education

WATCH: Thousands of teachers flood the streets of Valencia on first day of indefinite strike that has ’emptied classrooms’ – but why are they protesting?

THOUSANDS of people have taken part in demonstrations across the Valencian Community on the first day of an indefinite school teachers strike. They are demanding

11 May, 2026 @ 15:26

Alicante·Castellon·Education·Lead·Valencia

Striking teachers, doctors and farmers block AP-7 motorway in Catalunya amid furious row over pay and conditions

THE AP-7 motorway was cut off for almost three hours on Thursday as hundreds of striking teachers, doctors and farmers staged a joint-protest over pay

20 Mar, 2026 @ 08:30

Barcelona·Catalunya·Education·Lead

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

22 Feb, 2026 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Education·Marbella·Sponsored

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

19 Feb, 2026 @ 12:28

Canary Islands·Education·Sponsored·Tenerife

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

12 Sep, 2025 @ 16:20

Education·Sponsored·Valencia·Valencian Community

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

7 Sep, 2025 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Education·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Other News

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

20 Mar, 2025 @ 11:34

Education·Valencia

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

27 Feb, 2025 @ 18:00

Education·Lead·Murcia

Parents get first-ever vote to pick main language for school lessons in Valencia in choice between Spanish and regional Valenciano

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

17 Feb, 2025 @ 18:00

Education·Lead·Valencia

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

12 Feb, 2025 @ 12:50

Education·Sponsored

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

30 Jan, 2025 @ 13:15

Education·Lead·National News

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,

24 Jan, 2025 @ 17:13

Lead

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

24 Jan, 2025 @ 17:12

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Education·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

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

24 Jan, 2025 @ 12:51

Education·Lead

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

19 Aug, 2024 @ 10:35

Education·Sponsored·Sponsored Interview

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

25 Feb, 2024 @ 09:24

Andalucia·Education·Lead·Other News

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

18 Jan, 2024 @ 11:31

Andalucia·Education·Granada·Lead·Other News

Angry parents at overcrowded Murcia region school that sent children home gets response from Spain's Ombudsman

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

28 Oct, 2023 @ 10:00

Education·Mar Menor·Murcia

Children face overcrowded classrooms for start of new school year as council dithers over site of new building in expat area of Spain's Costa Blanca

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

6 Sep, 2023 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Education·Politics·Valencian Community

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

6 Sep, 2023 @ 14:15

Education·Other News

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

30 Aug, 2023 @ 14:15

Education·Lead

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

22 Aug, 2023 @ 21:00

Education·Gibraltar

UK students can now go to universities in Spain without taking extra entrance exams

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

2 Aug, 2023 @ 15:00

Education·Lead

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

15 Jul, 2023 @ 12:00

Education·Lead

Over two-thirds of people aged 20 years and under can't speak English in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

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

24 Apr, 2023 @ 16:30

Castellon·Costa Blanca·Education·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

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

4 Apr, 2023 @ 15:00

Balearic Islands·Education·Mallorca·Menorca·Other News

WATCH: Thousands of teachers flood the streets of Valencia on first day of indefinite strike that has ’emptied classrooms’ – but why are they protesting?

Striking teachers, doctors and farmers block AP-7 motorway in Catalunya amid furious row over pay and conditions

Svenska Skolan Marbella – a Swedish education under the sun

One of the best schools in Spain is in Tenerife. It’s official

Shackleton International School joins prestigious IB World Schools

From fees to curricula to credentials: Your complete guide to choosing the right international school on the Costa del Sol

Shackleton International School: Excellence in Global Education in Valencia

Spanish region which banned phones from schools says grades are UP and bullying is DOWN

Parents will decide over main language for school lessons in Valencia with choice between Spanish and regional Valenciano

Enrol Now for 2025/26 in the NEW International curriculum at Svenska Skolan Marbella!

Spain has the highest number of school drop outs in the EU after Romania, figures reveal

Vocational training is a new path for young Spanish people to take on their journey into the job market

Costa del Sol’s international schools could see a rise in popularity after Labour’s VAT imposition on UK private schools

Spanish NGO seeks to ‘stamp out mistreatment towards children from authority figures in school’

Crimson Global Academy explains why online school could be the perfect fit for your family

Revealed: These are the best FREE schools in Spain’s Andalucia – including 5 on the Costa del Sol

Boy genius from Spain’s Andalucia lands a place at Britain’s prestigious Oxford University at just 15 years old

Angry parents at overcrowded Murcia school that sent children away hear from Spain’s Ombudsman

Children start new school year in old classrooms as council dithers over site for replacement building in expat area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

Back to school: 6 tips to keep the start of term stress-free

EXPLAINER: Why going back to school is such an expensive business in Spain

New website to support upcoming university students has launched today

UK students can now go to university in Spain without taking extra entrance exams

Spain’s schools bring in new measures to combat soaring suicide rate among teens

Vast majority of people aged 20 years and under can’t speak English in Spain’s Costa Blanca area

Hard of hearing school children to receive additional support in Islas Baleares

‘We control the police’: Encrypted chats reveal how deeply narcos penetrated the Port of Valencia while using Marbella for ‘board meetings’

Police dog in Spain sniffs out €195k of dodgy cash stashed between car seats

Swedish heir to a hamburger empire, 27, dies in hospital one month after crashing his Porsche classic into a wall in Mallorca

Where to see Spain’s most spectacular flower blooms this summer – from lavender fields to mountain lilies

Quick-thinking lifeguards hailed as heroes for saving the life of woman having a heart attack in a Torremolinos beach bar

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