International
Montessori School
Our International Montessori School in Sotogrande offers a transformative, bilingual education rooted in authentic Montessori methodology and global values. With internationally recognized accreditations and a focus on innovation, integrity, and life preparation, we empower students to grow with confidence and purpose.
What Sets IMS Apart
A school defined by purpose, people, and personalized learning.
Innovative Education
Global vision. Child-centered. Values-driven.
We place each child at the center, encouraging active learning and creating environments that inspire growth. Our commitment is to a living, international, values-based education—one that nurtures creativity, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose.
Passionate Educators
Teaching from the heart, guiding with care.
Our educators teach with passion and purpose, offering each child respect, warmth, and support. We believe in every student’s potential and work as a unified community to provide a transformative learning experience rooted in Montessori values.
Preparation for Life
Guiding every child to thrive with meaning.
Education at IMS goes beyond academics—we help children discover purpose, face challenges with confidence, and develop tools for life. With integrity and self-awareness, they grow into mindful individuals who live with meaning.
Voices from our LOVELY Families
At International Montessori School, the voices of our families echo a deep appreciation for more than just academic growth. Parents from all over the world share how our authentic Montessori approach cultivates empathy, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in an international setting
These heartfelt testimonials remind us that our International Montessori School is more than a school—it’s a home where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired.
Achievements and Accreditations
At International Montessori School, our commitment to excellence is reflected in the trusted accreditations we hold. These achievements are more than formal recognitions—they represent our unwavering dedication to authentic Montessori education, global standards, and the highest quality of learning environments.
NEASC
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
AMI
Association Montessori Internationale
Junta de Andalucía
Junta de Andalucía
IMS Educational Stages
At International school in Sotogrande, IMS, our educational journey is carefully designed to support each child’s development from infancy through adolescence. Rooted in authentic Montessori principles, our stages adapt to the unique needs of each age, fostering independence, curiosity, and deep respect for self and others. Our global, bilingual learning environment nurtures the whole child, laying the foundation for a purposeful and joyful life.
Our Pedagogical Approach
International Montessori School (IMS) in Sotogrande offers an educational model that integrates the Montessori methodology with both international (NEASC, AMI) and national (Junta de Andalucía) educational programs, providing a comprehensive and bilingual education in English and Spanish.
Our approach is not solely focused on academics—it is centered on the child.
We support self-motivation and a lifelong love of learning
Rather than following a fixed schedule, we adapt to each child’s interests and passions, allowing lessons to meet their current stage and propel them to the next level. This individualized approach helps students find success and joy in learning, instead of frustration or boredom.
We empower the child to self-construct within a carefully prepared environment
This will always be done guided by trained Montessori professionals.
Our mission is to help each child unlock their full potential
By doing this the kids can navigate an ever-changing world with self-respect, integrity, and self-awareness.
What It Means to Be an IMS Student
Where Montessori values meet global minds and open hearts – a journey of becoming.
Students at International Montessori School grow in an environment shaped by trust, freedom, and purpose.
Our students are part of a global, values-based learning community that fosters individuality while preparing them for life.
At IMS, education becomes a path to becoming your best self.
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