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Portugal, Lisbon
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The school offers an AMI Montessori pedagogy guided by advanced research in child development. It is delivered by certified AMI Montessori guides with more than 70 years of combined experience. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on, mastery-based learning and independent work within a structured environment. Knowledge is presented as an interconnected whole across disciplines, including language, science, mathematics, and cultural studies, supporting academic and personal growth.
Knowledge is presented as an interconnected whole across disciplines, including the arts. The program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that integrates the arts into broader inquiry.
Language development occurs in a language-rich environment. In the Toddler program, English is the primary language with exposure to French and Portuguese, including conversations, songs, poetry, and storytelling.
Grace and courtesy are embedded in daily life to support social development. In the Primary and Elementary programs, the classroom functions as a vibrant community where children organize events, plan outings, and engage in discussions.
Fabienne Mikou is the founder of Montessori Bright Academy. The school is guided by certified AMI Montessori guides with extensive experience.
Outdoor learning is central, with a Forest School program that fosters a deep connection with nature. The school has a 20-hectare green playground in the heart of Lisbon for outdoor exploration and well-being.
Montessori Bright Academy is an international Montessori school in Lisbon, founded by Fabienne Mikou, housed in a traditional Portuguese building in Alvalade with direct access to a forest. The school serves ages 1 to 12 across three programs: Toddler (1–3), Primary (3–6), and Elementary (6–12). Lessons run 8:00–13:00 for Toddlers; 8:00–15:30 for Primary; 8:00–15:45 for Elementary. The language environment is English with exposure to French and Portuguese, supporting multilingual development. AMI-certified guides deliver the Montessori pedagogy across all ages, emphasizing hands-on, mastery-based learning in mixed-age communities. The curriculum integrates practical life, sensorial work, language, and mathematics, with a Forest School outdoor program that connects learning to nature. Outdoor discovery fosters independence, collaboration, and environmental awareness across science, history, geography, and the arts. The school promotes independence, curiosity, and holistic learning, supported by a 20-hectare green playground adjacent to a forest, within a diverse, international community. Facilities nurture inquiry and resilience.
