Entrenaranjos International School vs Valencia Montessori School

	E Entrenaranjos International School Valencia, Spain	V Valencia Montessori School Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,415 - 8,383	Fees / year €6,550 - 7,350
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 13 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 237
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1974	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Riba-roja del Túria, Valencia, Spain, in the Urbanización Entrenaranjos. Address: Calle 105, nº 32, Urbanización Entrenaranjos, 46190 Riba-roja de Túria, Valencia. The school is about 14 km from the city of Valencia and is situated in a natural environment.	Location Valencia Montessori School is located in Valencia, Spain. Address: Av. Pío Baroja, 3, 46015 Valencia. It is an American School recognised by NEASC and aligned with AMI Montessori principles.
Stages	Stages Infantil (First cycle; Second cycle; Bono infantil), Primaria, Secundaria, Bachillerato (Bachillerato Español and Bachillerato Dual).	Stages Infant Community (1.5–3 years); Children's House (3–6 years); Lower Elementary (6–9 years); Upper Elementary (9–12 years).
School type	School type Private bilingual secular school.	School type mixed private school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Gabinete psicopedagógico (psychopedagogical counseling) with a flexible team that maintains ongoing dialogue with families and staff; two directors oversee ongoing training and ensure individualized student profiles.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation United States
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Official start times: Infantil 1º ciclo 9:00–9:30; Infantil 2º ciclo and Primaria 9:00–9:15; Secundaria and Bachillerato 8:55–9:05. Official end times: Infantil and Primaria 16:30–17:00; Secundaria 16:40–17:00; Bachillerato 15:00. Flexible extended hours: 07:30–09:15 and 17:00–19:00.	School day structure Morning care: 7:45–8:45 am; Afternoon care: 4:30–5:30 pm; Most after-school activities end around 6:00 pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus transport available with multiple routes to accommodate different year levels; Metro Valencia Line 2 to Montesol provides access (line 2, direction Llíria). All vehicles have seat belts in every seat.	Bus service details Bus service generally operates within Valencia city limits; routes are confirmed over the summer if minimum numbers are met.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Reservation of place: EUR 300 (annual). This amount is deducted from the first monthly fee. - Processing of documentation for foreign students: EUR 725 (one-time, first registration). - New-student registration (matrícula, non-refundable) by stage: EUR 225 for 1º–3º Primary (one-time, first registration); EUR 450 for 4º–6º Primary (one-time); EUR 470 for Secondary (one-time); EUR 100 for 1º Bachillerato (one-time); EUR 100 for 2º Bachillerato (one-time). (Matricula is explicitly stated as non‑refundable.) Tuition fees (teaching) — amounts and periodicity by year group - Infant, course 0–1 (10 monthly installments listed): EUR 460 per month. - Infant, course 1–2: EUR 350 per month. - Infant, course 2–3: EUR 300 per month. - 1º–3º Primary: EUR 310 per month (monthly payments). - 4º–6º Primary: EUR 360 per month (monthly payments). - Secondary (ESO): EUR 410 per month (monthly payments). - 1º Bachillerato: EUR 400 per month (monthly payments). - 2º Bachillerato: EUR 450 per month; this stage is shown as 9 monthly instalments for the teaching fee. Additional recurring charges for 2º Bachillerato include a digital fee of EUR 25 per month (9 monthly instalments) and midday meal (media pensión) shown as EUR 177 per month (9 monthly instalments). Midday meal, comedor and related meal services - Infant (lactantes): media pensión EUR 40 per month; comedor & siesta (lactantes) EUR 30 per month. - Infant (no lactantes): media pensión EUR 65 per month; comedor & siesta EUR 55 per month. One-off single-day lunch: EUR 15 per day. - Course 1–2 infants: media pensión EUR 75 per month; comedor EUR 65 per month. - Course 2–3 infants: media pensión EUR 85 per month; comedor EUR 75 per month. - 2º Ciclo (older infant / early primary): media pensión EUR 145 per month (where shown). - Special/other midday meal rate (Primary/Secondary/Bachillerato special services section): media pensión EUR 165 per month (listed under services especiales). Single-day midday meal and other daily meal options are listed separately with daily pricing where applicable. Transport and pick-up service - General transport base rate (stops in Riba‑Roja, L'Eliana and San Antonio) shown as EUR 50 per month for stop allocation and a main transport fee shown as EUR 170 per month. One-way / single‑trip transport fee shown as EUR 15 per month (per route option). A separate transport charge for specific trips/december stops is shown as EUR 50 per trip where applicable. (Transport pricing is presented per month or per trip depending on the option chosen.) Extended hours and extra-time charges - Standard free extra morning/afternoon hours for infant first cycle are listed (e.g., free 8:00–9:00 and 17:00–17:30 for certain groups). Additional contracted flat-rate extra hours are shown with monthly prices: examples include EUR 30 per month for one extra-hour tariff, EUR 45 per month for a longer flat-rate option; afternoon directed study (Mon–Fri 17:00–18:00) is shown as EUR 100 per month. Single‑day or ad‑hoc extra‑hours options and their daily prices are listed separately. Extra‑curricular activities (sample prices) - Many activity fees are listed as monthly charges. Examples shown: Piano/Violin (Primary & ESO) EUR 75 per month; Karate club EUR 50 per month; Modern dance EUR 50 / EUR 25 per month depending on level; Intensive English or exam preparation courses from EUR 70–80 per month; Robotics course EUR 40 per month. A number of activities are listed as complimentary or with a small cost depending on the year group. Uniforms and uniform shop - Uniform garments are sold through the school's online uniform shop; prices vary by item. The uniform shop accepts bank transfer and cash‑on‑delivery for purchases and does not operate an online payment gateway for card payments. Discounts and sibling arrangements - Sibling discounts are listed: a second sibling discount is shown as 50% off on teaching for the second child and an 8% reduction on the midday meal in some stages; a smaller sibling discount (e.g., 8%) is also shown in other sections. Specific discount rules are applied per family and per service as listed. Insurance and obligatory annual charges - School insurance (seguro escolar) shown as EUR 75 per year (annual charge, billed once yearly and included in the first monthly billing in some presentations). Refunds and non‑refundables - Registration/matriculation fees are stated as non‑refundable in all cases. The reservation fee is deducted from the first monthly payment rather than refunded. Refund policies for other fees follow the school's stated administrative rules for each specific item. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and many recurring services are presented as monthly charges; where a different number of installments is shown this is indicated (for example, some infant stages show 10 monthly instalments; 2º Bachillerato teaching and digital charges are shown as 9 monthly instalments). One‑time fees (reservation, registration/matricula, documentation processing) are billed at inscription/registration. The insurance charge is billed annually. Detailed periodicity for each fee line is shown alongside the corresponding fee. Fee payment options (what is shown publicly) - The online uniform shop accepts bank transfer and cash‑on‑delivery; the shop indicates it does not provide an online card payment gateway. Public pages for school administration list administrative contacts for invoicing and account queries; the school's administration handles arrangements for school‑fee payment methods not listed publicly. Other costs and notes - Material/educational-supply charges are listed by stage (examples: infant material charge EUR 15–50 with periodicity shown as trimestral or similar; primary/secondary material charges of EUR 50 where indicated). Specific one-off or periodic charges for special services, exam preparation, diploma programmes (dual diploma fees and technological/registration annual charges for the dual US diploma are listed with multi‑year totals where applicable) are detailed in the fees schedule. (Fees and periodicity are presented above as shown in the school's published fee schedule for the current academic offering; for any specific invoice, payment plan or to confirm availability of transport/activities you should follow the school's established administrative arrangements.)	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Enrollment Fee (first academic year, per child): 919 €. - Registration Fee (one-off, per child): 450 €. - Material Fee (annual; payable in two instalments for Infant Community and Children's House): 389 €. - Material Fee (annual; Elementary): 490 €. - Material Fee (annual; Community of Adolescents): 524 €. Tuition fees by school stage (monthly; education + nutrition) - Infant Community (18 months–3 years): 721 € per month. - Children's House (3–6 years): 721 € per month. - Elementary (6–12 years): 802 € per month. - Community of Adolescents (12–16 years): 871 € per month. Calculated annual and per-term equivalents (for database entry): - Annual equivalent (monthly × 10 months): Infant/Children's House: 7,210 €; Elementary: 8,020 €; Community of Adolescents: 8,710 €. These annual figures are calculated from the published monthly tuition. - Per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3 terms): Infant/Children's House: 2,403.33 €; Elementary: 2,673.33 €; Community of Adolescents: 2,903.33 €. These per-term figures are calculated from the annual equivalents. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is shown as a monthly charge and is billed on a monthly basis. - Material fees are described as an annual payment made in two instalments (where specified). - An annual one-time payment option for education is offered with a 3% discount. - Sibling discounts apply: 25% off tuition fee for siblings and 8% off the education fee. - Enrollment/registration fees are payable before the child may begin; the enrollment fee must be paid at registration. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; there are no boarding fees listed. Other costs and optional services - Morning Care (7:45–8:45): 56.00 € per month. - Afternoon Care (16:30–17:30): 56.00 € per month. - Morning/Afternoon Care (only 3 days): 36.00 € per month. - 30-minute care option: 30.00 € per month. - One-day care: 10.00 € per day. Refund information - The enrollment fee is not refundable. - No additional refund terms for tuition, material fees, or optional services are published in the academic fees and admissions information. Fee payment options (methods) - The fees and schedules describe billing frequency (monthly, annual instalments, annual payment option) and discounts but do not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) in the published admissions/fees information.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers education from early years through Bachillerato, with stages Infants (First Cycle and Second Cycle), Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato. It is a bilingual, secular center with small class sizes of about 18 students per class. The five pillars of the educational project are Bilingualism, Music Education, Sport and Health, Education in Values, and Use of ICT. The languages of instruction are Spanish, English, and Chinese, with a strong emphasis on early English language learning. The methodology emphasizes music, physical activity, values education, and the use of technology, including activities such as solidarity projects, mindfulness workshops, talks and debates.	Curriculum details Following Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) principles, Valencia Montessori School offers an authentic Montessori education. The program includes four learning stages: Infant Community (0-3) bilingual, Children's House (3-6), Elementary (6-12), and Adolescent (12-18). In Children's House, the classroom is organized into five areas: practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics and culture. From Children's House through Elementary, English is the primary language; from 1st grade onward, Spanish and Valenciano are taught as subjects. The curriculum aligns with Common Core State Standards (American Curriculum) and the Valencian Ministry of Education Curriculum for Spanish and Valenciano from Grade 1. The Adolescent program emphasizes projects, internships, and real-world learning within the Montessori framework.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Approximately 18 students per classroom.	Student teacher ratio —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The school is NEASC-accredited (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). It is an American School in Valencia and follows the Common Core State Standards alongside the Valencian Ministry of Education Curriculum for Spanish and Valenciano from Grade 1. Alumni are eligible to transfer to any educational institution, in Spain or abroad.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions: The school recognizes the individual characteristics of each student. With small class sizes (approximately 18 students per class), the curriculum is adapted to the different developmental stages of each child. The educational project rests on five pillars: BILINGUALISM • MUSIC EDUCATION • SPORT AND HEALTH • EDUCATION IN VALUES • USE OF ICT. The school is a bilingual and secular center. The educational stages include Infant, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato. The admissions process consists of three steps: 1. Request an informational interview; 2) Visit the school and undergo an assessment; 3) Enrollment. Tariffs for 2025-2026 are published for Infant and for Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato; Spanish and English PDFs are available.	Admissions Admission process at Valencia Montessori School consists of seven steps: Explore, Submit your application, Wait for application review, Waiting List, Pay registration fee, Cycle Commitment, and Parent Involvement. Exploration invites families to join a school tour and observe the program; enrolment is based on parental support for the pedagogy and for those new to Montessori to observe the uniqueness of the program. Submission requires completing the application and providing the required documents. The review takes about four weeks; after review, a spot may be offered or the family placed on the waiting list if classes are full. To join the waiting list, fill out an application form; the child is placed on the waitlist for the year they are eligible to enter the class. Before the child begins, an enrollment fee is required per child and is non-refundable; the fee schedule is provided. The Cycle Commitment requires completing the full cycle: one year for 2-3 year olds, three years for 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12; families enrolling in the pre-primary and primary classes are expected to commit for three years per cycle; enrollment is ongoing until Year 6 unless one full term's notice is given. Parent Involvement is encouraged as part of the Montessori philosophy; families participate in events and projects throughout the year. The school follows Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) principles and implements a curriculum that combines the American Common Core Standards with the Valencian Ministry of Education Curriculum for Spanish and Valencian from Grade 1.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist To place your child on the waiting list, you must fill out an application form. Your child will be placed on the waitlist for the year they are eligible to enter the class.
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