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Colegio Montessori

Colombia, Medellín

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1975
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English
Strengths Montessori Method, Cambridge English, Social Responsibility
Clubs Social Action Project, Environmental Club, Community Service
Stages Pre-school / Nursery, Elementary / Primary, Middle, High / Secondary
Introduction

Colegio Montessori is a private, co-educational day school in Medellin, Colombia, founded in 1975 with over 48 years of educational experience. The school operates two campuses: one in Medellin and one in Oriente/Rionegro, Antioquia. Following the Montessori methodology, the school emphasizes education for life through experiential learning in prepared environments aligned with developmental stages. Students progress from Day Care through to High School (Bachillerato). The school offers Cambridge English qualifications and is accredited by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). Colegio Montessori is designated as a Montessori Reference School and holds ISO certification. Active social responsibility programs (PAIS) and environmental management initiatives are central to school life.

Calle 20 A S 20-55, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

The Essentials

Colegio Montessori has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Colegio Montessori's Medellin campus is at Calle 20 A Sur # 20-55. A second campus is located in Oriente/Rionegro in eastern Antioquia. Both campuses serve the wider Medellin metropolitan area.

Stages
The school offers Day Care (Guarderia), Preschool (Preescolar), Elementary (Primaria), Middle (Secundaria), and High School (Bachillerato).

Type
Colegio Montessori is a private, co-educational day school following the Montessori methodology. There are no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
A Learning Support Center (Centro de apoyo al aprendizaje) provides support for students with additional learning needs.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Colegio Montessori is a private institution. It holds ISO certification (21001) and is a designated Montessori Reference School.
Academics

Colegio Montessori teaches Montessori, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the Montessori methodology, emphasizing experiential learning in prepared environments aligned with each child's developmental stage. Cambridge English qualifications are offered, providing internationally recognized language credentials. The educational approach focuses on forming the whole person rather than just academic achievement.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Montessori approach places strong emphasis on social and emotional development through prepared environments and experiential learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A Learning Support Center (Centro de apoyo al aprendizaje) provides support for students with additional learning needs. The school has an inclusive education policy.
Parent Experience

History
Colegio Montessori was founded in 1975 and has over 48 years of educational experience in Medellin, Colombia. The school has grown to operate two campuses: one in Medellin and one in the Oriente/Rionegro area.

Community
The school emphasizes community values and social responsibility through its PAIS program. Environmental management and sustainability initiatives engage the wider community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates from two campuses: Medellin and Oriente/Rionegro. Both feature prepared environments designed for Montessori learning. Virtual 360-degree campus tours are available for prospective families.

Academic Facilities
Montessori-prepared environments are designed for each developmental stage, with materials and spaces that encourage hands-on, experiential learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Complementary services include extracurricular activities beyond the regular curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Community & Service
The PAIS (Proyecto de Accion Social) is an active social responsibility program engaging students in community service and social action projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Environmental management initiatives promote sustainability awareness and eco-conscious practices among students.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is the primary language with English also used for instruction. Cambridge English qualifications provide internationally recognized language credentials.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates in Spanish and English, with Cambridge English qualifications available for students.
Reputation

Accreditations
NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) - International accreditation from one of the leading American regional accrediting bodies.
Cambridge English Qualifications - Authorized center for Cambridge English language assessments.
Montessori Reference School - Designated as a reference institution for Montessori education.
ISO 21001 - Quality management certification for educational organizations.
PaPaz - Affiliation with the Colombian parenting and child welfare network.
FENALCO - Certification from the Colombian Federation of Commerce.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online admission portals are available for both the Medellin and Oriente campuses.

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4. Virtual 360-degree campus tours are available for families who cannot visit in person.
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