Escuela Alma Montessori
Updated July 2026
Montessori
NEASC
Escuela Alma Montessori is an international, Montessori-based educational project in Cartagena, Spain, serving children from 4 months to 12 years of age. It is a community-focused school that prioritizes the child's natural development and autonomy within a prepared environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is founded on the Montessori methodology, viewing education as an aid to natural life and a means to help children develop their individual potential. It emphasizes a respectful, human-centered approach where the child is the center of their own learning, supported by prepared adults who observe and provide for the child's needs at each developmental stage.
Programmes
The school offers a structured Montessori curriculum divided into four main stages: Nido (4–18 months), Comunidad Infantil (18 months–3 years), Casa de niños (3–6 years), and Taller (6–12 years). The academic programme is supported by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), which promotes innovative educational projects and the integration of English.
Student support
Learning support
The school integrates English as a second language transversally across all daily activities and environments, allowing children to experience the language naturally. The educational approach is rooted in the Montessori method, which focuses on individual development, respecting the unique pace and needs of each child.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Escuela Alma Montessori offer?
- Escuela Alma Montessori offers Montessori.
- What accreditations does Escuela Alma Montessori hold?
- Escuela Alma Montessori holds accreditations including NEASC.
- Where is Escuela Alma Montessori located?
- Escuela Alma Montessori is an international school in Cartagena, Spain.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school accepts applications for the upcoming academic year. Interested families are invited to contact the school directly via the provided form or email to inquire about enrollment for their children.
Calendar
The school operates on an annual academic cycle, with current inquiries open for the 25/26 and 26/27 school years. It also offers a summer school programme.
Facilities
About the campus
Located at Finca La Gregoria in Pozo Estrecho, Cartagena, the campus features specifically designed 'environments' (ambientes) tailored to different developmental stages. These include indoor learning spaces and an outdoor environment designed to support the Montessori methodology.
Co-curriculars
The school provides a range of extra-curricular activities and projects, including environmental education, ecology, literature, and music. Students participate in initiatives such as the Global Montessori Games and the 'Green Soul' market, and the school hosts community events like the EduCartagena congress.
- Ana BelénCo-fundadora y guía de Casa de Niños
Co-fundadora del proyecto desde 2015, actualmente se desempeña como guía de Casa de Niños. Comenzó su trayectoria buscando una alternativa educativa respetuosa para su hijo y cuenta con formación como profesora de infantil.
- Pedro Valenzuela MartínezGuía Montessori AMI de Casa de Niños y Taller
Diplomado en Magisterio de Primaria y guía Montessori AMI de Casa de Niños y Taller. Se enfoca en la observación del niño para atender sus necesidades de desarrollo como ser humano único.
- LauraEquipo docente
Forma parte del equipo docente, destacando la importancia de la maternidad como punto de inflexión en su visión educativa. Valora un entorno donde los niños sean escuchados, respetados y queridos como seres humanos en crecimiento.
- DoriEquipo docente
Enfatiza que cuidar con cariño y respeto a los infantes es primordial para su desarrollo pleno. Considera la educación como un proceso que requiere equilibrio, paciencia y una visión poética del crecimiento del niño.
- Ana MaríaEquipo docente
Cuenta con formación en Turismo, Cooperación para el Desarrollo y Educación Infantil. Se unió al proyecto buscando un espacio educativo basado en el respeto y la confianza, integrando su experiencia personal como madre.
- SoniaEquipo docente
Docente idealista que ve en la educación el motor de cambio para un mundo más justo y sostenible. Se enfoca en reconocer la condición humana del niño y guiarlo para liberar su potencial.
- ElenaCo-guía Montessori de Taller y maestra
Educadora social y maestra de Educación Primaria con mención en Educación Especial. Es asistente Montessori de Casa de Niños y co-guía de Taller, enfocándose en acompañar a los niños en su proceso de aprendizaje.