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 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 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 14:36:46 +0200 11-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-school-for-your-child-in-spain 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 There may be several reasons you take your kid out of school, but what if you want to take them out for a holiday, a family event or extended travel? https://www.thelocal.es/20230731/can-i-take-my-child-out-of-school-in-spain-for-travel-purposes Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:10:28 +0200 can-i-take-my-child-out-of-school-in-spain-for-travel-purposes How do childcare costs in Spain compare to other countries? What are the differences between private and public kindergartens, and is it worth getting a nanny instead? Here's everything parents in Spain should know. https://www.thelocal.es/20220825/costs-tax-cuts-and-choices-what-you-should-know-about-childcare-in-spain Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:44:43 +0200 costs-tax-cuts-and-choices-what-you-should-know-about-childcare-in-spain After Spanish school children fell in the latest international PISA rankings, the Spanish government has unveiled plans to bolster maths and reading comprehension for millions of them across the country. https://www.thelocal.es/20240122/how-spain-plans-to-fix-poor-reading-and-maths-levels-among-pupils Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:10:10 +0100 how-spain-plans-to-fix-poor-reading-and-maths-levels-among-pupils Andalusia's regional government has announced the changes as part of a broader action plan to combat addiction problems among children and teenagers, including limiting mobile phone use in the classrooms. https://www.thelocal.es/20231130/spains-andalusia-clamps-down-on-mobiles-vapes-and-energy-drinks-for-teens Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:27:24 +0100 spains-andalusia-clamps-down-on-mobiles-vapes-and-energy-drinks-for-teens Thousands of Spanish parents are rallying together to try and ban smartphones for kids under 16, as well as petitioning local governments and education centres to prohibit them in classrooms. https://www.thelocal.es/20231113/growing-calls-for-spain-to-ban-mobiles-for-under-16s Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:08:07 +0100 growing-calls-for-spain-to-ban-mobiles-for-under-16s One of Spain's leading trade unions has called on 80,000 nursery workers at public and private 'guarderías' to strike over four days in October and November. https://www.thelocal.es/20231019/union-calls-four-day-strike-at-nurseries-across-spain Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:01:48 +0200 union-calls-four-day-strike-at-nurseries-across-spain Spain's Canary Islands on Tuesday ordered the temporary closure of schools due to scorching temperatures on the archipelago after several reported cases of students fainting or suffering heatstroke. https://www.thelocal.es/20231011/october-heat-forces-spains-canary-islands-to-suspend-classes Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:15:48 +0200 october-heat-forces-spains-canary-islands-to-suspend-classes