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Spain, Madrid
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The school uses active pedagogy with the child at the center and learning by doing. It follows a constructivist approach influenced by Pestalozzi and Montessori, respecting each child's interests, abilities and development. Autonomy and self‑esteem are promoted as a basis for lifelong learning, and social‑emotional development is supported through non‑violent communication and active listening. The school is authorized as a U.S. foreign school in Madrid and NEASC accredited, offering kindergarten through secondary (1st–4th ESO) with IGCSE options from 3rd ESO.
The project has bilingualism objectives adapted to each child, with Spanish as the common language. English is reinforced through games and songs for younger children and through increasingly complex activities in later stages. bilingualism usually correlates with English exposure at home, and resources are provided to increase English language experiences for families.
Time is allocated for spontaneous play and social interaction within spaces differentiated by learning and development. Older children have tutorials to reflect on their learning and plan next steps, while group projects evolve from personal to collaborative work. Accompanying adults support social development by facilitating conflicts, decisions and collaborative learning in daily activities.
Family participation is fundamental; families maintain fluid communication with the pedagogical team to align home and school accompaniment. Families participate in logistical and support activities, and their involvement sustains the project. Participatory structures enable exchange, knowledge sharing and joint work in the education of their children.
The MAS pedagogical team is one of our strengths; accompanying adults become part of the MAS family after careful selection. Their training, talent and personal qualities enable them to work effectively with the MAS methodology. They provide children and families with respectful accompaniment, while actively reflecting and researching on pedagogy to drive the school's development.
Autonomy and self‑esteem are promoted as bases for self‑knowledge and lifelong learning. Respect underpins a healthy learning environment, with non‑violent communication and active listening integrated into daily practice. The environment is organized into differentiated zones by learning and development with accessible materials to support wellbeing.
Madrid Active School is an international school located in central Madrid offering preschool through secondary education. It is authorized as a U.S. foreign school by the Community of Madrid and NEASC-accredited. The school follows an American curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE options from 3rd ESO, with a pathway that supports multilingual learning. Classroom practice centers on active pedagogy: students take a leading, active role in learning, moving from concrete experiences to abstract thinking, with a balance of spontaneous activity and adult-guided proposals. Montessori materials and differentiated zones organize the learning environment to meet developmental needs and promote autonomy, self-esteem, and social-emotional growth through non-violent communication and active listening. Bilingual aims integrate Spanish as the common language while English is strengthened through play and progressively more complex activities. Values include Respect, Inclusion, Sustainability, Participation, and Commitment. The school emphasizes family involvement and project work that connects classroom learning to the wider world.
