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In April, almost 4 years ago, we received an email from a corporate client indicating that we get in touch with the Fowles family, their new expat in Madrid. The Fowles came with 4 school-age children so, clearly, their main concern was their schooling.
\u2014They had done a lot of research \u2014says Paloma.
\u2014On school websites, Facebook groups, email and Skype contacts \u2014Almudena adds.
\u2014And they had decided on a school that had places for the 4 children.
\u2014They were so happy! \u2014expresses ironically Almu.
\u2014Because they thought they had solved their biggest concern \u2014Palo affirms sympathetically.<\/p>\n
However, almost, almost, they were just beginning. It\u2019s true that they had taken a great weight off their shoulders, but the truth is that they had forgotten one super important detail: the house. The school they had chosen was in a very exclusive area and all the properties exceeded their budget in excess.
\u2014Or the children would have to make a very long trip every day \u2014Almu explains, highlighting the difficulties.
\u2014We have to admit that they were right to start with schooling \u2014recognizes Palo, discovering the positive side.
\u2014True! We must give them that.
\u2014But taking advantage of the fact that they were starting a new life from scratch …
\u2014It\u2019s advisable to try to build the most realistically comfortable one.<\/p>\n
In Madrid children spend many hours at school <\/a>but, like everywhere else, they have to make the trip to school at least twice a day. In addition to the extracurricular activities<\/a>\u00a0and other after-school celebrations such as birthdays, invitations to friends’ houses, etc. that usually take place near the school. In addition, as new students, it is convenient for them to attend as many celebrations as possible, so a great distance from the school can become a great inconvenience. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”rgba(86,168,153,0.22)” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”rgba(86,168,153,0.24)” border_style_all=”none” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n To sum up, it\u2019s advisable to start looking for schools and when you see one that suits you, investigate the type of housing and its prices that are within a reasonable perimeter of distance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”||||||||” link_line_height=”1.6em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n To examine all the schooling<\/a> possibilities in Madrid you can use this official website<\/a> of the Community of Madrid and to find out the type of housing and its prices you can use idealista and read this post about the use of real estate portals.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to finding all the schools, the official education website is also the place where the application of public and charter schools is processed and all the necessary information is specified.<\/p>\n So that you don’t stay with the intrigue, the Fowles enrolled their 4 children in a school to which they had not paid attention at first and were lucky* to find a house so close to the school that the children would be able to walk if ever necessary. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n *(Actually, they were lucky enough to have at their disposal relevant information and professional assistance)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”rgba(86,168,153,0.22)” custom_margin=”10px|10px|10px|10px” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In case you plan to move to Madrid soon, you’ll 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
\u2014For the children as well as for the parents \u2014states Palo, from his practical point of view.
\u2014Who, at the end, are the organizers and executors \u2014ends Almu, being honest.
\u2014And with 4 children with different activities or invitations …
\u2014Imagine the hustle and bustle!<\/p>\n