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International School Montessori Compostela

Spain, Santiago de Compostela

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €4,950 - 7,500
Ages 3 - 16 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Typical class size 15
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

International School Montessori Compostela is a tri-lingual international day school in Galicia, Spain, offering a Montessori-based curriculum to students aged 3 to 16. The program provides Early Childhood (Casa, ages 3–6), Primary (Taller 1 and related years, ages 6–12), and a Montessori Adolescents Program for Secondary ESO (ages 12–16). The school is authorized by the Xunta de Galicia as a foreign education center. The campus is in the Sar district, beside the Colegiata de Sar, with more than 4,000 square metres of outdoor space and 900 square metres of usable classrooms on the ground and first floors, many with views toward the cloister. Beginnings in 2016 with Casa and Taller 1, the school has since expanded to four years of secondary education. It is certified by an American agency with recognition. The environment supports student-led learning, continuous assessment, and well-being, while offering rich arts, music, drama, and intercultural language experiences.

colegiata de Sar. al lado de la puerta de la iglesia, Rúa de Sar, s/n, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

The Essentials

International School Montessori Compostela has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in the Colegiata de Sar, in the heart of Santiago de Compostela. The school sits in the Sar neighborhood, a historic part of the city. The surroundings are rich in history, culture, and Compostela tradition.

Stages
Early Childhood (3-6), Primary (6-12) and Secondary (12-16).

Type
International, trilingual day school.

Country affiliation
Spain
Fees

Annual tuition at International School Montessori Compostela ranges from EUR 4,950 to EUR 7,500 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition (by year group)

- Ages 3–11 (Kindergarten 1 through Grade 6): EUR 4,950 per academic year. This is presented as ten monthly instalments of EUR 495 (EUR 495 × 10 = EUR 4,950).

- Grades 7–10 (approximately ages 12–15): EUR 7,500 per academic year (equivalent to ten monthly instalments of EUR 750 if the same 10‑month billing is applied).

Application / registration fees

- No separate non‑refundable application or registration fee amount is published within the school's published fee schedule that lists tuition and related annual totals.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented as an annual total with a monthly breakdown shown as 10 instalments (the published example shows EUR 495 × 10 for the EUR 4,950 annual fee), indicating a 10‑month billing structure for tuition. Parents should expect annual tuition to be collectable in monthly instalments across ten months unless otherwise arranged.

- No additional published details on deposit amounts, due dates for each instalment, late‑payment penalties, or discounts for full‑year prepayment are provided in the published fee schedule.

Sibling discount

- Second child enrolled together: 10% discount on tuition.
- Third child enrolled together: 20% discount on tuition.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule for the school's stated age range (ages 3–16). There are no boarding charges published.

Other costs and additional fees

- The published fee schedule provides annual tuition figures but does not list separate mandatory uniform charges, school uniform suppliers, meal plan costs, transport/coach fees, activity or excursion fees, examination fees, material/supplies fees, or insurance charges in the published fee summary. Where such additional charges may apply, they are not itemised in the publicly presented tuition totals.

Refund information

- The published fee schedule does not include specific refund or withdrawal refund policy details (for example, whether deposits or paid instalments are refundable and under what conditions). No refund terms are itemised in the published tuition summary.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit, cheque) or the school's bank account/payment portal details. No payment method information is listed in the published tuition summary.

Summary note

- The school's published fee schedule shows the primary tuition figures for the current published academic fee structure: EUR 4,950 per year for Kindergarten 1 through Grade 6 (presented as EUR 495 × 10) and EUR 7,500 per year for Grades 7–10. The published schedule includes sibling discounts of 10% and 20% for second and third children enrolled together. Other operational items commonly found in full fee schedules (application/registration fees, deposits, uniform costs, transport, meal plans, refund terms, and payment method options) are not itemised in the publicly presented tuition totals.
Academics

International School Montessori Compostela teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
The school is an international trilingual Montessori school offering Early Childhood (ages 3–6), Primary (ages 6–12), and Secondary ESO (Montessori Adolescents Program for ages 12–16); it is authorized by the Xunta de Galicia as a foreign school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is an international, trilingual Montessori school authorized by the Xunta de Galicia as a foreign educational center. It is located in the Sar neighborhood, in facilities adjacent to the Santa María la Real de Sar church, known as the Colegiata de Sar. Academic activity began in September 2016 with Casa (Children's House) for ages 3–6 and Taller 1 (Lower Elementary) for ages 6–9. In subsequent academic years, capacities and ages were expanded to provide four years of secondary education (Montessori Adolescents Program). The campus has more than 4,000 m² of outdoor space and 900 m² of usable classroom space on the ground and first floors, with windows toward the cloister of the Colegiata, creating a unique learning environment. Being certified by an American agency with international recognition, we provide a system of support and evaluation that reflects the best and most demanding practices of educational quality.

Academic Facilities
900 m² of usable classroom space on the ground and first floors, including spaces for Casa (Children's House) and Taller 1 (Lower Elementary).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school centers learning on each pupil's pace, abilities, and interests, guided by a personalized approach. The environment allows free movement during class hours while maintaining quiet and respect for others. Curricular topics are clearly identified, and the teacher guides students—individually or in small groups—to progress. There is continuous assessment without written exams, with records kept to track progress.

Arts & Creative
Artistic activities are supported by a space rich in opportunities for creative work and outdoor learning. Students engage in visual arts, music, drama, and other creative pursuits as part of daily life. The Montessori environment uses prepared materials and spaces to foster creative expression and collaborative activities.

Cultural & Language
The school is a tri-lingual international school authorized by the Xunta de Galicia as a foreign education center. It envisions the creation of intercultural citizenship. The international character informs classroom life and community interactions, supporting cultural exchange and understanding. Students engage with diverse cultures as part of their learning within an inclusive environment.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes emotional education and emotional safety as essential. Emotional well-being is a priority alongside academic objectives. The school fosters intercultural citizenship and respectful collaboration within the community.
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