Compare International Schools in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Instructs in English, Spanish

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees €7,740 - 34,700

Pupils 75

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Chester College International School is a private international school in Galicia, Spain, offering an integrated American-Spanish curriculum for ages 3 to 18. The program combines the American AP pathway with the Spanish Bachiller, awarding both a U.S. High School Diploma and the Spanish Bachiller on graduation. Cognia accreditation supports an integrated curriculum with transferable credits between systems and bilingual instruction in English and Spanish from Early Learning onward, with intensive English and native-speaker language teachers. German is available as an elective from Primary years. The school also runs language-immersion summer programs with day and boarding options. Boarding is available for High School students during the term. Located on a hilltop near Santiago de Compostela, the campus sits among woodland and offers facilities including eight classrooms, a science laboratory, art and music rooms, a library, two football fields, a tennis/basketball court, and an outdoor pool. University entrance preparation (EBAU/Selectividad, SAT, AP) and bilingualism are central to the program.

Location

Travesía de Montouto, 2, 15894 Teo, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain. Located on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. The school serves students from Early Learning to Grade 12.

Stages

From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Education is delivered in a bilingual English–Spanish programme with personalised attention.

Type

Private international school with a bilingual English–Spanish programme. Boarding is available for High-School students during the school year, and language-immersion summer programs include day and boarding options.

Country affiliation

United States (dual US High School Diploma and Spanish Bachiller; Cognia-accredited)

Application / Registration fees

- Day-school annual registration fee: € 450 (payable on confirmation of place for new students; continuing students pay at end of June).
- Boarding annual registration fee (international boarding): € 650 (one-off, non‑refundable).

Day‑school tuition and lunch fees (per month, and implied annual totals per academic year)

- Early Learning (Pre‑K1, Pre‑K2, K): Tuition € 595 /month; Lunch € 179 /month. Annual totals (10 monthly payments): Tuition € 5,950; Lunch € 1,790; Combined annual total € 7,740.

- Primary / Elementary (Grades 1–6): Tuition € 660 /month; Lunch € 179 /month. Annual totals (10 monthly payments): Tuition € 6,600; Lunch € 1,790; Combined annual total € 8,390.

- Middle School (Grades 7–10): Tuition € 705 /month; Lunch € 200 /month. Annual totals (10 monthly payments): Tuition € 7,050; Lunch € 2,000; Combined annual total € 9,050.

- High School / Bachillerato (Grades 11–12): Tuition € 785 /month; Lunch € 200 /month. Annual totals (10 monthly payments): Tuition € 7,850; Lunch € 2,000; Combined annual total € 9,850.

Day‑school additional recurring fees and optional programmes

- Additional Spanish as a Second Language reinforcement (3 hours/week): € 300 /month (charged monthly).
- Specific support programmes (special educational support) are arranged case‑by‑case and charged separately; price to be agreed with the family. Extracurricular activity fees vary by activity. Student personal materials and textbooks are not included in the above fees.

Family discounts (day school)

- Families with 3 children enrolled: 60% discount on the Tuition programme for the youngest child and free lunch for that child.
- Families with 4 children enrolled: full waiver of Tuition and Lunch fees for the youngest child.
- For larger sibling groups the school requests direct contact to agree arrangements.

Billing schedule and payment terms (day school)

- The school year is divided into 10 monthly payments (September–June). Monthly fees are paid in advance. A direct‑debit mandate is used and monthly payments are charged at the beginning of each month. Students enrolled at the school must satisfy all 10 monthly payments. If a pupil leaves after the school year has started, the family must pay the equivalent of two further monthly payments after the date of withdrawal. Modifications to contracted services require 10 days' notice to take effect the following month. € amounts above reflect monthly charges.

Boarding (International) — fees, deposits and term schedule

- Annual Tuition & Boarding (Grades 7–12, international boarding): € 33,700 per year (this amount covers tuition plus full board and accommodation in the boarding residence).
- Deposit required on enrolment: € 1,200 (held for emergencies; extra term charges may be deducted; remaining deposit refunded after departure subject to account being settled).
- Boarding payment schedule (example termly option shown): three termly payments of € 10,633 each (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) if paying termly; alternatively fees may be paid as a single advance payment prior to the start of the year. EU students may have the option of termly payments; non‑EU students are required to pay in advance unless an individual agreement is made.

Boarding extras and administrative charges

- Visa‑related administrative fee (when the school must assist with non‑EU student visa documentation and residency procedures): € 400 (annual; non‑refundable).
- Extra days in residence (for stays during holiday periods, if available): € 35 per day.
- Termly extras such as personal textbooks, transport to some external activities, airport transfers outside the included arrival transfer, special educational trips, external exam fees and some extracurricular or individualized learning programmes are invoiced termly as applicable.

Other standard costs

- Uniform: A school uniform is required. The fee for purchasing uniform items is not included in the tuition/lunch figures and is payable separately. Textbooks and personal materials are not included in tuition. Extracurricular activities have separate fees depending on the activity.

Refunds and deposits

- Day‑school: If a pupil leaves after the start of the school year, the family is liable for the cost of two additional monthly payments after the withdrawal date.
- Boarding: The deposit is held for emergencies and to cover extra charges; the remaining deposit balance is refunded within three months after the student's leaving date provided all payments have been settled. Some payments (registration fee, Term 1 and certain administrative fees) are non‑refundable where explicitly stated.

Fee payment options and collection methods

- Day‑school monthly fees are collected by direct debit (a mandate is completed and charges are passed at the start of each month).
- Boarding and other annual/term payments are required in advance or termly as specified; the school sets due dates for term payments. Specific public details of other payment channels such as credit‑card or bank‑transfer acceptance are not listed in the published fee materials.

Administrative notes on invoicing and extras

- Termly invoices may include extras incurred in the previous term (additional materials, transport, external exams, some extracurricular charges). Airport pick‑up on arrival in September for boarding students is listed as included in the service in the boarding information. € amounts shown above are the published charges in the school's fee schedules.

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding students may stay in Chester College's boarding residences or with carefully-selected local host families. There are two options: full boarding (Monday to Sunday) or weekly boarding (Monday to Friday or Saturday morning). The boarding houses are within walking distance of the school and have separate premises for male and female students. All meals take place in the main building and are prepared in the on-site kitchen using fresh, locally sourced ingredients; resident dorm parents accompany students at all times and full-boarders have weekend activities.

Uniform Requirement

There is a school uniform. It can be purchased locally; details are provided at registration.

Food Options

Lunch is included and meals are prepared daily onsite in the school kitchen using fresh, local ingredients. A morning snack is provided at break, and lunch menus are sent to families monthly. The school accommodates special diets prescribed by a doctor or on religious grounds.

Governance and Ownership

Private, independent school.

Curriculum

Integrated US/Spanish curriculum with credits transferable between the Spanish and US education systems year by year. Early Learning to Grade 12 are taught in a bilingual English–Spanish environment, with intensive English instruction and options to learn additional languages, including German as an optional language from Primary onwards; all language classes are taught by native speakers. The school awards dual qualifications on completion of Grade 12: the US High School Diploma and the Spanish Bachiller. Intensive preparation for university entrance examinations in Spain (EBAU/Selectividad) and in the USA (SAT, AP) is emphasized, with a track record of success in these assessments. The main working languages are English and Spanish, and the school strives for bilingualism across stages of education with personalized, small-group learning.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small groups averaging fewer than 12 students per classroom.

Exam Results

EBAU/Selectividad pass rate of 95% over the last 15 years, with excellent grades in many years; the school also has an excellent track record in SAT and AP examinations.

Higher Education Progression

A high percentage of graduates go on to university in Spain, with a significant proportion studying elsewhere; some have obtained academic excellence scholarships at renowned British and US universities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides mentoring and personalized attention to each student, with small class sizes that enable individualized support. It pursues a holistic education guided by Christian humanist values, aiming to educate students who are healthy, happy, and responsible. The program includes sport, nutrition, music, and drama as core components that support well-being, teamwork, self-confidence, and communication. A bilingual English–Spanish framework and language development are integrated with academics to foster social awareness and intercultural understanding. All language development is supported by a strong emphasis on personalized guidance and language proficiency.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school offers individual learning support programs when needed to assist language fluency as part of its bilingual approach. It operates within a US–Spanish curriculum rather than describing a separate specialized SEN department or facility.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English and Spanish are working languages, with a bilingual English–Spanish programme and a teaching balance that varies by stage. Intensive English is tailored to different proficiency levels, with catch-up classes when necessary. All language classes are taught by native speakers of the language in question.

Mental Wellbeing

Healthy living is prioritized through daily outdoor physical education and meals prepared on-site with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Music, drama, and effective communication are used to reinforce self-confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment. The school aims to develop healthy, happy, and responsible students within a supportive educational environment.

Admissions

1. Complete the contact form: You can do this via the Contact section or by clicking here. 2. We will contact you by email or phone to answer your queries and so that you can tell us a little bit more about the prospective student or student's. 3. Come and see the school: If you like, we can set up a face-to-face, telephone or online meeting with the Admissions Department. Prior to this meeting, a scanned copy of the student's latest final school transcript as well as the most recent termly school report should be provided. Non-English native speakers should ideally provide an English-level certificate (a B2 would be the minimum required for High School). If the student does not have a language certificate, language level will be assessed via a brief interview and through internal tests, if required. 4. Offer of a place: Within 2 weeks we will contact you to let you know whether we can offer the place(s) requested. 5. Confirmation & reservation of places: Families then have 2 weeks formally to confirm their acceptance of the place(s) offered. Formal acceptance entails completing the registration form (which will be sent to you) and paying the deposit to reserve a place for the year. The school reserves the right to withdraw its offer if these steps are not completed in due time. A number of academic and personal files will be finally requested to open the student's personal school file: these may be submitted at any point during the student's first term at school.

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International School Montessori Compostela

Instructs in English, Spanish

Ages 3 - 16 years

Fees €4,950 - 7,500

Type Co-educational

International School Montessori Compostela is a tri-lingual international day school in Galicia, Spain, offering a Montessori-based curriculum to students aged 3 to 16. The program provides Early Childhood (Casa, ages 3–6), Primary (Taller 1 and related years, ages 6–12), and a Montessori Adolescents Program for Secondary ESO (ages 12–16). The school is authorized by the Xunta de Galicia as a foreign education center. The campus is in the Sar district, beside the Colegiata de Sar, with more than 4,000 square metres of outdoor space and 900 square metres of usable classrooms on the ground and first floors, many with views toward the cloister. Beginnings in 2016 with Casa and Taller 1, the school has since expanded to four years of secondary education. It is certified by an American agency with recognition. The environment supports student-led learning, continuous assessment, and well-being, while offering rich arts, music, drama, and intercultural language experiences.

Location

Located in the Colegiata de Sar, in the heart of Santiago de Compostela. The school sits in the Sar neighborhood, a historic part of the city. The surroundings are rich in history, culture, and Compostela tradition.

Stages

Early Childhood (3-6), Primary (6-12) and Secondary (12-16).

Type

International, trilingual day school.

Country affiliation

Spain

Annual tuition (by year group)

- Ages 3–11 (Kindergarten 1 through Grade 6): EUR 4,950 per academic year. This is presented as ten monthly instalments of EUR 495 (EUR 495 × 10 = EUR 4,950).

- Grades 7–10 (approximately ages 12–15): EUR 7,500 per academic year (equivalent to ten monthly instalments of EUR 750 if the same 10‑month billing is applied).

Application / registration fees

- No separate non‑refundable application or registration fee amount is published within the school's published fee schedule that lists tuition and related annual totals.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented as an annual total with a monthly breakdown shown as 10 instalments (the published example shows EUR 495 × 10 for the EUR 4,950 annual fee), indicating a 10‑month billing structure for tuition. Parents should expect annual tuition to be collectable in monthly instalments across ten months unless otherwise arranged.

- No additional published details on deposit amounts, due dates for each instalment, late‑payment penalties, or discounts for full‑year prepayment are provided in the published fee schedule.

Sibling discount

- Second child enrolled together: 10% discount on tuition.
- Third child enrolled together: 20% discount on tuition.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule for the school's stated age range (ages 3–16). There are no boarding charges published.

Other costs and additional fees

- The published fee schedule provides annual tuition figures but does not list separate mandatory uniform charges, school uniform suppliers, meal plan costs, transport/coach fees, activity or excursion fees, examination fees, material/supplies fees, or insurance charges in the published fee summary. Where such additional charges may apply, they are not itemised in the publicly presented tuition totals.

Refund information

- The published fee schedule does not include specific refund or withdrawal refund policy details (for example, whether deposits or paid instalments are refundable and under what conditions). No refund terms are itemised in the published tuition summary.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit, cheque) or the school's bank account/payment portal details. No payment method information is listed in the published tuition summary.

Summary note

- The school's published fee schedule shows the primary tuition figures for the current published academic fee structure: EUR 4,950 per year for Kindergarten 1 through Grade 6 (presented as EUR 495 × 10) and EUR 7,500 per year for Grades 7–10. The published schedule includes sibling discounts of 10% and 20% for second and third children enrolled together. Other operational items commonly found in full fee schedules (application/registration fees, deposits, uniform costs, transport, meal plans, refund terms, and payment method options) are not itemised in the publicly presented tuition totals.

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