The current system of education in Spain LOE (Ley Orgánica de Educación).

It is compulsory and free from 6 to 16 years.

Supported by the Government in each Region.

Below Higher Education, consisting of 4 levels: Pre-School Educación Infantil- 3 to 6 years of

age. Not compulsory Primary School Educación Primaria- 6 to 12 years

of age. Compulsory Secondary Education Educación

Secundaria Obligatoria- 12 to 16 years of age. Post - Compulsory Schooling Bachillerato 16 to 1

years of age.

Higher Education: At University:

Bachelor’s Degree Diplomatura Master’s Degree Licenciatura College Degree Grado Universitario

Vocational Training: Middle Grade Training Cycles Ciclos Formativos de

Grado Medio. Superior level Training Cycles Ciclos Formativos de

Grado Superior

We can divide schools into 3 categories: State schools Colegios públicos Privately run schools funded by the State Colegios

concertados Purely Private Schools Colegios privados