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Educational options for teenagers in Madrid
Are you planning an overseas experience in Madrid with your teenage kids? Are you relocating to the Spanish capital for professional reasons and seek the best educational options for your teenagers? Perhaps you are already settled in Madrid and are interested in the...
How to Celebrate Halloween in Madrid 2021
Insights into living overseas : Halloween in Madrid, Spain For families that are beginning to settle into their overseas experience in Madrid, Halloween can be a fun festival that reassures the whole family that some traditions do indeed cross borders, cultures and...
10 interesting facts about Schools in Madrid
If your child is starting school in Madrid for the first time, then it is definitely appropriate to learn about some of the subtle differences between Spanish schools compared to schools in other countries. If you are looking for a lengthier and more in-depth guide to...
Summer in Madrid with kids
The countdown is on for summer school holidays – a time many of us working parents approach with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. We all know that school holidays are important for children (and teachers) as they offer a break from the routine and demands of...
Guide to Public and Concertado School Applications 2021/22
It's that of year, the application process for Public and Concertado schools in Madrid is about to open. For families that are entering the Spanish education for the first time system it can become a little overwhelming. For that reason we've prepared a brief guide...
Bilingual schools in Madrid
For many parents, a bilingual school in Madrid is a very attractive educational option. If implemented correctly, it’s a fantastic way for children to become proficient in two of the most spoken languages in the world; Spanish and English. The boom in public bilingual...
Parental involvement in Spanish schools
Parents are the first educators of their children and will continue to influence their children’s learning and development during the school years and long afterwards. Schools have an equally important responsibility in helping to nurture and teach future generations...
Special Educational Needs
Children with SEN (Special Educational Needs) can be described as children whose learning difficulties hinder their ability to benefit from the general education system without support or accommodation to their needs. SEN can affect a child or young person’s ability...
Non-traditional schools in Madrid
Choosing a school for your child is a pivotal moment in all parents lives. Apart from home, school is the single most important place in the lives of most children. Their experience of school will play a vital part in their lives and will determine their academic,...
Enrolling your child in Spanish Public Schools
Admissions to Public and Concertado schools in Spain are allocated based on a points system. The more points a student has, the more priority he or she has in admission to a given school. It can become a little complex, even for those of us that have been living...
Educational options for teenagers in Madrid
Are you planning an overseas experience in Madrid with your teenage kids? Are you relocating to the Spanish capital for professional reasons and seek the best educational options for your teenagers? Perhaps you are already settled in Madrid and are interested in the...
How to Celebrate Halloween in Madrid 2021
Insights into living overseas : Halloween in Madrid, Spain For families that are beginning to settle into their overseas experience in Madrid, Halloween can be a fun festival that reassures the whole family that some traditions do indeed cross borders, cultures and...
10 interesting facts about Schools in Madrid
If your child is starting school in Madrid for the first time, then it is definitely appropriate to learn about some of the subtle differences between Spanish schools compared to schools in other countries. If you are looking for a lengthier and more in-depth guide to...
Summer in Madrid with kids
The countdown is on for summer school holidays – a time many of us working parents approach with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. We all know that school holidays are important for children (and teachers) as they offer a break from the routine and demands of...
Guide to Public and Concertado School Applications 2021/22
It's that of year, the application process for Public and Concertado schools in Madrid is about to open. For families that are entering the Spanish education for the first time system it can become a little overwhelming. For that reason we've prepared a brief guide...
Bilingual schools in Madrid
For many parents, a bilingual school in Madrid is a very attractive educational option. If implemented correctly, it’s a fantastic way for children to become proficient in two of the most spoken languages in the world; Spanish and English. The boom in public bilingual...
Parental involvement in Spanish schools
Parents are the first educators of their children and will continue to influence their children’s learning and development during the school years and long afterwards. Schools have an equally important responsibility in helping to nurture and teach future generations...
Special Educational Needs
Children with SEN (Special Educational Needs) can be described as children whose learning difficulties hinder their ability to benefit from the general education system without support or accommodation to their needs. SEN can affect a child or young person’s ability...
Non-traditional schools in Madrid
Choosing a school for your child is a pivotal moment in all parents lives. Apart from home, school is the single most important place in the lives of most children. Their experience of school will play a vital part in their lives and will determine their academic,...