Articles for families

How to choose the right school for your child

The factors that actually matter when deciding, beyond the ranking.

The Spanish school system explained

Stages, types of school, and the abbreviations you'll keep seeing.

Questions to ask during a school visit

A practical checklist so you don't just go on general impressions.

How to read school reviews

Getting real value from other families' opinions without over-weighting one outlier.

A-Levels vs. the IB Diploma: the key differences

Two common tracks at international and British schools in Spain — what actually sets them apart.

How the British school system works

Key Stages, GCSEs and A-Levels: the structure behind British schools in Spain.

The American curriculum explained

Grades, GPA and AP courses: how American-curriculum schools in Spain are structured.

Which school curriculum has the best global reputation? IB, British, American and more

Many families ask whether the American, British or IB curriculum is more highly regarded internationally than the Spanish Bachillerato. Here's what the evidence actually says about university recognition and international mobility.

Public vs Concertado vs Private Schools in Spain: What's the Difference?

The key differences in cost, funding, curriculum and admissions between public, concertado and private schools in Spain.

Google Has Removed School Reviews — Why Parents Still Need Somewhere to Share Their Story

Since April 2025, Google no longer shows or accepts reviews on school profiles anywhere in the world. Here's what changed, and why it matters even more for concertado and private schools, where parents are the ones paying.

The Only Dutch-Language Primary School in Spain: Discover the Nederlandstalige School Madrid

Moving to Spain doesn't mean your children have to lose touch with the Dutch language. In Madrid, one school offers families a way to combine Dutch-language education with life in Spain.