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- The school systems in all those six regions provide compulsory education in at least three languages, the two local languages plus English, which is currently offered as a compulsory foreign language in practically all schools in the country.
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During public primary education, students develop Spanish (Castellano) language skills and learn the official language of the autonomous community, for example Catalan. Once a child reaches the final year of primary school they begin with the basics of a foreign language, usually English.
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Dec 17, 2018 · Some 95% of Spanish students at bilingual schools have chosen to be taught in English. But experts say there is not enough analysis or objective data on the effect of bilingual learning....
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Sep 30, 2024 · Given that Spanish is the dominant language in Spain, language considerations are crucial for expatriate families. Public Schools : Instruction is primarily in Spanish and regional languages (Catalan, Basque, Galician, Valencian) in respective autonomous communities.
Apr 6, 2024 · The school systems in all those six regions provide compulsory education in at least three languages, the two local languages plus English, which is currently offered as a compulsory foreign language in practically all schools in the country.
- Nursery and Preschool in Spain
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Nursery and preschool education in Spain are completely optional. Nursery school (guarderia) is usually not funded by the state, which means parents/guardians will be required to pay fees to take their children to nursery schools. Nurseries take children up to three years. Preschool, on the other hand, is free of charge, and takes children up to si...
Primary education is mandatory in Spain, it begins at 6 years old and ends at 12 years old. It is made up of three cycles, each of which lasts 2 years. This stage of education is free and students usually learn general subjects like languages, mathematics, literature, natural and social sciences, and arts. Students also have physical education clas...
Secondary education (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria) is the third stage of Spanish education system, and, as so, it is also compulsory. Secondary education includes students in the age range between 12 and 16 years old. The secondary education system in Spain includes state schools, private schools, or state-funded private institutions. Unlike pr...
Upper secondary education is optional for students in Spain. After finishing obligatory secondary education, students in Spain may either choose to undertake 2-year studies for the Bachillerato certificate, which makes them eligible for university education, or vocational training which will make them eligible for the skilled-job market. The upper ...
In the English schools in Spain that form part of ISP Schools, language learning is basic and begins in the first academic years. Infant Education During the infant years, pupils begin to familiarise themselves with the basic vocabulary of the language.
A wide range of secondary subjects are taught, including a language choice between French and English. Until recent years secondary education in Spain was very conventional with a lot of rote learning and constant tests and examinations.