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Onderwijssysteem Spanje - Nl

Het Spaanse onderwijssysteem – overeenkomsten en verschillen met het Nederlandse systeem – uitgelegd in DEZE publicatie van het Nuffic.  

What To Do About Bullying?

There is a zero-tolerance rule about bullying on Spanish schools. If your child is victim of bullying, please go talk to his or her tutor first, if not the desired result, go to the ´jefe de estudios´ and ultimately the director of the school.

All About Erasmus Student Exchange Programme

We uploaded the EU publication that outlines all aspects, from point of view of student, as well as teacher. Library, Education section. Or click this link for direct access. LINK  

What Documents Are Needed To Register A Child At School?

Until the age of 14, schools may accept a passport, normally would be a NIE and padron certificate of no more than three months old. A ‘libro de familia’ if in possession of one.

How And Where Do I Apply For Beca / Scholarship?

For national scholarships/grants: Website of the Ministry of Education For 2020 the windows to apply have been extended: Educational assistance: until the 30th of September❗ Non University Education: until the 1st of October❗ University Educ

Is Catholic Religion An Obligatory Subject At Public Schools In Spain?

No, it is not. Schools must offer an alternative. At Primary schools this will be  ´Etica´  (literally  ´ethics´ and in practice these hours will be used to discuss a wide range of subjects, to do with society, norms and values, sometimes

At A Public School, Do I Have To Pay For Schoolbooks?

That depends, in most Comunidades Autonomas the books they use at Infantil have to be bought by the parents. For Primary, most have either partly or fully subsidised schoolbooks. Either by ´cheque Libro´ that you will have to take to the local

Where Do I Go To Register My Children At The School Of My Choice?

You go to the secretary of the school in question. Applications for new entries in March, for follow up years in the first week of June (Andalucia). Forms to use available on the Junta de Andalucia website. LINK HERE

At What Age Do Children Start School In Spain?

Children start at ´Infantil´ in September of the year they reach the age of 3.  Some kids with birthdays from September onwards will start when not 3 yet, others, with birthdays early in the year, will turn 4 during the schoolyear. School is

FAQ Library

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.