11 Jun 2008 4:17 PM:

Hi,

Thank you for your reply.  I agree, I also would prefer that they went to Spanish State school, but am worried because they cannot speak any spanish, and would not be able to understand any of the lessons.  My oldest will be due to start her Highers next year, and my son will just be starting  to study for his standard grades.

My children wiull be aged 6 years, 14 years and 16 years next summer.

Do you know if the state schools, have teachers who speak English, and if there are many English children with no Spanish, in any of these schools?

This is our main concern and will be the deciding factor on whether we will be able to move to Spain next year.  I have had a quick look on the internet, at some of the
International schools, but the fees that have been quoted are too expensive for us, with having 3 children of school age.  Obviously the option of State schools would
financially be more favourable, but would not want to make a decision that would have an adverse effect on their education.

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Anne

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09 Jun 2008 7:43 PM:

Hi there,

Looking for a little advice.  My husband and I are considering  to move out to Spain, in the Alicane area next year but desperately need some advice on English speaking schools in the area.  We have 3 children aged 5 years, 12 years and 14 years, and need to know what our best options would be.  Also of the approx school fees we are likely to pay per month.

I would have liked to send all 3 to a state school, but they have no knowledge of any Spanish, and having read some reviews on sending older children to Spanish schools was a bit reluctant to do so.  I think however the youngest one may be ok.

We need to get as much info as possible, before we make any definate plans, to see if we can afford the school fees.

Also my husband works offshore in the North sea, and has been told my some of his workmates, that he would not have to pay income tax when living in Spain for 6 months of the year.  Does anyone have any advice or information on this?

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks

Anne

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