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Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Granada International Montessori School in Granada, Spain, serves children aged 3 to 12 with a Montessori curriculum. The program is divided into Children's House (ages 3–6) and Elementary (ages 6–12), where learning unfolds through hands-on materials, mixed-age groups, and student-driven pacing. The school uses English as the main instructional language, while Spanish language and culture are taught to support bilingual communication. Classrooms are designed with height-appropriate furniture and materials within easy reach to nurture independence, concentration, and responsibility. The outdoor space features a natural playground with vegetable plots, music installations, and wooden play structures that support physical and social development. Fresh, vegetarian lunches are prepared on site. Granada International Montessori School is accredited by the Middle States Association, becoming the first Granada school to achieve this recognition. The school serves hundreds of students from more than 15 nationalities and maintains a community life with events such as the End-of-year Party.
Carr. de la Zubia, 12, 18150 Gójar, Granada, Spain
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The Essentials
Granada International Montessori School has 79 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The school is located in Gójar, Granada, Spain, at Carretera de La Zubia, 12, 18150. It is a short drive to central Granada and near La Zubia and Ogíjares.
Stages
Children's House (3–6 years) and Elementary (6–12 years).
Type
The school is a private Montessori school for children aged 3 to 12.
Country affiliation
Spain
School day structure
The school day runs from 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Granada International Montessori School ranges from EUR 0 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission fee - A one-time admission fee for new students: EUR 350.
Registration (matrícula) - Annual registration fee to reserve a place: EUR 600 (payable on enrolment).
Annual tuition and per-period breakdown by year group - Children's House (ages 3–6): Annual tuition EUR 6,696. This is billed as 12 monthly payments of EUR 558 (paid August–July). Morning care and extended hours are optional add-ons with separate charges. - Elementary (ages 6–12): Annual tuition EUR 6,276. This is billed as 12 monthly payments of EUR 523 (paid August–July). School lunch is not included in the base tuition for Elementary; lunch is charged as an optional monthly service.
Optional services and their charges (typical recurring and daily rates) - Morning care (8:00–9:00): EUR 46 per month (or EUR 4 per day when used as a day service). - Children's House basic day with lunch (9:00–14:00): EUR 558 per month (this level includes comedor for Children's House). - Elementary basic day (9:00–14:00): EUR 523 per month (comedor optional). - Elementary lunch (comedor, where taken as a monthly option): EUR 81 per month; lunch as a day service: EUR 5.50 per day. - Extended hours (14:00–15:30 or 14:45–15:30 depending on age): EUR 32 per month (or EUR 3.50 per day when used as a day service). - Summer school basic cost is included in the annual place fee (the equivalent value is shown as EUR 495 for Children's House and EUR 523 for Elementary); additional summer services are charged per week when used.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition may be divided into 12 equal monthly instalments payable from August through July. Families may also pay the course fee in full in advance. - Early-payment discount: a 2% discount is offered for full advance payment made before the specified early-payment date (limited to a set number of families); the registration fee (matrícula) is excluded from this discount. - Sibling discounts: 12% discount on the fee for the second sibling and 25% for the third sibling onward; the registration fee is excluded from these discounts.
Deposit and security payment - New families pay a deposit equal to one month's basic tuition (without lunch): EUR 495 for Children's House and EUR 523 for Elementary. This deposit is retained to cover the final July instalment at the end of schooling and is non-refundable if a pupil leaves during the school year.
Boarding - Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school with published opening hours (day programme hours are given for Monday–Friday).
Other costs and fees - Per-day service rates (charged when services are used rather than monthly): morning care EUR 4/day; lunch EUR 5.50/day; extended hours EUR 3.50/day. - No separate uniform fee or compulsory uniform charge is listed in the published fee schedule. Additional occasional costs (excursions, special activities, optional materials) are not itemised in the published fee schedule and would be charged separately if applicable.
Refund information - The enrolment deposit that covers the final July instalment is non-refundable if a pupil leaves during the school year. Other refund provisions for registration or tuition are not detailed in the published fee schedule.
Fee payment options - The published fee information specifies billing schedules and instalment options (annual or 12 monthly instalments) but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, direct debit, or bank transfer). Payment method details should be confirmed with the school's admissions/administration contacts.
Academics
Granada International Montessori School teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.
Curriculum
The Montessori approach is central to Granada International Montessori School. The school offers Children's House for ages 3 to 6, with Montessori materials and activities that develop self-control, confidence, and perseverance in math, language, sensory development, practical life, art, and culture. It offers Elementary for ages 6 to 12, where the pace of learning comes from the child's own motivation and needs, supported by an environment rich in materials and activities that respond to their interests. The school life emphasizes independence with freely available materials in the students' reach and a philosophy of freedom within limits, with mixed-age groups that encourage learning from peers. The school serves children aged 3 to 12 and promotes bilingual communication in English and Spanish.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Enrollment preference is given to families who currently have a child enrolled in the school, as well as to families with a firm commitment to Montessori philosophy and to bilingual or native English-speaking families. The school is located in Gójar, Carretera de La Zubia, 12, 18150 Granada, Spain. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
2. Visits and Observations: All interested families are welcome to visit the facilities. For the 3 to 6 year-old program, the visit includes access to the Observatory to observe the Children's House classroom in action; access to this space is limited to adults, and silence is required to avoid disturbing the learning rhythm. For the Elementary program, direct observations are possible, and children over 6 may spend a week in the classroom prior to enrollment.
3. Admissions Criteria: The admission criteria focus on creating a balanced, mixed-age, heterogeneous group and are based on equality of opportunity with no discrimination based on race, beliefs, sexual orientation or religion. Preference is given to children enrolled in the previous year and their siblings. New students enter by order of application, after taking into account the needs of the existing group, the level of English language of the child, and the family's commitment to Montessori philosophy and International Education. For children above the age of 6, previous Montessori experience is recommended.
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FAQs
What does Granada International Montessori School offer?
Granada International Montessori School in Granada, Spain, serves children aged 3 to 12 with a Montessori curriculum. The program is divided into Children's House (ages 3–6) and Elementary (ages 6–12), where learning unfolds through hands-on material.
What age range?
Ages 3-12.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 6,696.
How many students?
Approximately 79 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
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