Svenska Skolan Marbella – a Swedish education under the sun
SVENSKA Skolan Marbella offers something many families dream of: a secure Swedish school education combined with life in a Mediterranean environment. The school is approved
One of the best schools in Spain is in Tenerife. It’s official
OF the over 4000 international British schools in the world only 60 of them are “Outstanding in every aspect” according to official British school inspectors. These
Shackleton International School joins prestigious IB World Schools
SHACKLETON International School in Burjassot, Valencia has recently reached a major milestone, officially joining the global network of IB World Schools. From September 2026, Sixth
From fees to curricula to credentials: Your complete guide to choosing the right international school on the Costa del Sol
FOR many expat families, one of the biggest questions after moving to southern Spain is where their children will go to school. With dozens of
Shackleton International School: Excellence in Global Education in Valencia
Since its opening in 2021, Shackleton has been focused on preparing students for a limitless future If you are looking for a school that provides
Spanish region which banned phones from schools says grades are UP and bullying is DOWN
MURCIA’S ban on children using mobile phones in public schools has seen a significant improvement in their behaviour and a better exam pass rate. The
Parents will decide over main language for school lessons in Valencia with choice between Spanish and regional Valenciano
VALENCIA region parents will decide whether their children are mainly taught in Spanish or the Valenciano language from the 2025-26 school year. A majority vote
Enrol Now for 2025/26 in the NEW International curriculum at Svenska Skolan Marbella!
SVENSKA Skolan Marbella is delighted to announce that enrolment is now open for the 2025/26 academic year for Years 7, 8, and 9. We are
Spain has the highest number of school drop outs in the EU after Romania, figures reveal
SPAIN continues to have some of the worst school drop out figures in the European Union- only beaten by Romania. But the latest numbers from
Vocational training is a new path for young Spanish people to take on their journey into the job market
SPANISH students are increasingly turning to Formación Profesional (FP), or vocational training in English. In a country where young people have historically struggled with employment,
Costa del Sol’s international schools could see a rise in popularity after Labour’s VAT imposition on UK private schools
A RECENT Financial Times article highlights that more British parents are considering international schools due to the 20% VAT on private school fees. Marbella, with
Spanish NGO seeks to ‘stamp out mistreatment towards children from authority figures in school’
LISTEN to your children is the message of a new campaign launched by a Spanish NGO. Educo has launched El Mejor Trato, which focuses on
Crimson Global Academy explains why online school could be the perfect fit for your family
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the traditional classroom is no longer the only option for quality education. With over 1,500 students from more than
Revealed: These are the best FREE schools in Spain’s Andalucia – including 5 on the Costa del Sol
MOVING to Andalucia can be an exciting time for any family, but making sure your children receive a good education is understandably paramount. Unfortunately, many
Boy genius from Spain’s Andalucia lands a place at Britain’s prestigious Oxford University at just 15 years old
A CHILD genius from Andalucia is set to begin a degree at the prestigious Oxford University at just 15 years old. Miguel Donaire Arcas-Sariot, a
Angry parents at overcrowded Murcia school that sent children away hear from Spain’s Ombudsman
PARENTS at a Los Alcazares school have heard back from Spain’s Ombudsman after a lack of classrooms forced children to study at home for the
Children start new school year in old classrooms as council dithers over site for replacement building in expat area of Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA COUNCIL has been slammed for ‘snubbing’ children on the Orihuela Costa after it said that a new infant and primary school in Dehesa de
Back to school: 6 tips to keep the start of term stress-free
AS ‘Back to school’ season is right around the corner, parents all over the country will be fretting about the upcoming year while their children
EXPLAINER: Why going back to school is such an expensive business in Spain
SEPTEMBER’S start of the new school year in Spain is dreaded by most youngsters after the long summer break, but there’s a different concern for
New website to support upcoming university students has launched today
A new website to provide support and resources to upcoming university students has launched today. Moving abroad for higher education can be a very challenging
UK students can now go to university in Spain without taking extra entrance exams
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es A NEW agreement between Spain and the UK allowing students to access universities and other higher education institutions
Spain’s schools bring in new measures to combat soaring suicide rate among teens
WITH rates of suicide creeping up alarmingly among teens in Spain, school teachers are being trained in techniques to support at-risk youth. The move has
Vast majority of people aged 20 years and under can’t speak English in Spain’s Costa Blanca area
OVER TWO-THIRDS of young people in the Valencian Community have told a survey that they cannot speak or understand any English, with just one out
Hard of hearing school children to receive additional support in Islas Baleares
The Balearic Government has allocated €1.2m to supporting deaf and hard of hearing children in educational settings. Funds will go towards hiring sign language interpreters
To Marbella via the world: An interview with Laude San Pedro Headteacher Andrew Atkinson
IT was while watching a TV series on a soldier who returns from war to go into teaching that Andrew Atkinson, 56, first had his
Forbes Magazine lists five Malaga schools among best in Spain
FOR the third consecutive year, the Spanish edition of Forbes magazine has published its list of the best schools to be found in Spain. A