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Nationalities
| Number of students |
65 |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
There will be 14 children in Infant to 2 adults, 20 children in Primary to 2 adults, 28 children in Secondary to 2 adults. |
School day
| School start time |
8:45 |
| School finish time |
14:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Extended hours until 16:00. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Madrid Active School was born 10 years ago, thanks to the collective effort of several families and education professionals, with the aim of offering an educational model based on active pedagogy, according to which girls and boys learn by doing, and are the central element of the learning method, with their interests, abilities and individual characteristics. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
MAS' methodology involves giving children a leading and active role in the classroom; activities and pedagogical materials are proposed to them, taking care of the transition process from concrete experiences to abstract thinking, and seeking the connection between action and experiences and the world of ideas. All this is carried out in an environment specially prepared to meet their developmental needs, in which moments of spontaneous activity alternate with proposals from the accompanying adults, seeking a balance in all areas. Autonomy and self-esteem are promoted as fundamental bases for self-knowledge and lifelong learning. Respect is a key value that allows for a healthy and relaxed learning environment. MAS encourages the development of emotional and social skills, applying the principles of non-violent communication and active listening. |