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Spain, Bilbao
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Autonomy, critical thinking and multilingualism are central to Montessori Gran Bilbao's educational approach. Learning is experience-based in a multilingual environment connected to nature. The morning work cycle consists of three uninterrupted hours of individual or group work. In Workshop 1 (6 to 9 years), children engage in active learning through collaborative projects while developing reading, writing, music, painting, gardening and sports.
Music, painting and expression are developed in the Children's House. Personal projects foster creativity as part of daily learning. In Workshop 1 (6 to 9 years), children work on music, painting, gardening and sports within a trilingual environment. The spaces provide access to a patio for outdoor creative activity.
Basque, English and Spanish are used in daily activities. The environment is trilingual and fosters reading and language learning. Language learning is integrated into daily routines and project work.
The school emphasizes collaboration and social skills. In Workshop 1, children work collaboratively and cooperatively, which helps develop social skills and conflict-resolution strategies. Non-Violent Communication is applied to manage emotions and relationships. Movement and relationships are central; the workshop environments encourage movement and social interaction.
Workshop 2 represents the transition to adolescence, consolidating autonomy, responsibility and leadership capacity within the school community.
Sport is a pillar of development with spaces adapted for movement, coordination and well-being. Outdoor spaces include courtyards, a garden, a library, community parks and access to the Artxanda sports centre. The location combines nature, accessibility and sport to enrich the educational experience.
Montessori Gran Bilbao International School is an American foreign educational center offering an international Montessori curriculum for children aged 1 to 12. The school serves Casa de Niños (3-6) and Elementary (6-12) students, teaching with Montessori materials across sensorial, mathematical, linguistic and cultural learning. The language model is One Person One Language: English is the main language of instruction delivered through total immersion, while Spanish and Basque are integrated daily and taught through everyday activities; additional language support is provided for those arriving with limited proficiency. The curriculum combines the International Montessori framework with American standards and Basque Country subjects, including Spanish and Basque Language and Literature. Facilities include a location on Monte Artxanda beside Funicular, with outdoor courtyards, a vegetable garden, a library and access to the Artxanda sports centre and parks. Extracurriculars feature music, painting, gardening and sports; learning emphasizes autonomy, collaboration and multilingualism in a nature-connected environment.
