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Spain, Valencia
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The school aims to prepare students to be self-aware, socially conscious citizens with a high level of academic, social and emotional intelligence based on a foundation of happiness. It emphasizes close contact with nature, supports students' social and emotional needs, and provides an individualized learning plan. It welcomes students from a wide variety of nationalities and cultures in a rapidly changing global professional environment. Graduates are well-rounded and confident, with a strong academic foundation balanced by emotional strength. Students develop critical thinking and reflect on their learning, enabling ongoing growth. Graduates leave with strong social and environmental values and adaptability to face life's challenges with responsibility.
The school prioritizes student wellbeing as part of a holistic education. Emotional intelligence and happiness underpin the school's approach to learning. Students are encouraged to be self-aware and socially responsible, balancing academics with emotional growth. Courage and Integrity, Respect, and Excellence are core commitments guiding student development. The graduate profile describes graduates who are well-rounded, emotionally strong, capable of critical thinking, and adaptable to life's challenges.
The school prioritizes student wellbeing and safety. There is a dedicated first aid room on site to provide prompt medical care. Transportation services are provided from Valencia to ensure safe commuting. Facilities include independent buildings by class, a psychomotor area, music room, library, indoor sports pavilion, and outdoor sports fields to support a safe, supervised learning environment. A COVID-19 contingency protocol outlines hygiene measures, space usage, symptom screening, isolation procedures, and clear channels for communicating with families, with procedures for attending during health concerns and for vulnerable students.
MDI International College is a small, rural international bilingual school in Valencia, Spain, serving children aged 3 to 18. Established in 1968 as Colegio Maria de Iciar, it offers Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato within a Spanish curriculum enriched by Montessori and Steiner-Waldorf influences and a Farm School approach. Instruction is delivered in English and Spanish, with native English-speaking teachers leading many activities, and Valencian included in the curriculum to reflect regional language heritage. The school emphasizes individualized attention in small class sizes and a warm, nurturing environment where emotional and social intelligence are developed alongside academics. The campus features outdoor spaces, a farm area with stables, a library, music and psychomotor facilities, science and technology labs, and a covered gym and multiple sport courts, with transport services from Valencia. The signature combination of Montessori and Waldorf-inspired practices with farm-based learning creates a distinctive educational journey beyond conventional classrooms.
