Carmen (middle) is a teacher at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain. She takes time to play with the younger children at the school as part of the Montessori learning experience they practice at Akua.
A teacher at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain has one on one instruction with a primary school student. The teachers don't hesitate to work closely with the students.
A student at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain uses one of the Montessori materials to learn to count. This is one of the school's biggest drawing points for parents wanting their children to receive an alternative to normal public school education.
Secondary school students put on play at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain. Much of the curriculum at Akua is centered around the arts and letting students express their creativity.
Infantil students at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain get ready for the nature museum. This is an event the students put on themselves, showcasing their knowledge of the environment.
Laura (middle), a teacher at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain, leads circle time after lunch. This is a time for the students to reconnect with each other and wind down after recess.
A primary school student at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain fills out a worksheet on temperature. On this day, the students were having class outside.
Students at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain look over the patio during recess. The students are allowed to play on the outside grounds of the school periodically throughout the day.
Infantil students at Colegio Akua in Barcelona, Spain, get ready to meet their parents and go home for the day. Some students ride the bus whereas others get driven home individually.