Colegio Montfort Private School
Description of Colegio Montfort Private School
- Founded: in 1964
- Location Colegio Montfort: Loeches, a suburb of Madrid, Spain
- Total number of students: approximately 1000.
The prestigious private boarding house Colegio Montfort is famous not only in Madrid and its county (according to statistics it is in the top 5 of Madrid schools), but also throughout Spain (according to the newspaper El Mundo it is included in the TOP-7 of the best private educational institutions of the country) . Accreditation of London Trinity College and work as an official examination center for spoken English (students here can get a valuable certificate of GESE Trinity College of London, confirming the excellent level of English) demonstrate the highest level of education, attention to modern pedagogical trends and compliance with world standards. The school has repeatedly received prestigious certificates of quality and conformity (ISO 9001 Standard by AENOR, The International Certification Network, Madris Excelente), was noted by Spanish and international educational specialists and independent organizations.
In Colegio Montfort, children can receive a quality full-fledged education from primary school (admission of students is from 3 years) through middle and senior classes to graduate pre-university programs (in Spain it is the Bachillerato program - do not confuse with the European baccalaureate who serves the first stage of university education). All schooling is bilingual: excellent knowledge of Spanish and English helps graduates to easily get higher education in the best universities all over the world and in the future to build a successful career in the international community. Up to the age of 14, students are engaged ​​in both languages, combining them with each other, then the basic education is conducted in Spanish, and English acts as a strong intensive elective. From the age of 10 the pupils are taught French as an additional language. Also, students of middle and upper classes have the opportunity to learn German or Chinese (Mandarin). All linguistic and academic studies lead directly to linguistic carriers, which increases the intensity and effectiveness of teaching.
The school encourages students to complete all major secondary education paths in the Spanish national system:
- Primary classes (2-5 years)
- Basic secondary education - Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, or ESO (6-16 years)
- Graduation senior classes El Bachillerato Unificado y Polivalente (BUP, or abbreviated Bachillerato, 16-18 years).
Students are engaged on weekdays from 9:30 to 17:00, after they have time for rest, electives, games with peers and homework.
For the youngest pupils from 2 to 5 years, the stimulating program Intelligence was developed and successfully taught, which helps kids to join the studying rhythm faster, makes the study more interesting and exciting, and forms children's desire for knowledge and self-development. In addition, the school teaches special courses for gifted students - H.A.P. (High Academic Performance), summer language programs for schoolchildren from all over the world are held. On summer programs you can learn English or Spanish, additionally preparing to enter a foreign school or college, doing sports and creativity, going on fascinating excursions and studying the history and culture of Spain (also partner summer programs are conducted on the territory of Ireland).
According to the latest statistics for 2014, 100% of graduates (the El Bachillerato Unificado y Polivalente program) passed the PAU final exam to high scores and were able to obtain a valuable educational certificate for admission to universities.
International students at the school can count on special supportive language courses that will help to bring the level of knowledge in line with the Spaniards and learn at the same level.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Colegio Montfort Private School
Elementary classes
For the youngest schoolchildren (2-6 years of schooling) the school offers an effective innovative program that includes the stimulating option Intelligence. The primary school course helps to form a craving for learning and a love for knowledge, makes learning more comfortable and effective, allows you to conduct classes in a playful, interesting atmosphere.
The elementary school works on the educational standards of England and Wales, according to high British standards. The entire educational block is divided into several stages:
- Pre-Nursery (1-2 grades)
- Nursery (Grade 3)
- Reception (Grade 4)
- Year 1 (Grade 5)
- Year 2 (Grade 6).
In each class with children, 2 permanent English teachers are engaged, who are the native speakers of the language (recall that the school in bilingual education is in English and Spanish). Groups for classes are formed small to provide a more complete language immersion, an opportunity for the teacher to practice an individual approach, to give each child a maximum of attention - at this age it is especially necessary. All children are constantly under the supervision of teachers and educators, fully guaranteeing their safety and comfort.
Language studying (grammar) is conducted in Spanish - English children learn in the course of direct communication as their mother tongue: all teachers, pupils and educators communicate with each other in English, both during the academic and extra-curricular time.
High school
In the middle classes, teachers strengthen students' craving for knowledge, education and self-education, help to create a sustainable motivation for self-development, to instill valuable human and academic qualities (independence, patience and tolerance, perseverance and discipline).
Studying is still bilingual (approximately 60% of subjects are taught in English), from the 5th grade (from 10 years) the study of French begins. In the future, students can also choose Chinese (Mandarin) or German as an elective. According to statistics, such intensive linguistic preparation from early years helps students to successfully pass final exams and qualification tests for the fluency of colloquial English Trinity.
The curriculum of secondary school students includes:
- Physical culture and sport (especially swimming)
- Music (many prefer flute)
- Mathematics (tasks are taught on 3 levels of difficulty, an additional interactive course is developed)
- English, Spanish and French
- Exact sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Computer literacy and informatics.
Senior classes (Bachillerato)
In the upper grades and at the final level of Bachillerato (16-18 years, preparation for universities) the moral and academic education of pupils reaches its peak. Such skills, qualities and abilities as self-discipline, mutual respect, tolerance, and patience, upbringing and perseverance, and accuracy help graduates to become successful personalities, in demand by specialists in their field.
The active assimilation of foreign languages ​​continues (most of the subjects are now taught in Spanish, but English remains the main elective). According to the statistics, intensive language studying even from primary classes helps graduates to demonstrate the level of knowledge from B2 to C1 on a pan-European scale (above-average - advanced).
SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND SCHOOLBOYS
The school offers several options for the summer program for students from all over the world, combining language classes (English and Spanish) and interesting electives. The following summer course options are available for students:
- Music School
The age of the pupils is from 6 to 15 years. You can choose a half board (children are at school on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00, go home on weekends) or full board (accommodation and studying on weekdays, on weekends the school is free). Teachers will help children to express themselves in music and dance, teach them to see and create the beautiful. In addition to the most interesting classes in music and choreography, students will enjoy a large number of leisure and entertainment events, fascinating excursions.
- Fun Holidays in July (fun and adventure)
It is held from 2 to 29 July for students from 2 to 12 years. This is a whole month of various fun activities, English lessons, adventures and entertainment - new impressions will be the sea! Classes are conducted at the school from 9:00 to 16:00. The following activities for children are envisaged:
- English lessons: songs and films on the original, funny games and reading of original books, short plays and skits
- Master classes: felting, paper processing, bread baking and confectionery
- Music and dramatic art: puppet theater, oratory, dances and performances, songs and pantomimes
- Craft workshops: origami, drawing and painting, modeling
- Sports: tennis, team games (football, volleyball, basketball), psychomotor activity
- Outdoor activities: care for the school farm and gardens, planting and watering, plant breeding, eco-trips, collection of herbals, etc.
- Catch-up and Reinforcement Course
It is held from July 3 to August 30. A special program for students who have not achieved high enough results during the main academic year. An additional, supportive summer program is based on an individual approach: since there are very few students here, the complexities of each can be analyzed in as much detail as possible in order to speed up the process of correcting and filling the knowledge gaps.
- Language immersion (English)
The course is designed for 1 month for students from 7 to 15 years. The most intensive and effective program for learning English: this is a great way to improve language skills in an informal, free environment, to overcome the language barrier and learn not only to speak but also to think in English. The program is designed for students staying at a boarding house on the school grounds.
- Spanish summer course for foreign students
The course is designed for a monthly stay and is intended for schoolchildren from around the world at the age of 7 to 16 years. Spanish is the third most widespread in the world, and a complete language immersion in the culture and history of Spain will help foreign students to understand all the beauty, uniqueness of the Spanish. The program provides not only academic lessons: a large number of leisure and entertainment events, excursions and games are planned - in addition to their entertainment tasks, they help to consolidate the knowledge gained in the classroom in an informal, free environment.
There is an opportunity to go to one of the programs for 2 weeks.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school offers students a comfortable and safe accommodation on the territory, in cozy residences. In the houses around the clock guarded by caregivers and administrators, ready to help in any situation. There are cafeterias and coffee shops, a playroom and a living room, quiet classrooms for self-preparation and reading are provided.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Colegio Montfort Private School
Sports activity is an important part of the overall learning process - exercise is planned both as part of the schedule, and as electives or leisure activities. Students can play football (or mini-football), engage in a chess club, go swimming, learn judo and other martial arts. There are tracks for running and track and field athletics, basketball courts. You can play handball or volleyball, tennis, rowing, rollerblading and skateboards.
There are music studios and choreographic classes, film sessions are held at the local Film Club.
Facilities and equipment at Colegio Montfort Private School
The school is located in the suburbs of Madrid in the small, cozy and hospitable city of Loeches - you can get to the Madrid-Barajas international airport in only half an hour (12 kilometers), and the distance to the center of the capital is 28 kilometers.
The campus has two swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), a large multi-purpose sports hall and a gym, numerous game rooms and lounge rooms, dance and music classes, an extensive library with a quiet reading room and even a small Cinema.
Admission dates and extra charges
The registration fee and the enrollment fee are paid additionally
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 500 EUR
- Application fee 2000 EUR
- Study materials 400 EUR
- Uniform 200 EUR
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Colegio Montfort Private School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
