https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed As kids across Spain start school this week, many foreign parents who are new to the country may be wondering if Catholicism still plays an integral part of the education system. https://www.thelocal.es/20260909/how-religious-are-schools-in-spain-nowadays Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:21:05 +0200 how-religious-are-schools-in-spain-nowadays The latest edition of global educational survey PISA does not make pleasant reading for Spain, which has dropped down the rankings for its worst result since records began. https://www.thelocal.es/20260908/spain-plummets-to-record-low-in-pisa-education-report Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:53:54 +0200 spain-plummets-to-record-low-in-pisa-education-report As high temperatures increasingly bookend the beginning and end of the academic year in Spain, the Madrid government has pledged over a billion euros on air-conditioning installation in the region. https://www.thelocal.es/20260908/madrid-to-invest-e1-2-billion-in-air-con-for-schools-as-summer-heat-lingers Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:04:27 +0200 madrid-to-invest-e1-2-billion-in-air-con-for-schools-as-summer-heat-lingers Finding the right school and going through the enrolment process can be daunting, so we've put together a list of the 11 points to consider before choosing a school for your child in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20220909/11-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-school-for-your-child-in-spain Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:36:46 +0200 11-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-school-for-your-child-in-spain Kids aged 0 to 17 return to school in Spain in the coming weeks. If you're a parent, here is all the key info for this new academic year, from class sizes to extra costs, and school meals to educational changes. https://www.thelocal.es/20260819/listed-the-changes-to-schools-in-spain-for-the-2026-2027-academic-year Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:52:58 +0200 listed-the-changes-to-schools-in-spain-for-the-2026-2027-academic-year It's not long now until kids start back at school for the new academic year. Here are the important dates you need to know for your region, from start dates to Christmas and Easter holidays. https://www.thelocal.es/20260821/the-key-2026-2027-school-dates-in-each-region-of-spain Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:41:46 +0200 the-key-2026-2027-school-dates-in-each-region-of-spain Following a recent viral video which shows a group of girls verbally and physically attacking another in Andalusia, we've delved into the subject of school bullying and how bad it is in Spain, including advice for parents. https://www.thelocal.es/20260729/how-bad-is-bullying-in-schools-in-spain Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:55:34 +0200 how-bad-is-bullying-in-schools-in-spain In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at how a group of teachers has set up a temperature-monitoring platform which exposes how many Spanish school buildings remain ill-equipped for early heatwaves, and the impact on teachers and pupils. https://www.thelocal.es/20260620/inside-spain-how-schools-arent-equipped-to-deal-with-the-early-heat Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:27:06 +0200 inside-spain-how-schools-arent-equipped-to-deal-with-the-early-heat A recent report has highlighted how Spain has nearly as many British schools as the rest of the EU countries combined. Contrary to what you may think, it's not Spain's large English-speaking community that explains this. https://www.thelocal.es/20260224/how-spain-became-the-biggest-hub-of-british-schools-in-europe Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:35:29 +0100 how-spain-became-the-biggest-hub-of-british-schools-in-europe Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular in Spain but what are the laws around it and what do you need to do if you want to teach your children at home? https://www.thelocal.es/20230605/whats-the-law-on-homeschooling-in-spain Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:23:44 +0200 whats-the-law-on-homeschooling-in-spain In a look ahead to the sociodemographic and economic future of the country, new figures have shown that Spain's younger generations are increasingly from immigrant backgrounds. https://www.thelocal.es/20250911/spains-new-generations-are-more-diverse-than-ever Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:23:26 +0200 spains-new-generations-are-more-diverse-than-ever Confused about regional school holidays for the upcoming academic year in Spain? Want to plan some getaways with your kids? Our handy calendar will help you out, so you can start organising the academic year ahead. https://www.thelocal.es/20250909/listed-all-the-school-holidays-in-spain-for-the-2025-2026-academic-year Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:14:08 +0200 listed-all-the-school-holidays-in-spain-for-the-2025-2026-academic-year The start of the 2025/2026 academic year in Spain is just a few weeks away, so here's what parents need to know about return dates, cost of materials and some updates for the new school year. https://www.thelocal.es/20250827/what-parents-should-know-about-the-return-to-school-in-spain Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:06:38 +0200 what-parents-should-know-about-the-return-to-school-in-spain If you’re moving to Spain with children, looking into which school to send them to will be one of the most important steps you take. Find out the differences between the main education institutions here. https://www.thelocal.es/20250509/the-differences-between-spains-public-private-and-concertado-schools Fri, 09 May 2025 11:04:52 +0200 the-differences-between-spains-public-private-and-concertado-schools If you’re a parent in Spain looking for the best schooling options for your child, knowing where to access pertinent information as well as local school rankings can be crucial when it comes to making a decision. https://www.thelocal.es/20250502/how-to-find-out-if-a-school-in-spain-is-good Fri, 02 May 2025 15:40:21 +0200 how-to-find-out-if-a-school-in-spain-is-good If you’re thinking of moving to Spain with kids, schooling will be a priority for you. Find out how getting a place at a public school works in Spain and if where you live will determine where you can apply. https://www.thelocal.es/20250430/does-spain-have-a-catchment-area-system-for-public-schools Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:25:02 +0200 does-spain-have-a-catchment-area-system-for-public-schools An educational survey has found that Spanish primary school children have among the lowest attainment levels for maths and science in Europe and the OECD, with some stark regional inequalities revealed in the results. https://www.thelocal.es/20241206/spanish-students-bottom-of-eu-and-oecd-rankings-for-maths-and-science Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:10:57 +0100 spanish-students-bottom-of-eu-and-oecd-rankings-for-maths-and-science If you’re from a non-EU country and are considering moving to Spain on the Non-Lucrative Visa or Digital Nomad Visa, there are a number of factors you need to keep in mind if bringing children with you, from visa paperwork to schooling obligations. https://www.thelocal.es/20241121/explained-moving-to-spain-with-kids-on-the-dnv-or-nlv Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:30:47 +0100 explained-moving-to-spain-with-kids-on-the-dnv-or-nlv Public or private? What about Spain's 'semi-private' system? And the language barrier? Understanding the school system and the documents you need to apply can help you make the right decision for your child. https://www.thelocal.es/20241010/how-to-enrol-a-foreign-child-at-school-in-spain Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:51:03 +0200 how-to-enrol-a-foreign-child-at-school-in-spain Back-to-school season is right around the corner after the long summer holidays, but did you know that children in different regions in Spain don't go back at the same time? Here's when the 2024/25 school year begins in each Spanish region. https://www.thelocal.es/20240828/when-does-the-2024-2025-school-year-start-in-each-region-of-spain Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:13:07 +0200 when-does-the-2024-2025-school-year-start-in-each-region-of-spain