International Montessori School Sotogrande

Carr. de Cadiz, Edif. Sotocentro, Planta 1, Sotogrande, Cádiz, Spain. The school is located in Sotogrande, near the sea and within easy reach of the countryside, midway between Estepona and Gibraltar.

Nido & Infant Community (Nido: 0–18 months; Infant Community: 18 months–3 years). Children's House (ages 3–6). Lower and Upper Elementary (LE: ages 6–9; UE: ages 9–12).

International Montessori school offering bilingual education in English and Spanish.

Spain (Andalusia)

The educational approach is centered on the child and uses a flexible daily rhythm rather than a fixed schedule, guided by Montessori principles.

The school uses Montessori methodology across four educational stages: Nido (0–18 months) and Infant Community (18 months–3 years); Children's House (3–6 years); and Lower and Upper Elementary (6–9 and 9–12 years). It integrates Montessori practice with international accreditation (NEASC, AMI) and regional authorization (Junta de Andalucía). It provides a bilingual education in English and Spanish. In Lower and Upper Elementary, students explore math, language, science, art and history through hands-on, project-based learning that expands abstract and critical thinking. The approach centers on the child, guided by trained Montessori professionals, with a focus on autonomy, collaboration, and developing self-confidence and social responsibility.

The school fosters social-emotional development through a family-like environment where every child feels seen, heard, safe, and valued, contributing to emotional security and self-confidence. Montessori materials and trained staff support the development of social-emotional skills, including autonomy, empathy, and respect for self, others, and the environment.

The Rainbow Team is a specialized classroom designed to support students with special educational needs. It is supported by a multidisciplinary team including a special education teacher, an early intervention specialist, a psychopedagogical guide, and an occupational therapist. The program uses individualized intervention plans and targeted work on language, attention, memory, self-regulation, social skills, and executive functioning, plus a therapeutic space for emotional self-regulation.

The school provides bilingual learning with daily immersion in English and Spanish through natural interactions. Language learning happens organically during lessons, play, and routines, fostering fluency, cultural awareness, and confidence.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a warm, family-like environment that promotes emotional security and self-confidence. The Rainbow Team provides a therapeutic space for self-regulation and emotional preparation for learning.

A warm, welcoming, family-like environment ensures that every child feels seen, heard, safe, and valued.

1. Request a Visit. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore our facilities and the learning environments for each educational stage. We will answer questions about our educational model and curriculum. Applications are submitted online and can be completed at any time for the current academic year or future years; the placement process for the upcoming academic year begins in March, with priority given to currently enrolled students and then to new applicants; depending on availability, new students may be admitted after the school year has started.
2. After the visit, we will send you a link via email to submit your application for a place. The link leads to our online application form and can be used to apply for the current academic year or future years. You can complete the form at your convenience. Submitting early improves your chances.
3. Once the application is submitted, you will receive a new link to complete the pre-enrollment process. Primary and Elementary students may be invited to meet their teacher and spend time in the classroom. End-of-year school reports from the past two academic years will be requested (in English or Spanish) if your child has previously attended school. A copy of the current academic year's reports, along with IDs for the parent/guardian and the student, will be required.
4. The school will then send a welcome email from IMS International Montessori School, along with confirmation of place availability. The email provides next steps and enrollment instructions. You should review the information carefully and ensure you understand any conditions tied to securing the place.
5. Final step: reception of all required documentation and payment of the enrollment fee. Please ensure all documents are submitted in the requested format and by any deadlines provided. After payment, you will receive confirmation of enrollment.