Montessori Córdoba International School

At Montessori Córdoba, we provide a personalised education catering to each child’s unique needs and interests. Our tailored study plans ensure that no two children’s school days looks the same, this fosters constant development and progress. With our educators’ expert guidance and support, children grow and learn at their own pace, setting them on the path to becoming confident and capable adults in the future.

The Montessori methodology was established over a hundred years ago, and its implementation has steadily grown in all corners of the globe ever since. Based on scientific observations of human development, Montessori’s insights continue to be supported by the field of neuroscience. The methodology has stood the test of time, proving its credibility and relevance to child development. It is considered by educational leaders to be a highly rigorous educational methodology, aside from passing educational trends.

A HEALTHY AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

At our school, we create learning spaces that allow children of varying ages to come together and learn side-by-side. The older children act as mentors and examples for the younger ones, who feel motivated, inspired, and supported in their personal growth by older, more experienced classmates. Our teachers lead by example, showing how respect, self-control, and effective conflict-resolution practices create a safe, predictable, and harmonious environment that is conducive to learning. Our students look forward to coming to school and have close, mutually respectful, and long-lasting relationships with their teachers. They feel appreciated as individuals who bring unique qualities and contributions to their school community.

PREPARING OUR STUDENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CITIZENSHIP

Language immersion in English throughout the school day in the infant stage and during 70-80% of the school day in the primary stage ensures natural and fluid bilingualism, ease, and confidence in communicating in Spanish and English above and beyond CEFR levels or Cambridge certifications. The international team and curriculum open children’s experiences to the world beyond Córdoba and Spain, developing the confidence to adapt and flourish in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.

LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT

Under the guidance of our teachers, students take responsibility for their own education. Carefully designed support frameworks are removed one by one as each child demonstrates their capacity to work independently. They quickly understand that learning and curiosity contribute significantly to their growth and well-being. Over the years, children learn the importance of balancing all areas of learning for comprehensive and harmonious development. Respect is the foundation of community, healthy self-discipline, and peaceful coexistence.

The Nido is a peaceful and secure space for babies aged six months until they begin to walk. It’s an special area within of our Infant Community, designed to allow babies to explore and discover safely and freely. The furniture and materials in The Nido are tailored to babies’ specific developmental needs and interests. We have a specialised teacher who takes loving care of a maximum of four babies, ensuring individualised attention and a stimulating environment that promotes healthy growth and development. The Nido is an English language immersion environment.

Our Infant Community provides a thoughtfully planned environment for children aged between one and three-years-old. We encourage independence, respect for ourselves and others, and autonomy from an early stage. Through practical and sensory activities, children explore and learn in a caring and supportive environment, laying the foundation for healthy and long-lasting development. It is an English language immersion environment.

At our school, The Children’s House is a home-like environment for children aged from three to six-years-old. We take advantage of their exceptional ability to learn at this age by providing an environment rich in activities to develop their learning in all areas. We pay close attention to every detail, such as the teaching materials, the organisation of the room, the functionality of each object and even the vocabulary and gestures used by our teachers. These classrooms provide a complete linguistic immersion experience in the English language. Here, children learn to speak, read, and write in English.

At our school, we have three Elementary classrooms. These spaces cater to the educational needs of children between the ages of six and twelve. They are inspiring environments equipped with all the necessary learning opportunities and materials for students to explore a huge variation of centres of interest, such as the universe, life, and different societies, alongside the areas where they dedicate time each day to mathematics and language skills development. Our Elementary classrooms are bilingual spaces, with 70-80% of the instruction delivered in English and the remaining portion in Spanish.

Lucy Welsted and The Education for Life Group are partners of the Erasmus-funded Bilingual Montessori Project: bilingualmontessori.com