Spain, Malaga
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The school provides a healthy, mindful dining experience and on-site pediatric care through KidsCare, with a pediatrician visiting weekly. The day includes yoga, mindfulness, and emotional education to support inner growth. Learning Walks are monthly outings that connect classroom content with the real world. Regular communication with families includes weekly classroom updates via a secure platform, three yearly one-on-one guidance meetings, and quarterly progress reports. After-school activities expand students' learning through creativity and movement.
Montessori environments are used across all stages: Nido & Infant Community (0–3 years), Children's House (3–6 years), and Lower and Upper Elementary (6–12 years). Classrooms are designed to support hands-on learning with age-appropriate Montessori materials, and students engage in project-based work across subjects such as math, language, science, art, and history. The school emphasizes a child-centered approach guided by trained Montessori professionals, with bilingual education in English and Spanish supporting learning across environments. Families are invited to observe Montessori environments and witness learning in action.
Extra-curricular activities are offered, extending learning beyond the classroom.
International Montessori School Sotogrande offers a bilingual, child-centered education in a welcoming Andalusia setting. The school follows a Montessori curriculum across four stages: Nido (0–18 months), Infant Community (18 months–3 years), Children's House (3–6 years), and Lower and Upper Elementary (6–12 years). Accredited by NEASC and AMI and authorized by Junta de Andalucía, IMS combines Montessori practice with international standards and local requirements. Students learn through hands-on, project-based exploration in math, language, science, art, and history, with instruction delivered in English and Spanish. Classrooms are prepared environments guided by trained Montessori professionals, fostering autonomy, collaboration, and social responsibility. The campus supports wellbeing with yoga, mindfulness, and emotional education, and offers on-site pediatric care via KidsCare. Monthly Learning Walks connect classroom topics to the real world; weekly updates and periodic parent meetings strengthen home–school partnership. A Rainbow Team and diverse after-school offerings ensure inclusive learning and holistic development for every child.