Spain, Malaga
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The school provides a student-centered learning environment where children develop into self-directed learners with the values, intellectual ability and innovation skills they will need to thrive. Mixed-age classes encourage older children to mentor younger ones, helping consolidate knowledge and practice leadership.
Activities in language, mathematics, the sciences, music and art are integrated into the prepared Montessori environment to support learning. Music and art are part of daily experiences within the school's approach.
Global citizenship and sustainability are central to the school's approach, underpinned by respect and peace education. This framework aims to cultivate creativity, innovation and commitment to peace, human rights and sustainable development.
Social and emotional learning is fundamental; students develop self-discipline, empathy, teamwork and ethical responsibility.
In mixed-age classes, older students mentor younger peers, providing leadership opportunities and practical skills.
The school adopts a holistic approach that supports student wellbeing, including social-emotional development and a caring, cooperative learning environment.
Casa del Mar Montessori Marbella offers an authentic AMI-aligned Montessori education for ages 0 to 12. The program uses mixed-age classrooms and an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to fit each child's development, with hands-on, self-directed work and multimodal Montessori materials that engage movement, touch, sight and sound. Learning emphasizes cognitive, social-emotional, physical, artistic and ethical growth, with a strong focus on global citizenship and sustainability. The school operates four Montessori environments: Nido, Infant Community, Children's House and Elementary Program. Nido provides a calm space for babies 6 months to about 15 months, with floor-level materials, simple lighting, neutral colors and an emphasis on independence. The Elementary Environment follows the Great Lessons, offering cosmology, geography, science, language, math, music and art, driven by the students' interests. Mixed-age mentoring supports leadership and collaboration. Daily arts, music and integrated cultural experiences reinforce the school's commitment to holistic development and AMI standards. In Marbella, Spain.