Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Spain, Santiago-de-compostela
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
The school centers learning on each pupil's pace, abilities, and interests, guided by a personalized approach. The environment allows free movement during class hours while maintaining quiet and respect for others. Curricular topics are clearly identified, and the teacher guides students—individually or in small groups—to progress. There is continuous assessment without written exams, with records kept to track progress.
Artistic activities are supported by a space rich in opportunities for creative work and outdoor learning. Students engage in visual arts, music, drama, and other creative pursuits as part of daily life. The Montessori environment uses prepared materials and spaces to foster creative expression and collaborative activities.
The school is a tri-lingual international school authorized by the Xunta de Galicia as a foreign education center. It envisions the creation of intercultural citizenship. The international character informs classroom life and community interactions, supporting cultural exchange and understanding. Students engage with diverse cultures as part of their learning within an inclusive environment.
The school emphasizes emotional education and emotional safety as essential. Emotional well-being is a priority alongside academic objectives. The school fosters intercultural citizenship and respectful collaboration within the community.
International School Montessori Compostela is a tri-lingual international day school in Galicia, Spain, offering a Montessori-based curriculum to students aged 3 to 16. The program provides Early Childhood (Casa, ages 3–6), Primary (Taller 1 and related years, ages 6–12), and a Montessori Adolescents Program for Secondary ESO (ages 12–16). The school is authorized by the Xunta de Galicia as a foreign education center. The campus is in the Sar district, beside the Colegiata de Sar, with more than 4,000 square metres of outdoor space and 900 square metres of usable classrooms on the ground and first floors, many with views toward the cloister. Beginnings in 2016 with Casa and Taller 1, the school has since expanded to four years of secondary education. It is certified by an American agency with recognition. The environment supports student-led learning, continuous assessment, and well-being, while offering rich arts, music, drama, and intercultural language experiences.
