5.0 61 reviews

• Jennie Sullins ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  Sinead was essential is planning our gap year in Madrid. Our 2 boys having a smooth transition was our biggest concern and we wanted to find a school that could help with that. She was great at explaining the whole process and type of schools, the dates that were important, but also more importantly putting us at ease with the decision making. She really listened to what would be best for our kids and helped find a school to align with that as well as get them registered. We did it all remotely from the states and got most everything on our wish list. We now live in Madrid, in a great family friendly neighborhood and are walking distance to our small bilingual school of choice. Thank you Sinead for helping make this happen.
• YK O ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  Sinead is a pleasure to work with - she has in depth knowledge of the schools in Madrid and offers grounded advice. She worked with us to find a school for our daughter and we could not be happier with the outcome. We would absolutely work with her again - and recommend her without hesitation.
• Monica Dumitrescu ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  We had a wonderful experience working with Steps into Spain and Sinead!. She was always open, communicative, and genuinely caring throughout the process of finding a school for our daughter in Madrid. She answered all our questions, guided us with patience, and made us feel like we had a true partner rather than just a service provider. Thanks to her support, we found the school that best suits our daughter’s needs. We highly recommend her!
• Carrie Davis ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  We worked with Sinead to enroll our three children in school in Madrid. I first attended a webinar about the school system in Madrid and found it extremely informative. Later she pointed us in the direction of the neighborhood we now call home and helped enroll my kids. She’s very helpful and knowledgeable and her services are worth their weight in gold! Highly recommend
• Priscilla Walker ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  We moved to Spain in the summer, past the usual registration dates. We kept in contact with Sinead the whole time and she contacted schools in our desired neighborhoods to check on availability and updated us. Once we finally had the necessary paperwork on our end she confirmed space availability at our desired school then helped out with our application form. Her assistant, Kari, personally met us at the school to help communicate with the administration staff and she was also great at distracting our kids while we completed more paperwork. With the fast pace of our move it was a relief to have the guidance and extra helping hands from Sinead and Kari. We highly recommend their service to help navigate the Madrid school systems.
• Ailyn La Torre La Torre Photography ★★★★★ 10 months ago
  I would highly recommend Sinead with Steps into Spain to anyone who needs any help with anything related to school in Madrid or anyone transitioning their children into the Spanish School system. Sinead was informative, patient and so wonderful to work with! 5 stars! Thank you again for all your help Sinead!
• Zeynep Santiroglu Sutherland ★★★★★ a year ago
  If you are looking for the right school in Madrid, don’t waste time trying to do it on your own — just leave it to Sinead. She’s excellent!
  Sinead helped us find the perfect school for our 15-year-old twin boys. We were looking for a boarding school that specialized in sports, particularly football, for our non-Spanish-speaking sons. She immediately understood our needs, communicated clearly throughout, and made the entire process so much easier.
  Sinead is not only incredibly efficient and well-connected, but also genuinely caring and supportive. Her excellent reputation and wide network were a great source of reassurance during what could have been a stressful time.
  We feel very lucky to have found her and can’t thank her enough. She’s simply the best!
• Marta Forai ★★★★★ a year ago
  Working with Sinéad was truly a gift — exactly the kind of support we needed during an important transition for our family. We were looking for someone who could recommend specific schools for our child, taking into account all the unique needs and priorities we had.
  Despite doing extensive research on our own, everything started to blur — school websites and interviews all began to sound the same, and we still didn’t feel confident about how things would actually be in practice. What we needed was someone who really understands how schools in Madrid work — someone who knows the environment, the values, and even the kind of families each school tends to attract.
  Sinéad provided exactly that. She took the time to understand our family, helped us clarify our goals, and brought focus to our decision-making. She knows the schools incredibly well, including some that weren’t even on our radar, and guided us through the pros and cons of each option in our desired area. Her insight comes not just from research but from knowing real families and their experiences — something that made all the difference.
  Before starting with her, we also asked around at several schools — and interestingly, they themselves recommended her, noting how positive the experiences were with families she had supported. That gave us even more confidence.
  She is highly organized, responsive, and genuinely cares. She answered all our questions — and in the end, her recommendation turned out to be the perfect fit for our child.
  We’re very grateful to have had her guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend Steps into Spain to any family navigating this complex process.
• Justin Lawless ★★★★★ a year ago
  Sinéad was amazing and so helpful. We were overwhelmed with our move to Spain and didn't know where to start with enrolling our daughters in school. She clearly explained the system and process to us and helped us throughout the admission process, even accompanying us to the school. Her assistance was invaluable and we can't recommend her enough. Thank you!
• Rosalind L. Herrington Moxon ★★★★★ a year ago
  5-Star Review for Steps Into Spain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  By word of mouth, we found Sinéad at Steps Into Spain, and I am beyond grateful that we did. Moving to a new country with children is already daunting, but after a terrible experience with a school upon arriving in Madrid, my family was ready to leave.
  Sinéad completely turned things around. She didn’t just hand us a list of schools—she took the time to understand our family’s needs, providing carefully selected options that met my children’s unique requirements and my priorities as a parent. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine care were unmatched. She reassured us that our experience didn’t have to define our time in Spain and guided us to the right choices.
  Now, my children are thriving, happy, and excited to go to school every day—something I never thought possible after our rocky start. I cannot recommend Sinéad enough. If you're a parent moving to Spain and struggling with school options, don’t navigate it alone—Sinéad is the expert you need.
• Atta Tarki ★★★★★ a year ago
  We worked with Steps into Spain to find a local school for our 5 year-old daughter. We could not be happier that we worked with Sinead. She patiently guided us through the process of finding a school in Madrid and helped us land at a very well-regarded school, just 2 blocks away from where we live.
  You could tell that she has a wealth of knowledge about the education system here and all the paperwork needed by new arrivals to register properly at the local schools.
  I have already recommended her to a friend relocating to Madrid and would recommend her to anyone who wants to know they are going to be in good hands.

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