As families in Zaragoza and around the world consider a Montessori school for their children, Teresa Benito, Head of School, offers insight into what defines Montesssori education in Spain and what distinguishes Zaragoza SchoolHouse.
Families are increasingly drawn to Montessori schools for their combination of academic excellence, global perspective, and student-centered philosophy. A Montessori education in Zaragoza offers a distinctive learning model: a flexible, skills-based approach designed to support individual growth while preparing students for university and life beyond the classroom. And it’s all within one of Europe’s most influential countries.
Zaragoza SchoolHouse represents a new generation of Montessori international education, one that blends the rigor and innovation of a nearly 120-year Maria Montessori educational legacy with the multicultural energy, cultural richness, and global opportunities of Spain. Below, Benito addresses some of the most common questions families ask when exploring Montessori education in Spain and explains why Zaragoza SchoolHouse may be the right fit for their family.
What Defines a Montessori School?
Montessori schools follow an Montessori-based curriculum taught 50% in English, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and independent inquiry. Students typically graduate with an American/Spanish high school diploma and are well prepared for universities worldwide.
At Zaragoza SchoolHouse, that philosophy comes to life through small class sizes and a highly personalized approach.
“Personalization isn’t an add-on here, it’s the system,” Benito explained. “Every student is known by name, by story, and by potential.”
Why Zaragoza?
Zaragoza offers a unique setting for international education: safe, culturally rich, multilingual, and globally connected. Students benefit from immersion in English while living in Spain, learning within a multicultural community, and engaging directly with the city’s art, history, science, and global institutions.
With campus close to city centre, Zaragoza SchoolHouse embraces place-based learning, turning the city itself into an extension of the classroom.
Through Zaragoza SchoolHouse´s robust Going Out program, learning extends beyond campus walls through museum visits, neighborhood exploration, partnerships with cultural and civic organizations, and service-learning embedded in the local community. These experiences give students authentic opportunities to apply knowledge, build independence, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.
“Zaragoza is an extraordinary learning environment,” Benito said. “From renowned museums and cultural institutions to service-learning and local partnerships, students are constantly connecting classroom learning to the world around them.”
Students can also study abroad through our exchanges programs with several schools in Europe. An “Erasmus Experience” program that lets them seamlessly continue their coursework while immersing themselves in a new culture and school environment.
Preparing Students for University and Beyond
Montessori education emphasizes broad academic foundations across the humanities, sciences, mathematics, and the arts, alongside project-based and inquiry-driven learning. Students develop strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills while gradually building independence and academic ownership. At Zaragoza SchoolHouse, university preparation begins early and unfolds over several years through individualized counseling, intentional advising, and close partnership with families. Our faculty and team-based approach ensure students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the process.
The result: graduates who are confident, adaptable, and prepared to continue their academic pathway in the U.S., Europe, the UK, and beyond.
Ready to Learn More?
Choosing the right school is an important decision, and Zaragoza SchoolHouse is here to guide families every step of the way. We invite you to visit our How to Apply page to learn more about the admissions process, including how to inquire, request additional information, and schedule a campus visit.
“The best way to understand Zaragoza SchoolHouse is to experience it,” Benito shared, noting that spending time on campus allows families to see how personal, global, and purposeful learning comes to life.
Explore the steps to apply and discover whether Zaragoza SchoolHouse is the right fit for your family.
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