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The school in nature where children grow up happy and secure
A school with a maximum of 80 children in Gondomar: Montessori inspiration, one teacher for every 10-12 children, three languages living together daily with English as the main one, and NEASC accreditation.
NEASC Accredited
Authorized by Xunta de Galicia
English 40-50% | ES | GL
3-12 years · Small ratios
Nursery for ages 1 to 3
This autumn we are opening a new stage for children aged 1 to 3, with the same care and the same project as always. Places are very limited and you can already reserve yours.
What families say
Testimonials from our educational community
"Gándara combines Montessori principles with flexibility, respect and joy. Our children feel happy, safe and curious every day, and we face the future with complete peace of mind."
Alba & Marc
Gándara family
"We were looking for a Montessori, international school where our daughters would be truly happy. At Gándara we found all that and so much more."
Patri & Pablo
Gándara family
"Gándara is a safe place where children grow up respected and supported. The teaching team is sensitive and truly understands each child."
Marie
Gándara family
Why choose Gándara?
Three fundamental pillars that define our educational approach
How We Teach
Methodologies that guide our daily practice
Active Pedagogy / Montessori
The child as protagonist of their learning through prepared environments and manipulative materials
Global Learning in English
Progressive immersion: 40% in Early Years, 45% in Cycle 1, 50% in Cycle 2, with non-linguistic areas in English
Inclusion (UDL)
Universal Design for Learning that guarantees accessibility and respects each student's diversity
Kind Evaluation
Kind data: observation, pedagogical documentation and feedback that accompanies without labeling
Progressive Trilingual Model
English immersion that grows with each stage
Early Years (3-6 years)
40%Natural introduction to English in routines, games and daily activities
Primary Cycle 1 (6-9 years)
45%Non-linguistic areas like Science and Arts in English, consolidating the communicative foundation
Primary Cycle 2 (9-12 years)
50%Half of curriculum in English, with complete fluency in academic and social contexts
Spanish and Galician are present in all stages, ensuring mastery of all three languages
Life at Gándara
A space to grow, explore and discover
Our Principles
The fundamental pillars of our active pedagogy
Prepared Environments
We create safe spaces where children can develop their learning with confidence and autonomy.
Respectful Accompaniment
We use non-violent communication and active listening to accompany each child's development.
Active Learning
Children are protagonists of their learning, discovering and experimenting by themselves.
Bilingual Education
Our students achieve complete fluency in English and Spanish through daily immersion and expert guidance.
Individualized Attention
We maintain a teacher-student ratio that allows us to address individual needs.
Integral Development
We promote the emotional, social, and intellectual development of each child.
NEASC International Accreditation
Gándara International School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), one of the world's most prestigious educational accreditation organizations.
Quality Assurance
External and independent verification that we meet the highest international educational standards.
Global Recognition
Our diplomas and certificates are recognized by educational institutions worldwide.
Continuous Improvement
Permanent commitment to evaluation and improvement of our programs, facilities and methodologies.
Transferability
Facilitates student transition to other accredited schools in Spain and abroad.
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Schedule a visit and discover how we can support your child's development