Madrid Active School

A small parent-and-teacher-founded active-pedagogy school in Madrid following the Wild model with influences from Montessori, Reggio Emilia and forest schools.

Roughly a decade old, set up by a group of international parents and teachers around an active-learning philosophy where children lead their own pace and interests. NEASC-accredited, bilingual Spanish/English, ages 3 to 16. Hours run from around 8:45 to 3pm with a 4pm extension.

The model leans heavily on parent involvement, with families expected to help with logistics, support activities and the everyday running of the project. Strong fit for households committed to alternative pedagogy and willing to put time in. Less suited to families who want a hands-off, traditional academic structure or a clear external-exam pathway. Public review signal is thin because the school is small and niche, so visiting in person matters more than usual here.