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Spain, Valencia
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The school uses a Montessori-based curriculum with mixed-age learning environments and bilingual instruction in Spanish and English. Learning covers language, mathematics, geometry, biology, history and geography, and is supported by the Common Core curriculum to create a cohesive program.
Art and music are included in the learning program. The project framework also encompasses bodywork, sports, activism, and artisan and survival skills as part of a well-rounded education.
The school is bilingual in Spanish and English. It emphasizes going-outs to museums and cultural centers in Valencia to connect learning with the local community.
Social and emotional development is a core focus, guided by respect for self, others, and the learning process. Activities include art, music, bodywork, sports, and activism to foster collaboration and creativity.
Peace education, activism and collaborative entrepreneurship develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Lifelong learning includes art, music, bodywork and sports, along with practical life skills, all within a framework that emphasizes respect and social-emotional growth.
Second Body Montessori Valencia is a bilingual Montessori program for children born in 2018 or older, serving ages 6 to 16. The curriculum follows Montessori principles with bilingual instruction in Spanish and English, delivered by two Montessori-trained guides (one Spanish, one English) who provide overlapping instruction across language, mathematics, geometry, biology, history and geography, with support from Common Core. Learning centers on project-based work, longer uninterrupted work periods, and going-out experiences that connect students with Valencia's cultural life and communities. The campus in Valencia features Montessori classrooms, a Hands-on Workshop, an Art Workshop, a Café/Gallery Space and a School Garden, with open learning environments and mentorship for secondary students. Specialists teach Art, Handwork, Physical Education, Music/Movement Arts and Valenciano to enrich exploration and cross-disciplinary inquiry. Students graduate ready to continue in the Spanish school system or transfer to American or international schools, with opportunities for community engagement and world projects.
