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In Spain Spanish schools up to the age of 16 are free. Children normally attend preschool before the age of 6. Family's are expected to pay for school books it is only free in exceptional classes. Teachers teach in different modes so they adapt to their needs. Students must learn vocational training which is taught in secondary classes. Religous instruction must be provieded at every school. Here are what is taught in each age group..

0 - 6 years : Divided into 2 groups 0 - 3 and 3-6 in age groups 3 to 6 it begins to take place at regular school hours. 6 - 12 years: Broken up in to cycles of 6 to 8 years, 8 to 10 years and 10 to 12 years. The average number of students per class is 25. They will be taught the basic such as basic cultural elements, learning oral expression, writing and arithmetic. 12 - 16 years: Broken into 2 cycles of 12 to 14(the pupils) and then 14 to 16 years. There is about 30 students per class. This is were they will pass secondary education. School will no longer be free. 16 - 18 years: The can choose from 2 options one is Bachillerato which will last for 2 years they can choose to study the arts, natural and health science, humanities and social sciences, and technology. They can also choose the second choice which allows them to train for a specific job.

Information:

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2878.htm

http://www.schools-in-spain.com/pages/schools/education-system-in-spain.php

http://www.schools-in-spain.com/pages/schools/education-system-in-spain/0-to-6-years.php

http://www.schools-in-spain.com/pages/schools/education-system-in-spain/6-to-12-years.php

http://www.schools-in-spain.com/pages/schools/education-system-in-spain/16-to-18-years.php

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