Spain, Madrid
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Admission process for Greenleaves Montessori (Children's House 0-6 and Elementary 6-12) comprises six steps. 1. Personal visit: Fill out the contact form to request a personal interview and attach relevant enrollment documents; an admissions talk with the committee follows, then a guided school tour. 2. Student's visit to the school: If deemed necessary, a day is scheduled for the student's visit and a suitability assessment is conducted. 3. Candidacy evaluation: The admissions committee analyzes the candidacy and communicates the admission decision. 4. Reservation of place: The administration sends a reservation form to be completed with proof of registration payment; subsequent documentation includes a family dossier, a registration form, and school rules. 5. Initial interview: An initial interview with the student's guides takes place before incorporation. 6. Enrollment in the school: The admissions department notifies the family of admission, followed by completing the registration form and paying the applicable fees.
Greenleaves Montessori American School is a private, secular international school in Madrid that blends Montessori pedagogy with an American curriculum and the IB framework. Serving ages 0 to 18, the school offers Infant Community, Children's House (3–6), Elementary (6–12), Middle Years (12–16), and Diploma Programme for 16–18. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs from ages 3 to 12, the Middle Years Programme (PAI) from 12 to 16, and the Diploma Programme from 16 to 18. A bilingual staff includes native English and Spanish speakers to support language learning and international mindedness. New facilities introduced in 2024/25 support both Montessori and IB learning, and a virtual tour is available. The school is authorized as a foreign school by the Community of Madrid and recognized by Madrid's Education Ministry, reflecting its international and compliant approach. Located in Moncloa–Aravaca on Cantos Negros Street, 9, the campus emphasizes balanced development within IB context.