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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.
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.
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.
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.
