MDI International College vs Valencia Montessori School

	M MDI International College Valencia, Spain	V Valencia Montessori School Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €3,000 - 6,870	Fees / year €6,550 - 7,350
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 13 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 237
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1968	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	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 Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate.	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 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.	School type mixed private school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Small classes and individualized attention.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain (Spanish curriculum).	Country affiliation United States
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	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 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 / 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.	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 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.	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.
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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
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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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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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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 —
Language provision	Language provision
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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 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.	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.
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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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