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SCHOOL SYSTEM IN SPAIN
 Before moving to Spain you should consider carefully the
education of your children in Spain. You have the possibility of choosing an
International School in Spain or the Spanish School System. The advantage of
Spanish schools is that your children will learn the Spanish language very fast
and that they will also be introduced to Spanish culture and the Spanish
community where you will live.
The Spanish School System is divided in public schools run by the state and
private schools that are often International schools or those owned by
religious communities, especially the Catholic Church. Whereas you will have to
pay for private school education in Spain, children between the ages of 6 and
16 may attend Spanish State School free.
To register your child in a school in Spain you need a copy of the long
version of the child's birth certificate and a proof of domicile from the Town
Hall is required. Furthermore, one of the child's parents must be legally
registered in Spain . According to the Spanish School System pupils are
supposed to register in spring in the school of their choice, so that April
would be the perfect time to register your children.
The Spanish Educational System is organised as follows:
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Educación Infantil 0-6 years: Pre-school education divided in two parts lasting
for 3 years each.
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Educación Primaria 6-12 years: Primary education divided in three parts lasting
for 2 years each.
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Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) 12-16 years: Compulsory secondary
education divided in two parts lasting for 2 years each.
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Bachillerato 16-18 years: Post-compulsory secondary education lasting for two
years.
In Spanish Schools all students have basic vocational training ( Formación
Profesional ), which is given during the compulsory secondary education. Then
the students can choose whether they want to attend the courses of the
Bachillerato or if they prefer to do a specific vocational training that is
organized in two levels. They can choose between many different professional
careers. The first level follows the compulsory secondary education and is
followed by the second, higher level that can also be passed after finishing
the Bachillerato.
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