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Chester College International School

Spain, Santiago-de-compostela

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Language Provision

Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

Language Provision

English and Spanish are the main working languages. The school offers a bilingual English–Spanish programme (50:50) and encourages bilingualism from Early Learning onwards, with proportions varying by stage. German is an optional foreign language from Primary onwards, and other languages can be offered as extracurricular activities; all language classes are taught by native speakers.

Bilingual Teaching

The school has a bilingual English–Spanish programme and aims for a bilingual 50:50 curriculum. Bilingualism is encouraged from the Early Learning stage, with language proportions varying by stage and individualized support if needed. Intensive English is tailored to different proficiency levels, with the option to learn additional languages. German is offered as an optional foreign language from Primary onwards.

Immersion Programs

Language immersion summer programs are offered. Language immersion in July is intensive learning for ages 3 to 18, with day or boarding options. The Chester International English Summer Camp provides a full English immersion experience for ages 8 to 18.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €7,740 - 34,700
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 75
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1985
Bus Service Yes

Chester College International School is a private international school in Galicia, Spain, offering an integrated American-Spanish curriculum for ages 3 to 18. The program combines the American AP pathway with the Spanish Bachiller, awarding both a U.S. High School Diploma and the Spanish Bachiller on graduation. Cognia accreditation supports an integrated curriculum with transferable credits between systems and bilingual instruction in English and Spanish from Early Learning onward, with intensive English and native-speaker language teachers. German is available as an elective from Primary years. The school also runs language-immersion summer programs with day and boarding options. Boarding is available for High School students during the term. Located on a hilltop near Santiago de Compostela, the campus sits among woodland and offers facilities including eight classrooms, a science laboratory, art and music rooms, a library, two football fields, a tennis/basketball court, and an outdoor pool. University entrance preparation (EBAU/Selectividad, SAT, AP) and bilingualism are central to the program.

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