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CSN News reports that grades have improved and bullying has decreased in the Spanish region where phones were banned from schools.
MURCIA’s ban on mobile phone use in public schools led to a marked improvement in children’s behaviour, and an improved exam pass rate. Students with disabilities who need to access a lesson during class can use their phones. Victor Marin, Education minister for the region, stated this week that serious crimes in schools had decreased 31% since then. READ MORE …
Read More »Parents will be able to choose the language they want their children to learn in Valencia, between Spanish and Valenciano.
Parents in the VALENCIA Region will choose whether they want their children to be taught primarily in Spanish or Valenciano from the 2025-2026 school year. The 60-40 split will be determined by a majority vote in each school. For example, in the 5th primary grade in September next year, a majority vote will decide which language will prevail. Valencia’s Minister …
Read More »Svenska Skolan Marbella is now accepting applications for the NEW International Curriculum 2025/26! CSN News
SVENSKA Skolan Marbella has announced that enrolment for the 2025/26 academic years for Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 is now available. We are proud to provide a unique, enriching and globally recognised educational experience by implementing the International Curriculum in an environment that is multicultural and nurturing. In September of this year, we celebrated a milestone when we opened …
Read More »CSN News: Spain has the highest rate of school dropouts in the EU following Romania.
SPAIN still has the second-worst school dropout rate in the European Union. Only Romania is worse. The latest figures from the Active Population Survey (EPA) confirm that the rate has steadily declined over the past decade. The EPA indicated a reduction of 0.7% during the academic year of 2023-24 with a total figure of 13% students who had not completed …
Read More »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 60 countries, CGA’s private online school is at the forefront of this educational revolution. Families from Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, the USA, the UAE and beyond are discovering the myriad benefits of online learning. Whether …
Read More »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 Brits simply do not have tens of thousands of euros spare to pay for the many excellent private schools. Luckily, the public school system provides fantastic alternatives, particularly in the major capitals and along the …
Read More »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 Spanish teenager from Granada, has been selected to read a joint-honours bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science after successfully completing a rigorous application process. Oxford University is currently ranked as the best university in …
Read More »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 first three weeks of the 2023-24 school year. Around 250 students had to study online for three weeks caused by a shortage of prefabricated buildings, which they had used previously. The AMPA parents teachers association …
Read More »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 Campoamor will not open until 2024. The centre is meant to replace the current overcrowded Los Dolses school, but despite plans for it to be ready for the new school year on September 11, no …
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