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Portugal, Lisbon
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Montessori Bright Academy is an international Montessori school in Lisbon founded by Fabienne Mikou. The school is housed in a traditional Portuguese building in Alvalade, Lisbon, with direct access to the forest for a natural learning environment. It emphasizes Montessori pedagogy delivered by experienced guides who are AMI-certified and support children from 1 to 12 years across Toddler, Primary, and Elementary programs. The school presents itself as a diverse, international community with a staff team and a multi-national student body.
Diversity is a lived reality at MBA, with families from all walks of life coming together to grow, discover, and enjoy their time in school. The campus is set in a traditional building with access to a forested environment, supporting outdoor and nature-based learning. The community encompasses 40+ nationalities, reflecting a broad international presence. A vibrant parent association welcomes new families and hosts celebrations and gatherings, contributing to the school's active community life.
The school has a vibrant parent association that welcomes new families and hosts unforgettable celebrations and gatherings, showcasing our 40+ country community.
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.
