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Spain, Valencia
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The school follows the Montessori approach, supporting the whole child. Daily work and coexistence build cognitive, emotional and social abilities. The curriculum emphasises developing autonomy, the ability to resolve conflicts, cooperation and self-discipline. Students also develop critical thinking, analysis and problem solving, with creative and entrepreneurial spirit, and the use of new technology as learning tools. There is a strong commitment to human and democratic values and a high level of English.
A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and an SEN Assistant are on the staff.
There are English language specialists on staff, including an ESL teacher and English teachers.
Mental wellbeing is central to the education, addressed through a holistic approach that includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development. Daily work and life at the school build cognitive, emotional and social abilities, while autonomy, conflict resolution and cooperation support personal growth.
A whistleblowing channel is available to report concerns.
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.
