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O Castro British International School

Spain, Vigo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €5,450 - 8,700
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 707
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

OCastro British International School in Vigo, Galicia, is a private, secular international school for ages 3–18. It delivers the English National Curriculum from early years through Sixth Form, with Key Stage 3 and a two-year IGCSE; A-Levels in the final years. From day one, English is the language of instruction, supported by a multilingual programme in Spanish, Galician and French. The campus sits on 33,000 m2 of grounds, featuring ICT rooms, science labs, two libraries, a ballet studio and a psychomotor suite. Outdoor spaces include nature trails, outdoor classrooms, plus a 2,000 m2 sports centre and an artificial grass pitch for rugby or football. The school offers 30+ after-school activities, with strengths in STEM (Robotics, 3D Design, App Development), languages (Languages and Chinese, international exchanges) and sport. It participates in WWF, Eco-Schools and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, fostering global citizenship. Founded in 2008, it is recognised by universities worldwide.

Camiño de San Cosme, 1, 36419 San Pedro De Cela, Pontevedra, Spain

The Essentials

O Castro British International School has 707 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. Address: Camíño de San Cosme nº 1, 36419 San Pedro De Cela (Mos), Pontevedra. It is a private, secular, international school for children aged three to 18 with a multilingual programme and full immersion in English from day one.

Stages
Early Years (Nursery and Reception); Primary School (Key Stages 1 and 2); Secondary School (Key Stage 3 in Years 7–9, then a two-year IGCSE programme); Sixth Form (A-Level).

Type
Private, secular, international school.

Additional learning support
SEN Department provides inclusive education available to all students and families from Nursery through Year 13; support is delivered through classroom guidelines and specific interventions, with withdrawal or in-class support as appropriate; the team works with external professionals to coordinate provision and supports examination access arrangements.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British International School; follows the English National Curriculum).

Religious affiliation
Secular.

School day structure
School day runs 9:00–18:00. Breakfast club starts at 08:00 and after-school club operates 16:20–18:10, depending on family needs.

Bus service
Comprehensive school bus network with more than 12 routes across Vigo and the metropolitan area, including Cangas, Moaña, Pontevedra and A Cañiza; a new route covers Baixo Miño and the Portugal border (A Guarda, Tui, Goián, Tomiño). For detailed information, email bus@bisocastro.com.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is private and secular, located in Vigo, Galicia. It follows the English National Curriculum and offers a multilingual programme with full immersion in English from day one. The school is certified by the Galician government and regulated by the British Council and NABSS. As part of Globeducate, the Senior Leadership Team supports every member of staff, and Globeducate's Directorate of Education works with the school to ensure standards of teaching and learning. The school publishes its academic results every year along with universities that accepted O Castro students.
Fees

Annual tuition at O Castro British International School ranges from EUR 5,450 to EUR 8,700 for 2026/27.

Overview of billing and what tuition covers

- School fees are charged as an annual tuition for each year group and are paid in 10 monthly instalments. Discounts are available for early payment. The annual tuition is stated to include school and liability insurance, psychological and pre‑university counselling, school materials, one extracurricular activity, individual student monitoring, afternoon wrap‑around care for work‑life balance, digital learning provision across stages and an optional healthy snack for Early Years and Primary pupils.

One‑time and annual mandatory fees

- Admission (one‑time, new pupils): EUR 670.
- Annual re‑enrolment / reservation fee (paid each year): EUR 275 per year.

Tuition fees by school stage (annual, monthly and per‑term breakdowns)
- Early Years (3–4 years)
- Annual tuition: EUR 5,450.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 545.00. (calculated: EUR 5,450 ÷ 10).
- Per term (three academic terms; calculated): EUR 1,816.67 (EUR 5,450 ÷ 3).

- Key Stage 1 (Year 1–Year 2; 5–6 years)
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,150.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 615.00. (calculated).
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,050.00.

- Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6; 7–10 years)
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,800.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 680.00. (calculated).
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,266.67.

- Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9; 11–13 years)
- Annual tuition: EUR 7,400.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 740.00. (calculated).
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,466.67.

- Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11; 14–15 years)
- Annual tuition: EUR 7,900.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 790.00. (calculated).
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,633.33.

- Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form (Years 12–13; 16–17 years)
- Annual tuition: EUR 8,700.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 870.00. (calculated).
- Per term (calculated): EUR 2,900.00.

Additional services and charges (paid separately)

- School canteen (lunch): EUR 1,890 per year. Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 189.00; Per term (calculated): EUR 630.00.
- Individual day (single day attendance / ad‑hoc day): EUR 15 per day.
- Breakfast Club (07:30–08:30): EUR 69 per month.
- Early arrival (07:30–08:30 option): EUR 46 per month.
- English language extra support (optional): EUR 3.50 per day.
- Extra‑curricular session packages (monthly): 3 sessions/week EUR 120 per month; 4 sessions/week EUR 180 per month; 5 sessions/week EUR 200 per month; 8 sessions/week EUR 360 per month.
- Wrap‑around care / after‑school club (until 18:00) is available and charged separately where applicable.
- Transport (school bus routes) is managed as a separate service and is charged in addition to tuition; route details and charges are provided through the school's transport information.
- Uniforms are sold through the on‑site uniform shop; uniform costs are paid separately.

Sibling discounts and concessions

- Sibling (tuition) grants are applied as follows: 2nd sibling – 20% discount on tuition; 3rd sibling – 40%; 4th sibling – 70%; 5th sibling – 100%.

Taxes

- The published prices do not include taxes.

Billing schedule and payment terms (details)

- Annual tuition is payable in 10 monthly instalments (the published schedule uses a 10‑month instalment model). An early‑payment discount (noted at −2%) is available where the applicable conditions for early payment are met. Admission and re‑enrolment fees are charged separately as noted above.

Boarding

- No boarding or residential programme is listed among the school's services; boarding fees are not applicable. The school operates as a day school with canteen, transport and wrap‑around services.

Refunds and cancellations

- No explicit refund or fee‑cancellation terms are published in the school's publicly available fee materials (the annual fee schedule and school fee summary do not include detailed refund/cancellation clauses). Families should obtain the school's full contractual payment and refund terms when completing enrolment.

Payment methods

- The published fee materials describe the instalment structure and early‑payment discount but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit/debit card). The accepted payment methods and bank details are not included in the publicly posted fee summary.

Notes on the figures presented here

- Annual tuition figures and the specific prices for canteen and optional services are taken from the school's published fee schedule. The monthly instalment figures are calculated on the basis that the annual tuition is paid in 10 monthly instalments (annual ÷ 10) as stated in the school's billing model; per‑term figures shown above are calculated values (annual ÷ 3) to provide a term‑by‑term equivalent. All figures are stated in EUR and exclude taxes.
Academics

O Castro British International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the English National Curriculum for children aged 3–18. It has full immersion in English from day one and a multilingual programme including Spanish, Galician and French. Early Years and Primary School develop foundational literacy and numeracy while nurturing social and emotional skills. In Secondary, students follow Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) before a two-year IGCSE programme culminating in examinations. In the final two years, Sixth Form, students study A-Levels in chosen subjects.

Exam Results
IGCSE results show a clear upward trend. In 2023, 81% of students achieved A*-C across all subjects. In 2024, 55% achieved A*-B. In 2025, 56% achieved A*-B and 81% achieved A*-C.

Higher Education Progression
University destinations include Lancaster University, King's College London, UCL (London), Imperial College, University of Edinburgh, University of Stirling, University of Brighton, Lindenwood University (USA), Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Universidad de Barcelona, Universidad Carlos III (Madrid), University of York, Universidad de Vigo, TU Delft, Purdue University (USA) and the University of Manchester.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
PSHE is delivered by tutors in Secondary and by class teachers in Primary to develop communication, mental resilience and independence. The tutors and class teachers form part of the Pastoral System and work with the SEN Team and School Counsellor to support students' emotional and social development and wellbeing. All staff contribute to creating a secure, happy and confident school environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Department with a SENCO and SEN Team. The SEN Team works with tutors and the School Counsellor to support students in their studies and with challenges they may face in or out of school, helping with mental health and wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a multilingual educational programme that offers full immersion in English from day one.

Mental Wellbeing
The SEN Team and School Counsellor support students' mental health and wellbeing. PSHE and the pastoral system help students develop emotional resilience.

Safeguarding
All staff are regularly trained in safeguarding and the school has clear policies to ensure the school is a safe and secure place. The Safeguarding Team is led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead and includes Primary and Secondary Safeguarding Coordinators.
Parent Experience

History
OCastro British International School was founded in 2008. It is located in Vigo, Galicia, Spain, and is a private, secular international school for children aged 3 to 18. The school offers multilingual education with full immersion in English from day one and follows the English National Curriculum. Its qualifications are recognised by top universities across Spain, the UK, and around the world. The school emphasises an international mindset and prepares students to engage with a global world.

Community
OCastro fosters a vibrant, international community in Vigo. The school partners with WWF, Eco-Schools, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals to educate students about environmental challenges and global citizenship. There have been events and exhibitions such as the school's Art Exhibition, highlighting student creativity and literacy. The school emphasises wellbeing and a holistic approach to education within a supportive campus environment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
At O Castro British International School, the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) plays an active role in student and school life. It is made up of a forward-looking group of parents and teacher representatives, and its major functions are organising social activities and events, assisting teachers with class projects, fundraising, and supporting the school in safeguarding students. Every parent and faculty member is automatically part of the PTA. The PTA Committee is collaborative and proactive and involves volunteer parents across all ages, with dedicated Key Stage representatives fostering open communication between parents, teachers, senior school leaders, and student representatives. All families are encouraged to take part in its social and fundraising activities. Funds raised by the PTA have funded events such as the Christmas Market, Halloween party, and donations to designated charities such as the HOPE Campaign.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school campus is designed to meet the high standards expected of today's international private schools. The buildings are energy-efficient and modern, crafted to meet the needs of students' educational and social needs. Indoor facilities include ICT rooms, science labs, two libraries, a rock studio, a ballet studio, and a psychomotor skills suite. With 33,000 m2 of grounds, there are recreational and wooded areas, nature trails, outdoor classrooms, a 2,000 m2 sports centre and a multi-purpose artificial grass pitch for rugby or football.

Sports Facilities
The campus features a 2,000 m2 sports centre for a range of physical education activities. The outdoor multi-purpose artificial grass pitch is suitable for rugby or football. The grounds include recreational spaces and wooded areas that support outdoor sport and activity.

Academic Facilities
Indoor facilities include ICT rooms, science labs, and two libraries. The school provides a rock studio, a ballet studio and a psychomotor skills suite for creative, performing arts and physical education. Outdoor classrooms supplement learning. The campus comprises 33,000 m2 of grounds to support the learning environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a comprehensive programme of extracurricular activities. The programme supports student development beyond the classroom and complements the academic curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Over 30 extracurricular activities are available, with after‑school programs open to students aged four to 16. Academic activities include Robotics, Video Game Design, Languages, 3D Design, App Development, Research & Debate, and Public Speaking to extend and complement the main curriculum.

Arts & Creative
Creativity Lab is a multidisciplinary space integrated with the British curriculum, promoting active, project‑based learning. It features a robotics and programming station, a prototyping area, and a 3D printing centre, plus a presentation zone for multimedia work. The lab strengthens creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration across learning.

Cultural & Language
Language clubs and cultural activities include Languages and Chinese, with international focus through Globeducate events. The school participates in events such as Model United Nations. Globeducate Study Abroad offers international exchanges in the UK, Andorra, Cyprus and Spain, broadening cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
A literary arts magazine has been published by pupils, and there are numerous social and artistic opportunities including Musical Theatre, LAMDA, Music Band, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Ballet and Modern Dance. Debating Club and other clubs provide venues for self‑expression and collaborative work.

Community & Service
The school partners with WWF, Eco-Schools and the UN Sustainable Goals to educate students about environmental challenges and to foster global responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
From Year 9 to Year 12, students can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, with levels from Bronze to Gold. The programme builds leadership, resilience, problem solving and teamwork through an expansive expedition or residency.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is the priority, with modern facilities, emotional wellbeing support and safeguarding. The Journey programme (from Nursery to Year 8) develops independence, self‑confidence, wellbeing, creativity and problem‑solving, while outdoor learning enhances holistic development and safe risk‑taking.
Languages

Language Provision
Multilingual education with English immersion from day one; the English National Curriculum is followed.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a multilingual educational program with full immersion in English from day one. The students follow the English National Curriculum.

Immersion Programs
Full immersion in English from day one.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is currently accepting applications for students across all age groups. You can book a personalised tour via Book a Visit. Open Days information is available. All details of the application process are on How to Apply, including the necessary forms. Fees are published for the school year. A brochure can be downloaded, and answers to common questions are available in the FAQ.
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