The English Montessori School (TEMS)
Seniors Building: C. Auriga, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28023 Madrid
Discovery House: C. de Ganímedes, 9, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28023 Madrid
Discovery House: C. de Ganímedes, 9, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28023 Madrid
- Ages
- 3-18 yrs
- Curricula
- English National Curriculum, IGCSEs, Spanish Curriculum
- Type of School
- Day School, International School
- Main Language
- English
About
TEMS is an independent British school based in Madrid which offers education to students aged 3-18 years.
A British education is offered from the ages of 3-16 (Early Years to Year 11). From 16-18 a full Spanish programme is offered along with a number of AS/A Levels.
TEMS follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales and the two compulsory subjects of Spanish Language and Spanish Social Studies as dictated by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
On average, the Year 11 students sit nine IGCSE’S with very good results. The students then follow a full Spanish course and do AS/A Levels in French, Spanish and English.
The results at the end of Year 13 (Spanish Bachillerato) are also excellent, placing the school, year after year, among the top ten schools in the Community of Madrid linked to the Complutense University (approximately 200 schools). Students can opt to attend university in Spain, the UK and USA.
The school has two buildings on the same site and with separate play and sports areas for Infants and Juniors/Seniors.
The school offers Maths, IT and Drama clubs at lunchtime for the Senior department and a variety of extracurricular activities after school, approximately 12, for mainly Infants and Juniors.
TEMS combines good practice in British education with the sensitivity of Montessori. The Montessori approach is an attitude. It promotes self-motivation for learning, self-discipline, confidence, respect for others and learning how to acquire knowledge.
TEMS is authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and is a member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain.
A British education is offered from the ages of 3-16 (Early Years to Year 11). From 16-18 a full Spanish programme is offered along with a number of AS/A Levels.
TEMS follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales and the two compulsory subjects of Spanish Language and Spanish Social Studies as dictated by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
On average, the Year 11 students sit nine IGCSE’S with very good results. The students then follow a full Spanish course and do AS/A Levels in French, Spanish and English.
The results at the end of Year 13 (Spanish Bachillerato) are also excellent, placing the school, year after year, among the top ten schools in the Community of Madrid linked to the Complutense University (approximately 200 schools). Students can opt to attend university in Spain, the UK and USA.
The school has two buildings on the same site and with separate play and sports areas for Infants and Juniors/Seniors.
The school offers Maths, IT and Drama clubs at lunchtime for the Senior department and a variety of extracurricular activities after school, approximately 12, for mainly Infants and Juniors.
TEMS combines good practice in British education with the sensitivity of Montessori. The Montessori approach is an attitude. It promotes self-motivation for learning, self-discipline, confidence, respect for others and learning how to acquire knowledge.
TEMS is authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and is a member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain.
Jonathan Gunzi
Headteacher
Jonathan Gunzi started as Headteacher at The English Montessori School in August 2023 having previously been Head of Secondary at Hastings School Madrid for four years. He has worked in varied leadership roles at four different schools in London before moving to Spain with his family in 2019. He has a degree and MA in Geography from Cambridge University and a PGCE from University College London. With a visionary and inclusive leadership style, Jonathan inspires a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring every student thrives academically and personally.
