We are Chester College International School

A big family with a mission to educate

The values that represent us as a school are:

Personalized education with ample time dedicated to each student.
An integrated US/Spanish curriculum.
A passion for languages: Intensive English/Spanish courses suited to different fluency levels. Tuition of additional foreign languages.
Our concern for all-round education: We are committed to Christian-Catholic, humanistic values and strive to ensure that our students are healthy and happy.
Our excellent track record of success in the Spanish EBAU and other university entrance exams (SAT, AP).

“I was only connected to Chester College for one year, as I have recently been transferred to Munich, but the impact of the school's educational project on me and above all on my two children - 5-year-old Uxía and 4-year-old Marko - will last a lifetime. I advise anyone who is reading this to go and take a look at the school, at the project and, above all, at the management, who are the driving force behind it all. And to all those who have already decided or who may decide in the future to get on board the project, I envy you and wish you all the very best!”.

Alexia López del Río, mother of 2 former students.
“The chance to study at Chester College was a real turning point in my studies. I had never seen such welcoming teachers: They are concerned for you and always looking to help, whatever you need. The range of options on offer, such as studying under two different education systems, opens so many doors for university studies that would never have occurred to you in your wildest dreams. You can choose the option that best suits your particular character.

Carmen de Santiago Piñeiro, former student. Currently studying Computer engineering at Salamanca University.
“What makes the school truly unique is the chance to study under two education systems at the same time, because it gives those students who so desire far broader options when it comes to setting goals for university. In academic terms, the skills and abilities that I learned at Chester College are continually proving useful to me at university. I often look back over my math and physics notes and recall the techniques for studying and time management that I learned at school”.

Alejandra Amaro Patiño, former student. Currently studying Math & Physics at the University of Edinburgh under an Academic Excellence scholarship.

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Our history Anchored in our reality. Our sights set on the world.

The school was founded by Juan Pías and Dolores Peleteiro in 1985.

The college building dates from 1984 and was designed by architect César Portela. It is located on a hilltop which was probably once occupied by a pre-Roman encampment, which led to it being named Chester (from the Old English ceaster). From the outset its educational project was markedly international, and indeed it was the first international school in the Spanish region of Galicia.

Our Team

At Chester College, we are proud to have a diverse and committed team made up of leadership, administrative staff, teachers, and specialists who enrich our educational project. Here we introduce a representative group of the people who make the school’s daily life possible and who work closely with our students and their families.

Dolores Peleteiro – Director
Nieves García – Assistant Head
José Antonio Pazos – Head of the Spanish Section
Sue Veiga – Head of English Studies
Rachael Madden – Secretariat and Admissions
Lana Pías – Summer Camps Backstage Manager & Comms
Sofía Prol – Early Years
Monica Lerin – Early Years & Primary Ed.
Caterina Sabel – Spanish language and literature, ELE.
Pedro Boullón – Sciences
José Luis Bóveda – Mathematics
Alix Coleman – English Language Arts

Now, what do you need?

The school

From Early Learning to High School, we work so that our students acquire a solid academic and human training in a framework of immersion in English and Spanish and personalized attention.

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Boarding

Accommodation during the school year for male and female students.

Grades 9-12 (High School).

Study and family environment.

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Camps

Linguistic immersion in the month of July.

Options: day and boarding.

For 4 to 17 years olds.

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Contact

If you have any questions about our center, please contact us.

We would love to hear from you and help you with whatever you need.

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