Imagine Montessori School - Valencia vs Mammolina Montessori International School

	I Imagine Montessori School - Valencia Valencia, Spain	M Mammolina Montessori International School Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,860 - 9,640	Fees / year €5,950 - 6,500
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Valencia, Spain. The La Pinada campus is located at Calle Melissa 46, Lloma Llarga, Paterna (46980), in the Valencia metropolitan area. The campus is surrounded by nature and designed with sustainability in mind.	Location Montecañada, Paterna, Valencia, Spain. The address is 608 Street, No. 9, 46182 Montecañada, Paterna, Valencia, Spain. The area is a quiet residential suburban neighborhood within easy reach of Valencia.
Stages	Stages Infant Community (20 months - 3 years); Children's House (3-6 years); Primary (6-12 years); Secondary & Pre-University (12-18 years)	Stages Children's House (3–6 years); Primary (6–12 years).
School type	School type Private secular mixed Montessori school located in Paterna, Valencia region; follows the British curriculum; recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education.	School type Private international Montessori school (preschool and primary).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students from Spain, the United States, Ukraine, France, Germany, England, Poland, Lithuania, and other countries.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Language support tailored to each child's development across English, French and Spanish.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British; follows the curriculum and guidelines of the United Kingdom Department of Education, recognised by the Spanish Education Ministry.	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Full day (9:00–16:00).
Bus service details	Bus service details Summer Camp bus service operates between Valencia and Imagine La Pinada (Paterna). Route 1 runs Valencia to Imagine La Pinada with stops including Avenida Blasco Ibáñez, Corte Inglés (Av. de Francia), Gran Vía, Plaza España, and ends at Imagine La Pinada at 8:50. The return route runs from Imagine La Pinada to Valencia with multiple stops, starting at 16:30 and finishing around 17:25, including stops at L'Hemisferic and Plaza España. The La Pinada address is Calle Melissa 46, Lloma Llarga, Paterna.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - Admission (new enrolment, first year): EUR 2,100. - Enrolment (first child): EUR 630; second child: EUR 420; third child: no amount shown (blank on the published list). - Re-enrolment to secure a place for the following school year: EUR 395 (first child: EUR 361; second child: EUR 316; third child: amount blank on the published list). Tuition fees by school stage (monthly amount and billing frequency) - Infant Community (Full day or Reduced day: 9:00–16:40 or 9:00–15:00): EUR 831 per month (billed as 10 instalments per year). Morning sessions only (9:00–12:00, for 2-year-olds): EUR 586 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Children's House (3–6 years) (Full day or Reduced day: 9:00–16:40 or 9:00–15:00): EUR 831 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Primary (6–12 years) (Full day 9:00–16:40): EUR 890 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Secondary / Pre-University (9:00–16:40): - Year 7 to 9: EUR 947 per month (10 instalments/year). - Year 10 to 11: EUR 951 per month (10 instalments/year). - Year 12 to 13 (Baccalaureate / A-Levels): EUR 964 per month (10 instalments/year). Note: books and Cambridge/iGCSE/A-Level exam fees for Years 10–13 are charged in addition where applicable. Annual totals (calculated from published instalments) - Annual tuition = published monthly figure × 10 instalments. Examples: - Infant / Children's House: EUR 831 × 10 = EUR 8,310 per academic year. - Primary: EUR 890 × 10 = EUR 8,900 per academic year. - Secondary Year 7–9: EUR 947 × 10 = EUR 9,470 per academic year. Year 12–13: EUR 964 × 10 = EUR 9,640 per academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in 10 instalments per year (the published amounts are shown per instalment/month). Early payment of the yearly fees and school supplies (and annual transport, if applicable) qualifies for a 2% discount on the total value. Multi-child discounts apply (see Discounts). Discounts and sibling reductions - Early payment discount: 2% off the total when paying the yearly fee and school supplies (and annual transport if applicable). - Second child: 8.5% discount on the school monthly fee and school supplies. - Third child: 20% discount on the school monthly fee and school supplies. Additional services and fees - School transport (annual contract rates shown as monthly): return trip EUR 175/month; one-way trip EUR 110/month (prices shown are based on a contract for the whole school year). - Nap materials (annual): EUR 95 per year (includes individual cot with fitted sheet and yearly cleaning irrespective of period of use). - Early Bird (before-school care): monthly option EUR 65; single session EUR 4. - Afternoon Club (after-school care): monthly option EUR 80; single session EUR 5.50. Sessions run from 16:40 to 18:00 on a daily basis with no prior notice required for single sessions. - Secondary & Baccalaureate: books and official Cambridge exam fees for iGCSE and A-Levels (Years 10–13) are charged in addition. Field trips and other activities carry additional charges announced during the academic year. Uniforms and other routine costs - Uniform costs are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Charges for books, exam fees (Years 10–13), trips and certain activities are listed as additional where applicable. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; there is no published boarding provision or boarding tariff in the school's fee schedule. Refund information - A specific refund policy or refund amounts (for withdrawal, partial attendance, or early termination) is not published within the school's fee schedule. Parents should note that re-enrolment and admission charges are presented as non-zero amounts but no public refund terms are specified in the published fees document. Fee payment options - The published fee page lists instalment frequency and discounts but does not itemise accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.). Payment method options are not specified on the published fee schedule. Notes on items not published in the fee schedule - The published fee information includes instalment amounts, admission/enrolment fees, re-enrolment fees, discounts, transport and ancillary services, but does not itemise accepted payment methods or a formal refund policy; it also does not list specific uniform prices. Where amounts appear blank (for the third child in certain lines), the published schedule shows no value.	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - Admission and Enrollment Fee (non‑refundable): EUR 620. - Sibling / second‑year reduced admission fee: EUR 400. Tuition fees by year group (published billing basis: monthly) - Children's House (ages 3–6): Full day (09:00–16:00) EUR 595 per month. This is charged on a 10‑month academic billing basis; the published monthly sibling rate for a second child is EUR 535 per month. Equivalent annual tuition (10 months): EUR 5,950; second‑sibling equivalent annual: EUR 5,350. - Primary (ages 6–12): Full day (09:00–16:00) EUR 650 per month. This is charged on a 10‑month academic billing basis; the published monthly sibling rate for a second child is EUR 585 per month. Equivalent annual tuition (10 months): EUR 6,500; second‑sibling equivalent annual: EUR 5,850. Per‑term equivalents (calculated from published monthly/10‑month figures) - The school publishes tuition as a monthly fee over a 10‑month academic year. For use in systems that require per‑term figures, the published annual totals (10× monthly rate) can be divided into term instalments as required by your database. Example (based on three equal terms): - Children's House: annual EUR 5,950 → approx. EUR 1,983 per term. - Primary: annual EUR 6,500 → approx. EUR 2,167 per term. Note: the school's published amounts and billing basis are monthly (10 months); specific contractual term instalment schedules are not published with the fee figures. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published billing basis: monthly fee amounts stated as “Monthly fee (10 months per academic year).” Tuition is presented on a 10‑month per academic year basis. - Enrollment requirements at acceptance: signing the school contract and payment of the enrollment fee and a security deposit are required to complete enrollment. The enrollment fee is stated as non‑refundable. The published materials do not list a specific security deposit amount. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school is described as an international preschool and primary day school (Children's House and Primary). No boarding or residential fees are published. Other costs and optional services - School catering (ecological service “Tamar”): EUR 129 per month. - Extracurricular activities (examples and typical published charges): monthly activity fees vary by activity (examples published include chess EUR 36 p/m; art EUR 44 p/m; theatre EUR 47 p/m) and many activities carry a one‑time materials fee (commonly EUR 25–35) that is published as non‑refundable. Summer camp example pricing is published separately (example: EUR 130 per week or EUR 30 per day, with discounts for enrolled students). Include these optional activity charges where relevant in family budgeting. - Uniform: there is no uniform requirement; children follow an appropriate dress code rather than a compulsory uniform. Refund information - The Admission and Enrollment Fee is explicitly stated as non‑refundable. Certain extracurricular materials fees are published as non‑refundable. No detailed published tuition refund policy or schedule of refunds for term‑time withdrawals is provided in the published fee summary. Fee payment options - The published materials include contact details for registration and inquiries but do not publish specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit or card). The school's admissions process indicates that enrollment requires contract signing and payment of the enrollment fee and security deposit, but a specific list of accepted payment channels is not published with the fee figures. Brief note on published information gaps - The school publishes monthly tuition rates (10‑month basis), the non‑refundable admission fee and several optional service charges, but does not publish: the specific security deposit amount, explicit tuition refund terms and schedule, or the accepted payment methods. These items are not listed in the school's published hours, fees and admission pages.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Montessori pedagogy informs the school's approach within the British curriculum. It serves students from 20 months through 18 years. The education is inspired by AMI principles. Students work toward iGCSEs and A-Levels. The school is accepted by the Spanish Ministry of Education.	Curriculum details The school offers a multilingual English–French–Spanish Montessori-based education. The Montessori approach uses prepared environments to promote independence, self-discipline and responsibility, with neuroscience-informed development, emotional well-being, and positive discipline; the school is authorized by the Generalitat Valenciana Department of Education and NEASC-accredited. The Children's House (3–6 years) has an English-speaking guide with an introduction to French, and a Spanish-speaking assistant provides one hour per day during recess plus Spanish activities on Fridays. The Primary program (6–12 years) includes English-speaking and French-speaking guides and follows the official Spanish and Valenciano curriculum. The five core subject areas are Mathematics, Sensorial Work, Language, Culture, and Practical Life. Outdoor learning occurs in a spacious 2600m2 garden.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression iGCSEs and A-Levels are available, guiding graduates to universities in the UK, Spain, and worldwide.	Higher education progression —
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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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 —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The 4 steps of the admission process: 1. Check availability of places: By providing basic information, we check availability and arrange an online meeting or in-person visit to learn about the school and its methodology. 2. Get to know our school: Once availability is confirmed, you can choose a date and time for an online meeting or an in-person visit. 3. Student visit: From entry into Year 1 (5 years old), the prospective student spends time in the classroom to get to know us. 4. Admission outcome and enrolment: After evaluation by the educational team, a recommendation for admission is shared based on English level, academic performance, and potential for adaptation to the group.	Admissions 1. Parent Meeting and School Tour. The first step is to schedule a guided tour with the School Director. This is an opportunity to observe the school in session, learn about Montessori methods, and discuss enrollment options. The tour helps families determine if MMIS is a school in which their child will thrive. The program is multilingual, with English, French, and Spanish woven into daily school life. 2. Application and parents questionnaire. Following the tour, submit an admission application and a request for transcripts form. The parents' questionnaire and any previous report focus on your child's personality and specific academic achievements. The information shared will assist our teachers in making the best classroom placement for your child. 3. Admission Decision. The Director and teacher confer to determine the appropriateness of enrollment based on the admissions criteria and the child's readiness. All decisions are communicated by the Director. MMIS has rolling admissions with applications accepted throughout the year; if there is no immediate opening, the child is placed in a wait pool. The MMIS school year runs from September to June; when a spot becomes available, the family is notified and has three business days to respond; if accepted, the family has one week to complete a contract and pay applicable fees. 4. Enrollment requirements. All students entering the Children's House program must be completely potty trained and able to dress independently. Children who do not have prior Montessori experience applying to the Primary program should have an inherent love to learn and proven ability to work both independently and in a group. Enrollment requires parents to submit the signed school contract, necessary emergency and medical forms as well as GDPRS and image consents.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist MMIS has rolling admissions with applications accepted year‑round. If there is no immediate opening for a new student, the child's name is added to the wait pool. When a spot becomes available, the family will be notified and given three business days to respond. If the spot offered is accepted, the family will have one week to complete a contract and pay all applicable fees.
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