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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Escola Natura Montessori in Castellbisbal, Barcelona province, combines Montessori pedagogy with forest-school practices for children aged 1 to 12. Housed in a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by forest, the campus offers a natural setting while remaining accessible to families with transport options. Multi-age communities—Infant Community (1-3), Casa de Niños (3-6), and Taller I–II (6-12)—foster collaboration, independence, and peer learning. Instruction in Catalan, Spanish, and English includes dedicated English language support. Learning is guided by Maria Montessori's scientific observation, shaping the prepared environment around each child to support emotional, physical, social, and academic development. Academic spaces cover geography, geometry, mathematics, history, and language, with Montessori materials arranged to support progression. The school emphasizes autonomy, creativity, love of nature, and responsible participation. Extracurriculars include a nature-focused Casal de Verano Natura Montessori and weekly forest-school outings, reinforcing outdoor learning and community engagement. The dining hall serves ecological, locally sourced foods.
Carrer Pirineu, 27, 08755 Castellbisbal, Barcelona
The Essentials
Natura Montessori School has 62 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Located near Terrassa in Catalonia, Spain, Natura Montessori Escola Bosc is housed in a 17th‑century manor with 1,800 m² built and 14,000 m² of land, offering views of Montserrat and proximity to Barcelona and surrounding towns. Terrassa is about 15 minutes away, with 20 minutes to Sant Cugat or Sabadell, 12 minutes to Martorell, and 16 minutes to Sant Andreu de la Barca.
Stages
Ages 1–12; Infant 1–3 years, Casa de niños 3–6 years, Taller 6–9 years, and 9–12 years.
Type
Montessori education with a forest‑school environment (escuela bosque) integrated into the program.
Additional learning support
Inclusive education and a trilingual environment (Catalan, Spanish, and English).
Country affiliation
Spain
School day structure
School day runs from 09:00 to 15:30.
Bus service
Transportation available: 150 €/month from Barcelona, Sant Joan Despi/Sant Feliu de Llobregat; requests for pickup points can be considered.
Fees
Annual tuition at Natura Montessori School ranges from EUR 7,160 to EUR 8,660 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Inscripción: EUR 1,500. - Renovación de matrícula: EUR 300 por año (se cobra a partir del año siguiente al pago de la inscripción).
Tuition fees by year group
- The school charges a single standard tuition rate for enrolled pupils (ages 1–12). The monthly tuition is EUR 580, billed in 12 monthly instalments. Annual total (12 × EUR 580): EUR 6,960. A 10% discount applies for siblings.
Per-term amounts (calculated equivalent)
- The school's published billing is monthly (12 payments). The school does not publish a termised fee schedule. The equivalent annual total is EUR 6,960; if you require a simple three-term (trimester) breakdown, the equivalent would be EUR 2,320 per term (this trimester figure is a direct mathematical division of the annual total and is presented as an equivalent, not an officially published termised fee).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular tuition: EUR 580 per month, billed as 12 instalments per year. - Reservation/initial payment: after submission and acceptance the school issues the final payment and reservation documents; the payment must be made within one week of those documents being sent or the place will be released. The school indicates a response period of up to two weeks after receiving full documentation to confirm availability.
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school with published hours 09:00–15:30.
Other costs and optional fees
- Material escolar (school materials): EUR 200 per year. - Comedor (eco, local food): EUR 120 per month for 4 days/week; EUR 140 per month for 5 days/week; EUR 25 per month for using a tupper from home. - Transporte escolar: EUR 150 per month for routes from Barcelona / Sant Joan Despí / Sant Feliu de Llobregat (route availability assessed on request). - Acogida (before-care 08:00–09:00 or after-care 15:30–16:30): EUR 60 per month for each time slot.
Refund and cancellation information
- No explicit refund or cancellation policy for tuition, inscription or other fees is published on the school's fees page. The published payment requirement states that the reservation payment must be completed within one week of receiving the payment documents or the place is released; further refund terms are not provided on the fee page.
Fee payment options
- The available public fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.). Contact details are published for administrative contact.
Academics
Natura Montessori School teaches American Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1 to 12.
Curriculum
Escola Natura Montessori combines Montessori pedagogy with forest-school practices. The school serves children from 1 to 12 years old, supporting emotional, physical, social, and academic development. Learning is guided by Maria Montessori's scientific observation to design the prepared environment around each child. It uses mixed-age groups—Infant Community (1–3 years), Children's House (3–6 years), and Workshop (6–9 and 9–12 years)—to foster community and peer learning. The main languages of instruction are Catalan, Spanish, and English. The campus is in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, in a 17th‑century farmhouse surrounded by forest, near Martorell and Terrassa, with transport options for families.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes inclusive education and values-based learning. Mixed-age groups foster community and cooperative learning, developing mutual respect and support. Emotional, social and academic development is pursued through the Montessori approach and experiences in and with nature. Active listening and dialogue are emphasized to respond to each child's questions and curiosities.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The languages of instruction are Catalan, Spanish, and English.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of emotional development within the holistic Montessori program, focusing on emotional and social growth alongside academics.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Pre-enrollment form: If you are interested in enrolling your child, fill out the pre-enrollment form. The form requests the contact person's full name (required), email (required), the child's name (required), the child's age (required), city (required), and phone number (required), and requires acceptance of the privacy policy (required). 2. Documentation after submission: After submission, the documents necessary to formalize enrollment will be sent. A maximum of two weeks after all documentation is received, we will contact you to communicate the availability of a place. 3. If admitted: If admitted, you will be sent the final payment and reservation documents. The enrollment fee is 1,500€; the monthly fee is 580€ with a 10% discount for siblings; school materials cost 200€ per year; the standard school day runs from 9:00 to 15:30. 4. Enrollment is open year-round: Enrollment is open year-round.
FAQs
What does Natura Montessori School offer?
Escola Natura Montessori in Castellbisbal, Barcelona province, combines Montessori pedagogy with forest-school practices for children aged 1 to 12. Housed in a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by forest, the campus offers a natural setting while rem.
What age range?
Ages 1-12.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 7,460 to EUR 8,660.
How many students?
Approximately 62 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Escola Natura Montessori in Castellbisbal, Barcelona province, combines Montessori pedagogy with forest-school practices for children aged 1 to 12. Ho.
