Welcome to
The English Montessori School (TEMS)
We are a vibrant British private school based in Madrid, offering a tailor-made, holistic education for children aged 1 to 18.
At The English Montessori School, we foster a love for learning, celebrating the unique potential of every student and guiding them on a journey of exploration, growth, and personal development. With a rich legacy in Montessori education and a nurturing environment, we provide the support and inspiration students need to thrive at every stage, so they become caring, independent and confident individuals.
In Pre-University, we proudly offer three distinct academic pathways— the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the Spanish Bachillerato, and A Levels—empowering students to choose the route that best aligns with their strengths and future aspirations.
Join our warm and welcoming community of passionate educators, supportive families, and engaged learners. We look forward to walking alongside your child as they shape their own path to success at The English Montessori School—where curiosity is encouraged, and dreams are nurtured.
Recognised by the leading Education Rankings in Spain
We believe that educational excellence is built day by day in the classroom. The school has been featured in some of Spain’s most prestigious education rankings, compiled by leading media outlets and educational platforms that assess factors such as the teaching approach, academic performance, international outlook, student support, and the quality of the facilities.
Meet our Headteacher, Abigail Kay
With a visionary and inclusive leadership style, Abby inspires a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring every student thrives academically and personally.
Our Campuses
Discover the four unique learning environments that make up TEMS, each thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, independence and a love of learning at every stage of a child’s educational journey.
Holistic Excellence
The British Curriculum sparks academic brilliance and a global mindset, while Montessori nurtures individuality, creativity, and a love for learning.
World-Class Outcomes
Proficient in three languages, our graduates possess exceptional skills in English, Spanish, and French, giving them a competitive edge in a globalised world.
Reviews
4.1/5
We are incredibly proud of our school and are delighted that so many parents are too! Please read some of our reviews below:
Where values of caring, independence, and confidence breathe life into our community
At TEMS, we nurture a culture of respect, curiosity, and compassion, fostering an environment where each child’s potential is cultivated with integrity and kindness.
Caring
Promote a caring community, where respect for each other and the environment is tangible.
Confident
Develop our students' self-confidence through practical life skills, aiming to equip them to face a rapidly changing future.
Independent
Encourage our students to be independent thinkers who feel confident enough to make mistakes and learn from them.
Join us for a Private Tour
Explore our vibrant classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, and experience the nurturing space we've created for your child's learning experience.
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29/10/2026
The relationship between what we eat and how we learn is much closer than it may seem. During childhood and adolescence, a balanced diet not only supports...
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21/10/2026
In an increasingly globalised world, the ability to communicate in different languages has become an essential tool. But beyond its practical use, multilingualism plays a fundamental role...
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04/08/2026
Playing outside is one of the most enriching activities for physical, emotional and social development. From a simple walk in the park to more energetic games like...
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09/07/2026
In many families, a recurring concern arises as children grow: how to help them develop self-confidence. It is often assumed that confidence comes from praise, recognition, or...
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15/05/2026
In contemporary education, one of the greatest challenges is not only to transmit knowledge, but to awaken the genuine desire to discover it – fostering curiosity. Curiosity,...
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10/04/2026
In the early years, no two children learn in exactly the same way. Some absorb information through stories and discussion, others through movement and exploration, and many...
Future Entrepreneurs in Action!
Our Year 10 Business Studies students have been putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test by creating their very own business plans!
From car washes and homemade cookies to football shops and dog care services, students have developed creative business ideas and explored what it takes to turn them into successful ventures.
As part of the project, they considered pricing strategies, market research, factors of production, added value and opportunity cost, while making important decisions about how their businesses would operate.
A fantastic opportunity to put classroom theory into practice, develop creativity and strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Well done to our budding entrepreneurs!
#TEMS #BusinessStudies #YoungEntrepreneurs #Year10 #LearningByDoing #FutureBusinessLeaders
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¡Nuestros futuros emprendedores entran en acción!
¡Nuestros alumnos de Year 10 de Business Studies han puesto a prueba sus habilidades emprendedoras creando sus propios planes de negocio!
Desde lavaderos de coches y galletas caseras hasta tiendas de fútbol y servicios de cuidado de perros, los alumnos han desarrollado ideas de negocio creativas y explorado qué hace falta para convertirlas en proyectos de éxito.
A lo largo del proyecto, han trabajado conceptos como las estrategias de precios, los estudios de mercado, los factores de producción, el valor añadido y el coste de oportunidad, tomando decisiones importantes sobre el funcionamiento de sus empresas.
Una fantástica oportunidad para llevar la teoría del aula a la práctica, fomentar la creatividad y desarrollar habilidades de resolución de problemas y toma de decisiones.
¡Enhorabuena a nuestros jóvenes emprendedores!
#TEMS #BusinessStudies #JóvenesEmprendedores #Year10 #AprenderHaciendo #FuturosEmprendedores
🏅 Young Leaders in Action!
Our Year 10 Sports Leaders took charge as they planned, organised and delivered a fantastic Mini Sports Day for our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils!
From teamwork and communication to leadership and problem-solving, our Sports Leaders demonstrated impressive skills while making sure everyone had fun and stayed active.
The Sports Leaders programme encourages physical activity and healthy lifestyles across TEMS, while helping our older students develop valuable life skills and experience for the future.
A huge well done to our Year 10 Sports Leaders for their enthusiasm, responsibility and outstanding leadership!
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🏅 ¡Nuestros jóvenes líderes en acción!
¡Nuestros Sports Leaders de Year 10 se pusieron al mando para planificar, organizar y dirigir una fantástica jornada deportiva para los alumnos de Year 5 y Year 6!
Demostraron grandes habilidades de liderazgo, comunicación, trabajo en equipo y resolución de problemas, mientras conseguían que todos disfrutaran del deporte.
El programa Sports Leaders fomenta la actividad física y los hábitos de vida saludables en TEMS, al tiempo que ayuda a nuestros alumnos mayores a desarrollar habilidades personales y profesionales esenciales para su futuro.
¡Enhorabuena a nuestros Sports Leaders de Year 10 por su entusiasmo, responsabilidad y excelente trabajo!
#TEMS #SportsLeaders #StudentLeadership #HealthyLifestyles #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
GOING WITH THE FLOW IN YEAR 5!
Our Year 5 students have been making a splash in their water topic! 🌍
As part of their Water topic, the children have been exploring the fascinating features of rivers before putting their knowledge into practice by creating their very own river models! 🏞️
Using all kinds of materials, plenty of imagination and a lot of perseverance, they brought their rivers to life!
👏 A fantastic example of hands-on learning, creativity and problem-solving — with lots of fun along the way!
Well done, Year 5! 💙
#TEMS #TheEnglishMontessoriSchool #LearningThroughDoing #Year5 #Geography #CreativeLearning #HandsOnLearning #MontessoriEducation #SchoolLife
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¡Nuestros alumnos de Year 5 se han sumergido de lleno en el mundo de la Geografía! 🌍
Como parte de su proyecto sobre el agua, han estado descubriendo las fascinantes características de los ríos antes de poner en práctica todo lo aprendido creando sus propias maquetas. 🏞️
Utilizando todo tipo de materiales, mucha imaginación y una buena dosis de perseverancia, ¡han conseguido dar vida a sus ríos!
👏 Un ejemplo fantástico de aprendizaje práctico, creatividad y resolución de problemas, ¡sin olvidar lo bien que se lo han pasado durante el proceso!
¡Enhorabuena, Year 5! 💙
#TEMS #TheEnglishMontessoriSchool #AprenderHaciendo #Year5 #Geografía #AprendizajeCreativo #AprendizajePráctico #EducaciónMontessori #VidaEscolar
🧮 Maths success at TEMS! 🏅
Our 10 Year 12 and 13 UKMT participants earned 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 6 Bronze and 1 Participation award. Our two Gold winners now progress to the Andrew Jobbings Senior Kangaroo on 18 November!
Congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
🧮 ¡Éxito matemático en TEMS! 🏅
Nuestros 10 participantes Year 12 and 13 en el concurso UKMT consiguieron 2 oros, 1 plata, 6 bronces y 1 reconocimiento por su participación. ¡Los dos ganadores del oro pasan al Andrew Jobbings Senior Kangaroo el 18 de noviembre!
¡Enhorabuena a todos los participantes! 👏
#TEMS #UKMT #Maths
🍎 From the classroom to the family kitchen!
In ¡HOLA!, Alejandra Gere shared how she brings Montessori learning into Sundays spent cooking with her children.
Our Early Years teacher, Kelly Flowers, contributes her expertise, explaining how these everyday moments help build confidence and independence. ✨
Great to see Montessori—and TEMS—in the spotlight! 👏
🍎 ¡Del aula a la cocina en familia!
En ¡HOLA!, Alejandra Gere cuenta cómo incorpora el aprendizaje Montessori al cocinar los domingos con sus hijos.
Nuestra profesora de Infantil, Kelly Flowers, aporta su experiencia y explica cómo estos momentos cotidianos ayudan a desarrollar la confianza y la autonomía. ✨
¡Nos encanta ver a Montessori y a TEMS como protagonistas! 👏
#TEMS #Montessori #LearningByDoing
✍️ Five sheets of paper, a classroom full of ideas and one shared story!
Year 6 brought their creativity to life through a collaborative Talk for Writing activity. Moving between sheets, pupils added ideas, shared feedback and built on each other’s contributions—watching their story take shape along the way. 📚✨
Great work, Year 6! 👏
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✍️ ¡Cinco hojas de papel, una clase llena de ideas y una historia compartida!
Year 6 dio rienda suelta a su creatividad con una actividad colaborativa de Talk for Writing. Al rotar entre las hojas, el alumnado aportó ideas, compartió comentarios y enriqueció las propuestas de sus compañeros, viendo cómo su historia iba tomando forma. 📚✨
¡Gran trabajo, Year 6! 👏
We’re delighted to share a brilliant review of TEMS in @goodschoolsguide!
“For families seeking a genuinely bilingual education, strong academics and a community that feels grounded rather than glamorous, TEMS occupies a distinctive place in the Madrid market.”
These words capture so much of what we value: bilingual learning, academic ambition and a warm community that puts children first.
Thank you to our staff, students and families for making TEMS the school it is.
Read the review in our bio.
#TEMS #TheGoodSchoolsGuide #BilingualEducation #Madrid
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¡Nos hace mucha ilusión compartir la magnífica reseña de TEMS en The Good Schools Guide!
«Para las familias que buscan una educación verdaderamente bilingüe, una sólida formación académica y una comunidad cercana y con los pies en la tierra, TEMS ocupa un lugar singular en la oferta educativa de Madrid».
Estas palabras reflejan lo que valoramos: el aprendizaje bilingüe, la ambición académica y una comunidad acogedora que pone a los niños en el centro.
Gracias a nuestro equipo, alumnos y familias por hacer de TEMS el colegio que es.
Lee la reseña en nuestro bio
#TEMS #TheGoodSchoolsGuide #EducaciónBilingüe #Madrid
🧪 Science in action at TEMS! Our Year 11 students have been investigating the pH of different substances and carrying out tests to identify anions, cations and gases. Putting theory into practice, one experiment at a time! 🔬
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🧪 ¡La ciencia en acción en TEMS! Nuestro alumnado de Year 11 ha investigado el pH de diferentes sustancias y realizado pruebas para identificar aniones, cationes y gases. ¡Llevando la teoría a la práctica, experimento a experimento! 🔬
Start a unique learning experience
Discover the enriching educational journey that awaits your child across the various stages at The English Montessori School (TEMS).
1 - 6 years old
7 - 10 years old
11 - 15 years old
16 - 18 years old
FAQs
A Montessori school follows the educational philosophy developed by María Montessori, which promotes self-directed learning and independence in an environment designed to meet each child's individual needs.
The English Montessori School combines the British curriculum with Montessori principles, providing a well-rounded and personalized education that prepares students for a globalized world.
The Montessori method is integrated into our British curriculum through activities and projects that encourage exploration, hands-on learning, and the development of social and emotional skills.
The admission requirements include an online application, an interview with the parents and student, and an evaluation of the student's previous academic history.
Our combination of the British curriculum and Montessori philosophy in a trilingual environment, along with our commitment to academic excellence and the holistic development of each student, makes us unique.
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