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A Spanish Christmas Feast
What will you eat this Christmas in Spain? If this is your family’s first Christmas in Spain, then there are a few important things to know. Firstly, Spanish families usually celebrate their big Christmas meal on the 24th (Nochebuena), at night time with their...
Spanish Christmas traditions
If this will be your first time celebrating Christmas in Spain then it is high time to learn about the Spanish Christmas customs or traditions as they might differ from those to which you are already accustomed. Below we've listed some that you may just need to adopt...
Which school to choose?
STATE | CONCERTADO | PRIVATE | INTERNATIONAL Moving with children is always difficult, but when you’re moving to a new country like Spain, there’s a lot more to think about – not only will you have to settle your family into a completely new way of life with new...
Relocating with your family to Spain
Relocating with your family to a country like Spain is the start of a whole, new family adventure. It's exciting, it's exhilarating but can also be a stressful experience for the family. Very recently I came across results from a survey carried out on 500 expats from...
Types of schools in Spain
When choosing the right school for your child it is important to understand the types of schools in Spain available. Once you've got this in hand, it will be easier to make informed decisions on the type of school that you would like for your child in Spain. The three...
Family friendly neighbourhoods Madrid
Choosing the right neighbourhood for your family in Madrid can be a difficult decision because there are so many factors to consider which are unique for each family (budget, commute, schools, outdoor activities, bars, restaurants etc.). To make life a little easier...
Summary of the Spanish Education System
One of the biggest challenges of moving abroad with your children that are of school age is finding schools. And of course, before that you´ve got to get to grips with an unfamiliar education system. Download a summary of the various stages of the education system (...
Culture Shock upon arrival to Spain
The grass is always greener on the other side, isn't that how the saying goes. It then follows that relocating to Spain (or any other country) with your family will be an exhilarating and otherworldly experience. However, it is not all roses and sunshine and quite...
Public and Concertado School Admissions in Madrid
If you are planning to apply for a place for your child at a Public (Público) or Semi- Private (Concertado) school in Madrid, then keep on reading! Madrid's regional government has confirmed the application dates for the school year, 2021 / 2022. The admissions...
A Spanish Christmas Feast
What will you eat this Christmas in Spain? If this is your family’s first Christmas in Spain, then there are a few important things to know. Firstly, Spanish families usually celebrate their big Christmas meal on the 24th (Nochebuena), at night time with their...
Spanish Christmas traditions
If this will be your first time celebrating Christmas in Spain then it is high time to learn about the Spanish Christmas customs or traditions as they might differ from those to which you are already accustomed. Below we've listed some that you may just need to adopt...
Which school to choose?
STATE | CONCERTADO | PRIVATE | INTERNATIONAL Moving with children is always difficult, but when you’re moving to a new country like Spain, there’s a lot more to think about – not only will you have to settle your family into a completely new way of life with new...
Relocating with your family to Spain
Relocating with your family to a country like Spain is the start of a whole, new family adventure. It's exciting, it's exhilarating but can also be a stressful experience for the family. Very recently I came across results from a survey carried out on 500 expats from...
Types of schools in Spain
When choosing the right school for your child it is important to understand the types of schools in Spain available. Once you've got this in hand, it will be easier to make informed decisions on the type of school that you would like for your child in Spain. The three...
Family friendly neighbourhoods Madrid
Choosing the right neighbourhood for your family in Madrid can be a difficult decision because there are so many factors to consider which are unique for each family (budget, commute, schools, outdoor activities, bars, restaurants etc.). To make life a little easier...
Summary of the Spanish Education System
One of the biggest challenges of moving abroad with your children that are of school age is finding schools. And of course, before that you´ve got to get to grips with an unfamiliar education system. Download a summary of the various stages of the education system (...
Culture Shock upon arrival to Spain
The grass is always greener on the other side, isn't that how the saying goes. It then follows that relocating to Spain (or any other country) with your family will be an exhilarating and otherworldly experience. However, it is not all roses and sunshine and quite...