We must emphasise that the most important decision is to put the children in private or in public Spanish schools. Younger children pick up the Spanish language incredibly quickly and are normally fluent within 1 term. For older children moving to Spain there is a large international school at Murcia with a bus service throughout the region. Alternatively there is a new international school opened at the Polaris World Golf Resort of La Torre.

Overview of the state school system...

2-6 years old
"ESCUELA INFANTIL" - Kindergarten
It is not compulsory 9.00 - 12 hours 15.00 - 17 hours
Food and Supervision during 12.00 - 15.00 hours, if required.

6 - 12 years old
"COLEGIOS DE EDUCACION PRIMARIA" - Primary Schools
It is compulsory 9.00 - 12.00 hours 15.00 - 17.00 hours
Food and Supervision during 12.00 - 15.00 hours, if required.

Subjects:
Knowledge of social cultural and environmental matters
Artistic education
Physical education
"Castellano" (Spanish) and literature
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Catholic Religion
Study Hours

12 - 16 years old
"ISTITUTO DE EDUCACION SECUNDARIA" - Secondary Schools
It is compulsory 8.00 - 12.30 hours
2 blocks, of two semesters each.

Subjects:
Valenciano: Language and Literature
Castellano: Language and Literature
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Social Science
Physical Education
Natural Science
Arts and Crafts
Technological Education
Music
Choice of Second Foreign Language either modern or classical
Religion (optional)

16 - 18 years old
"ISTITUTO DE EDUCACION SECUNDARIA" Bacalaureate BUP
Like A Levels - (Access to University)
Not compulsory.
8.00 - 12.30 hours
Subjects are the same as above

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