International Montessori School Caracoliris (IMSC)
Primary and secondary school in Alhaurín de la Torre, Spain
International Montessori School Caracoliris (IMSC) is an international infant and primary school in Alhaurín de la Torre, in the province of Málaga, located on Avenida de la Música in the La Capellanía area. The school states that it is accredited by NEASC and homologated (officially recognised) by the Junta de Andalucía. Teaching follows the Montessori method, with personalised education that adapts to each child's interests and encourages creativity and independence.
Children are grouped into Montessori environments by age, from one to twelve years:
- Comunidad Infantil (ages 1-3)
- Casa de Niños (ages 3-6)
- Taller I (ages 6-9)
- Taller II (ages 9-12)
The teaching team is made up of guides, assistants and qualified teachers with Montessori training, and includes native English-speaking staff; one workshop guide is a native speaker of English and French. The school year follows the official calendar of the Junta de Andalucía. A breakfast club opens at 7:30, lunch is served from 14:00 to 15:30, late pick-up is available until 17:00 and extracurricular activities start at 15:00. Pre-registration for new pupils opens on 1 March and closes once all places are filled.
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Programmes
- Comunidad Infantil: ages 1 to 3
- Casa de Niños: ages 3 to 6
- Taller I: ages 6 to 9
- Taller II: ages 9 to 12
- Extracurricular activities from 15:00
All stages follow the Montessori method.
Admission
Pre-registration for new pupils opens on 1 March each year through the school's pre-registration form and closes once all places are filled. Families can also contact the school to arrange a visit.