Private School Shortlist

ROYAL STARTER

For families in Madrid or Málaga who want help identifying suitable private schools, but who prefer to contact schools and manage the admissions process themselves.

Your shortlist comes from what we’ve seen inside the schools. That’s something no website or AI tool can give you

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Search & Selection

Online meeting (1)

What to expect

Online Questionnaire: Online questionnaire: a detailed questionnaire to understand your child’s profile, your family situation and the key priorities for your next school.
School Recommendations: a list of 4–5 private schools carefully selected for your child and your family circumstances, with a short note on each covering why it fits, the curriculum, approximate fees and anything worth knowing before you get in touch.
Online Review Meeting (45 minutes): a one-to-one meeting to go through your shortlist, answer your questions, compare options and help you decide which schools to prioritise.

*Please note: schools are not contacted on your behalf in this package. Families approach schools directly to confirm availability, arrange visits and manage the admissions process.

Want more support?

Shared Journey: up to three schools with availability confirmed, an introduction to each admissions team, two video calls and support until you apply.
Royal Treatment: everything in Shared Journey, plus accompanied school visits, help with applications, support through enrolment and check-ins once your child has started school.

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What are the benefits?

First hand knowledge: Personalised advice based on schools we’ve visited and our experience supporting international families in Spain. Instead of spending hours researching, you’ll receive a carefully considered shortlist of schools worth exploring for your child.
Clarity and Direction: Clarity and direction: choosing a school in Spain can feel overwhelming when you’re unfamiliar with the system and the options. Royal Starter gives you a clear starting point and a small number of suitable schools to focus on. You’ll feel more reassured, and you’ll save yourself hours of trawling through websites.

Areas Supported

Royal Starter supports families relocating to Madrid and Málaga who are seeking expert guidance on choosing the right school in Spain. Every recommendation is tailored to your child’s individual needs, your family’s priorities, and your relocation plans.

Pricing: 450€ + IVA

One shortlist per family. Separate searches for different stages or needs are quoted individually.

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Success Stories

Jocelyn Bauer

You cant go wrong with Steps into Spain. Sinead is a pleasure to work with and is knowledgeable, helpful prompt and kind.

Jocelyn Bauer

Emily Gibson

Sinead is wonderful. She gave me a clear picture of what our kids would need and highlighted several ideas as well. I don’t think I would be near as prepared for our international move with our kids otherwise. Thank you Sinead! I’m sure we will be consulting with you more over the years.

Emily Gibson

Alisa Melkonian

Sinéad's "Steps into Spain" was of tremendous help. Only her insider knowledge and understanding could help to choose the right one. Sinéad carefully listened to our requirements, spoke with my daughter and quite quickly provided us with the "short list" and arranged for visits. She assisted with all procedures at the school!

Alisa Melkonian

Matthew Cross

I don't think we could have done it without Sinead. From the first meeting, she was all business and ready to help. We were a homeschooling American family -- which is difficult to explain in Spain! She found several alternative schools.... She even got us a last minute interview at the school we ended up choosing.

Matthew Cross

Sara Brenneis

Sinead has been a through and through professional at every step of the process of navigating the school registration process for our kids, from our first contact from the US through the first weeks of school in Madrid. She also linked us up with a lawyer to navigate the visa process and made suggestions for a local football club for our kids. Thanks, Sinead!

Sara Brenneis

Maria Sangeetha Anthony

What a big relief, Thanks to Sinead!
Ours was late admission process and Sinead stood by us through the whole process and ensured we get into one of our preferred schools...Sinead gave us clear guidance which helped us make our decisions easy, considering the language barrier.

Maria Sangeetha Anthony

Murat Mentes

I can assure you that Sinead is the right person for you.
Since day one, she paid attention to our needs, tried to understand the constraints, and finally presented the right alternatives. She was very kind, patient, meticulous and engaging throughout the entire journey.
Thanks to her we placed our son in SEK El Castillo as a boarding student in IB diploma program.

Murat Mentes

Seth Dworkin

Sinead is wonderful at what she does. She helped us research schools that were right for our children and walked us through the registration process. We would not have been able to access the right public schools without her.

Seth Dworkin

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