria de Iciar, it offers Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato within a Spanish curriculum enriched by Montessori and Steiner-Waldorf influences and a Farm School approach. Instruction is delivered in English and Spanish, with native English-speaking teachers leading many activities, and Valencian included in the curriculum to reflect regional language heritage. The school emphasizes individualized attention in small class sizes and a warm, nurturing environment where emotional and social intelligence are developed alongside academics. The campus features outdoor spaces, a farm area with stables, a library, music and psychomotor facilities, science and technology labs, and a covered gym and multiple sport courts, with transport services from Valencia. The signature combination of Montessori and Waldorf-inspired practices with farm-based learning creates a distinctive educational journey beyond conventional classrooms.
Casa del Mar Montessori Marbella offers an authentic AMI-aligned Montessori education for ages 0 to 12. The program uses mixed-age classrooms and an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to fit each child's development, with hands-on, self-directed work and multimodal Montessori materials that engage movement, touch, sight and sound. Learning emphasizes cognitive, social-emotional, physical, artistic and ethical growth, with a strong focus on global citizenship and sustainability. The school operates four Montessori environments: Nido, Infant Community, Children's House and Elementary Program. Nido provides a calm space for babies 6 months to about 15 months, with floor-level materials, simple lighting, neutral colors and an emphasis on independence. The Elementary Environment follows the Great Lessons, offering cosmology, geography, science, language, math, music and art, driven by the students' interests. Mixed-age mentoring supports leadership and collaboration. Daily arts, music and integrated cultural experiences reinforce the school's commitment to holistic development and AMI standards. In Marbella, Spain.
Eleven School is a private Montessori-inspired school delivering a British education, accredited by the British Council. Located in Vigo, it serves children aged 0 to 16 across three educational stages—pre-school, primary and secondary—implemented through dedicated spaces: Nursery 0-1, Nursery 1-2, Casa de ninos for 3-6 and Taller I for 6-9, with open, student-led Montessori classrooms. The curriculum blends Montessori pedagogy with English-language instruction delivered by native teachers, and promotes bicultural learning with mappings between the British and Spanish systems. Arts and crafts are integrated, and music features in the timetable. The campus offers large, versatile classrooms and extensive outdoor zones around a central courtyard to support hands-on, independent learning in mixed-age groups. The timetable includes Early Risers 07:00-09:00, classes 09:00-16:00, after-class 16:00-16:30, and extracurriculars 16:30-18:30. Facilities include craft spaces, dedicated workspaces, and a focus on movement, autonomy and guided exploration. A bus service and healthy local meals complement school life.
The Montessori School of Mallorca blends Montessori pedagogy with a British curriculum to offer a continuous journey from Casa (ages 3–5) to Secondary (11–16). It combines Montessori methods with the English National Curriculum, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE qualifications alongside a Spanish ESO pathway. English is the main language of learning within a multilingual community, with Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) conferences in Rome and New York. Primary is homework-free and delivers academics, languages, arts, and physical education, supported by Montessori staff and specialists in music, languages, and sport. In Secondary, classes are small and British in approach, with a dual qualification pathway (IGCSE and ESO) and Global Perspectives, MMUN. W.I.S.E. Centre provides wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding. The campus revolves around a 400-year-old windmill, with outdoor spaces, gardens, and nature-focused learning. Languages include Spanish, Catalan, and German, with trips to London, Madrid, Rome, New York, and China.
Imagine Montessori School in Paterna, Valencia, is a private secular mixed Montessori school following the British Curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. It serves students from 20 months to 18 years, blending Montessori pedagogy with UK guidelines and is recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Founded in 2016 by Iker Marcaide, Irene Cañero and Mariano Pontón, the school now serves more than 350 students and families. The campus features open-plan Early Years and Primary classrooms, each over 100 square metres, with outdoor terraces and five learning areas: Sensorial, Practical Life, Language, Mathematics, Cultural Studies. The Forest provides a woodland learning environment, and dedicated spaces for Art, Performing Arts, and Science. Secondary and Sixth Form spaces are under construction, with plans for modern, naturally lit classrooms, a library, Makers Lab and dining hall. La Pinada Lab is a collaboration with venture builders for 16–18 year olds.
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