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, 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.
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.
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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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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...
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10/03/2026
In a world where artificial intelligence automates routine tasks and global complexity demands original responses, the most valuable skills are no longer the ones that can simply...
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17/02/2026
Language development is a fundamental part of early childhood and plays a crucial role in how children learn, communicate and form relationships. From birth, children are constantly...
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02/02/2026
Every child arrives at school with their own interests, abilities and way of seeing the world. At The English Montessori School (TEMS), we believe that education should...
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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....
🎶💛 Thank you for everything, Eric.
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to TEMS, it is time to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
Thank you for sharing your passion for music with so many generations of students. For teaching not only children, but also their parents and even their grandparents, becoming a truly unique part of our school`s history.
Your commitment, talent and kindness have left a lasting impact on thousands of students, filling our classrooms, concerts and performances with music and unforgettable memories.
You will be greatly missed by colleagues, students and families alike, but your legacy will continue to resonate throughout TEMS for many years to come. 🎼✨
We wish you all the very best in this new chapter, Eric! 👏🏼🫶🏼
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🎶💛 Gracias por todo, Eric.
Tras más de 40 años de dedicación a TEMS, llega el momento de disfrutar de un merecido descanso.
Gracias por haber compartido tu pasión por la música con tantas generaciones de alumnos. Por haber sido profesor de padres, hijos e incluso nietos, convirtiéndote en una parte única de la historia de nuestro colegio.
Tu compromiso, tu talento y tu cercanía han dejado huella en miles de estudiantes, llenando nuestras aulas, conciertos y actuaciones de música y recuerdos inolvidables.
Tus compañeros, alumnos y familias te echarán mucho de menos, pero tu legado seguirá sonando en TEMS durante muchos años más. 🎼✨
¡Te deseamos lo mejor en esta nueva etapa, Eric! 👏🏼🫶🏼
🎓 What comes next? A Levels, IB Diploma or Bachillerato?
Join us tomorrow and discover a Pre-University experience designed to help every student find the pathway that matches their ambitions, strengths and future goals.
✨ Explore our campus
✨ Meet our teachers and students
✨ Discover your route to university and beyond
📩 Sign up through our stories.
Explore Your Future. 🚀
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🎓 ¿Qué camino encaja mejor contigo? ¿A Levels, IB Diploma o Bachillerato?
Te invitamos mañana a descubrir una experiencia preuniversitaria diseñada para que cada alumno encuentre el itinerario que mejor se adapta a sus intereses, fortalezas y objetivos de futuro.
✨ Conoce nuestro campus
✨ Habla con profesores y alumnos
✨ Descubre tu camino hacia la universidad
📩 Apúntate a través del link de nuestras historias
Explore Your Future. 🚀
#EducaciónPreuniversitaria #bachillerato
🥋💪 More than a martial art, Jiu Jitsu teaches confidence, discipline, resilience and problem-solving.
In our new after-school club, students learn how to work with others, stay calm under pressure and overcome challenges while having fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Led by expert coaches, each session helps children build physical skills and self-confidence that extend far beyond the mat. 🌟
👉 Registrations for next year`s clubs are now open.
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🥋💪 Mucho más que un deporte, el Jiu Jitsu ayuda a desarrollar confianza, disciplina, resiliencia y capacidad para resolver problemas.
En esta nueva actividad extraescolar, los alumnos aprenden a trabajar en equipo, mantener la calma ante los retos y superar desafíos mientras se divierten en un entorno seguro y motivador.
Guiados por entrenadores expertos, cada sesión les ayuda a desarrollar habilidades físicas y una confianza que les acompañará mucho más allá del tatami. 🌟
👉 Las inscripciones para las actividades del próximo curso ya están abiertas.
💃✨ These weeks are all about celebrating the achievements of our students as our extracurricular clubs showcase their final performances of the year.
Today, we`re sharing some highlights from our Flamenco Club, where students demonstrated all the passion, dedication and talent they have developed throughout the year. ❤️🔥
Thinking about next year already? Registrations for our 2026–27 extracurricular programme are now open!
👉 Find out more and secure your place.
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💃✨ Estas semanas estamos celebrando las actuaciones finales de nuestras actividades extraescolares, una oportunidad perfecta para mostrar todo lo aprendido a lo largo del curso.
Hoy compartimos algunas imágenes de la actuación de Flamenco, donde nuestros alumnos demostraron el esfuerzo, la ilusión y el arte que han desarrollado durante todo el año. ❤️🔥
¿Pensando ya en el próximo curso? Las inscripciones para las actividades extraescolares 2026-27 ya están abiertas.
👉 ¡Reserva tu plaza y descubre todas las opciones disponibles!
🇩🇰✈️ Last week, our IB students enjoyed their end-of-year trip to Copenhagen, discovering one of Europe`s most innovative capitals while immersing themselves in Danish culture and society.
Beyond the sightseeing, experiences like these encourage students to broaden their international outlook, embrace new perspectives and deepen their understanding of different cultures — values that lie at the heart of the International Baccalaureate. 🌍✨
A fantastic opportunity to grow in independence, curiosity and intercultural understanding.
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🇩🇰✈️ La semana pasada, nuestros alumnos del IB disfrutaron de su viaje de fin de curso a Copenhague, descubriendo una de las capitales más innovadoras de Europa y acercándose a la cultura y la sociedad danesas.
Más allá de las visitas y experiencias, este tipo de viajes permite a los estudiantes ampliar su visión internacional, conocer nuevas perspectivas y profundizar en la comprensión de otras culturas, valores que forman parte esencial de la filosofía del Bachillerato Internacional. 🌍✨
Una magnífica oportunidad para seguir desarrollando su independencia, curiosidad y conciencia intercultural.
🏏🏆 We are delighted to share that @cricket_spain_ has recognised TEMS as a Centre of Excellence.
This award is a testament to the commitment of our students and coaches, and to the growing strength of cricket within our sports programme.
We are honoured to receive this recognition and look forward to continuing to promote sporting excellence, teamwork and a passion for competition among our students.
Here`s to many more achievements ahead! 💙✨
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🏏🏆 Nos hace mucha ilusión compartir que @cricket_spain_ ha otorgado a TEMS el reconocimiento de Centro de Excelencia.
Este premio es un reflejo del compromiso de nuestros alumnos, entrenadores y profesores, así como del crecimiento que ha experimentado el cricket dentro de nuestro programa deportivo.
Nos sentimos muy honrados por este reconocimiento y esperamos seguir fomentando la excelencia deportiva, el trabajo en equipo y el espíritu de superación entre nuestros estudiantes.
¡A por muchas más victorias y éxitos deportivos! 💙✨
🎓 Outstanding PAU 2026 Results at TEMS!
At The English Montessori School, we believe that exceptional academic outcomes are built on curiosity, confidence and a personalised approach to learning. This year’s EvAU results are a reflection of our students’ hard work, determination and ambition.
📊 100% Pass Rate
📊 Average Grade: 8.55/10
📊 Highest Grade: 13.25/14
📊 29% of students scored above 13/14
📊 43% of students scored above 12/14
These achievements are the result of years of dedication, expert guidance and a learning journey designed to help every student find the pathway that best suits their future aspirations.
Congratulations to all our students, families and teachers on these fantastic results. Your future starts here.
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🎓 ¡Excelentes resultados en la PAU 2026!
En The English Montessori School creemos que los grandes resultados académicos nacen de la curiosidad, la confianza y una educación personalizada. Los resultados de este año reflejan el esfuerzo, la constancia y la ambición de nuestros alumnos.
📊 100% de aprobados
📊 Nota media: 8,55/10
📊 Nota máxima: 13,25/14
📊 29% de los alumnos por encima de 13/14
📊 43% de los alumnos por encima de 12/14
Estos logros son el resultado de años de trabajo, acompañamiento experto y un proyecto educativo diseñado para que cada estudiante encuentre el camino que mejor se adapta a su futuro.
Enhorabuena a nuestros alumnos, familias y profesores por estos magníficos resultados. El futuro empieza aquí.
📰 ✨ Our future Headteacher, Abigail Kay, reflects on her journey in Montessori education and why it can be such a rewarding career path.
In this article, she explores how Montessori goes far beyond a teaching method. At its heart is the belief that every child is unique and deserves an education tailored to their individual needs, strengths and potential. 🌱
The piece also highlights how these principles shape leadership itself: putting students at the centre, building strong relationships with families and empowering teachers through trust and collaboration.
A thoughtful reflection on education, leadership and the lasting impact of the Montessori approach. 💛
👉 You can read the full article in our Stories.
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📰 ✨ Nuestra futura directora, Abigail Kay, reflexiona sobre su trayectoria en la educación Montessori y sobre por qué puede convertirse en una carrera profesional tan enriquecedora.
En este artículo, explora cómo Montessori va mucho más allá de una metodología educativa. En el centro de este enfoque está la convicción de que cada alumno es único y merece una educación adaptada a sus necesidades, fortalezas y potencial. 🌱
El artículo también destaca cómo estos principios influyen en la manera de liderar un colegio: poniendo a los estudiantes en el centro, construyendo relaciones sólidas con las familias y fomentando equipos basados en la confianza y la colaboración.
Una interesante reflexión sobre educación, liderazgo y el impacto duradero del enfoque Montessori. 💛
👉 Puedes leer el artículo completo en nuestras Stories.
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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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