Living Green in Madrid

National Association of School Psychologists Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life.

Parents looking for a British-style education for their children in Spain are spoilt for choice: the National Association of British Schools in Spain lists 52 member institutions in locations from the country's Atlantic north coast to the Canary Islands. In Madrid there are many international schools, with a small handfull offering the British Curriculum.

A perfect place to introduce your child to English from birth and you and your child to socialisation is in an English "playgroup".