Spain, Vigo
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PSHE is delivered by tutors in Secondary and by class teachers in Primary to develop communication, mental resilience and independence. The tutors and class teachers form part of the Pastoral System and work with the SEN Team and School Counsellor to support students' emotional and social development and wellbeing. All staff contribute to creating a secure, happy and confident school environment.
The school has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Department with a SENCO and SEN Team. The SEN Team works with tutors and the School Counsellor to support students in their studies and with challenges they may face in or out of school, helping with mental health and wellbeing.
The school has a multilingual educational programme that offers full immersion in English from day one.
The SEN Team and School Counsellor support students' mental health and wellbeing. PSHE and the pastoral system help students develop emotional resilience.
All staff are regularly trained in safeguarding and the school has clear policies to ensure the school is a safe and secure place. The Safeguarding Team is led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead and includes Primary and Secondary Safeguarding Coordinators.
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.