Spain, Vigo
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Trilingual education in Spanish, English, and Galician is provided across all stages, with Spanish and Galician present throughout to ensure mastery of the three languages. The program supports a multicultural environment.
The school uses a progressive trilingual program in Spanish, English, and Galician. Spanish and Galician are present at all stages of the curriculum.
Progressive English immersion: 40% of instruction in English in Early Years, 45% in Primary Cycle 1, and 50% in Primary Cycle 2, with non-language areas taught in English.
Gándara International School is a Montessori-based international day school in Gondomar, Pontevedra, Galicia, NEASC-accredited, enrolling children aged 3 to 12. The curriculum centers on Montessori pedagogy delivered through active, student-led learning, with small classes at a 1:12 ratio. The school offers a trilingual program in English, Spanish and Galician, with progressive English immersion: 40% in Infantil (3–6), 45% in Primaria Ciclo 1 (6–9), and 50% in Primaria Ciclo 2 (9–12). Spanish and Galician are present at every stage, and non-language subjects such as Science and Arts are taught in English. Universal Design for Learning supports accessible instruction, with gentle evaluation based on observation, documentation, and feedback. Facilities span about 2,400 to 3,000 square meters and include a garden, farm, green spaces, and a connection to the environment. The campus emphasizes experiential learning, with Easter and Summer Camp offered as extracurricular options. The program integrates wellbeing, community engagement, and hands-on exploration.