How we foster a love of reading at the Best Schools in Spain
The time devoted to reading and book sales have decreased worldwide, making this especially visible among teenagers. Youngsters aged between 14 and 18 progressively abandon reading to devote their time to other activities. This is when more time should be devoted to...
Living in south-east Spain is finding qualify of life
The south-east coast of Spain is a privileged area for many reasons, making it attractive for living in throughout the year. Its geographical situation along the Mediterranean Sea favours a warm climate, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, so the region receives...
Life in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands form part of Spain, although probably not as you think. For starters, the Canary Islands are closer to the African continent (the eastern island of Fuerteventura is only 100 kilometres from the Moroccan coast) than to the Spanish mainland (its...
Spanish or International Baccalaureate (IB)?
During secondary education, students receive broad educational training through diverse thinking abilities and skills, which will enable them to choose what type of Baccalaureate best conforms to their learning style and to the type of life plan they have chosen for...
Wellness in Spain: the Mediterranean diet, our lifestyle
How do people live in Spain? This question has many variables. According to the Human Development Index (HDI), which is annually published by the United Nations (UN), Spain is the fifth best country to live in. The climate, the culture and the food are some of the...
Baccalaureate: a retrospective view showing the virtue of excellence
Reaching Baccalaureate (upper secondary education) is no mean feat by a long shot. Students take many subjects to show in an assertive and intelligent way that they have the specific abilities that invariably validate their long track record as non-university...
Digital skills that are enhanced at school
The 21st century has become one of the most faced paced environments with regards to technological and digital advances. Less than 40 years ago, the World Wide Web was invented, and portable computers became available for the public to buy. Now we live in the digital...
How to orient a child into professional vocations from the classroom
Career guidance was first introduced into the Spanish curriculum in 1970, through the Education Act considering it a right for students. Since then, career guidance has grown considerably within education, with a huge amount of support now widely available for...
