Barcelona Mum

British Prince School

British Prince School offers a high quality British education for children between the ages of 2 to 6. All ages follow the requirements of the National British Curriculum.
C/López Santos nº 1. Las Rozas de Madrid, 28231 ( 34) 916409077 info@britishprinceschool.com www.britishprinceschool.com
 
Comments:
"I’m from Korea and a mum of a 3 and a half-year-old girl. Since the beginning of this year, like other mummies in Spain, I’d been looking for a good school where my daughter could be well guided as a desirable child. In the mean time, I got to know the British Prince School. On visiting the place, I found out this is the one! The school was perfectly renovated and all set for welcoming new students. What I like most is that teachers make a close observation of each student in and out of the classroom. All the teachers are out there to supervise them at the time of recess or playing in the ground not only for the safety issues but also for suggesting them the ideal way to get along well with other students. I strongly believe that children learn languages through interacting with their peers and teachers. Now it’s been only 2 months, but my daughter is quite keen on learning English and while playing with dolls, she use English and try to mimic what her teacher says in the classroom. To say nothing of keep singing all the nursery rhymes. If you are one of the mums who are interested in the English education in a friendly setting, I’m sure you will find your solution here in the British Prince School like me." (YJ)

Click here to read an indepth interview with the Director

Recommended by Young Ji

Montessori Madrid

A small, bilingual Guarderia for children aged 0 to 6 years  in the centre of Madrid that follows the Montessori method. Emphasis placed on respecting each child's individuality, with low child/adult ratios. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the school.
C/Raimundo Lulio 10, Madrid 28010 Tel.628 054 313 www.msmadrid.org

Comments:
The primary school is set to open in 2010

Click here to read an interview with the Director

Recommended by Sonya Dowsett

Orgaz

British preschool for children ages 1-6 years. Based on the British National Curriculum with native English teachers and bilingual classroom assistant. Modern, well equipped facilities
C/Frascuelo, 2. Tel: 913889355 www.orgazschool.com

Comments:
"Facilities-wise, I don’t think you will find better - they have their own heated swimming pool, a huge gym, a vast patio with those lovely rubber squares on the ground so they dont get hurt and a smaller patio for the little ones, as well as big bright cheerful spotless classrooms, all with computer facilities. They are very flexible as well, eg if you only want your child to do a half day, or take him out early on a friday etc, there is no problem.
Swimming, judo, gym and music are all included in the time-table, but they also offer extra classes in these subjects as well as extra classes in ballet, chess, chinese etc. They also offer pregnancy swimming classes and mommy and baby swimming classes to the public. There is a doctor on-site and a very nice child psycologist who keeps a very close eye on everything and is very helpful with issues such as if your child is not eating well etc.
They really encourage parental involvement - there is a show every semester, an open class (where you go in and watch them being taught by the teacher!) a swimming gala (where they are presented with their swimming medals!) and all sorts of activities going on all the time. I have to say I think it is just the most wonderful little school ever! Our little boy is so very happy there - he even starts asking for his teacher during the holidays! He literally runs into school in the mornings and I have to drag him out in the afternoons. It’s so bright and cheerful and happy. The only sad thing is that they have to leave when they are 6! But at least they will have had the best time until then! And they do give advice on what would be a good follow-on school for your child" (AM)

Recommended by Maria Hurley

Micos Mi Primer Cole

Nursery school with garden for children aged 1 to 5 with English and Spanish speaking teachers.
Learn through play philosophy. Lots of activities offered.
C/ Guaudalquivir 16. 91 7451791 www.micosmiprimercole.com

Comments:
Small and very friendly. The school is modern and bright inside. Outside it has a lovely garden. Excellent staff.

Recommended by Joy Mackie

Sol y Luna

English is the sole language spoken at this nursery. Flexible timetable. Gymnastics, theatre, dance and art and music classes offered. From 4 months to 3 years.
Autora Soria area Telephone: +34 917489003 Mobil: 699226641 www.solylunaschool.com

Comments:
"My daughter loved it from the moment she got there (started w/10 months until 3 yrs) Time flies! WOW! The educational system at Sol and Luna is so positively unique; I would think that it is the only monolingual (only English) "guardería" in Madrid. They treat all the children as their own! I only wish that they would have had more courses, so that Sophia could have continued her education there!" (DJ)

Recommended by Diane Jividen

Hastings Primary School

International nursery (and infants school) with pre-nursery, canteen and summer activities.
Nursery school - Pso de la Habana 204, 28036 Madrid. Tel: 913 590 621
Junior and Infants school - C/ Azulinas 8 28036 Madrid 913 533 875 www.hastingsschool.com

Comments:
Teachers take a personal interest in the development of each individual child

Todos Niños

There are 3 nurseries in this chain in Madrid
This recommended one is based at Serrano 63 tel: 91 411 0571

Comments:
"My 3 year old goes to this nursery. It is bilingual, run by two Spanish sisters. There is an American teacher and a Spanish teacher and the day is split equally in both languages. They are all lovely and my daughter loves them. She is the only English child in her year so she is getting a very good grounding in Spanish but still learning English things. The owners are now setting up a school for the next stage ( 7-11 years ) and it will be run by an English headmaster and will follow the English curriculum. It is not happening for another year I think, but worth asking for more info. It is a private nursery so fees are around 450-500 euros a month, that includes swimming class once a week, all school equipment and stationery plus a good cooked lunch every day" (AM)

Recommended by Andrea Mateu

Colegio Nervion

Small family-centred private nursery offering classes in English to children aged 4 months to 3 years. Pupils also receive basic education in Spanish. Flexible timetable offered
C/Serrano nº 170 - C/nervión 2, 4, 10 28002 - Madrid tel.: 91 562 30 30 - 91 561 77 50 Metro Republica Argentina info@colegionervion.com www.colegionervion.com

Recommended by Melissa Luther

Projardin Retiro

Spanish nurseries for children aged 0 to 3 years. There are 13 nurseries in all in Madrid. The Retiro nursery has spacious well equipped rooms. Offers music and English activities Groups are small. Authorized by the Comunidad de Madrid
"RETIRO I" y "RETIRO II", Plaza del Dr. Laguna, 5 y 6, 28009 Madrid Tel  91 409 09 68
retiro@projardin.es www.projardin.es/retiro.htm

Recommended by Melissa Luther

Los Piños

Spanish nursery for children aged 0 to 3 years in the centre of the Salamanca district. Flexible timetable. Accommodating staff. Big outdoor patio for kids to play in. Authorized by the Comunidad de Madrid.
Calle Jose Celestino Mutis 38, 28028 Madrid Tel 917 250 769 www.escuelainfantillospinos.com

Comments:
"My son went here in the afternoons to give him a basic understanding of Spanish. Staff were friendly. Groups in the afternoon were smaller. Unfortunately there are no open-classes for the parents to sit in on or any real parent involvement encouraged" (AL)

Recommended by Anne Lennon