IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN

Choosing the right schools can be a problem of algebraic proportions for parents newly-arrived in Andalucia. The Olive Press has the facts to help you tick all the right boxes

A 16-page Olive Press special pull out supplement

THERE’S no denying it, upping sticks and moving you, your partner, the kids and even the family dog to Spain is one of the biggest decisions of your life.

And when you arrive in ‘the land of the three Ss’ - sun, sea and sangria - there’s still a far more important decision to make: where your youngsters will learn the three Rs.

On the Costa del Sol, negotiating the interactive whiteboard jungle (blackboards are old hat) is an even tougher call, as you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Of course your selection will depend on certain key factors: distance from home, budget, academic standards and teaching style, to name just a few.

So where do you start?

The first box on your checklist will be whether to opt for a state school or an international college?

It’s generally an easier decision to make for younger children, as