School Search with Final Decision Support

SHARED JOURNEY

We carry out a tailored school search based on your child and family priorities. We speak directly with schools to assess fit and confirm availability before recommending a focused shortlist. You’ll have clear, honest guidance to move forward knowing these schools are suitable and realistic.

While many of the families we support relocate to Madrid, this service is also available for families moving to Málaga who would like expert guidance on choosing the right school.

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The Shared Journey Package:

Search and selection

Introduction to schools

Final decision support

What to expect

Online questionnaire: A detailed questionnaire to understand your child, your family situation and what really matters to you — so we can focus quickly on suitable options.

Initial online meeting: A one-to-one meeting to talk things through, answer your questions and help narrow the options before you start contacting schools.

School recommendations: A short, focused recommendation of up to three suitable schools, selected for fit and availability — not an overwhelming list. Recommendations can be provided for families relocating to either Madrid or Málaga.

School information and admissions introduction: Clear explanations of how each recommended school works, what to expect from the admissions process, and a direct introduction to the school’s admissions team to help you get started.

Follow up Online meeting:A follow-up call after your visits or meetings to talk through what you’ve seen, sense-check your impressions and help you decide next steps.

Email Support: Email support related to the recommended schools and decision-making, up to the point where applications are submitted.

This package is perfect for...

What are the benefits of this package?

Areas Supported

Shared Journey is available to families relocating to both Madrid and Málaga. Whether you are exploring public, concertado, private or international schools, recommendations are tailored to your child’s needs, your family’s priorities and your destination city.

Pricing:

€900 + IVA (Additional sibling 100€)

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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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