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| Number of students |
160 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1 to 5 |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Native or bilingual |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Not at this time |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French in Primary |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Project - based |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes for some ages |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Based on age - students are assessed in groups |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Depends on age - social interaction, reading / writing (for Primary students) |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept registrarion throughout the year - but enrolment season for new year is January - March |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes - after assessment |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our students are too young still |
| External examinations or assessments available |
None at this time |
| Results in these examinations |
None at this time |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are open to and respect all beliefs |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have implemented the Montessori pedagogy, which tailors education for each child, adapting to their needs and potential. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Same as above |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
9am |
| School finish time |
16.40h |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes - at 8am |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Robotics, Montessori football, Hip Hop Urban Dance |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we do have different menus, adapted for allergies |
| Sports activities included |
P. E. at a nearby Sports Centre |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have an agreement with a Sports centre facilities |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not yet |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At Imagine Montessori School we adhere to the British School curriculum, and our vehicular language is English. We apply the Montessori method at all stages of education, from 20 month old to 18 year old students. Currently, our oldest students are those born in 2009, and we plan to grow organically with them. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our project is based on the Montessori Pedagogy principles, a world renowned educational method centred on developing each child’s maximum potential through personalized education which responds to the needs and interests of each stage of development through sensory work, manipulation, movement and the development of determination, freedom and responsibility. |