SPANISH SCHOOL EDUCATION - schools in Spain and buying property in Spain information and facts
In this section you will find basic facts about education in Spain. Many families are choosing to live in Spain and are considering the different options of educating their children.
Basically there are two options: Registering your child in a Spanish state system or registering your child at an international school. The choice is totally a matter of personal preference.
Children attending a local state school will be taught entirely in Spanish (Castilian) or the local dialect (eg Valencian) and engage fully in the Spanish high school curiculum. Therefore, younger children may find it easier than secondary school children to adapt by being immersed in this system. In tourist areas it is likely there will be many English-speaking children already being taught in the state system who can help their peers.
For international schools entrance requirements vary from school to school along with fees. Most will follow the syllabus of the United Kingdom schools and offer entry to GCSEs and A/S levels whereas the Spanish school system structure is based on the ‘bachillerato’ and is offered in Spanish schools.
A birth certificate, a report from their leaving school in England, vaccination and medical certificates and exam results are all likely to be required.
Some useful links:
Learn 4 Good
Expatica
Spain Exchange
Easy Expat
International Baccalaureate Organization
Information & Listing of International Schools
The following is a list of international schools in Andalucia, ranging from those that offer a purely British or American program to those that follow the Spanish curriculum but with a strong emphasis on tuition in English. Fees quoted are approximate and may not include registration, materials, meals, transport or other extras.
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Aloha College
El Angel, 29660 Nueva Andalucia (Malaga) Tel: +34 95 281 4133
Headmaster: Mr. Burnett
Purpose-built international, bilingual, co-educational day school for children 3-18 years. The school is a non-profit company, parents buy shares when their children enter, and are reimbursed on leaving. 620 students and 62 fully-qualified and experienced graduate staff. Courses follow the guidelines of both the British national curriculum and the Spanish LOGSE. The school is authorized to convalidate in the Upper School the international qualifications of IGCSE and IB with the Spanish national awards of ESO, BUP, COU and Selectividad. Students go on to university in UK, Spain and elsewhere in Europe and USA. Excellent facilities include four modern Science Laboratories, computer centre, music suite, art and design studio, nursery, library, multi purpose hall and two outdoor sport areas. The school has an orchestra, choir and individual music tuition is available in ten instruments. Examiners from the UK visit annually to award certificates for music, drama and ballet. Up to 30 extra curricular activities are offered on a regular basis, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Foreign exchange visits and other educational trips form an integral part of the curriculum of all pupils. The college provides full meals and uniform service on site and runs daily buses from Estepona and Fuengirola. 390,000 (nursery) � 824,000 ptas (International Baccalaureate).
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Benalmadena International College
Telephone/Fax: (+34) 95 256 16 66
Principal : Keith A.Ellis, B.A. Cert.Ed.
Benalmadena International College is a co-educational international school, founded in 1997, in Benalmadena, on the Costa Del Sol in Spain. It provides education to international children aged 3 to 16 years to IGCSE qualification standard, and also provides 'special needs' education. A-levels will start in September 2001. Extra-curricular activities include trips, sports and music. The school is moving to a purpose-built location near Nueva Torrequebrada in September 2000.
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Sunland International School
Ctra. Cartama-Pizarra, Nueva Aljaima 29580 Cartama Estacion, Malaga
Tel: 902 50 22 50 e-mail: admin@sunland-int.com
Headmistress: Gillian Greenwood
Sunland International School opened in September 2001 on a spacious countryside campus close to Cartama Estacion, near Malaga University and the Scientific and Technological Park of Andalucia. The School is no more than 25 minutes from eastern and central Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena-Costa, Churriana, Alhaurin, Pizarra or Coin.
Sunland offers an international curriculum, and will seek authorization to offer the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and IB Diploma Programs of the International Baccalaureate Organization. English is the primary language of instruction, plus Spanish language and other courses in line with Ministry of Education guidelines. The School will offer Early Years and Primary classes for 3 to 9 year olds in September 2001, expanding annually thereafter to include the middle and secondary years. Well qualified teachers, mainly from the UK and Spain, ensure high quality teaching with an emphasis on the individual development of each student. The curriculum includes Information Technology, Music, Drama, Dance, Sports and Swimming. A variety of optional extracurricular activities take place after school.
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Almunecar International School
Urbanizacion Los Pinos s/n 18690, Almunecar, (Granada).
Tel. & Fax +34 958 635 911
Headteacher: Nigel Melen.
Fully authorized co-educational Primary and Secondary school with 230 pupils at present, aged 2-18. Pupils study the full range of National Curriculum subjects as well as Spanish and social studies in accordance with the Spanish curriculum objectives. Courses lead to IGCSE and A level examinations, with full convalidation of studies available, and students are prepared for university entry abroad, or here in Spain through the Selectividad system. The school is also a member of the Independent Schools Careers Organization, who offer valuable advice and information on further study of future careers. There are 22 full time and 4 part time teachers, including an educational psychologist and class sizes are small. The facilities include sports area, lab, 2 libraries, English as a Second Language Centre and information technology room. Social, cultural and sports activities are arranged. 51,500-70,000 ptas per month, including transport and meals.
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Calpe College International School
Carretera de Cadiz km. 171, Aptdo 200, 29670 San Pedro Alcantara (Malaga) Tel. +34 95 278 1479 . Fax. +34 95 278 9416
Headmaster: Luis Gonzalez
Day school for children aged between 3 and 18 years, all nationalities welcome, located between Marbella and Estepona. British curriculum up to A level. Vocational courses are also offered. Calpe offers a parallel Spanish curriculum which is fully convalidated. There are approximately 180 students and 18 qualified teachers. Calpe is the recommended examination centre for several boards, including Cambridge, Oxford and GCSE courses. 125,000-225,000 ptas a term.
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The English International College
Urbanizacion Ricmar, CN 340, 189.5 km 29600 Marbella
Principal: David Sutcliffe.
Co-educational school for 350 students aged between 3 and 18 years. British curriculum to IGCSE and A level. 37 teaching staff guarantee small classes with approx. 85% British children. Excellent record of entry into top UK, European, USA universities. Duke of Edinburgh Award offered. Facilities include computer room, science labs, playing fields, 2 swimming pools and libraries. Wide range of extra curriculum activities offered, including dance and drama. 143,000-286,999 ptas per term.
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Rainbow International
Constantina 6, Urbanizac�on Leula, 29620, Torremolinos. Head: Mrs Sasha Goodwin.
Montessori day school for approximately 40 pupils aged between 1 and 6 years. All nationalities accepted. Teaching in English up to 4 years, after which pupils may take lessons in their mother tongue. Fees upon request.
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St. Anthony's College
Aptdo. 119, 29640, Fuengirola, Malaga
Co-educational school for 250 students from 3 to 18 years. The school teaches the British curriculum to GCE, A level, BUP and COU, intensive English, Spanish and Pitman secretarial course is also offered. Extra-curriculum activities include horse riding, drama, Spanish dance and self-defense. Facilities include two labs, library, tennis courts, pool, gym and recreational areas. 100,000-255,000 ptas per term.
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Sunny View School
Aptdo. 175, Cerro del Torril, 29620 Torremolinos.
Tel. +34 95 238 3164
Director: Mrs H. Pettis
Purpose built international co-educational school founded in 1971 and fully authorized by Spanish Ministry of Education, 380 students aged 3 to 18 years. Provides a complete British Primary and Secondary education following National Curriculum guidelines, culmination in GCSE and A levels for world-wide university entrance. Recognized GCE and GCSE Examination Centre, US High School Diplomas also available � SAT and TOEFL Centre. Facilities include spacious classrooms, new science building, maths and computer rooms, art room library, gym and outdoor sports fields. Extra curriculum facilities include drama, dance, music and various sports. 385,000-713,000 ptas per year.
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Swans School
Urb Caprico 1-2, 29600 Marbella. Tel. +34 95 277 3248
Headmistress: Mrs Tessa Swan
Primary Education from 3 to 11 years. British National Curriculum including statutory tasks at the end of Key stage 1 and 2. Full Spanish Primary Course pre-escolar to 6 EGB French primary Course. 146,000-200,000 ptas per term.
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The English Centre
Ctra Fuentebravia, Km 15, Aptdo 85, El Puerto de Santa Maria, (Cad�z)
Principal: Linda Randell
Co-educational day and boarding school that teaches the Spanish curriculum and very intensive English as a Foreign Language to 750 children aged 2-18. Sixty staff, including 48 full time teachers. Thirty-two classrooms, labs, library, computer room, video room, sports facilities and auditorium. Extra curricular activities include sports, choir, dance and music. Annual ski trip and trip to UK. 90,000-465,000 ptas
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The International School at Sotogrande
Aptdo 15, 11310, Sotogrande (Cadiz) Tel: +34 956 795902
Head: Arthur Wall.
The International School at Sotogrande is a progressive coeducational boarding and day school of 280 students following the British National Curriculum and leading to A levels and GCSE. Students comprise some 20 nationalities, although the majority are English and Spanish. 145,000-300,000 ptas per term
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AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION
Stage Coach Theatre Arts School
Tel. +34 956 785081
In Gibraltar, Sotogrande, Marbella and Torremolinos. After school and weekend classes covering dance, drama and singing for a variety of ages.
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