City Country School

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 16 years

Pupil numbers 115

Type Co-educational

Opened 2012

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Montessori Curriculum

Taught languages Spanish, Japanese

Typical class size 20

Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Elementary, Secondary School

Introduction

City Country School is a small, independent Montessori school in Madrid serving ages 3 to 16, accredited by Middle States and combining Montessori pedagogy with an American curriculum. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Cardelús, the school invites children to learn through hands-on exploration, collaboration, and discovery rather than a single definition of success. Instruction is bilingual, with Early Childhood predominantly English and native guides, Lower Elementary in a bilingual English/Spanish environment, Upper Elementary alternating between fully Spanish and fully English Montessori settings, and an Adolescent Program taught entirely in English by native speakers. The on-site facilities span Children's House, Elementary, and Adolescence campuses, including a garden, sandbox, climbing frame, kitchen classroom, and outdoor spaces designed for nature-based play. Distinctive features include the Kitchen Classroom, organic vegetarian meals, and an Out Program that integrates field visits with project work. The curriculum anchors Montessori methods within a learner-centered culture that fosters growth.

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Location

The school operates in Spain. It is a small, independent Montessori school for children and adolescents aged 3 to 16. It is Middle States accredited.

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three to sixteen years old

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small, independent, Middle States accredited Montessori school

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Spain

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Montessori curriculum.

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Admissions

Start the Enrollment Process: 1. Attend an Open House or Schedule a Tour to visit the school. 2. Read the City Country School Handbook (English Version or Spanish Version). 3. Submit an application of admission online for Children's House, Elementary, or Adolescence. 4. Schedule an interview with the Head of School or her representative to meet the child and the parents together. 5. City Country School has a rolling admissions policy. Parents will be notified of the school's decision within one month. 6. Parents have two weeks from the date of admission to hand in all the completed forms, sign the contract and pay the non-refundable enrollment fee.

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Where is City Country School located and what ages does it serve?

City Country School is in Madrid, Spain, and serves children and adolescents aged 3 to 16. It is a small, independent Montessori school with three campuses for Children's House, Elementary, and Adolescence.

What type of curriculum does City Country School follow and what is the school type?

The school follows Montessori pedagogy combined with an American-influenced approach and a learner-centered culture. It is co-educational and Middle States accredited.

How do I apply for a place at City Country School?

Begin by attending an Open House or scheduling a tour and reading the City Country School Handbook in English or Spanish. Then submit an online application for the relevant level, schedule an interview with the Head of School or her representative, and follow the school's rolling admissions process.

How long does the admissions decision take and what are the next steps after an offer?

City Country School operates a rolling admissions policy and parents are notified of the decision within one month. After an offer, parents have two weeks from the date of admission to return completed forms, sign the contract and pay the non-refundable enrollment fee.

How is the Montessori curriculum implemented across age groups?

The Montessori approach is delivered through trained guides, a full set of didactic materials and prepared environments that emphasize hands-on exploration and collaboration. Early Childhood is predominantly English, Lower Elementary is bilingual, Upper Elementary alternates between Spanish and English Montessori settings, and the Adolescent Program is taught in immersion English.

How large is the school and what is the overall student body size?

City Country School is a small school with a total enrollment of 115 pupils. Its three buildings in Madrid support a close-knit community across Children's House, Elementary and Adolescence.

What on-site facilities are available for young children?

Children's House includes a garden with a big sandbox, a climbing frame, wooden blocks and fruit trees, plus patios with plants, water and sand for play. There is also a Kitchen Classroom and an outdoor Practical Life area to support nature-based and hands-on learning.

Are there facilities specifically for older students and adolescents?

Yes, the school has an Adolescence campus and program where academic subjects are taught in immersion English by native speakers. The Kitchen Classroom, outdoor spaces and the Out Program are used school-wide to support adolescent project work and field visits.

What extracurricular activities and enrichment programs are offered?

Enrichment activities include Aikido, Clay Ceramics, Cooking, Gardening, Music, Science Experiments, Symbolic Play and Activities in Nature. Aikido is taught for six years in Elementary and continues into Adolescence.

What is the Out Program and how does it support learning?

The Out Program integrates field visits with project work by taking students to neighborhood parks, botanical gardens and places like Dehesa de la Villa for free play and hands-on projects. Students build swings, tents and explore natural environments as part of curriculum-linked learning.

How does the school support students' social-emotional wellbeing?

City Country School is organized as a deliberately developmental community where relationships and human contexts support growth and learning. The Montessori prepared environment lets children work at their own rhythm, choose tasks and engage deeply, which supports social-emotional development.

How is language support provided for children learning English or Spanish?

All teaching staff are native English or native Spanish speakers and language instruction is structured by age: Early Childhood is predominantly English with a Spanish-speaking assistant, Lower Elementary is bilingual, Upper Elementary alternates between Spanish and English environments, and the Adolescent Program is immersion English with Spanish taught separately. The program aims for bilingualism and biliteracy.

What kind of meals does the school provide?

The school provides organic lunches and snacks cooked from scratch daily in the Kitchen Classroom using fresh ingredients. Meals are legume- and vegetable-based vegetarian options, and lunch includes a shared moment of silence and the Poem Before Lunch.

Is City Country School co-educational and who runs the school?

Yes, the school is co-educational and was founded in 2012 by Sarah Cardelús. It is accredited by the Middle States Association and the American Montessori Society and is officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a foreign school.

What accreditations and official recognitions does the school hold?

City Country School is accredited by the Middle States Association and the American Montessori Society, and it is officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a foreign school. These recognitions support the school's bilingual Montessori program.

How long has City Country School been operating in Madrid?

The school was founded in 2012 and has been operating since then as a small Montessori school serving children aged 3 to 16. It was created to support a learner-centered, hands-on approach to education.

Which languages are taught and what are the program goals for language learning?

English and Spanish are the languages of instruction, with the program designed to foster bilingualism, biliteracy and cross-cultural competence. Staff are native speakers in their language of instruction to support strong language development.

How does language instruction differ between Early Childhood, Elementary and Adolescence?

Early Childhood is predominantly English with a native English lead guide and a native Spanish assistant, Lower Elementary operates bilingually with native English and Spanish guides, Upper Elementary alternates between fully Spanish and fully English Montessori environments, and the Adolescent Program is immersion English for academic subjects with Spanish Language, Literature and Culture taught separately.

What is the community like at City Country School?

The school has an international Madrid-based community with families from Spain, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Germany, Ireland, England, Libya, Australia, Italy, Bulgaria and Poland. The teaching staff is international with about half native English speakers and many trained in the United States.

What kinds of community events and outings does the school organize?

The school organizes community meetings, group discussions, camping trips, long walks and games throughout the year, and schedules regular field visits to parks and botanical gardens as part of the curriculum. These activities support community-building and experiential learning.

What are the tuition fees at City Country School?

Annual tuition at City Country School is EUR 0 a year. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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