CÓNCHAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
A living space for learning, respect, and freedom
Cónchar International School is an innovative educational project, inspired by transformative pedagogical movements such as Summerhill, Montessori, Rebeca and Mauricio Wild, and Sudbury Valley School. It integrates the best of each approach to offer a deeply respectful, free, and vibrant education.
Mission
We respect the idiosyncrasies and essence of every child in order to maximize their holistic development and individuality. Our school is a space that supports the unique rhythms of each child, nurturing trust, autonomy, and authenticity.
A warm and transformative pedagogical approach
At Cónchar International School:
• Education takes place in a warm and welcoming environment, where quality human relationships are the foundation of all learning.
• Children move freely and responsibly, exploring their genuine interests within a carefully prepared environment, following the Montessori philosophy and the free spaces inspired by Rebeca and Mauricio Wild.
• We promote experiential, meaningful, and emotionally connected learning that encourages autonomy, critical thinking, and self-construction of knowledge, as seen in models like Summerhill or the Sudbury Valley School.
• Bilingualism (English and Spanish) is experienced naturally as part of everyday interactions, enriching them and opening doors to a global world.
• Emotional education and values are at the core: respect, equality, peace, responsible consumption, and sustainable development are part of our daily life.
A community built from within
We see ourselves as an active and participatory educational community, where students have both voice and responsibility. Many of the coexistence agreements that guide our daily life are created collectively in the Assembly — a horizontal dialogue space that fosters conscious decision-making, active listening, and genuine participation. This model strengthens the sense of belonging, mutual respect, and commitment to collective well-being.
Our core values
• Freedom with responsibility: we support the ability to decide and create with awareness and accountability.
• Deep respect: for oneself, for others, and for the environment — as well as for different learning paces and styles.
• Authentic trust: we believe in the potential of every student, with an empathetic, present, and loving perspective.
• Conscious flexibility: we embrace diversity, the nuances of daily life, and the unique qualities of each human being.
• Equality and justice: essential for every person to feel heard, valued, and part of a whole.
A project for conscious families
Cónchar International School is designed for families seeking an alternative, respectful, and transformative education. A school where children from 6 to 14 years old can:
• Learn at their own pace, based on their true interests.
• Actively participate in the life of their school community.
• Develop skills in critical thinking, conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, and collaborative work.
• Feel heard, valued, and empowered as protagonists of their own learning.
