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Today we begin with a confession: we love schools. Stepping in the classrooms, playgrounds with children running around, smells, drawings on the walls …<\/p>\n
\u2014If you’re even scared of the principal! \u2014Almu laughs.
\u2014Right! Looks like I\u2019m waiting for the scolding \u2014Recognize Palo with fun.
\u2014An evocative moment.
\u2014I feel like a child again.<\/p>\n
The first concern when you move away with your children is their schooling. On the one hand, an interest in maintaining their learning at a similar level and, also, their lifestyle; and, on the other hand, to incorporate them into a school routine and social activity as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
\u2014That feeling of peace when you leave your children at 9 in school and you know that until 5 o’ clock, they are in the best possible place, is priceless.
\u2014Right! They learn, play and socialize.
\u2014Even though children sometimes complain.
\u2014Especially about food.<\/p>\n
In Madrid, most schools have a very long timetable compared to other countries. It’s usually from 9 to 16 or 9 to 17. The majority of children have lunch at school, even in some, students are not allowed to leave the premises during lunch break.<\/p>\n
\u2014Which has its good things.
\u2014Like everything in this life, pros and cons.
\u2014Parents have the whole day off and children learn to eat a variety of foods.
\u2014And share table and habits with colleagues.
\u2014Uufffff! It saves a lot of work at home.<\/p>\n
The lunchtime meal is what we could call the traditional Spanish type, consisting of first course, second course and dessert. Mostly mediterranean style. The schools provide parents with a weekly or monthly menu to help them plan dinner, and sometimes even suggest recommendations for evening meals.<\/p>\n
\u2014They also get a snack, don’t forget.
\u2014Right! Mid-morning or mid-afternoon.
\u2014A sandwich, a fruit, cookies…
\u2014Above all, it depends on the age of the children.
\u2014And in some centers you can buy something.
\u2014In the least.
\u2014Or the oldest students can go out and buy something.<\/p>\n
As for the timetable, there is also the possibility in some centres to drop off children 1-2 hours before and pick them up 1-2 hours later. Typically, morning hours are aimed at young children and are more like day care and afternoon hours are after-school activities.<\/p>\n
\u2014Football.
\u2014Music.
\u2014Tennis.
\u2014Languages.
\u2014A great variety! Each school organizes activities according to its facilities and students\u2019 demand.
\u2014And there are also tutoring classes for older students who need it.<\/p>\n
We can’t fail to mention the uniforms. In most private and chartered schools, the wearing of school uniforms is compulsory. Yeah, the typical one we all imagine. It is usually described on each school web page. They also provide information on where to buy it.<\/p>\n
\u2014And the sports uniform
\u2014And if they do other activities such as swimming, there is usually a swimsuit also mandatory.
\u2014Or ballet, judo…
\u2014That can be infinite.
\u2014The truth is that sometimes backpacks are heavy.
\u2014Of course! Because it is customary for them to change into their uniforms at school when they do sports and then put their uniforms back on when they finish.<\/p>\n
I get the impression we’re forgetting something… Ah! Yes! Books and other school supplies. The schools provide the list of material needed for the ongoing year with more or less advance notice depending on each school. They also indicate where it can be obtained and in some cases are even provided by the school itself.<\/p>\n
Education<\/a> is regulated by the Community of Madrid, in the link you will find all the official information (only in Spanish).<\/p>\n In case you plan to move to Madrid soon, you will find all the relevant information in The secret of relocating to Madrid<\/em><\/a>. If, in addition, you need help with the organization or even if we accompany you, check out our services.<\/a><\/p>\n In the meantime, you can receive regular information by filling out this questionnaire. And if you find it useful, we thank you for sharing it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]<\/p>\n