Spain, Valencia
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The school follows the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) pedagogy, offering a holistic education for children aged 20 months to 18 years. It follows the curriculum and guidelines set by the UK Department of Education and Skills, recognised by the Spanish Education Ministry. Daily work and life at the school foster autonomy, conflict resolution, cooperation and self-discipline, helping students think critically and apply learning across real-life situations.
The Enrichment Programme includes Art, Drama, Mixed Gymnastics, Ballet, STEAM/Robotics, Chess, and individual music lessons. Music is delivered through Junior and Senior Music Bands and individual piano instruction, with opportunities to explore core instruments in a band setting. The activities nurture creativity and artistic expression within a bilingual, respectful environment.
Imagine Language Academy offers after-school English lessons for ages 3 to 16 and Spanish for non-native speakers, as well as Cambridge exam preparation from A1 Young Learners to C1 Advanced. Cambridge exams available include PET (B1), A1 Foundations, A2 Horizons, B2 Summit (First), C1 Advanced, and B2 Certification (First). The school notes a diverse community with more than 30 nationalities represented.
Enrichment activities for various ages include Art, Drama, Mixed Gymnastics, Ballet, STEAM/Robotics, Chess, Padel, Kenpo Karate, Freestyle Skating and Football, with additional options such as Judo and Instrument Lessons. These activities support creativity, collaboration and social development in a bilingual and respectful setting. The programme encourages personal interests and confidence through hands-on experiences.
The Enrichment Programme supports physical and emotional wellbeing through movement and sport, offering Padel, Kenpo Karate, Mixed Gymnastics and Football. Activities are designed to promote concentration, personal wellbeing and healthy engagement with others. Sessions are designed for ages 3 to 16 and delivered in English or Spanish as appropriate.
Imagine Montessori School in Paterna, Valencia, is a private secular mixed Montessori school following the British Curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. It serves students from 20 months to 18 years, blending Montessori pedagogy with UK guidelines and is recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Founded in 2016 by Iker Marcaide, Irene Cañero and Mariano Pontón, the school now serves more than 350 students and families. The campus features open-plan Early Years and Primary classrooms, each over 100 square metres, with outdoor terraces and five learning areas: Sensorial, Practical Life, Language, Mathematics, Cultural Studies. The Forest provides a woodland learning environment, and dedicated spaces for Art, Performing Arts, and Science. Secondary and Sixth Form spaces are under construction, with plans for modern, naturally lit classrooms, a library, Makers Lab and dining hall. La Pinada Lab is a collaboration with venture builders for 16–18 year olds.