Structure of primary and secondary education in Spain
Schooling in Spain is organized in the following way: children enter primary school at the age of 6 years and study there for 6 years. At the age of 12 they are transferred to secondary school, where they study for 4 years.
After graduating from high school in Spain, you can continue your studies at the Bachillerato high school if you plan to enter the University in Spain, or enroll in a course vocational education F.P.
At the end of 2013, significant changes were made to the country's education system, in particular to secondary education in Spain, the legality of which was challenged by the opposition in the Constitutional Court ( final decision the issue has not yet been decided):
Now studying at school in Spain requires passing final exam, both in primary and secondary schools.
The assessment criteria for the final exam are established by the Central Government in agreement with regional authorities (previously, regions decided this issue independently).
Last year secondary school is now considered preparatory before entering high school Bachillerato or on vocational training. Therefore, at the end of the third year of high school in Spain, the student must choose one of two directions.
Types of schools in Spain
There are 3 types of schools in Spain:
- Public schools (colegios publicos)
The undoubted advantage of public school in Spain is that it is free (except for the purchase of textbooks by parents and minor administrative expenses). Among the disadvantages it is worth highlighting: - sometimes outdated equipment and the need for repairs;
- a large number of students in classes, which often does not give the teacher the opportunity to pay attention to each student;
- presence of a large number of children from dysfunctional families that's not in the best possible way affects the discipline and overall performance of students.
Please note that if you do not yet live in Spain, but are just planning to move, secondary education in Spain for Russian children in public schools does not seem possible. This requires registration in Spain. When requesting a residence permit in Spain without the right to work, you must provide the Spanish Consulate with proof of your child's enrollment in a private or semi-public school.
- Semi-public schools (colegios concertados).
Partially funded Catholic Church or organs local authorities. Despite funding from the church, education in a Spanish school of this nature is secular. Educational model These schools are based on the Spanish education system, but as a rule, here more attention devoted to the study of languages. - Private schools in Spain (colegios privados).
First of all, these are international private schools in Spain. Education in a Spanish school of this kind can only be based on foreign system education including a number compulsory subjects on the education system in Spain. Most popular among Russians and others foreign citizens use English or American schools in Spain. Or these are Spanish schools that synthesize two education systems and provide the opportunity to obtain an International Baccalaureate diploma (A Level, IB).
Language of instruction at school
The language of instruction is important question, which is worth separate consideration. In schools in Spain, children are taught in Spanish. The exception is schools located in regions of Spain where, along with Spanish, there is a second official language. (Catalonia, Valencia, Galicia, Basque Country).
Studying the second official language (Catalan, Valencian, Galician and Basque) in Spanish schools is mandatory. The number of hours of studying a second official language varies by region. Leader in in this case is Catalonia. Below we will consider this issue separately.
American and English schools In Spain, education is taught in English. Good level in English is mandatory requirement for admission. Spanish is studied as the first foreign language. If we're talking about about a school in a region with two official languages, then in addition to Spanish, a second official language is also studied.
If you plan to enroll in an international private school in Spain with the Spanish education system, then knowledge of English and Spanish is required for admission, because Education in such schools is conducted simultaneously in two languages. The older the applicant, the better he must speak Spanish and English. Language knowledge is checked upon admission. Requirements to entrance exams must be clarified in each specific case.
Learning Catalan in Spanish schools
Catalan is compulsory in all schools located in Catalonia. This is not just another subject, the education itself is conducted in Catalan, with the exception of only some disciplines. Spanish law obliges regional authorities to provide education in Spanish at the request of the child's family. If such an opportunity is not available in public schools in Spain, the child is paid for tuition in Spanish in private school. This question received wide press coverage at the time, but in fact very few families living in Catalonia wanted their child to study in Spanish.
In international private children's schools in Barcelona and other Catalan cities, studying Catalan language also required. However, some schools make an exception for foreign students in the first years of study in order to reduce the language load, which has a positive effect on the child’s adaptation to new conditions. However, if you plan to subsequently enroll in one of the universities located in Barcelona or other cities of Catalonia, studying Catalan is mandatory.
We recommend clarifying the issue of learning the Catalan language during a visit to a school in Barcelona and other cities of the Autonomous Community. When entering the senior classes of some private schools, knowledge of the Catalan language is mandatory, even for foreign applicants.
WITH additional information on the topic of secondary education in Spain you can find on the website ineed.es.
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