Spain, Vigo
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Eleven School is accredited as a British school by the British Council and is inspired by the Montessori methodology, forming the basis for its learning model. It is the first and only Montessori School in Vigo, covering three educational stages from 0 to 16. A Montessori environment provides large, versatile classrooms and a teacher who acts as a guide, supporting learning while children work independently. Children lead their own learning with coherent proposals that connect activities and gradually increase complexity, building understanding and independence.
Music is integrated into the curriculum and English plays a key role, with native teachers in classrooms to support language learning. Arts and crafts are included in the curriculum as part of holistic development. The school introduces creative expression through crafts and artistic activities, including collage and drawing workshops. The Professions subject adds arts oriented content to broaden creative engagement.
The school offers a British education with English as a core language, and native teachers in classrooms. It promotes bicultural learning to combine the best of two cultures. The curriculum includes linguistic immersion and is linked to the equivalence of British and Spanish educational systems.
Extracurricular activities include chess, acrobatics, and a workshop of expression focusing on collage and drawing. Drama in English develops verbal and bodily expression, imagination and confidence. MasterKids offers modules in architecture, personal finance and audiovisuals to broaden practical skills.
The Educational Counselling Cabinet (GAP) provides constant support from psychologists and educators. There are ongoing training workshops for teachers, guides and parents, with opportunities for individual or family meetings. The service can be requested by families or suggested by staff.
The daily schedule includes an Early Risers Classroom from 7:00 to 9:00, a 9:00 to 16:00 class day, 16:00 to 16:30 after-class, and 16:30 to 18:30 extracurricular activities. The Lunch Room offers healthy and balanced food with local, seasonal and organic products. A bus transportation service is available, with the transport company complying with regulations to ensure safety.
Eleven School is a private Montessori-inspired school delivering a British education, accredited by the British Council. Located in Vigo, it serves children aged 0 to 16 across three educational stages—pre-school, primary and secondary—implemented through dedicated spaces: Nursery 0-1, Nursery 1-2, Casa de ninos for 3-6 and Taller I for 6-9, with open, student-led Montessori classrooms. The curriculum blends Montessori pedagogy with English-language instruction delivered by native teachers, and promotes bicultural learning with mappings between the British and Spanish systems. Arts and crafts are integrated, and music features in the timetable. The campus offers large, versatile classrooms and extensive outdoor zones around a central courtyard to support hands-on, independent learning in mixed-age groups. The timetable includes Early Risers 07:00-09:00, classes 09:00-16:00, after-class 16:00-16:30, and extracurriculars 16:30-18:30. Facilities include craft spaces, dedicated workspaces, and a focus on movement, autonomy and guided exploration. A bus service and healthy local meals complement school life.