MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Zaragoza SchoolHouse is an international school where we develop a 100% Montessori philosophy and curriculum.
Our early childhood, elementary, and secondary education program has been dedicated to the education and development of our students since their earliest years for nearly a decade. To achieve this, we apply the principles of the Montessori method and adapt them to all educational levels to help our children grow into free-thinking and responsible individuals.
A multilingual educational project
The languages are part of the identity of our Montessori school as a pillar of an open future full of opportunities.
We promote immersion in English starting at age 3 at our preschool by teaching reading and writing through Jolly Phonics, and in French starting at age 6 in the Workshop I in small groups. Our students are part of an international school and can transfer to any educational institution both in Spain and abroad, or prepare for and take the Cambridge and DELF exams.
Montessori School in Zaragoza
Zaragoza SchoolHouse is a Montessori school founded in 2013 that follows the principles and the curriculum established by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)..
We are the only centre with these characteristics in Aragon:
- Multi-age classrooms with full immersion in English and French
- Certified teachers trained in the Montessori method
- 3-hour uninterrupted work cycles
- Nature classroom in outdoor area
We are also members of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Montessori Association (AME), which is affiliated with AMI, and we participate in meetings, conferences, and publications that help promote the Montessori method in Spain. You can find answers to all your questions about how our preschool, elementary, and middle school operate on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
The principles of the Montessori method
The educational model created by Maria Montessori, an Italian educator at the end of the 19th century, is a method that focuses on the autonomy of children's learning and development. autonomy in learning and in the development of the children while they develop in a caring, loving and understanding, loving environment based on respect for others..
To find out how we apply this model of scientific pedagogy to each stage of your children's education, we invite you to discover our vision.
Extracurricular activities for playful development
The development of pupils in their early years is key. For this reason, one of our priorities is to offer a wide range of After Schoolactivities activities that are relevant to both the child and his or her family:
- Summer and winter camps
- Music
- English classes
- Computer programming
- Sports: fencing, swimming, etc.
We have official authorisation from the Spanish Government.
We are an international school, officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and the Regional Ministry of Education of Aragon (school code no. 50017771) and accredited by NEASC to provide official education for students aged 3 to 15 (from first year of preschool through 4th year of ESO).
Our students are part of an international school, but are eligible to transfer to any educational institution, either in Spain or abroad.
Accredited international school
But as well as being focused on an education in values, we care about the quality of the teaching offered by our professionals and we always seek to live up to the expectations of the families who place their trust in Zaragoza SchoolHouse.
We are accredited by NEASC, New England Association of Schools and Colleges. NEASC is an independent American organisation founded in 1885. It supports and accredits educational institutions that strive for excellence and are committed to continuous self-evaluation and improvement. This institution accredits the high quality standards of our educational programme., in line with that of most international public schools. To this end, NEASC representatives in Spain carry out regular monitoring visits and accompany us in our evolution as an international school.
We are also part of the accreditation teams that monitor other schools in Spain.
A school committed to excellence
In addition, Zaragoza SchoolHouse is part of the following organizations:
- Slow FoodCoop57 , a local and quality food network
- Mercado Social de Aragón (MESCOOP) , local network of social enterprises
- North American Montessori Teachers Association (NAMTA) , teacher training
- Asociación Montessori España (AME) , Montessori quality programme