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Montessori School Almeria

Spain, Almería

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €5,850 - 6,400
Ages 2 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 22
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Montessori School Almería offers a distinctive blend of British education and AMI Montessori pedagogy for children aged 2 to 12. English is the main language of instruction, with Spanish taught by qualified teachers. The Primary program follows the English National Curriculum alongside Montessori approaches. Classrooms are multi-age, with small sizes—about 20 children per 2 educators—and a British-qualified class teacher supported by an AMI Montessori guide in primary, plus English-speaking specialists for PE, Music, Spanish and French. The timetable runs Monday to Friday, with organic lunch and after-school activities. Facilities include a sea-side setting, outdoor play spaces, sports courts, skate ramps, and a garden with composting and recycling. The program covers English, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, Art, Design and Technology, Languages (Spanish, French), Music and Physical Education. The school emphasizes learning at each child's pace in a close, family-friendly community, with workshops and events for families.

Av. Nueva Almería, 27, 04007 Almería, Spain

The Essentials

Montessori School Almeria has 22 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Find us at Avda. Nueva Almería nº27, 04007 Almería. The school is located in Almería city. It is a private school offering a British education and following the Montessori Pedagogy.

Stages
Children's House-EYFS (ages 2.5–5) and Primary (ages 6–12; KS1–KS2).

Type
Private school that offers British education and follows the Montessori Pedagogy; complies with the British Education System and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum of England.

Additional learning support
Inclusive education; all children welcomed and provided for.

Country affiliation
British; follows the English National Curriculum.

Religious affiliation
No explicit religious affiliation; secular.

School day structure
EYFS: Hours Monday to Friday 9:00–15:30, including an organic lunch; Extracurricular Activities from 15:30. Primary: Hours Monday to Friday 8:30–16:00, including an organic lunch; Extracurricular Activities from 16:00.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are available for purchase. Items include a T-shirt, long-sleeve T-shirt, sweatshirt, long pants and shorts.

Food Options
Meals are organic and locally sourced, with no processed foods containing added fats or sugars, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Lunch is self-service; children set the tables and water is provided on each table. Menus are balanced with greens and vegetables and change monthly to reflect seasonal produce; special dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Governance and Ownership
Montessori School Almería is a private center recognized as a British School in Spain. The Primary program follows the English National Curriculum; the curriculum is taught in English with compulsory Spanish, and classrooms include both UK-qualified teachers and AMI Montessori guides, with specialists for PE, music in English, and additional languages (Spanish and French).
Fees

Annual tuition at Montessori School Almeria ranges from EUR 5,850 to EUR 6,400 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fee
- Admission (one-off) fee: EUR 700. This fee is non‑refundable.

Annual registration / tuition reservation fee
- Annual registration (tuition reservation) fee: EUR 500. This fee reserves the place for the following year and is non‑refundable. Payment to reserve a place is required before 2 March for the next school year.

Yearly school supplies charge
- Annual school supplies fee: EUR 100. Payment is due in September.

Tuition (monthly / annual / per‑term) by year group
- Children's House (Children's House / EYFS) – standard day hours shown as Monday–Friday 09:00/09:15 to 15:30/15:40.
- Monthly fee: EUR 585.
- Annual (calculated from the school's 10‑month payment commitment, September–June): EUR 5,850 (EUR 585 × 10).
- Approximate per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,950 per term (rounded). (Per‑term figure shown as a calculated breakdown from the monthly ×10 commitment.)

- Primary (Year 1–Year 6) – standard day hours shown as Monday–Friday 08:30/08:45 to 15:50/16:00.
- Monthly fee: EUR 640.
- Annual (monthly × 10‑month commitment): EUR 6,400 (EUR 640 × 10).
- Approximate per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,133.33 per term (rounded). (Per‑term figure shown as a calculated breakdown from the monthly ×10 commitment.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment commitment: 10 monthly instalments covering September through June (monthly payment plan).
- Monthly payments are requested between the 1st and the 5th of each month. Late payments incur a surcharge (example: EUR 25 late fee cited in the Parent Guide) and repeated or long delays may lead to suspension of the student.
- The annual registration/tuition reservation fee must accompany re‑enrolment; a contract is not accepted without that payment.

Extras and other payable items
- Morning care (from 07:45): EUR 35 per month; or EUR 7 per single day.
- Afternoon care: EUR 35 per month; or EUR 7 per single day.
- Extracurricular activities typical charge: EUR 35 per month for regular activities (individual activities and clubs have separate pricing where advertised). Examples of additional activity pricing: tennis/multisports, music initiation and other clubs have separate published fees.
- Summer camp / seasonal programmes and special workshops have separate enrolment fees (example: summer camp enrolment/matriculation fee listed).
- Uniform items available through the school store: short‑sleeve T‑shirt (example product price listed at EUR 14); additional uniform items are sold individually.

Discounts
- Single annual payment before 5 September: 2% discount on the basic fee (includes tuition).
- Single payment for a 3‑ or 6‑year school cycle: 4% discount on the basic fee.
- Sibling discounts: second sibling 15% discount; third sibling 25% discount.

Refund information and financial policy
- Admission (entry) fee and the annual registration/tuition reservation fee are non‑refundable.
- Monthly instalments are not reimbursed or prorated for sick leave, vacation, withdrawal or any other reason once the academic year commitment has begun. If a child withdraws after 1 September, the full academic year remains payable (the 10 monthly payments remain due).
- Re‑enrolment requires the registration payment to accompany the re‑enrolment contract; the contract will not be accepted without that payment.

Boarding
- Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school for early years and primary pupils (children's house and primary age programmes with daytime hours).

Fee payment options
- Preferred method: bank transfer. Bank account details (IBAN and account holder) are published for payments: CAJAMAR IBAN ES15 3058 0023 2828 2000 4742, account holder Macarena Aznar Jiménez.
- The Parent Guide and financial policy reference bank transfer as the primary payment method and set out payment windows and late fee consequences. No public listing is provided for card payment processing or other online payment providers in the published payment documents.
Academics

Montessori School Almeria teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 12.

Curriculum
Primary program follows the English National Curriculum and Montessori pedagogy. Areas include English, Art and Design, History, Physical Education, Mathematics, Design and Technology, Spanish, Drama, Sciences, Geography, Music, and French. The curriculum is taught in English, with Spanish Language and Literature, Spanish Culture and other Spanish subjects taught in Spanish by a qualified Spanish teacher. Each primary class has at least two teachers: a British-qualified class teacher and an AMI Montessori guide for primary (6–12 years), plus English-speaking specialists for Physical Education and Music and teachers for Spanish and French. The timetable runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 16:00, including organic lunch, with after-school activities from 16:00.

Student Teacher Ratio
At least two teachers per primary class: a British-qualified class teacher and an AMI Montessori guide for primary (6–12 years), plus English-speaking specialists for Physical Education and Music and teachers for Spanish and French.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on social and emotional development within a prepared Montessori environment. It emphasises autonomy, self-esteem, self-control, and cooperation. Mixed-age classrooms support learning from peers, and hands-on activities promote concentration and engagement. Personal, social and emotional development is integrated into daily routines, helping children develop independence and resilience. The environment is physically and emotionally safe, respectful, and stimulating, fostering belonging and collaborative learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is inclusive and welcomes all children, providing for their individual needs. It offers small class sizes with a low student-to-teacher ratio to support personalised attention. The educational team includes UK-qualified teachers and AMI-trained Montessori guides who support diverse learners. The school follows the British Education System and the Early Years Foundation Stage, with an emphasis on addressing each child's needs. The inclusive approach aims to help every child realise their potential within a British-style framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The curriculum is taught in English, and compulsory Spanish subjects are taught in Spanish. English is the main language of instruction across the curriculum. In primary, core subjects are taught in English while Spanish is a mandatory subject taught in Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a physically and emotionally safe, respectful, and stimulating environment. Wellbeing is supported through a nurturing, peaceful atmosphere that encourages children to participate and express themselves. The prepared environment and focus on individual development foster concentration, confidence, and security in learning.

Safeguarding
Safety, respect, and inclusion are fundamental values of the school. The environment promotes solidarity, peace, and tolerance, ensuring children feel secure to explore and learn. The school emphasises safeguarding through its safe, supportive community and emphasis on positive social interactions.
Parent Experience

History
La Casita Montessori Almería opened in September 2015 as the first Montessori project in Almería, staffed by AMI-trained guides. In September 2016 Montessori School Almería opened as a British School to continue Montessori education into the Primary stage. Montessori School Almería combines British education with Montessori pedagogy, following the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum of England, with English as the main language. The educational team includes UK-qualified teachers and AMI-trained Montessori staff. The school is small, with an approximate ratio of 20 children to 2 educators.

Community
Montessori School Almería is an inclusive school at the heart of the community. It respects all cultural, ideological and religious beliefs that promote solidarity, respect, peace and tolerance. The mission emphasizes partnership with parents. The school provides a prepared and natural environment where children want to learn and participate, and it is physically and emotionally safe, respectful and stimulating.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Montessori School Almería is a British-education international school in Almería for children aged 2–11, located about 100 meters from the sea. The environment is prepared Montessori with multi-age classrooms that support learning at each child's pace. The dining hall serves organic, locally sourced meals, with a ritual dining experience and a garden with composting and recycling. Outdoor spaces include parks, greens, and sports areas such as basketball and football courts, plus skate ramps. The school maintains a small community with about 20 students per 2 educators, and English is the main language of instruction.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor spaces include parks, swings, and green areas with basketball and football courts and skate ramps. Beach-based activities include volleyball, tennis, badminton, and football during outdoor sessions. The program also incorporates cycling trips and adventure sports such as hiking, climbing, and caving.

Academic Facilities
The school combines Montessori pedagogy with the British educational framework, following the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum. Classrooms are multi-age and arranged as prepared environments sized to children, supporting learning and independence. English is the main language, and the staff includes British teachers and AMI-trained guides, ensuring alignment with Montessori principles. The school operates as a small, intimate setting with approximately 20 children per 2 educators.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A range of extracurricular activities runs outside the standard timetable, including outdoor educational visits to museums, city tours, and farm visits. Activities extend to parks and beaches with sports such as volleyball, tennis, badminton, and football, as well as cycling trips and adventure activities like hiking, climbing, and caving. Monthly outings include theatre or musical visits, museum visits, and other interest-based trips, plus ‘show and tell' days and occasional visits from community members. There are Rock School Montessori programs (music lessons and exams) and an English academy for children and adults, with information published on the site.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
After-school tutoring and primary school reinforcement support learning outside class. Childrens House Montessori (Taught by AMI 3-6 guides) provides Montessori-based activities for younger children as an after-school option. School trips and school outings supplement classroom learning with experiential experiences.

Arts & Creative
Art classes are available as after-school activities. Rockschool Montessori provides music lessons including piano/keyboard, singing, ukulele, acoustic guitar and drums, with Rockschool exams available. Rockschool Montessori is an official RockSchool examination center.

Cultural & Language
English academy runs Kids Group 1 and Kids Group 2 for children, and courses for adults at all levels. Language options are English and Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include Art classes, Cricket and Sports Club, and Tennis club and multisports. These programs extend social interaction and physical activity beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Activities for parents include Solidarity Races and Markets and coexistence activities. We have also prepared workshops for parents and professionals.

Leadership & Professional
Inspired visits bring community professionals to talk about their life and profession. These visits provide exposure to real-world careers and leadership experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Park use and outdoor spaces support physical activity. Swimming is included in Physical Education during one term in the pool. Beach activities include swimming, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and soccer. Monthly picnics are held on the first Friday of each month.
Languages

Language Provision
The curriculum is taught in English. Compulsory Spanish subjects are taught in Spanish. The school has instructors for French and other languages; qualified Spanish and French teachers provide language instruction. Physical Education and Music are taught in English.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual in Spanish and English. The curriculum is taught in English. Compulsory Spanish subjects are taught in Spanish. The school has native-English-speaking teachers trained in the British Education System, and AMI-trained Montessori guides support the program.
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