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O Castro British International School was established in 2008 as the pioneering international school in Galicia. It is located in Mos, a town adjacent to the city of Vigo. The educational approach at O Castro British International School is tailored to foster confidence and a sense of personal accountability among students. The curriculum encourages creativity, emotional stability, self-discipline, and independent learning. Additionally, the school emphasizes cultivating social and ecological consciousness, preparing students to be responsible, empathetic, and successful members of the global community. Immersion is deemed the most effective method for language acquisition, and at O Castro British International School, English is the primary medium of instruction. Students benefit from the expertise of a highly skilled team of educators, a significant proportion of whom have recently taught in the United Kingdom. The school's philosophy underscores that education should be an engaging and inspiring journey, igniting a lifelong love for learning; thus, students, families, and both teaching and non-teaching staff collaborate to help children realize their long-term educational aspirations. O Castro British International School offers comprehensive sports programs alongside a diverse array of extracurricular activities. Since its integration into Globeducate in 2017, students at O Castro have gained access to Globeducate’s distinctive international exchange programs and events, which have been notably popular and successful.