The school you would have loved
going to as a child
Montessori school children think and act independently; they know how to work together, with team spirit.
Open-minded and adaptable; they are proactive explorers with a creative spirit and a love of learning.
They can communicate in English and Spanish; they show self-control, perseverance, and self-motivation.
They feel respect and empathy; they take responsibility for their actions and show self-awareness.
The Montessori approach is the essence of our school. This, for us, means much more than simply changing some aspects of the conventional model of education. It is a completely different way of learning and teaching, designed to prepare children for success. For these reasons, we believe Montessori schools are the education of the future.
3 TO 6 YEAR-OLDS
Montessori classroom materials and activities develop self-control, confidence, and perseverance through the areas of math, language, sensory development, practical life, art, and culture.
6 TO 12 YEAR-OLDS
The pace of learning in the different areas of the Montessori curriculum comes from the child’s own motivation and needs, and we encourage it through an environment rich in materials and activities that respond to their interests.
Granada International Montessori School provides a stimulating educational environment designed to foster a love of learning. The children have freely availale materials in their reach, and this allows them a high degree of independence in their work. This goes hand in hand with our philosophy of freedom within limits.
Moreover, the mixed-age groups provide a unique opportunity for them to learn from each other. This is a place where they can learn and develop at their own pace within a classroom environment with activities spanning a wide range of curricular areas and degrees of complexity, to satisfy the interests and needs of each child.
Granada International Montessori School recognizes parents as the first teachers in life.
Therefore, our goal is to collaborate with them to provide the best possible educational experience for their children.
The 2024/2025 school year at GIMS began with the excitement of a return filled with reunions, learning, and shared moments. On September 10, we opened our doors once again, warmly welcoming students, families, and our teaching team. With the start of this year, we launched activities that reach beyond academics, focused on…
Math education has been a source of stress for many children worldwide, with a significant number experiencing what is known as “math anxiety.” This widespread issue affects millions of students who, despite spending countless hours in the classroom, leave school feeling disconnected from the subject. The Montessori method offers an alternative that…
At Granada International Montessori School (GIMS), we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our remarkable community of parents. Your trust in us, as educators and guides, is the most valuable gift we could receive. You’ve entrusted us with your children—their growth, education, and the early shaping of their character. This…
As summer draws to a close and a new academic year begins, it is with great excitement that we welcome you to Granada International Montessori School. After weeks of careful preparation, we are ready to embark on this new chapter, eager to share the journey ahead with all of you. A fresh…
As we open the doors to this new school year, we are excited to share the strategic goals that will guide us throughout 2024-2025. This year, our efforts are focused on bilingual learning, professional development for our teaching team, and strengthening an active and engaged learning community. Through a review of our…
This is the time of year at GIMS when we take a mindful, necessary pause and come together to review our Growth and Improvement Plan. This ritual is invaluable, as it compels us to look back, assess our progress, and remind ourselves why we do this work. Our commitment to education is…
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Presentation Day: Welcoming the New School Year 2024 Home Events Presentation Day: Welcoming the New School Year 2024 The Presentation Day at Granada International Montessori School is the perfect opportunity…
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Jennifer Van Nuys-Young2024-07-31 GIMS was a really beautiful environment for our children to land when we lived in Granada for 2 years. We were hoping for a very quality and personalized education that also provided a warm community where our children could feel safe and connected. We felt so lucky that GIMS really met all of our hopes. The teachers truly care about both the well being and the educational journey of the children. I highly recommend this school and their teachers. clara vazquez2023-12-21 “Equipo profesional incomparable trabajando junto a los padres por y para hacer de los niños y niñas sus mejores versiones.” Este era mi comentario hace un año y después de 6 años ya en esta Institución con mis dos hijos, con pandemia, cuarentena y situaciones límites como las de estos últimos meses; nos sentimos más que nunca agradecidos a todos los profesionales, dirección y familias del cole por su esfuerzo y labor. Ojalá podamos continuar con ellos en Secundaria! Hernani Affonso2023-12-20 Venimos de vivir en Alemania y tener a nuestros hijos en otro colegio Montessori de allí durante 7 años. El Montessori de Granada no deja nada a desear, expectativas más que cumplidas en relación a la calidad del aprendizaje y trato a los alumnos. Marjan Asi2023-12-20 My two boys have been going to GIMS for the past two years and I'm very excited for my daughter to join them next year! Instead of giving a review of the school I will quote my son who has said many different times, "mama, thank you for bringing us to this school". It's such a blessing to hear that as a mother and I'm so grateful to the entire GIMS team for making school a safe haven for my kids <3 Alison Moody2023-12-14 We have been in Granada for 4 months and couldn’t be happier with our decision to enroll our daughter (age 4) at GIMS. It is a bilingual school for ages 3-12 that 100% embodies the Montessori philosophy. It made the transition from the United States so much easier knowing that she loves going to school, and we especially appreciate that the teachers are incredibly responsive to our daughter. It’s obvious that they are paying close attention to her and that they truly care about her development. We also love the patio where the kids can play and create. Not to mention, the organic garden from which they source many of the ingredients for the children’s lunches is quite impressive. Speaking of food…. Our daughter started out this year as a picky eater, and we worried that she wouldn’t eat any of the very healthy lunches that GIMS serves. I don’t know how they did it, but now our daughter often loves the lunches at GIMS, and we’ve seen her palate expand at home, too. Finally, we have to praise the other parents at GIMS. Being new to Granada, we weren’t sure what sort of community we’d be able to find, but the other parents at GIMS have gone above and beyond to welcome us. From day one, they have been invaluable for everything from playdates and social outings to which hospital to visit when that inevitable winter cold wreaks havoc. We are confident in saying that our daughter will likely never attend a better school. And all the Spanish she is learning is an added bonus! Carmen Sánchez Sánchez2023-07-01 Los propietarios de GIMS son excelentes personas, los conozco personalmente y sé que su prioridad es siempre la calidad educativa. Merece la pena visitar la escuela. M Carmen Peral Ortiz2023-05-17 Grandes profesionales y mejores personas. Enhorabuena por vuestra actividad que hace que los adultos del futuro sean personas felices LETICIA RODRIGUEZ GUERRERO2023-05-17 Centro con muy buenos profesionales Recomendación 100%
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We are located in Gójar, a few minutes walk from both La Zubia and Ogíjares, and a 10-minute drive to the center of Granada. Please, do not hesitate to call us for any inquiries. Or you can fill the form and we will contact you!
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