O Castro British International School
International School in Vigo - Pontevedra
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Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $6,664–$10,663/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 Vigo - Pontevedra international school · 716 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Spanish.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 9:15.
- Accreditations: NABSS listed accreditations.
716
30 (Spanish)
18 avg
Available
NABSS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About O Castro British International School
O Castro British International School is an international school in Vigo, Galicia, offering a progressive, secular, values-based education. Teaching the English National Curriculum OCBIS welcomes students from ages 3 to 18.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,664–$10,663 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 5750-9200 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,164(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,664 |
| Cost position in Vigo - Pontevedra | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels, PCE
Very good in general
Spanish, French, Portuguese, Galician
The role of the SEN (Special Educational Needs) Department is a diverse one at OCBIS and runs throughout the school, from Nursery Class right up to Year 13. Also we offer Spanish and English support. At the earliest stages, the work often involves giving guidelines in order to best support children in the classroom. As they move up through the school, OCBIS seeks to liaise with teachers in order to support learning through specific interventions. OCBIS also on occasions offers support with regard to the affective and emotional side of learning. OCBIS believes that every child is an individual and through its work it seeks to meet the individual needs that some children may present at specific points in their academic careers. Sometimes this is best achieved through withdrawal from the classroom setting, whilst in other cases, in-class support may be more appropriate. As well as working with students and teachers, OCBIS also works with professionals from outside the school to ensure that provision is coordinated, whilst OCBIS supports its examinations officer in ensuring that pupils have the correct access arrangements for school and public examinations.
O Catro provides an inclusive education based upon its fundamental view that diversity should be celebrated, and that every child has a right for their individual educational needs to be met. OCBIS understands that many children experience difficulties at different times throughout their lives and OCBIS makes every effort to ensure that it provides the right sort of help at the right time. OCIBS' SEN Department and Student Guidance Services are available to all students and their families whenever they are needed.
English Language Extra Support
9:15 – 16:15
Yes
OCBIS is happy to cater for all special dietary requirements, whether they be for medical reasons or on religious grounds and, naturally, a vegetarian option is also available.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Vigo - Pontevedra
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Spanish
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