Imagine Montessori School - Valencia vs Second Body Montessori

	I Imagine Montessori School - Valencia Valencia, Spain	S Second Body Montessori Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,860 - 9,640	Fees / year €7,850 - 9,300
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 80
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened —
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 The school is located at Plaza Rodrigo Botet 6, 46002 Valencia, Spain. It is a bilingual Montessori school serving children, families and educators in 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 Lower Elementary (ages 6-9); Upper Elementary (ages 9-12); Secondary Education (ages 12+).
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 The school is a bilingual Montessori school (Spanish/English).
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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 —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Learning environments open to children at all times.
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 / Enrollment Fee - New enrolment (one-time) fee: EUR 840. Tuition fees by stage / year group (published amounts and billing unit) - Lower Elementary (Ages 6–9, Grades 1–3): EUR 785 per month. - Upper Elementary (Ages 9–12, Grades 4–6): EUR 785 per month. - Adolescent / Secondary Programme (Ages 12+, Grades 7–10): EUR 930 per month. - Summer school fee (per session): EUR 660. What the fees include - The one-time enrolment fee covers student accident insurance, administrative fees, onboarding and orientation (including parent education), student language evaluation and placement, and an annual individual family meeting with the director. - The published annual tuition charge covers the education fee, the food plan (lunch and morning/afternoon snacks), and materials fees. Additional costs / optional services - Summer School (separate fee): EUR 660. - Overnight trips, class excursions and extra‑curricular activities incur additional charges when they occur. - Morning care (before-school care 08:00–09:00): additional cost EUR 40 per month (fixed) or EUR 5 per day. Discounts and payment allowances - Sibling discounts on tuition: second child 8.5% reduction; third child 10% reduction. - Annual payment in full: 2% discount on tuition when paid in a single annual payment. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published tuition figures are presented as a monthly amount (monthly billing unit). An option to pay the full year in a single payment is offered (with a 2% discount). Specific term-length billing (per-term instalments, dates, late‑payment penalties, or notice periods) is not detailed in the published fee summary. Boarding fees - Boarding: not applicable — there is no published boarding programme or boarding fee for the school; the school operates services such as morning care and after‑school activities. Uniforms and personal equipment - There is no published uniform fee in the school's fees materials; uniform requirements or associated costs are not listed in the published fee summary. Extraneous personal items or special clothing for trips or activities would be charged as applicable. Refund information - No general refund schedule for enrolment or tuition is published in the school's public fee summary; refunds or cancellations are handled under the school's enrolment/administration policies. Fee payment options - Published materials indicate the school accepts monthly tuition payments and offers an annual‑in‑full payment option (2% discount). Specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not published in the fee summary; families may arrange payment details with the school administration. Summary (key figures) - Enrolment (one‑time): EUR 840. - Elementary tuition: EUR 785 per month. - Secondary tuition: EUR 930 per month. - Morning care: EUR 40 per month or EUR 5 per day (additional). - Summer school: EUR 660 (additional). (For administrative contact or to arrange specific payment methods, the school lists an email and telephone contact.)
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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 Montessori-based curriculum with bilingual English/Spanish instruction. Two Montessori-trained guides, one in Spanish and one in English, deliver overlapping instruction in all academic subjects. The curriculum covers language, mathematics, geometry, biology, history and geography and is supported by the Common Core for a cohesive program. Learning emphasizes project work and longer uninterrupted work periods; going-out experiences engage students with the wider community. Specialists in Art, Handwork, Physical Education, Music/Movement Arts and Valenciano contribute to the program.
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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 Graduates will be prepared to continue in the Spanish school system or transfer to American or International schools.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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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
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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 —
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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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 The admissions process is thoughtful and relational. The SBM Admission Inquiry Form is the first step in the admissions journey. The inquiry form typically takes about 45 minutes to complete for each student. You may pause and return to the form if needed. If applying for more than one child, please complete a separate form for each child. Your thoughtful responses guide the next steps and allow for a more meaningful conversation. Open House sessions for the 2026-2027 year are January 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM and February 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Begin the admissions process by completing the form.
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