Education in Spain
Schooling is compulsory in Spain for children age 6 to 16 years. Public education is free, but books and materials are provided by parents (grants are available for families on low incomes).
Education from 0- 6 years is referred to as Infants education (Educacin Infantil). From 6 to 12 years is Primary Education (Educacin Primaria) and from 12 to 16 years, Secondary Education (Educacion Secundaria Obligitar).
Provision for infants between the ages of 3 and 6 years varies; it is likely to be
part-time and is not compulsory.
Children with special needs are integrated into mainstream school wherever possible.
Secondary education (ESO) starts at 12 years when children attend a secondary school (often called an IES or Institutio Educacion Secundaria). At 14 students start the last cycle of compulsory education and the outcome of studies will dictate their route at 16.Life After School
The choices at post 16 are vocational training, work or at a higher level - study leading to one of 4 types of Bachelor (academic or vocational). Success in all modules of the Bac. leads to a Bachiller Diploma. Entrance for students (with appropriate qualifications) to Spanish University is usually by way of examination.