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Clubs Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years
Introduction
Located in Aravaca, Madrid, The English Montessori School (TEMS) is private day school serving ages 2 to 18 across campuses: Discovery House (Nursery to Year 2), Voyager House (Pre-Nursery to Year 2), Explorer Campus (Year 3–11), and Nexus Navigator (Year 12–13). The school blends the British curriculum with Montessori pedagogy and uses the Cambridge International Curriculum as the preschool through elementary framework, including the Cambridge Primary programme for the elementary years. It maintains a bilingual environment with Polish and English native‑speaking teachers and full‑time English exposure. A Polish curriculum is offered at the high school level. Mixed‑age classes support collaborative learning, and Montessori methods are integrated alongside bilingual education. TEMS was founded in 1973 in Madrid and is part of Cognita, a network of international schools. The campuses provide facilities across 11,151 m² at Explorer Campus, and offers trips and extra‑curriculars, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and cultural trips.
This campus is part ofThe English Montessori School
C. de Ganímedes, 9, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28023 Madrid, Spain
The Essentials
The English Montessori School - Discovery House has 780 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The English Montessori School (TEMS) is in Aravaca, a residential suburb of Madrid, Spain. It operates across four campuses in Aravaca: Discovery House for Nursery to Year 2 (3–6 years), Voyager House for Pre-nursery to Year 2 (1–6 years), Explorer Campus for Year 3 to Year 11 (7–15 years), and Nexus Navigator for Year 12 to Year 13 (16–18 years). TEMS is a British private school based in Madrid, and the surrounding area includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and healthcare facilities such as Hospital La Zarzuela.
Stages
The school is organised across four campuses: Discovery House (Nursery–Year 2, 3–6), Voyager House (Pre-nursery–Year 2, 1–6), Explorer Campus (Year 3 to Year 11, 7–15), and Nexus Navigator (Year 12 to Year 13, 16–18).
Type
Private day school offering a British curriculum alongside Montessori principles.
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Bus service
Bus 161 from Moncloa to La Salle - Blanca De Castilla; Bus 162 from Moncloa to Blanca De Castilla - Camino De La Zarzuela; Bus 657 stops at La Salle-El Aúriga.
Fees
Annual tuition at The English Montessori School - Discovery House ranges from EUR 5,000 to EUR 13,450 for 2026/27.
Monthly tuition — Fees by year group (published for 2025–2026)
- Pre‑Nursery (age 1–2): EUR 500 per month. - Nursery (age 3): EUR 610 per month. - Reception (age 4): EUR 676 per month. - Year 1 (age 5): EUR 797 per month. - Year 2 (age 6): EUR 892 per month. - Year 3 (age 7): EUR 960 per month. - Years 4–6 (ages 8–10): EUR 1,026 per month. - Years 7–9 (ages 11–13): EUR 1,102 per month. - Years 10–11 (ages 14–16): EUR 1,122 per month. - Year 12–13 (1º–2º Bachillerato, ages 16–18): EUR 1,122 per month. - Years 12 & 13 (A Levels & IBDP pathway, ages 16–18): EUR 1,345 per month.
Charges included / additional monthly charge
- Monthly charges that cover materials, books, digital platforms, excursions, school medical insurance and educational support: - Infants (Nursery–Year 2): EUR 130 per month. - Juniors (Year 3–Year 6): EUR 139 per month. - Seniors (Year 7–Year 13): EUR 151 per month. These charges are billed on a monthly basis in addition to the tuition shown above.
School lunch
- School lunch (homemade meals; care/supervision at lunchtime): EUR 169 per month (Nursery–Year 13). Lunch is mandatory up to Year 11. Occasional lunches are available up to a set limit before the monthly fee applies.
Transport (bus)
- School bus return service: EUR 160 per month. - School bus one‑way service: EUR 120 per month.
Wraparound care
- Morning care (from 07:30): EUR 125 per month. - Morning care (from 08:00): EUR 93 per month. - Evening care (16:30–18:00): EUR 109 per month.
Discounts
- Sibling discounts: 2nd child 5% discount; 3rd child 25%; 4th child onwards 40%. - Early/annual payment discount: 1% discount for annual payment made before 1 September.
One‑time / enrolment fees and deposits
- Registration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): EUR 600. - Place reservation fee (one‑time each school year, deducted from the first tuition invoice): EUR 400. - Deposit (applicable only to families paying monthly; one‑time per family; returned when all children in the family leave TEMS): EUR 300.
Per‑term and annual examples (presentation of the published monthly fees as term and year totals)
- Note on calculation: tuition is published as a monthly fee. The figures below show two common ways parents budget from a published monthly figure. To convert to an annual or per‑term total the monthly amount is multiplied by the number of months in that billing model. For clarity the examples below use an academic billing model of 10 monthly instalments across the academic year (September–June) and a three‑term academic layout with Term 1 = 4 months (Sep–Dec), Term 2 = 3 months (Jan–Mar) and Term 3 = 3 months (Apr–Jun). These examples are shown only to convert the published monthly fees into per‑term and annual totals for budgeting purposes:
- Example — Pre‑Nursery (EUR 500 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 5,000. - Term 1 (4 months): EUR 2,000; Term 2 (3 months): EUR 1,500; Term 3 (3 months): EUR 1,500.
- Example — Nursery (EUR 610 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 6,100. - Term 1: EUR 2,440; Term 2: EUR 1,830; Term 3: EUR 1,830.
- Example — Reception (EUR 676 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 6,760. - Term 1: EUR 2,704; Term 2: EUR 2,028; Term 3: EUR 2,028.
- Example — Year 1 (EUR 797 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 7,970. - Term 1: EUR 3,188; Term 2: EUR 2,391; Term 3: EUR 2,391.
- Example — Year 2 (EUR 892 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 8,920. - Term 1: EUR 3,568; Term 2: EUR 2,676; Term 3: EUR 2,676.
- Example — Year 3 (EUR 960 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 9,600. - Term 1: EUR 3,840; Term 2: EUR 2,880; Term 3: EUR 2,880.
- Example — Years 4–6 (EUR 1,026 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 10,260. - Term 1: EUR 4,104; Term 2: EUR 3,078; Term 3: EUR 3,078.
- Example — Years 7–9 (EUR 1,102 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 11,020. - Term 1: EUR 4,408; Term 2: EUR 3,306; Term 3: EUR 3,306.
- Example — Years 10–11 (EUR 1,122 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 11,220. - Term 1: EUR 4,488; Term 2: EUR 3,366; Term 3: EUR 3,366.
- Example — Year 12–13 Bachillerato (EUR 1,122 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 11,220. - Term 1: EUR 4,488; Term 2: EUR 3,366; Term 3: EUR 3,366.
- Example — Years 12 & 13 A Levels / IBDP (EUR 1,345 per month): - Annual (10 months): EUR 13,450. - Term 1: EUR 5,380; Term 2: EUR 4,035; Term 3: EUR 4,035.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is published as a monthly fee; the school publishes an option for annual payment with an early payment discount (1% for payment before 1 September). Monthly charging and the annual‑payment discount are part of the published fee information. Specific invoice dates and instalment plans are set in the school's billing paperwork and invoices.
Refund information and deposit conditions
- Registration fee: non‑refundable (one‑time). - Place reservation fee: paid at registration each school year and is deducted from the first tuition invoice. - Deposit: EUR 300 per family for monthly‑paying families; the deposit is returned when all children in the family leave the school. These refund and deduction rules are specified in the published fees.
Boarding
- Boarding is not charged and no boarding fees are published; the school does not publish boarding provision or boarding fees as part of its fee schedule.
Other costs
- Uniform: the school maintains a uniform policy (uniform costs are not itemised in the published fee schedule). - Optional extras such as occasional lunch, occasional bus use, certain extracurriculars or specific trips may incur additional charges beyond the monthly tuition, charges and services listed above.
Fee payment options
- The published fee material shows monthly invoicing and an annual payment option with an early‑payment discount. Typical payment channels accepted by international schools include bank transfer and card payments for invoices; the school issues invoices that set the exact payment method and bank details to be used for each family's account.
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Academics
The English Montessori School - Discovery House teaches British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 6.
Curriculum
The Cambridge International Curriculum is used as the preschool through elementary framework, with the Cambridge Primary programme for the elementary years. The school is an international preschool and primary school with an English Curriculum and a bilingual program with Polish and English native‑speaker teachers, and a high school with a Polish curriculum. The Montessori method is used alongside bilingual education. Full‑time native‑speaking teachers provide daily English exposure. Classes are mixed‑age and the school serves children aged 2 to 18. The Cambridge programme is internationally recognized and has been in use for 150 years.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school has a low student-to-teacher ratio.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school nurtures caring, confident, and independent individuals as part of a holistic education. The mission emphasizes global awareness, respect, and empathy. The values foster a caring community with respect for others and the environment, and cultivate practical life skills that build self‑confidence.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides personalised learning with tailored support for each student, enabling them to excel academically and develop critical thinking. This approach aligns with Montessori principles to address diverse learning needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English, Spanish, and French and provides English immersion from an early age to support language development. English and multilingual instruction are part of the school's offerings.
Mental Wellbeing
A welfare officer is on duty daily from 08:55 to 17:55, and a nurse is available to assist pupils during the day. A psychologist's room is on site to support pupil welfare and wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The school has safeguarding and child protection policies and follows established safeguarding procedures. The Use of Reasonable Force policy ensures interventions are justified, proportionate, and reported, with consideration for pupils' needs.
Admissions
Admissions
The English Montessori School (TEMS) is a British private school in Madrid for children aged 1 to 18. The school blends Montessori values with the British curriculum and operates in a trilingual environment, with English, Spanish, and French taught to students. In Pre-University, TEMS offers three pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Spanish Bachillerato, and A Levels. Open days and private tours are available for prospective families. Admissions require an online application, an interview with the parents and student, and an evaluation of the student's previous academic history. The school provides a downloadable Prospectus for families.
Scholarships
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FAQs
What age range does The English Montessori School serve?
TEMS serves students aged 1 to 18 across four campuses in Aravaca, Madrid: Discovery House, Voyager House, Explorer Campus and Nexus Navigator.
What curriculum does the school follow?
A British curriculum blended with Montessori pedagogy. Cambridge International Curriculum for preschool and primary. IGCSE and then Spanish Bachillerato or A Levels in Sixth Form.
How much are the fees?
Monthly tuition ranges from EUR 500 for Pre-Nursery to EUR 1,388 for Bachillerato/A Levels. Annual fees from EUR 7,990 to EUR 16,650. Part of Cognita group.
What accreditations does the school hold?
NABSS, Duke of Edinburgh International Award, CICAE, ACADE. Named in Forbes list of 100 Best Schools in Spain.
How many students attend?
Approximately 780 students across four campuses in Aravaca, Madrid. The school was founded in 1973 and has been established for over 50 years.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction from age 3 to 16. Spanish is taught as First Language at IGCSE. French with DELF exams. Trilingual environment.
Is a uniform required?
Yes for Pre-Nursery to Year 11. Years 12-13 follow the TEMS dress code without a formal uniform.
Are meals prepared on site?
Yes. Menus are designed by age and dietary needs with vegan, vegetarian and ovolactovegetarian options. Allergies are double-checked by kitchen staff.
What extracurricular trips are offered?
Iceland residential trip, Spain trips to Tenerife, Gredos, Cuenca and Avila, ski trips, and Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions to Redes Natural Park.
Does the school have a nurse and psychologist?
Yes. A welfare officer is on duty daily. A nurse assists pupils during the day. A psychologist's room is on site for wellbeing support.
What is the Explorer Campus?
The Explorer Campus spans 11,151 square metres and serves Year 3 to Year 11 with state-of-the-art educational and recreational facilities.
When was the school founded?
Founded in Madrid in 1973. For over 50 years TEMS has blended British education with Montessori pedagogy in the Aravaca area.
