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Barcelona Montessori School - Primary

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €9,920 - 11,308
Ages 1 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 138
Type Co-educational
Opened 2020
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, Cantonese
Typical class size 23
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Barcelona Montessori School offers a Montessori education in Barcelona, combining the Montessori Curriculum with the British National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school serves ages 1 to 12, and a Secondary Adolescent Program for ages 12–16 opened in September 2025. English is the language of instruction, with Catalan and Spanish taught on site. The school operates across two campuses, Pomaret (opened 2022) and Esperança (opened 2020), totaling about 3,000 square meters of indoor space and 6,000 square meters of outdoor space. Pomaret houses Early Years through Primary with Nido spaces, Infant Communities, and Children's Houses; Esperança hosts the Primary program with a dedicated art and music room and library. The school is authorized by the Catalan Department of Education after NABSS inspection and is British Council recognized. Facilities include an art specialist, library, and a Summer Camp program. The community comprises more than 40 nationalities.

Carrer de l'Esperança, 13, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08017 Barcelona, Spain

The Essentials

Barcelona Montessori School - Primary has 138 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.

Location
Sarria, Barcelona. Two campuses: Carrer Pomaret 25 (Pre-school to Secondary; Adolescent Program opening September 2025) and Carrer de l'Esperança 13 (Primary campus). Easily accessible from central Barcelona and Sant Cugat by metro and FGC; a bus service is provided for students at the start and end of the day.

Stages
Nido (0-12 months); Infant Community (18 months–3 years); Children's House (3–6 years); Primary (6–12 years); Secondary (opening September 2025; Adolescent Program 12–16 years).

Type
Montessori school with early years through secondary; English-language instruction; follows the Montessori curriculum and the British National Curriculum/EYFS.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 40 nationalities represented; English is the language uniting the community.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom via British Council accreditation

Bus service
The school has a bus service for students at the start and end of the day.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are available for Barcelona Montessori School through Gotiteta. The collection includes short- and long-sleeve T-shirts, sweatshirts, a fleece jacket, leggings or skorts, shorts, socks, and a tote bag.

Food Options
Lunch Menu is published and accessible via Google Drive; a school lunch program is offered.
Fees

Annual tuition at Barcelona Montessori School - Primary ranges from EUR 9,920 to EUR 11,308 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees
- One-time registration (application) fee: EUR 2,600 (charged at time of application/enrolment).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts)
- Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual tuition EUR 9,920. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,306.67.
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition EUR 11,308. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,769.33.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition EUR 11,308. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,769.33.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition EUR 11,308. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,769.33.
- Grade 1 (age 6): Annual tuition EUR 11,205. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,735.00.
- Grade 2 (age 7): Annual tuition EUR 11,205. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,735.00.
- Grade 3 (age 8): Annual tuition EUR 11,205. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,735.00.
- Grade 4 (age 9): Annual tuition EUR 11,205. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,735.00.
- Grade 5 (age 10): Annual tuition EUR 11,205. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,735.00.
- Grade 6 (age 11): Annual tuition EUR 11,205. Per-term (three equal terms) EUR 3,735.00.

(Note: the per-term amounts above are the annual tuition divided into three equal terms to show a termly figure aligned with the school's British curriculum structure; the British-style school year is commonly organised in three terms—Autumn, Spring and Summer.)

Sibling discount
- Sibling discounts are applied as published: 7% off the older child's tuition for the second child, 15% for the third child, 25% for the fourth child and 50% for the fifth child.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are published for the academic year and include an annual tuition charge plus the one-time registration fee for new enrolments. The school publishes a 2025–2026 fees document that sets the invoicing and payment terms for that academic year. The registration fee is charged at the point of application/enrolment.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision is listed for Barcelona Montessori School; the school operates as a day provision for ages 2–12.

Other costs and additional fees
- The school's published fees materials identify the registration/one-time fee and annual tuition levels; separate or additional charges (for meals, transport, uniforms, extracurriculars, materials or other optional services) are set out in the school's published fee schedule and related documents. Families should expect that items such as uniforms, meals or specific optional services may be charged separately when applicable.

Refund information
- Refund and cancellation conditions are defined in the school's published fees and enrolment documents for the academic year 2025–2026; the one-time registration fee is shown as a distinct one-off charge in the fees schedule. The published fees document contains the specific refund and cancellation terms that apply.

Fee payment options
- The school's published 2025–2026 fees document sets accepted payment methods and invoicing procedures for that year. Typical options used by British-curriculum international schools include bank transfer (SEPA/IBAN), direct debit or card payments; the school's fees document details the exact payment methods and any administrative charges.
Academics

Barcelona Montessori School - Primary teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1 to 12.

Curriculum
The school follows the Montessori Curriculum and uses the British National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage. The Montessori program is organized into Nido (0–12 months), Infant Community (18 months–3 years), Children's House (3–6 years), Primary (6–12 years), and a Secondary School Program opening in September 2025. The community is composed of more than 40 nationalities and English is the language of instruction.

Student Teacher Ratio
Infant Community spaces accommodate 12 children across two communities, and two Children's Houses accommodate 24 to 35 students.

Higher Education Progression
Secondary School Program opening in September 2025.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Barcelona Montessori School centres social and emotional learning within the Montessori curriculum. The school provides a safe space for students to understand their own emotions and those of others. Grace and courtesy lessons directly teach social skills and contribute to emotional development. Class communication follows the principle of naturality, and the community values the richness that languages and cultures bring to learning. Mixed‑age classrooms enable older students to support younger peers, fostering empathy, collaboration, and independence.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English unites the Barcelona Montessori School community, representing more than 40 nationalities. Class communication follows the principle of naturality and reflects language diversity in daily learning. The school values the richness that other languages and cultures bring to understanding the world. The environment recognises the importance of multilingual exposure as part of the Montessori approach. Staff expertise includes English, Spanish, and French among teaching staff.

Mental Wellbeing
Life at Barcelona Montessori School follows the Montessori Curriculum and aligns with the British National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage. The school is a micro-society and a safe space for students to understand their own emotions and those of others. Adaptability is a critical skill to navigate social contexts, and students develop emotional resilience through navigating challenges in a supportive environment. The Montessori approach fosters independence, self-discipline, concentration, and responsible social interaction, all of which support mental wellbeing. Pupil wellbeing is reinforced through daily practice of cooperation and empathy.

Safeguarding
Policies and procedures are revised annually. The School Policies and Procedures page provides access to the current policy framework. Safeguarding is addressed within these policies and procedures.
Parent Experience

History
Barcelona Montessori School began as a 2015 project led by Tim, the Director, to create a multilingual Montessori environment incorporating English alongside Spanish and Catalan. The nursery opened in 2015 with 8 children and grew to over 40 within three years. Following parent demand and funding, Barcelona Montessori School opened in September 2020. It now operates across two campuses, Carrer Esperança 13 (opened 2020) and Carrer Pomaret 25 (opened 2022), with a combined indoor space of 3,000 square meters and 6,000 square meters of outdoor space, and an Adolescent Program for ages 12-16 opened in September 2025.

Community
English unites a community of more than 40 nationalities. Life at BMS describes the school as a micro-society and a safe space where students develop understanding of their own and others' emotions and behaviours in a complex social context. Adaptability is a key skill encouraged so students grow into capable young people who can navigate real-world situations. The school emphasizes belonging and responsible participation in school life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Family Association of BMS exists to coordinate parent involvement. There is a Family Ambassador Programme to engage families in school life. Parent Representatives provide channels for parent input. These groups form part of parent involvement and work with staff to support the school community. They serve as partners in creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school serves over 180 children and their families on more than 3,000 square meters of indoor installations and 6,000 square meters of outdoor space. The Pomaret campus (Carrer Pomaret 25) opened in September 2022 and houses Early Years Pre‑School, two Infant Communities (12 children total) and two Children's Houses (24–35 students) across 1,900 square meters of indoor space and 5,000 square meters of outdoor space. The Esperança campus (Carrer Esperança 13) opened in September 2020 and houses the Primary program with 1,100 square meters of indoor space and 1,000 square meters of outdoor space, including a dedicated art and music room and a library. A new Nido space provides a quiet haven for younger children before they join the Infant Community on the Pomaret site.

Academic Facilities
The school follows the Montessori Curriculum and aligns with the British National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage. The Primary campus includes a dedicated art and music room and a library. The Pomaret site provides Infant Communities and Children's Houses for early years and primary education, and a Nido space serves younger children before joining the Infant Community. The campuses across Pomaret and Esperança provide a multi-age learning environment with shared and age-specific facilities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
The school has a dedicated Art Specialist for the Children's House and Primary programs. There is a dedicated art and music room and a library on campus. Barcelona Montessori School is opening a Secondary School Program in September 2025.

Cultural & Language
Catalan and Spanish are taught by Cèlia. The school is authorized by the Catalan Department of Education after inspection by NABSS and certified by the British Council. The school is British Council recognized.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a Summer Camp with monitors. Natalia joined as a monitor in the school's Summer Camp. Erika's biography describes summers at a campsite with a Miniclub, handicrafts, painting, and swimming.

Community & Service
Staff backgrounds include volunteering with the elderly and disabled and involvement in community service activities. Carola serves on the Board of Montessori Europe, leading the Sustainability Working Group.

Leadership & Professional
Adolescent Program Pedagogical Team supports the Adolescent Program. Barcelona Montessori School is opening a Secondary School Program in September 2025. Abi is Head of School and Julianna is Deputy Head.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has two campuses: Pomaret 25 and Esperança 13. The Pomaret campus has 1900 square meters of indoor space and 5000 square meters of outdoor space. A bus service is available for the start and end of the day.
Languages

Language Provision
The school incorporates English, along with the local languages of Spanish and Catalan. The English language unites our community. The school follows the British National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage.

Bilingual Teaching
English unites the school community. The school has teachers for Spanish and Catalan. Some staff have bilingual English-Spanish backgrounds.
Reputation

Accreditations
Catalan Department of Education authorization after NABSS inspection and British Council certification.
NABSS inspection.
British Council certification.
British School recognition by the British Council.
British School recognition by Generalitat de Catalunya.
Verified by American Montessori Society Association.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission Process: Online Information Event; Online Application Form; Classroom Observation and school tour (ideally in person) followed by a meeting and a chance to ask questions; We may request reports from the current school and teacher along with a meeting with you and/or your child before formally offering a place. To begin, complete the Interest Form and read the Enrollment Guide.
School Events
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