Schools in Spain

Spanish schools are not only an opportunity to learn two well-known languages and prepare for university in Europe, the UK or even the US, but also to live in a country with a long history and a pleasant climate.

The Spanish education system

• Preschool level. From the age of 3 to 6 years old, you can choose to attend an early childhood school. Until the third year, all kinds of nurseries and pre-kindergarten classes are open. The main principle is to learn to be independent.

• Elementary school education. It lasts up to 12 years. These programs are called education primaria. skills are assessed on a scale of 10 points.

• Medium (not older than 16 years) educacion secundaria and special bachillerato. in fact, it is a two-year (up to 18 years) preparation for higher education institutions, equivalent to the 10th and 11th grades before passing the state unified examination. Instead, you can go to work or complete additional professional courses - such as other universities.

• Higher education universities.

Types of schools in Spain

State

Every child is guaranteed a free education at the basic level. Many people choose this option as the most democratic one. The level of knowledge is basic. Differences in the amount of homework, schedules and number of students. Teaching methods are designed to awaken interest in independent learning, without strict limits.

Semi-private 

The basic part of the education is free of charge, but the additional services and the last two courses are paid for, since they are not mandatory. Funding comes from the regional budget.

Private

An option for many foreigners who come to the country with their children for permanent residence. You need to know how much it costs to study in a Spanish school in a specific institution. If focus on the overall indicators, the results will be lower than in other countries. Such educational institutions do not compare unfavorably with state educational institutions:.

• Fewer students in the class.

• Attention to the individual needs of each child.

• a wide range of extracurricular activities.

• more spacious and landscaped territories.

• the presence of a swimming pool.

Benefits of studying in a Spanish school

As a result of studying in a Spanish educational institution, students can obtain the following perspectives.

• Obtain a double diploma indicating several working professions.

• Further internships or internships in prestigious companies during the semester.

• Receive bursaries and scholarships from the State, private foundations and companies.

• Free participation in prestigious European scholarship programs.

• Immerse yourself in an international environment and overcome language barriers

• Receive a European-style diploma that opens up unlimited opportunities for employment and career development

The tuition fee

Compared to Europe (especially the UK), secondary education in Spain can be considered relatively cheap. The cost of primary education in private schools ranges from €3,000 to €7,000 per year, and for intermediate and advanced classes - from €8,000 to €20,000.