Spain, Vigo
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The school emphasizes holistic development with balanced attention to academic, emotional, social and physical growth. Mutual respect forms the foundation of the community, fostering healthy relationships and peaceful conflict resolution. Small class ratios and close support enable personalized attention.
Inclusion (Universal Design for Learning) guarantees accessibility and respects the diversity of every student.
The school provides tri-lingual education in Spanish, English and Galician, with progressive English immersion: 40% English in Early Years, 45% in Cycle 1, 50% in Cycle 2, and English used in non-language areas.
Emotional and social wellbeing are addressed through holistic development, balancing academic, emotional, social and physical growth within a respectful and supportive learning environment.
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.