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Colegio Peleteiro

Spain, A Coruña

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €4,800 - 7,260
Ages 2½ - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1951
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, French, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Located in Monte Redondo – Castiñeiriño, with the Dolores Ramos Center in Santiago de Compostela, Colegio Peleteiro serves ages 3 to 18. The school offers Educación Infantil, Educación Primaria, Educación Secundaria and Bachillerato. A dedicated space for the youngest learners supports cognitive and psychomotor development, fostering creativity and a distinct, tailored learning approach that aims for each student to reach full potential, emotionally and socially. In Bachillerato, education rests on academic excellence and school values, preparing students to engage with the world. The campus features on-site boarding for ESO and Bachillerato, and facilities including transport, dining hall, infirmary, cafeteria, school store and library; a School Continuity Insurance program supports ongoing schooling. The Chromebook Project underpins the digital learning program. Intercambios with England, Ireland, Germany and France extend learning beyond the classroom. A Conservatorio Profesional, Summer Camp (including Musical Theatre and Audiovisual Camps) and arts and language offerings enrich student life.

Lugar do Monte Redondo, s/n, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

The Essentials

Colegio Peleteiro has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The school is located at Lugar Monte Redondo, s/n, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain. The campus is in the city of Santiago de Compostela, in the Galicia region.

Stages
Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Baccalaureate.

Additional learning support
Guidance and support services are offered to students.

Country affiliation
Spain

Bus service
The school offers a school transport service.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is provided through the Residencia Escolar for students in ESO and Bachillerato, operating during the entire academic year. The residence has two areas, male and female, with double and triple rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms and heating, and daily cleaning is carried out. A dining service is available with an on-site kitchen that prepares daily menus, guided by a nutritionist to ensure a balanced diet. On weekends, students may remain in the Residence or visit the city, with supervision and a tailored plan from the educators.

Uniform Requirement
The uniform for Secondary includes beige long trousers or a beige skirt with the school emblem, a red polo shirt, a red jumper, red socks, and brown shoes. On days with Physical Education or swimming, the sports uniform and white sneakers are required; all garments must be labeled with the student's name, and outerwear should have a hanging label.

Food Options
The dining hall has its own kitchen that prepares the daily menus, and a nutritionist ensures a balanced diet. The cafeteria is on site and open from 08:00 to 19:00 hours.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private, non-subsidized institution with no religious or political affiliation. It is led by a director and a management team, and it adheres to the EFQM European Quality Management model, with renewals demonstrating sustained quality commitments.
Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Peleteiro ranges from EUR 4,800 to EUR 7,260 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A single registration / enrolment payment of EUR 500 is charged at the time a new pupil's admission is confirmed. New pupils who already have siblings at the school pay a EUR 500 reservation fee instead, which is refunded approximately in November; all current pupils pay an annual reservation fee each year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The annual tuition is divided into ten monthly instalments charged from September through June. The single EUR 500 registration/reservation payment is additional to these monthly instalments and is due when admission is made effective.

Tuition fees by year group (per month and per academic year)

- Education Infant (3 years): EUR 537 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 5,370.
- Education Infant (4–5 years): EUR 605 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 6,050.
- Primary (1º–5º E.P.): EUR 676 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 6,760.
- 6º E.P., 1º–2º E.S.O.: EUR 694 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 6,940.
- 3º E.S.O.: EUR 698 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 6,980.
- 4º E.S.O.: EUR 710 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 7,100.
- 1º–2º Bachillerato: EUR 726 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 7,260.

Note: the school issues charges as ten monthly instalments; term-based fees are not published as a separate billing model. Annual totals above are the monthly amount multiplied by ten (September–June).

Boarding and catering (Residencia y comedor)

- Residence (full board): EUR 966 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 9,660.
- School lunch (full service): EUR 175 / month.
- School lunch (one day only — Infantil): EUR 12.50 / day.
- Tupper (packed-lunch service): EUR 60 / month.

Transport

- Short-route school bus: EUR 102 / month.
- Long-route school bus: EUR 117–235 / month depending on route.
- Special lines: charged separately (consult).

Extra-curricular and Conservatory costs

- French as third language (extra activity): EUR 52 / month.
- Chinese as third language (extra activity): EUR 52 / month.
- Federated sports fee (Basketball, Football, Chess — quoted as quota): EUR 38 / month.
- Extra English lessons: EUR 34 / month.

Conservatory (music) fees

- Annual enrolment (except musical initiation): EUR 50 (one-off).
- 30" instrument (non-official): EUR 92 / month.
- Initiation musical (1º–2º EP: group class + 30" instrument): EUR 136 / month.
- 1º–3º Grado Elemental (group class + 30" instrument): EUR 154 / month.
- 4º Grado Elemental (group class + 50" instrument): EUR 212 / month.
- 1º–2º Grado Profesional (group class + 50" instrument): EUR 228 / month.
- 3º–6º Grado Profesional (group class + 50" instrument): EUR 256 / month.

Sibling discounts and family concessions

- Families with three siblings: 20% discount on the total teaching fees for the three children; one sibling free in the school lunch and one sibling free on transport.
- Families with four siblings: free tuition, lunch and transport for the eldest; the second sibling receives free lunch and transport.

Other costs (uniforms, materials, shop)

- The school operates an on-site school shop where school materials and uniforms for the different stages are available; specific prices for uniforms and stationery are not published on the fee schedule.

Refunds and cancellations

- New pupils who pay a EUR 500 reservation fee because they have siblings at the school see that reservation returned (approximately) in November.
- For summer campus/camp activities, non-school participants pay by credit card at registration; for pupils of the school an advance is required and the remainder is charged by bank receipt on the specified date. If a pupil withdraws after the campus has started, the full campus receipt is payable.

Fee payment options and billing mechanics

- The school issues the monthly instalments (receipts) for tuition and services; for summer campus activities non-school participants pay by credit card at registration, while school pupils follow the school billing (advance + bank receipt). The service conditions document indicates the use of credit card payments for campus registrations. Specific corporate bank-account or direct-debit details for routine tuition billing are handled through the school's administrative billing process and are issued on the school receipt/invoice.
Academics

Colegio Peleteiro teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 2.5 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers early childhood education (Educación Infantil), primary education (Educación Primaria), secondary education (Educación Secundaria), and Bachillerato. A space is specially designed for the development of the youngest students' cognitive and psychomotor abilities. It promotes creativity and stimulation, offering a learning approach that is different, unique, and tailored to each student. It prioritizes comprehensive and high-quality teaching so students develop their full potential, not only academically but also emotionally and socially. In Bachillerato, the educational methodology rests on academic excellence and the school's values, forming students committed to the world around them.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides continuous, personalized tutoring with the support of the Orientation Department. Tutoring is a pillar of the educational project and focuses on adapting to each student, building confidence, and helping them recognize their strengths. A network of personal relationships is fostered based on mutual respect within the school community, promoting cooperation and understanding inside and outside the classroom. Core values include Empathy, Respect, Responsibility, and Teamwork to support social and emotional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in Spanish and Galician and teaches English, German, French, and Chinese.

Mental Wellbeing
The school offers an integral wellbeing program that includes mindfulness, emotional management and character development integrated into the curriculum. A Digital Wellbeing Plan, launched in the 2024-2025 school year, addresses health, coexistence and personal development with collaboration from AMPAP and the USC psychology professor Antonio Rial Boubeta.
Parent Experience

History
The Colegio Manuel Peleteiro began in the late 1940s thanks to the support of families in Santiago and originated as the Minerva Academy. It was recognized as a school by the Ministry of National Education in 1951. In 1957 the Colegio moved to the República Argentina street building to accommodate growth, and in 1967 the institution adopted the name Colegio Manuel Peleteiro. The 1980s brought a bilingual program for the younger students in 1983, the Montouto sports pavilion in 1989, and the Dolores Ramos Center for early education in 1993. In 2009 the Colegio opened a new Monte Redondo educational complex and today it continues to develop with modern facilities.

Community
The school community includes students who identify with the values promoted by the College; a faculty of highly qualified teachers who are committed to the College and involved with their students; and families who are engaged and aligned with the school's educational approach. The leadership team includes Director Luis Ildefonso Peleteiro Ramos; Deputy Director Diego Peleteiro; Pedagogical Coordinator for ESO and Bachillerato Marica López Calderón; Primary Education Coordinator María Isabel Pinaque Martínez; Secondary and Bachillerato Organizational Coordinator María Picallo Andújar; Infant Education Coordinator Teresa Hernández Armentia. This structure supports ongoing collaboration among students, teachers, and families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Association of Mothers and Fathers of Colegio Manuel Peleteiro and of the Dolores Ramos Early Education Center is a non-profit organization whose primary work is to establish cooperative links with the school leadership, teachers, and the educational community, representing all families to enrich their children's educational experience and support their personal and emotional development. We aim to do this openly, transparently, and inclusively, creating new channels for information and participation. We invite families to contribute their ideas, talent, and energy to build an even more enriching and welcoming school environment for our children.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Boarding facilities accommodate students in ESO and Bachillerato on a campus with modern facilities designed around sustainability and innovation. School Transport, Dining Hall, Infirmary, Cafeteria, School Store, and Library are on site. A School Continuity Insurance program supports students ongoing education.

Academic Facilities
Chromebook Project is part of the educational program. The school follows a defined methodological approach that fosters an active, curious and investigative attitude, with explanations illustrated by practical activities and teamwork. Intercambios international exchanges with England, Ireland, Germany and France expand learning beyond the classroom. Conservatorio Profesional is offered as part of the curricula, along with Extensión Educativa, Orientación y Apoyo, and a commitment to Academic Excellence.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular life includes Chess, Artes Plásticas (Plastic Arts), Actividades Físico-Deportivas (Physical-Sport Activities), Folclore Galego (Galician Folklore), Artes Escénicas (Performing Arts), Club de Prensa (Press Club), Papiroflexia (Origami), Taller de Idiomas (Language Workshop), STEM Workshop, Taller de Plástica (Plastic Arts Workshop), and Gaita (Bagpipes). Additional offerings include Athletics, Basketball, Fútbol 8, Fútbol 11, Judo, Natación, Patinaje, Fotografía, Centro de Estudios Musicales, Danza Moderna, Expresión Oral – Teatro, Deportes, Gimnasia, Rítmica, Chino, Francés, and more.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Early Childhood Education provides a space specially designed for the development of the cognitive and psychomotor abilities of the youngest children. Primary Education fosters creativity and stimulation, offering a learning approach that is different, unique, and tailored to each student. Secondary Education prioritizes comprehensive, high-quality teaching to help students develop their full potential, emotionally and socially as well as academically. Baccalaureate bases its educational methodology on academic excellence and the school's values, forming students committed to the world around them.

Arts & Creative
The school has a Professional Conservatory for music. The Summer Camp program includes a Musical Theatre Campus. There is also an Audiovisual Campus offered during the summer.

Cultural & Language
Exchanges are offered as part of the school's educational offerings. An English Summer Camp is available. Intercambios (Exchanges) foster intercultural learning.

Social & Hobbies
Summer Camps include an Audiovisual Camp, an English Summer Camp, a Basketball Camp, a Multi-sport Camp, and a Musical Theatre Camp. These programs provide leisure and personal development opportunities during the summer. They promote social interaction through group activities.

Community & Service
Boarding School accommodates students from Secondary Education and Bachillerato during the school year, with modern facilities on a sustainable and innovative campus. School Transport is available. Dining options include a Cafeteria and a Dining Hall, and there is an on-site Nurse. A Library and a School Continuity Insurance are provided.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers boarding for secondary and bachillerato students on a sustainable, innovative campus. School Transport helps families with daily commuting. On-site services include a dining hall, a cafeteria, an infirmary, and a library to support student well-being. A continuity insurance policy helps ensure ongoing schooling.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Castellano (Castilian Spanish), Gallego (Galician), French, and Chinese. English is integrated across the curriculum in early education (50% of hours) and in Primary (about one third of hours). In Secondary, English teaches History in 1º ESO, Physics and Chemistry in 2º ESO, and Biology in 3º ESO, with a Cambridge certificate pathway and prep for IELTS/TOEFL/SAT. Chinese is offered from 1º de Educación Primaria to 2º de Bachillerato, with two 50-minute weekly sessions, and the school is a Confucius Institute examination center—the only one in Galicia.

Bilingual Teaching
Education includes a trilingual English–Castellano (Castilian Spanish)–Gallego (Galician) program from early years. In Educación Infantil y Primaria, English is taught for about 50% of teaching hours; in the 2nd and 3rd cycles of Primaria, about one third of the day is taught in English. In Secundaria and Bachillerato, the English program aims for most students to graduate with an official Cambridge certificate, with English-based instruction in certain subjects and preparation for IELTS, TOEFL and SAT.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion is a cornerstone of learning from an early age. The school runs international exchanges with English-, German-, and French-speaking partner schools, including an Ireland program in collaboration with School of Ireland, and exchanges in England, Germany, and France to practice languages and learn about different cultures.
Admissions

Admissions
01 Online Interview Request:
Parents or guardians must submit the admission application, using the online form at the bottom of this page. The admission period is open throughout the academic year from October to June. The Admissions Department will contact families by telephone to inform them about the school and, if desired, determine the date of the visit.

02 Personal Interview:
Parents or guardians must attend. They will be provided with detailed information about the school and a formal admission application will be completed.

03 Admission Tests (ESO and Bachillerato):
Students in ESO and Bachillerato must present, at the time of testing, the grades from the previous year and the current year in which they are enrolled. The applicant must take the following tests: a general mathematics and Spanish language test; a specific test in Biology, Physics and Chemistry; a specific test of general knowledge, vocabulary and reasoning; and a personal interview. The admission tests will be held starting in January. They are on Fridays at 15:30 and last about one and a half hours. After the test, the Orientation Department will meet with the parents or guardians to exchange impressions.

04 Admission Confirmation:
Within a maximum of 10 days the parents or guardians will be informed by email of the admission decision and provided with enrollment documentation.

05 Enrollment:
Parents or guardians have 15 days to submit the enrollment information, either by mail or delivering it at the Center. If within that period the documentation is not provided, without justified cause, the admission process will be invalidated.
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