Interview with Maria (Local Parent)
"Local schools are closer to home and the children get a sense of community and they can walk or go by bike to school. The kids play with their friends after school. And it is cheaper !! The disadvantage is the Catalan in that it is only good for Catalunya. The advantages of International schools is for foreign parents that they don´t have to learn a new language that maybe they will never use again in their lives... They have friends from all around and they learn diferent cultures" (Aug 2011)
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Interview with Bridget Nelson - Education in Catalunya
Bridget Nelson, well respected educationalist and founder of Sitges Playgroup and Planet English, has kindly given us her time to share her experiences of education in Catalunya, the options available to parents, how to apply for schools and how to prepare for that first day.
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Application Process
Applying for a state-funded (public) school in Catalunya can be quite a daunting process for any foreign parent. Demand often outstrips supply so it can become something of a lottery as to whether your child goes to the school of your choice. The paperwork and documentation can be confusing given it is in Catalan
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Catalan Schools - Barcelona
In this section is a list of Catalan schools in Barcelona. Please note we have tried to list all schools and unlike the remainder of our site most of these don't come with a personal recommendation. Where possible we have tried to include parent's comments. If your child attends a school in this area we would love to hear your thoughts.
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Catalan Schools - Sitges
In this section is a list of Catalan schools in Sitges. Please note we have tried to list all schools and unlike the remainder of our site most of these don't come with a personal recommendation. Where possible we have tried to include parent's comments. If your child attends a school in this area we would love to hear your thoughts.
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Catalan Schools - St Cugat
In this section is a list of Catalan schools in Sant Cugat Please note we have tried to list all schools and unlike the remainder of our site most of these don't come with a personal recommendation. Where possible we have tried to include parent's comments. If your child attends a school in this area we would love to hear your thoughts.
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Catalan Schools - Maresme
In this section is a list of Catalan schools in Maresme. Please note we have tried to list all schools and unlike the remainder of our site most of these don't come with a personal recommendation. Where possible we have tried to include parent's comments. If your child attends a school in this area we would love to hear your thoughts.
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Catalan Schools - Tarragona
In this section is a list of Catalan schools in Tarragona. Please note we have tried to list all schools and unlike the remainder of our site most of these don't come with a personal recommendation. Where possible we have tried to include parent's comments. If your child attends a school in this area we would love to hear your thoughts.
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Catalan Schools - Girona
In this section is a list of Catalan schools in Girona. Please note we have tried to list all schools and unlike the remainder of our site most of these don't come with a personal recommendation. Where possible we have tried to include parent's comments. If your child attends a school in this area we would love to hear your thoughts.
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