Imagine Montessori School - Valencia vs MDI International College

	I Imagine Montessori School - Valencia Valencia, Spain	M MDI International College Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,860 - 9,640	Fees / year €3,000 - 6,870
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 1968
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 Valencia region, Spain. It is located in Riba-roja del Turia on Carretera Manises a Riba-roja del Turia km 10. The campus is rural and intimate with abundant outdoor spaces.
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 Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate.
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 International bilingual school offering instruction in English and Spanish, based on the Spanish curriculum, inspired by Montessori and Steiner-Waldorf, and with a Farm School approach.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Small classes and individualized attention.
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 (Spanish curriculum).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
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 / Annual registration fee - Infant (Educación Infantil): EUR 300. - Primary (Primaria): EUR 387. - 1st cycle Secondary (1º ciclo ESO): EUR 489. - 2nd cycle Secondary (2º ciclo ESO): EUR 587. - Baccalaureate (Bachillerato): EUR 687. Tuition fees (educational activities) — monthly and annual amounts - Tuition is billed across ten monthly instalments. - Infant: EUR 300 per month — EUR 3,000 per academic year (300 × 10). - Primary: EUR 387 per month — EUR 3,870 per academic year (387 × 10). - 1st cycle ESO: EUR 489 per month — EUR 4,890 per academic year (489 × 10). - 2nd cycle ESO: EUR 587 per month — EUR 5,870 per academic year (587 × 10). - Bachillerato: EUR 687 per month — EUR 6,870 per academic year (687 × 10). - Sibling discount on tuition: 20% reduction on the enseñanza (tuition) for siblings. Other standard fees and typical annual totals - School materials: EUR 250 per year. Payment is collected annually. - Lunch (Comedor): EUR 160 per month — EUR 1,600 per academic year (160 × 10). - Bus transport: EUR 189 per month — EUR 1,890 per academic year (189 × 10). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition (enseñanza) is billed in ten monthly instalments across the school year. - The annual registration (matrícula) is a one‑off annual charge by year group, payable at enrolment. - Materials fee is paid annually and is required before the start of the school year (payment is due by the usual administrative deadline before September). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with published daily schedules and school hours. Other costs and requirements - Uniform: Uniform is required for all students and is obtained from the specified supplier (Geles, C/ del Gral. San Martín, 12, L'Eixample, València). Specific uniform pricing is not published. - Additional occasional costs: Books and some curricular materials are supplied via the school materials fee or purchased by families as indicated in school communications; extra-curricular activities or special outings may incur separate charges depending on the activity. Refund information - No standard refund schedule or refund amounts for enrollment or tuition is published within the school's publicly listed fees. Refunds and cancellations are managed according to the school's administrative policies and applicable regulations. Fee payment options - Payments are processed through the school's administrative channels; the materials fee is to be paid by the usual administrative means before September. Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, card or direct debit) are handled through the school office at registration and by the administration. Contact details for administrative or billing enquiries are available through the school's published office contacts and administrative email.
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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 MDI International College is an international bilingual school based on the Spanish curriculum, inspired by Montessori and Steiner-Waldorf and Farm School, with Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato. We offer small classes, individualized attention, and a warm, nurturing environment. The environment is intimate, rural, with many outdoor spaces. If you are looking for an alternative school in Valencia where your child is not a number, but where children and adolescents can be authentic, you are invited to visit us. Established in 1968, our international school, MDI, stands as a beacon of distinctive educational excellence. Far from conventional norms, we foster a unique approach that transcends traditional borders. At MDI, we embrace the essence of a small, intimate setting, prioritizing not only academic learning but also the development of each student's emotional and social intelligence. Here, we believe in offering an unparalleled educational journey that prepares students not only for academic success but also for a full and balanced life. English-language instruction is emphasized, with activities led by native English-speaking teachers.
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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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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 —
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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 MDI International College is a bilingual international school based on the Spanish curriculum, with inspiration from Montessori and Steiner-Waldorf and a Farm School approach. It offers Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and the Baccalaureate. Small classes, individualized attention, and a warm, nurturing environment are provided. The environment is intimate and rural with many outdoor spaces. Admissions and enrollment are open. The school is located at Carretera Manises a Riba-roja del Turia km. 10, in Rib a-Roja del Turia.
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