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 new Explorer campus is now open! A vibrant educational community for students in Year 3 to Year 11 has come to life, surrounded by nature to inspire learning and a deeper connection with the environment
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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12/01/2026
For young children, play is far more than entertainment. Learning through play is how they explore the world, build essential skills, and make sense of their experiences....
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Learning how to encourage independence in your child is one of the most valuable steps parents can take during the early years. Independence is not about pushing...
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The EYFS framework, also known as the Early Years Foundation Stage, is the foundation of early childhood education in England. It sets the standards for learning, development,...
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Children have an innate desire to do things for themselves. Whether it’s pouring a drink, sweeping the floor or helping prepare a meal, they are drawn to...
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At TEMS, education is about more than preparing for exams — it’s about preparing for life. The world our students are growing into is changing rapidly, shaped...
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At TEMS, we recognise that technology is now an essential part of everyday life. Tablets for entertainment, video games for fun, televisions in the background, and mobile...
🎶✨ The Music Academy concerts, held yesterday and today at TEMS, were a wonderful showcase of our students’ progress this year. Their improvement, confidence and passion were clear on stage and it was especially lovely to see some parents joining in as accompanists, making the moments even more special 👏🎹
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🎶✨ Los conciertos de la Music Academy, celebrados ayer y hoy en TEMS, han sido una gran muestra de todo lo que nuestros estudiantes han avanzado este curso. Su progreso, confianza e ilusión se notaron sobre el escenario y fue especialmente bonito ver a algunos padres acompañándoles en las actuaciones, haciendo de estos conciertos algo aún más especial 👏🎹
🧩🔐 Learning beyond the classroom!
Our Year 9 students enjoyed a day trip to La Orden Escape Room in Madrid, working in six different teams to solve challenges that put teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills to the test. An engaging and hands-on learning experience!
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🧩🔐 Aprender más allá del aula
Los alumnos de Year 9 vivieron una excursión a La Orden Escape Room en Madrid, organizados en seis equipos, enfrentándose a retos que pusieron a prueba el trabajo en equipo, la comunicación y la resolución de problemas. ¡Una experiencia práctica y motivadora!
Congrats! TEMS has been included in @micoleoficial ranking of the best schools in Spain 🇪🇸✨
This recognition reflects the commitment, trust and involvement of our whole community: students, families and staff , who believe in this educational project every day 🔍🌿
Thank you for being part of this journey.
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¡Estamos de enhorabuena en TEMS! Hemos entrado en el ranking de @micoleoficial de los mejores colegios de España 🇪🇸✨
Este reconocimiento es fruto del compromiso, la confianza y la implicación de toda nuestra comunidad: alumnos, familias y equipo educativo, que dan sentido a este proyecto cada día 🔍🌿
Gracias por formar parte de este camino.
✨📰 TEMS has been featured in ¡HOLA! magazine, with an article in which our Headteacher discusses problem-based learning and how this approach helps students develop reasoning skills, autonomy and real-life thinking 🧠📚
A valuable opportunity to showcase our educational vision and the way we support students in becoming active, confident learners.
👉 Read the full article via our featured stories.
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✨📰 TEMS ha aparecido en la revista ¡HOLA!, en un artículo en el que nuestro director habla sobre el aprendizaje basado en problemas y cómo este enfoque favorece el desarrollo del razonamiento, la autonomía y el pensamiento aplicado a situaciones reales 🧠📚
Una excelente oportunidad para dar visibilidad a nuestra visión educativa y a la forma en la que acompañamos a nuestros alumnos en su proceso de aprendizaje.
👉 Puedes leer el artículo completo en las historias destacadas.
🎶✨ Music & Fun at TEMS ✨🎶
Looking for the perfect way to end the week? Our Music & Fun after-school activity takes place every Friday at Discovery House, offering children a relaxed, joyful space to move, express themselves and unwind after a busy school week.
Through music and movement, children explore emotions, build confidence, learn to breathe and relax, and enjoy being themselves in a safe and caring environment 💛🌬️
A Friday activity is a great way to release energy, transition calmly into the weekend and associate learning with enjoyment.
👉 Registration via the link in the featured stories.
📩 Or contact clubs@tems.es to request a free trial session.
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🎶✨ Music & Fun en TEMS ✨🎶
¿Buscas una forma ideal de terminar la semana? La extraescolar Music & Fun se realiza los viernes en Discovery House, ofreciendo a los niños un espacio relajado y divertido para moverse, expresarse y soltar tensiones tras la semana escolar.
A través de la música y el movimiento, los alumnos expresan emociones, refuerzan su confianza, aprenden a respirar y a encontrar la calma jugando, siempre en un entorno seguro y respetuoso 💛🌬️
Elegir una actividad en viernes ayuda a cerrar la semana de forma positiva y a comenzar el fin de semana con bienestar y alegría.
👉 Inscripciones en el enlace de las stories destacadas.
📩 O escribe a clubs@tems.es para solicitar una clase de prueba gratuita.
✨ Open Days at TEMS ✨
We’re excited to welcome families to our upcoming Open Days — the perfect opportunity to discover what makes our school community so special. Whether you’re exploring future educational options or simply want to learn more about our educational approach, our Open Days offer a great chance to experience TEMS in person.
📅 Upcoming dates:
• 21 Jan 2026 | 16:20 – IGCSE Options Open Evening (Explorer Campus)
• 4 Feb 2026 | 17:00 – Infants Open Evening (Discovery House)
• 11 Feb 2026 | 17:00 – Infants Open Evening (Voyager House)
• 4 Mar 2026 | 17:00 – Secondary Open Evening (Explorer Campus)
• 25 Mar 2026 | 17:00 – Primary Open Evening (Explorer Campus)
📍 Meet our team, explore our campuses and discover the TEMS educational journey.
🔗 Registration details available via the link in our bio.
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✨ Open Days en TEMS ✨
Os invitamos a nuestros próximos Open Days, una oportunidad perfecta para descubrir qué hace tan especial a nuestra comunidad educativa y conocer de primera mano nuestro proyecto pedagógico.
📅 Próximas fechas:
• 21 enero 2026 | 16:20 – Open Evening IGCSE Options (Explorer Campus)
• 4 febrero 2026 | 17:00 – Open Evening Infants (Discovery House)
• 11 febrero 2026 | 17:00 – Open Evening Infants (Voyager House)
• 4 marzo 2026 | 17:00 – Open Evening Secondary (Explorer Campus)
• 25 marzo 2026 | 17:00 – Open Evening Primary (Explorer Campus)
📍 Os esperamos para conocer al equipo, visitar nuestros campus y descubrir el proyecto educativo TEMS.
🔗 Inscripciones disponibles en el enlace de nuestra bio.
🎭✨ Carnival Camp is coming to TEMS! ✨🎭
We’re excited to invite all students from Nest to Year 6 to join our Carnival Camp at Voyager House, taking place during mid-term break (16–20 February).
Get ready for a week full of games, crafts, costumes, surprises and lots of Carnival fun 🎨🎉🤡
📄 For more details and to sign up, please visit Cognita Connect Hub, where you’ll find the full brochure and registration form.
We can’t wait to celebrate this colourful week together! 💛✨
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🎭✨ ¡Llega el Campamento de Carnaval a TEMS! ✨🎭
Invitamos a todos los alumnos desde Nest hasta Year 6 a participar en nuestro Campamento de Carnaval en Voyager House, que tendrá lugar durante las vacaciones de mitad de trimestre (del 16 al 20 de febrero).
Les espera una semana llena de juegos, manualidades, disfraces, sorpresas y mucho espíritu carnavalero 🎨🎉🤡
📄 Para obtener más información y apuntarte, visita Cognita Connect Hub, donde encontrarás el folleto completo y el formulario de inscripción.
¡Estamos deseando vivir esta semana tan especial juntos! 💛✨
In our Infant Community, Practical Life activities play a key role in everyday learning. Through simple, purposeful tasks, children develop coordination, concentration and independence while gaining confidence in themselves.
These experiences also help awaken an early awareness of caring for the environment and those around them. Step by step, children discover that everyday actions — cleaning, watering plants or setting the table — are meaningful ways of looking after themselves, others and the world they live in. 🌱✨
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En nuestra Infant Community, las actividades de Vida Práctica forman parte esencial del aprendizaje diario. A través de tareas sencillas y con propósito, los niños desarrollan coordinación, concentración e independencia, ganando confianza en sí mismos.
Estas experiencias también despiertan una conciencia temprana sobre el cuidado del entorno y de quienes les rodean. Poco a poco, descubren que acciones cotidianas — como limpiar, regar o poner la mesa — son formas significativas de cuidarse, cuidar a los demás y valorar el mundo en el que viven. 🌱✨
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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