Our Montessori essence

Montessori is an approach to education that encourages children to be constructive and take charge of their learning and development.

It promotes self-discipline, independence and responsibility through age appropriate academics and practical work.

In the classroom, Montessori materials help guide the children in a self paced learning environment. Mixed age groups enhance positive social interactions, and Montessori trained teachers use learning activities, materials and projects to promote healthy social, emotional and academic development.

Montessori is an open way of working, it is a way of relating to others and to the environment, it is a way of solving problems.

School planning

Every morning: Uninterrupted Montessori work cycle.

A 3 hour period of uninterrupted work. During this time, children work independently in the prepared learning environment and participate in presentations organized by the guides. Children choose when to eat their snacks.

Every afternoon: Co-curricular activities.

Exercise. Sports, music, gardening.

Afterschool: Optional extracurricular activities.

For the last year of CH and Primary, from 4pm: Chess, arts, robotics, tennis.

Our Approach

Montessori

In a joyfully prepared learning environment, our educational approach is aimed to meet and adapt to the child’s needs according to their stage of development.

Neuroscience

Understanding while being aware of the various stages of childhood development, we can approach the child in a more conscious way.

Emotions

Emotional well-being is a key component in Montessori education and is an essential element of the child’s holistic development.

Positive Discipline

Children-centered, positive discipline is modeled through kindness and mutual respect.

Children’s House

3 to 6 years

During these years, children absorb and construct their sense of self from the world around them
English and French speaking guides teaching the Montessori Childrens House curriculum
One hour per day during recess with a Spanish speaking assistant as well as sports and singing in Spanish every Friday with the same Spanish speaking assistant
In these early years children absorb language spontaneously very quickly from the environment and from the other children with whom they interact
A learning environment where children can move freely and choose their materials and work spaces
The five key subject areas are Mathematics, Sensorial work, Language, Culture and Practical Life
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Primary

7 to 12 years

This period of the child’s development is when they develop reasoning, imagination, intellect, understanding of culture and morality
English speaking guide, French speaking guide, and the official obligatory Spanish and Valenciano curriculum
Experimenting and investigating, children learn abstract concepts through the materials
Work is autonomous, interdisciplinary and children learn to take responsibility for their own development
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