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.
Meet our Headteacher, Jonathan Gunzi
With a visionary and inclusive leadership style, Jonathan inspires a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring every student thrives academically and personally.
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.
TEMS Transforms!
We're thrilled to announce that our relocation project is well underway. An exciting educational future is coming to life for students aged 7 to 17, nestled amidst greenery to foster a deeper connection with nature.
Step into the enchanting world of Discovery House
A purposefully designed haven for our youngest learners, aged 3 to 6.
The architectural marvel seamlessly intertwines indoor and outdoor spaces, forming a sanctuary that fosters a deep connection with nature. This uniquely crafted building is where the magic of Montessori education comes to life.
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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02/06/2025
At The English Montessori School (TEMS), our university preparation programme is designed around every individual student. In this post, you’ll discover how we personalise every step of...
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19/05/2025
For students embarking on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IBDP core is the beating heart of their academic and personal development. While the six subject...
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15/05/2025
Children’s self-esteem is a cornerstone of their emotional, social and cognitive development. It acts as an internal compass that guides their decisions, modulates their emotions and gives...
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15/05/2025
Can school teach a child how to be happy or how to manage fear, sadness and frustration? Are we focusing enough attention on how children are feeling,...
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13/05/2025
The Montessori method is more than just an alternative educational model—it’s a deeply respectful, child-centred approach that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Developed...
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05/05/2025
The question “what is the International Baccalaureate?” is one we often hear from families visiting The English Montessori School (TEMS) exploring educational options for their children—particularly those...
#WorldEnvironmentDay is an opportunity to pause, appreciate, and protect the natural world around us. At TEMS, we’re proud to inspire our students to respect and care for the environment every day — whether in the classroom or out on trips, experiencing nature firsthand.
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#DíaMundialDelMedioAmbiente es una oportunidad para detenernos, valorar y proteger el mundo natural que nos rodea. En TEMS, nos sentimos orgullosos de fomentar en nuestros alumnos el respeto y cuidado del medio ambiente cada día, tanto en las aulas como en los viajes y experiencias en contacto directo con la naturaleza.
#ProudtobeTEMS #ExploreEveryDay
It`s lunch time! At Discovery House, lunchtime is more than just a break — it’s a moment where friendships grow, independence blossoms, and healthy habits take root.
From carefully choosing their food to sitting down together, our students build routines that empower them to take charge of their day, all while enjoying time with friends.
This simple daily ritual fuels their energy and curiosity for the learning ahead. Because at TEMS, every moment counts toward nurturing confident, happy learners.
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¡Hora de comer! En Discovery House, la hora de la comida es mucho más que un descanso: es un momento donde crecen las amistades, florece la autonomía y se crean hábitos saludables.
Desde elegir con cuidado su comida hasta sentarse juntos, nuestros estudiantes construyen rutinas que les permiten tomar las riendas de su día, disfrutando al mismo tiempo de compartir con sus compañeros.
Este sencillo ritual diario les da la energía y la curiosidad necesarias para seguir aprendiendo. Porque en TEMS, cada momento cuenta para formar alumnos seguros y felices.
#MagiaMontessori #ComunidadTEMS #HábitosSaludables #HoraDeComer #CreciendoConTEMS #AprendicesAutónomos#MontessoriMagic #TEMSCommunity #HealthyHabits #LunchBreak #GrowingWithTEMS #IndependentLearners
We didn’t want to miss the chance to share this incredible annual event with you — our Big KS3 Science Fair! It took place a little while ago but our students amazed us with their creative investigations and experiments all focused on this year’s important theme: Climate.
From biodiversity and species evolution to chemistry and physics solutions like renewable energy, their investigations were full of creativity and passion — all done independently during science lessons, using recycled materials to keep it sustainable.
Thanks to everyone who supported this fantastic event! Watch the video to see our young scientists in action and their inspiring efforts to understand and protect our planet.
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No queríamos dejar pasar la oportunidad de compartir con vosotros este increíble evento anual: ¡la Gran Feria de Ciencia de KS3! Se celebró hace un tiempo pero nuestros estudiantes nos dejaron maravillados con sus creativas investigaciones y experimentos, todos centrados en el importante tema de este año: el Clima.
Desde la biodiversidad y la evolución de las especies, hasta soluciones en química y física como las energías renovables, sus investigaciones estuvieron llenas de creatividad y pasión — todo realizado de forma independiente durante las clases de ciencias, utilizando materiales reciclados para mantener la sostenibilidad.
¡Gracias a todos los que apoyaron este fantástico evento! No os perdáis el vídeo para ver a nuestros jóvenes científicos en acción y sus inspiradores esfuerzos por entender y proteger nuestro planeta.
#FeriaCienciaTEMS #AcciónPorElClima #JóvenesCientíficos #CienciaMontessori #Sostenibilidad #OrgulloTEMS #TEMSScienceFair #ClimateAction #YoungScientists #MontessoriScience #SustainabilityInAction #ProudSchool
Get ready for a fun English adventure — with water fun too! 💦
This summer, we’re adding water play areas complete with inflatable pools! Our 100% English Summer Camp offers a wide range of creative, hands-on, and thematic activities for children aged 1 to 8.
From exciting weekly themes and indoor adventures to artistic and scientific workshops, there’s something for every little explorer’s curiosity and stage.
👩🏫 Daily English immersion with native-speaking teachers
🚍 Weekly Friday excursions tied to each theme
🍽️ Healthy, freshly prepared meals from our own kitchen
⏰ Flexible half-day (until 13:00) or full-day (until 16:00) options
Let your child dive into a summer full of learning, laughter, and splashy fun!
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¡Prepárate para una divertida aventura en inglés—y con mucha agua! 💦
Este verano añadimos zonas de juegos acuáticos con piscinas hinchables. Nuestro Summer Camp 100% en inglés ofrece una gran variedad de actividades creativas, prácticas y temáticas para niños de 1 a 8 años.
Desde emocionantes semanas temáticas y aventuras en el interior, hasta talleres artísticos y científicos, hay algo para cada pequeña curiosidad y etapa.
👩🏫 Inmersión diaria en inglés con profesores nativos
🚍 Excursiones semanales los viernes relacionadas con cada tema
🍽️ Comidas saludables y recién preparadas en nuestra propia cocina
⏰ Opciones flexibles de medio día (hasta las 13:00) o día completo (hasta las 16:00)
¡Deja que tu hijo disfrute de un verano lleno de aprendizaje, risas y diversión refrescante!
#TEMS #SummerCamp #InmersiónEnInglés #JuegosAcuáticos #NiñosCreativos #DiversiónYAprendizaje #MontessoriVerano #AventuraDeVerano #CampamentoMadrid
#TEMS #SummerCamp #EnglishImmersion #WaterPlay #CreativeKids #FunAndLearning #MontessoriSummer #SummerAdventure #MadridSummerCamp
Did you know we have class mascots at TEMS? 🦊🐒🦒
Year 1 students take turns bringing Reynard the Fox, Marley the Meerkat, or Jeff the Giraffe home for the weekend. They play, teach, and take care of their mascot, then share all about their adventures during Monday’s “show and tell.”
It’s a wonderful way to build caring, confidence, and independence — core TEMS values in action!
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¿Sabías que en TEMS tenemos mascotas de clase? 🦊🐒🦒
Los alumnos de Year 1 se turnan para llevarse a casa a Reynard el Zorro, Marley el Suricato o Jeff la Jirafa durante el fin de semana. Juegan, les enseñan cosas y las cuidan, ¡y el lunes lo cuentan todo en el “show and tell”!
Una forma genial de poner en práctica nuestros valores TEMS: cuidado, confianza e independencia.
#TEMS #ClassMascots #Year1Fun #CaringConfidentIndependent #MontessoriLife #ShowAndTell #LearningThroughPlay #SchoolLife #MascotasDeClase #DiversiónEnYear1 #CuidadoConfianzaIndependencia #VidaMontessori #ShowAndTell #AprenderJugando #VidaEscolar
What a day! TEMS students from Y7 to Y9 recently took part in the International Schools Athletics Competition — and what an incredible experience it was!
From sprints to long-distance races, and from long jump to discus, our athletes gave it their all across a wide range of track and field events.
8 medals came home with us, but even more impressive was the unstoppable school spirit — cheering, supporting and celebrating each other all day long. That’s the TEMS way!
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¡Un día para recordar! Nuestros alumnos de Y7 a Y9 participaron recientemente en la Competición de Atletismo de Colegios Internacionales — ¡y fue toda una experiencia!
Desde carreras de velocidad hasta fondo, y desde salto de longitud hasta lanzamiento de disco, nuestros deportistas lo dieron todo en una gran variedad de pruebas de pista y campo.
Nos trajimos 8 medallas a casa, pero lo más importante fue el espíritu de equipo: animando, apoyando y celebrando juntos durante toda la jornada. ¡Ese es el espíritu TEMS!
#TEMS #Athletics #SchoolSpirit #InternationalSchools #ProudToBeTEMS
Join our upcoming online sessions on the IB Diploma Programme at TEMS!
Starting this September, TEMS will offer the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), adding to our unique pre-university pathway that now includes IBDP, A Levels and the Spanish Bachillerato — three exceptional routes to prepare students for success in universities around the world.
We invite families to join one of our three upcoming online sessions to discover what makes the IBDP such a powerful and respected programme, and how it will be implemented at TEMS.
🗓️ Upcoming sessions:
- Tuesday, June 3rd - 7.30pm
- Tuesday, June 17th - 7.30pm
- Tuesday, July 1st - 7.30pm
📍 Online – Registration required
🔗 Check our website: https://ow.ly/RYsE50VWhNy - Admissions and Open Days section
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¡Te invitamos a nuestras próximas sesiones informativas online sobre el Programa del Diploma del IB en TEMS!
A partir de septiembre, TEMS ofrecerá el Programa del Diploma del IB (IBDP), sumando una nueva opción a nuestro itinerario preuniversitario único, que incluye IBDP, A Levels y Bachillerato español — tres vías de excelencia para preparar a nuestros alumnos para universidades de todo el mundo.
Os invitamos a participar en una de nuestras tres próximas sesiones online para conocer en detalle qué hace del IBDP un programa tan sólido y reconocido, y cómo se implementará en TEMS.
🗓️ Próximas sesiones:
Martes 3 de junio – 19:30 h
Martes 17 de junio – 19:30 h
Martes 1 de julio – 19:30 h
📍 Online – se requiere inscripción previa
🔗 Consulta nuestra web: https://ow.ly/RYsE50VWhNy – sección Admissions and Open Days
#TEMS #IBDP #ItinerariosPreuniversitarios #EducaciónInternacional #ALevels #BachilleratoEspañol #ValoresMontessori #IBenTEMS
🎉 ¡Feliz San Isidro! 🌸
Today, Discovery House was filled with music, colour and tradition as our youngest chulapos and chulapas celebrated San Isidro – Madrid’s most iconic festivity.
Families gathered to enjoy a charming parade and a chotis danced straight from the heart. And of course, no San Isidro celebration is complete without churros and chocolate shared with loved ones.
Thank you to all the families who joined us for this joyful morning!
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🎉 ¡Feliz San Isidro! 🌸
Hoy Discovery House se ha llenado de música, color y tradición para celebrar San Isidro, la fiesta más castiza de Madrid.
Nuestros pequeños chulapos y chulapas han desfilado con orgullo ante sus familias, han bailado un chotis con mucha gracia… ¡y luego han disfrutado de unos deliciosos churros con chocolate!
Gracias a todas las familias que nos habéis acompañado en esta mañana tan especial.
#SanIsidro #DiscoveryHouseTEMS #TradiciónMadrileña #ComunidadTEMS #ChulaposYChulapas
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Discover the enriching educational journey that awaits your child across the various stages at The English Montessori School (TEMS).
3 - 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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