Laura Méndez
Mother of Inés (4 years old)
Seeing our daughter arrive home enthusiastically telling us about every discovery says it all: this is her place.
Welcome to
International Montessori School
Fostering independence, curiosity and a love of learning in a natural, respectful environment. A place where every child discovers their own pace and flourishes with confidence.
accreditations
Recognised by those who set the standard
We are part of the networks and organisations that guarantee Montessori rigour and educational quality.
our approach
Our pillars
An educational approach based on community, autonomy, innovation and responsibility.
1. Community
IMS is an educational family where children, families and teachers are part of an environment of trust, respect and collaboration.
2. Autonomy
We guide children to learn to make decisions, take responsibility and trust in their own abilities.
3. Educational innovation
Learning at IMS is a living, practical and meaningful experience, where mistakes are understood as a natural part of growth.
4. Responsibility
We nurture global citizens with respect, empathy and social awareness, prepared to contribute positively to their environment.
peace of mind for families
Trust from the very first minute
We know that entrusting us with your child is one of the most important decisions in your life. That’s why we take care of every detail from day one: open doors, genuine closeness and personal follow-up so you also feel at home.
01Quick parent-teacher meetings whenever you need them
We resolve your questions in direct meetings with the teacher whenever you need them. No waiting lists or rigid protocols: your peace of mind is a priority, not a formality.
02Close teachers from day one
Low ratios and a boutique school: each guide knows your child deeply from the very first day. Their name, character, interests, small achievements. No anonymity.
03Learning tailored to each child
Each child has their own individual plan: their materials, their goals, their challenges. Because your child is not a statistical average — they are a unique universe and we accompany them as such.
04Respect for every pace
There is no “going slower” or “faster”. There is their pace, and we protect it like the gold it is. Your child advances when they are ready, with the security that their process is respected.
15
students maximum per class
2
teachers in each class
ES · EN
one Spanish-speaking guide + one English-speaking guide
Each child lives from the first day with two adult guides — one in each language — in small groups where they are truly known by name, pace and character.
Open doors throughout the year · Team meetings without complicated prior appointments · WhatsApp group per class
philosophy
Our pedagogical approach
«The Montessori philosophy proposes that we know children by observing them, we respect their emotions and we rely on beauty, discipline and discovery. Count on us to accompany your child on their free, autonomous and fulfilling journey.»
families who choose us
Reviews that speak for us
The families who choose us share what it has meant for their children to grow with us.
Marta Quintero
Mother of Lucas (6 years old)
The team respects each child’s pace in a way we had never seen before. My son comes back each day more confident in himself.
Pilar Villanueva
Mother of Clara (8 years old)
I am moved by the care and beauty with which they prepare every corner. It is a school made with soul — and my daughters experience it every day.
Sotogrande · Costa del Sol · Cádiz
Raising your child in the paradise of southern Spain
Sotogrande is not just a location: it is an international, safe and natural lifestyle on the shores of the Mediterranean. More than 300 days of sunshine a year, fine sandy beaches, the best golf courses in Europe, world-class polo and an international community of families who have chosen this privileged corner of southern Spain for their children to grow up.
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300 days of sunshine a year
Mild Mediterranean climate all year round — warm winters, luminous summers. The perfect childhood for outdoor living.
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Safety and peace of mind
One of the safest residential areas in Europe. Gated communities, a cared-for neighbourhood, real peace for your family.
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International community
British, German, French, American, Swedish, Dutch families… More than 40 nationalities living together in a naturally bilingual environment.
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Elite sport and nature
Real Club Valderrama, Santa María Polo Club, sailing at Sotogrande Port, tennis, padel, rugby and hockey. Your child grows up surrounded by sporting discipline.
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Beaches and Natural Park
Unspoilt beaches of Cala Sardina, Torreguadiaro and Guadalquitón. The Alcornocales Natural Park and Doñana just a short distance away: cork oaks, storks, marshlands.
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Global connectivity
Gibraltar Airport 15 minutes away; Málaga 1 hour; Seville 1h 30. Direct flights to London, Paris, Berlin, Zurich, New York. Madrid by AVE high-speed train.
Moving to Sotogrande?
We support international families in their relocation process: guidance on neighbourhoods (Sotogrande Alto, La Reserva, Costa, Torreguadiaro, San Roque Club), school enrolment procedures and cultural adaptation. Write to us in your language — we reply in Spanish, English, German and French.
