ChildrenThe right Spanish study plan for your child,
The right Spanish study plan for your child,
calmly, step by step
International school admission, short experiences like summer camps, or moving abroad together as a family. Spain offers a safe, warm environment for learning and an international education at a more reasonable cost than English-speaking countries.
This guide is for families who…
- Are considering studying abroad for the first timeLooking into studying abroad for a primary, middle or high school child for the first time
- Wonder which school suits their childWant to know whether an international school in Spain is right for their child
- Want to try a short experience firstWant to try a camp first before considering a long-term move
- Are also planning the parents' stayNeed to plan the guardian's stay and family life at the same time
Options for children
- Long-termInternational school admission
- Mainly IB or British A-Level, taught in English
- Mostly in Madrid and Barcelona; intake dates, fees and requirements vary by school
- We recommend preparing from a year before entry
- A strong route to universities in Europe and North America
- Short experienceInternational school camps
- Summer holidays, usually 2 to 4 weeks
- Classes with native-speaker teachers on a real campus
- Parents can see the school and local life first-hand
- Often leads on to preparing for admission
- FamilyStudying abroad with parents
- We start by reviewing how the guardian can stay
- Finding a home near the school
- Family visas and settling in, all in one flow
You can't prepare everything perfectly from the start. What matters is respecting how your child responds and moving forward one step at a time.
Common situations
- Early primaryFirst experience abroadIf you want to see how your child adapts first, you can start with a short experience such as a camp.
- Middle schoolWorried about classes in EnglishWe look at schools with English support classes (EAL) and the right time to start.
- SiblingsBalancing education and family lifeWe look at whether siblings can attend the same school, sibling discounts on fees, commuting and housing.
What to check before you start
It's fine if you don't have every answer yet. We'll work it out together in the consultation.
- Your child's age and school year
- Experience using English
- Personality and how quickly they adapt
- Whether the family can stay in Spain
- Short-term or long-term plan