{"id":4469,"date":"2024-02-20T15:50:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T14:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stepsintospain.es\/?p=4469"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:20:19","slug":"the-times-they-are-a-changin-maybe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stepsintospain.es\/es\/the-times-they-are-a-changin-maybe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Times They Are A-Changin&#8217; (maybe)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #1075e0;\">The Times They Are A-Changin&#8217; in Madrid&#8217;s Bilingual Education Programme!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madrid parents, gather round for news about some potential changes in Madrid&#8217;s bilingual education programme, estimated for the next school year 2024\/25, although still pending official approval. The bilingual programme is a \u00a0journey that started back in 2004, under the leadership of the colourful (to say the least) Esperanza Aguirre, and it seems like a new chapter might be about to unfold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #1075e0;\">The Bilingual Journey: A Brief, Colourful History<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madrid&#8217;s venture into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stepsintospain.es\/es\/bilingual-schools-in-madrid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bilingual education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aimed to give students a unique blend of Spanish and English education. Initially championed by Esperanza Aguirre, it has grown so much that finding a non-bilingual school can feel like hunting for a needle <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in a hay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stack (more than half the public and concertado schools in Madrid are bilingual). The idea was simple: integrate English into various subjects, making education not only informative but also bilingual. Some people criticise the programme as a cheap way to make all things bilingual while not investing sufficient amounts and others defend the programme as it gives students some exposure to English, especially in the case of families who cannot afford summer camps \/ school years abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #1075e0;\">Previous Structure: Where Sciences Spoke English<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the controversial features of the bilingual programme is that subjects such as Ciencias Sociales (social sciences) and Geograf\u00eda e Historia (geography and history) are taught in English. Picture Spanish students exploring the mysteries of history and geography in a language other than their mother tongue. It was certainly an unusual\u00a0 move to enhance language skills through real-world connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #1075e0;\">Teaching programme: Spanish teachers deliver subjects in English<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day to day delivery of the bilingual programme is the teachers responsibility, the majority of who are Spanish. In Madrid, \u00a0 teacher must have a C1 level in English and if teaching in a public primary school, they must also have passed a very difficult civil service exam (the dreaded opisici\u00f3n). \u00a0Many teachers complain of inadequate training to correctly deliver these subjects. Serious investment is needed to make the bilingual programme work and without it, otherwise it will flop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #1075e0;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content and Language Integrated Learning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programme: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is it<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a cornerstone of Madrid&#8217;s bilingual programme, aiming to seamlessly merge subject content and language acquisition. In this approach, certain subjects, like Social Sciences and Natural Sciences, are taught in English, offering students a dual benefit of mastering both academic material and language skills. Implemented with a project-centric focus, students engage in collaborative group work and elective subjects to deepen their understanding. <\/span><b>Successful CLIL implementation requires educators to undergo specialised training,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensuring proficiency in both subject matter and the language of instruction. This dynamic approach not only enhances bilingual proficiency but also fosters a global perspective, allowing students in Madrid to navigate a diverse and interconnected world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #1075e0;\">Shift in Focus: Winds of Potential Change<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast forward to the present, where the winds of potential change are blowing through the halls of Madrid&#8217;s educational system. The current government, led by Isabel D\u00edaz Ayuso, is considering giving the bilingual model a makeover. Apparently, there have been suggestions that students aren&#8217;t exactly acing both the core subjects and the language, prompting a rethink. The mind boggles at what the might decide, scrap it or supercharge it. Word is that it will be the former rather than the latter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #1075e0;\">Key Changes: Subject Tango and Language Mambo &#8211; If Approved<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As suggested by Madrid\u2019s Regional Minister of Education, Emilio Viciana, the plan is to potentially switch Geograf\u00eda e Historia in la ESO (compulsory secondary education) to Spanish from the next academic year. Lengua Castellana (Spanish Language) and Matem\u00e1ticas (mathematics) will stay true to their Spanish roots. In primary school, sociales might also be joining the Spanish language club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #1075e0;\">Educator Insights: English Proficiency and Bilingual Worries &#8211; If Changes Get the Nod<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insights from a recent report by the Federaci\u00f3n de Movimientos de Renovaci\u00f3n Pedag\u00f3gica de Madrid (FMRP) and the Movimiento de Renovaci\u00f3n Pedag\u00f3gica Acci\u00f3n Educativa reveal teachers&#8217; concerns. Over 80% worry about the potential depth of content in bilingual education, and seven out of ten feel they&#8217;re not English wizards when it comes to non-linguistic subjects (an issue that considerable investment could resolve).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #1075e0;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choices Ahead &#8211; scrap it or supercharge it<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these potential changes haven&#8217;t received the official stamp of approval, schools and parents are eagerly awaiting the verdict. Let&#8217;s hope for confirmation soon. In conclusion, what is really best for Madrid\u2019s evolving bilingual education programme &#8211;\u00a0 scrap it or supercharge it?\u00a0 Over to you for your thoughts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning a move to Spain and trying to make sense of schools in Madrid, there are a few ways to get started \u2014 depending on where you are in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some families begin with a clear overview of how the system works. Others prefer personalised guidance, or hands-on school search support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see the different options here and choose what suits your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stepsintospain.es\/es\/how-to-get-started\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> C\u00f3mo empezar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a school in Madrid doesn\u2019t need to be overwhelming. I\u2019m Sin\u00e9ad Galvin, and through<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stepsintospain.es\/es\/how-to-get-started\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps into Spain<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I guide families to make confident, informed choices across public, private, and concertado education.<\/span><\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Times They Are A-Changin&#8217; in Madrid&#8217;s Bilingual Education Programme! 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