Education is a primary concern for families relocating to Spain.
Finding the right school is very important
For many students, adapting to a new culture is stimulating, albeit daunting at first. Andalucia offers a complete state school system complemented by Spanish private schools throughout the region and numerous international schools primarily in Málaga, Cádiz, Granada and Seville.
You can also learn more about the different accreditations that international schools in Andalucia seek to obtain. It is helpful to distinguish those that are mainly useful in terms of marketing and those that genuinely certify the school meets specific education standards.
Some international families do choose Spanish private schools for their children. These schools offer a Spanish curriculum and focus on preparing students for national Spanish university exams. There are two main types of Spanish private schools. State-subsidised schools called “concertados” are privately owned and operated and are significantly less expensive than any other private option. On the other hand, there are many excellent, fully private Spanish schools throughout this region.
NURSERY SCHOOLS
In the Spanish education system, children can start kindergarten (guarderia) at 4 months, and they can stay up to 3 years, when they move onto school. Some areas, particularly in larger towns and cities, and especially on the Costa del Sol, have bilingual or international schools which offer nursery facilities. Read more about nursery schools...
