| There are a number of choices available to you, | | | | Islands and Castellon. The schools offer a wide |
| but basically the younger the children the more | | | | range of education ranging from 1 - 18 years. |
| choices. At a young age children can easily pick up | | | | Details of the organisation and schools can be |
| a second language and could be educated through | | | | found on their website is All the schools offering a |
| the Spain state system for free. Be aware that | | | | British style education are fee paying schools, so |
| all lessons will be carried out in Spanish. | | | | do check current prices before you commit any |
| The students will achieve the Spanish equivalent | | | | further. It is obviously essential to visit the school |
| of the GCSE and A level qualifications (graduation | | | | before committing, preferably during term time |
| certificate and bachillerato) leading on the | | | | with your children. (See the British Schools in Spain |
| university, if desired, plus the added bonus of | | | | article for more information.) |
| being bi-lingual. | | | | When choosing any school (Spanish or English) you |
| Spanish is the second most spoken language in | | | | will get an atmosphere whether it is right for your |
| the world. | | | | family or not. For example the teachers and pupils |
| If your children don't speak Spanish and are | | | | reaction to your visit, the quality of facilities and |
| already in secondary education the best option | | | | the displays. |
| would be for an English speaking school. | | | | As soon as you have made your provisional |
| There are a number of British Schools in Spain | | | | choice of schools, it is vital to contact the schools |
| which run the the British curriculum and | | | | concerned to check availability of places. Many |
| examinations, and if desired, leading on to entry | | | | schools are oversubscribed and will limit the |
| into Spanish, American or British universities. Some | | | | number of pupils in order to maintain standards |
| of these schools start at primary level. | | | | with manageable class sizes. |
| The National Association of British Schools in Spain | | | | Places in the state system are usually applied for |
| (NABSS) was founded in 1978 to promote and | | | | in the Spring for Autumn intake, there is no |
| maintain British Education in Spain. There are about | | | | guarantee of obtaining one of your (usually three) |
| 40 schools in Spain who belong to NABSS. They | | | | choices but the State has an obligation to offer a |
| are located in Asturias, Andalucia, Barcelona, | | | | place at a school. Places are awarded on a "points" |
| Canary Islands, Valencia, Alicante, Madrid, Balearic | | | | system and classroom availability. |