Whether you're relocating to Madrid or Málaga, choosing the right school can feel overwhelming. Different education systems, admissions timelines, neighbourhoods, languages, and school philosophies can make the process confusing. This is where we come in.
Choosing a school in a new country is overwhelming — different systems, admissions rules, neighbourhoods, languages, and a huge amount of conflicting information online. That’s where we come in.
At Steps into Spain, we help international families find the school where their child will genuinely thrive. With more than 20 years of experience living and working in Spain and over 300 school visits, our team provides the local insight you simply won’t find on websites or glossy brochures.
Your child’s education and wellbeing always come first. We’ll guide you through every stage of the process, helping you make confident, informed decisions with expert support every step of the way — without the stress.
Steps into Spain now offers personalised school search, admissions support, and relocation guidance for international families moving to Málaga and the Costa del Sol.
Leading our Málaga service is Nikko Hinderstein, an American who has lived in Spain since 2004 and been based in Málaga since 2017. As a mum herself, she understands first-hand what families need when settling into a new city and finding the right school for their child.
Our services cover everything from private school searches to public and concertado late applications, as well as one-hour consultations for families with a specific concern. Every package has been designed around the needs of families relocating to Spain.
We specialise in two of Spain's most popular destinations for international families: Madrid, Spain's capital city, and Málaga, the vibrant coastal city at the heart of the Costa del Sol. Whether you're planning your move, exploring school options, or already living in Madrid or Málaga and looking for clarity and guidance, we're here to help you navigate the Spanish education system with confidence.
Full, hands-on school search support
Ideal for families needing support and advice at every step in finding the right school for their child. I’ll carefully select 4 schools, accompany you on visits (2) complete applications and enrolment. 👉 This is our most comprehensive and popular service.
Great for families who want school selection advice but prefer to handle enrolment independently. We'll choose two schools and provide detailed information.
Tailored for families applying to public or concertado schools outside regular deadlines. We’ll guide you through each step so you feel supported throughout the process.
Designed for families who want help identifying suitable schools as part of a school search in Madrid, but who prefer to contact schools and manage admissions themselves.
Hourly services
Perfect for families needing guidance on a specific school-related question. Ideal when you don’t yet need a full school search but want expert clarity on one area or concern.
Madrid’s education landscape is complex: public, concertado, private, bilingual, international, IB, British, American… and every school works differently. Our role is to simplify the process and help match your child with the school environment where they will thrive.
What you get with our services:
We start with an in-depth questionnaire and an initial consultation to understand your family’s needs, preferences, academic background, and long-term plans. From there, we tailor our recommendations and support to your unique situation.
Whether you need a one-off consultation or a complete end-to-end school search, you’ll find the right level of support below.
You cant go wrong with Steps into Spain. Sinead is a pleasure to work with and is knowledgeable, helpful prompt and kind.
You cant go wrong with Steps into Spain. Sinead is a pleasure to work with and is knowledgeable, helpful prompt and kind.
Jocelyn Bauer
Jocelyn Bauer
