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Air Conditioning in Schools: A Necessity, Not a Luxury
Air Conditioning in Schools: A Necessity, Not a Luxury. As the temperatures rise and summer approaches, staying cool and comfortable becomes a top priority for everyone. Unfortunately, for students and teachers, this can be a challenging task, especially in areas...
School Options for Children with ASD in Spain
As a parent of a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) known as Trastornos del Espectro Autista (TEA) in Spanish, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right school for your child. Navigating the different school options for children with...
What makes a school truly international ?
There is undoubtedly more to what makes a school international than simply having the word "international" in its name. An international school is a particular kind of school that educates pupils from various nations and ethnic backgrounds.. It provides a...
ChatGPT in the classroom
“The robots are here and they’re going to be doing our students’ homework”. "Teachers will be replaced by machines". Headlines like these have been everywhere over the past few months. Shocking, chilling and attention grabbing. What's it all about? Welcome to CHAT GPT...
Christmas activities for children in Madrid
Christmastime is exciting at any age, but it really is the most wonderful time of the year when you’re smaller than one of Santa’s elves. All year long, (hopefully) your little ones have been on their best behaviour in order to be put on Santa’s nice list, so why not...
How to relocate to Madrid with family
Families relocate to Madrid for either business or pleasure. It is an amazingly enriching experience, an opportunity for the entire family to share something special (the highs and the lows), immerse themselves in a new language and embrace a new culture. What is not...
Parents whatsApp groups in Spain
School is back in Spain which also means reactivating the parents’ WhatsApp groups. Love them or hate them, they are a source of information, gossip and a venting outlet throughout the year. My kids started at a new school this year which meant that there was one...
Late applications to schools in Madrid
As is the case the world over, student places for concertado and public schools in Madrid are applied for in springtime, which is when the majority of spots for the following academic year are allocated. But what about late applications to schools in Madrid?...
Placing a spotlight on concertado education in Spain
As an educational consultant based in Madrid, I am often asked about the difference between state (público), charter (concertado) and private (privado) schools. However, of the three options available to children aged 3-16, it is the concertado route that most...
Top tips for finding a school abroad
Top tips for finding a school abroad Starting or moving schools is always a big deal, no matter the student’s age or place of residence. Nevertheless, 21st century schools across the globe are geared towards geographic mobility and fluid student populations. However,...
Air Conditioning in Schools: A Necessity, Not a Luxury
Air Conditioning in Schools: A Necessity, Not a Luxury. As the temperatures rise and summer approaches, staying cool and comfortable becomes a top priority for everyone. Unfortunately, for students and teachers, this can be a challenging task, especially in areas...
School Options for Children with ASD in Spain
As a parent of a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) known as Trastornos del Espectro Autista (TEA) in Spanish, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right school for your child. Navigating the different school options for children with...
What makes a school truly international ?
There is undoubtedly more to what makes a school international than simply having the word "international" in its name. An international school is a particular kind of school that educates pupils from various nations and ethnic backgrounds.. It provides a...
ChatGPT in the classroom
“The robots are here and they’re going to be doing our students’ homework”. "Teachers will be replaced by machines". Headlines like these have been everywhere over the past few months. Shocking, chilling and attention grabbing. What's it all about? Welcome to CHAT GPT...
Christmas activities for children in Madrid
Christmastime is exciting at any age, but it really is the most wonderful time of the year when you’re smaller than one of Santa’s elves. All year long, (hopefully) your little ones have been on their best behaviour in order to be put on Santa’s nice list, so why not...
How to relocate to Madrid with family
Families relocate to Madrid for either business or pleasure. It is an amazingly enriching experience, an opportunity for the entire family to share something special (the highs and the lows), immerse themselves in a new language and embrace a new culture. What is not...
Parents whatsApp groups in Spain
School is back in Spain which also means reactivating the parents’ WhatsApp groups. Love them or hate them, they are a source of information, gossip and a venting outlet throughout the year. My kids started at a new school this year which meant that there was one...
Late applications to schools in Madrid
As is the case the world over, student places for concertado and public schools in Madrid are applied for in springtime, which is when the majority of spots for the following academic year are allocated. But what about late applications to schools in Madrid?...
Placing a spotlight on concertado education in Spain
As an educational consultant based in Madrid, I am often asked about the difference between state (público), charter (concertado) and private (privado) schools. However, of the three options available to children aged 3-16, it is the concertado route that most...