1. La Eso (educación secundaria obligatoria)
By Annie, Sophie, Jonah and Callan

2. You spend 4 years in La ESO from age 12 – 16 years old.
First year age 12/13
Second year age 13/14
Third year 14/15
Forth year 15/16
Secondary school age

3. The school day varies in every city but usually the day begins at 8:30 or 9am and finish at 3pm
They often stay until 5pm doing extra studies, or clubs.
They will get a lunch break half way through the day, but times vary in every school.
School day

4. In Spain for the first 2 years you mostly do all the same subjects, these are:
Biology and geology
Maths
Spanish
Geography and history
First foreign language PE
Religion or ethical values
For the next 2 years of la ESO the subjects they do are:
Sciences (choice)
Subjects

5. Most of the schools would give a list of things to bring including art and craft materials, pencils, pens etc.
In the majority of state schools in Spain uniform is not compulsory, but in private schools they are.
What to bring and wear

6. Holidays Christmas break: 23rd DEC- 6th JAN
Easter break: 1-2 weeks between 4th-21st April
Summer break: weeks of between 18th june and 12th September
Additional days off
12th October- Spanish national day
1st November- All saints’ day
6th December- Spanish constitution day
1st May- Labour day
15th August- Assumption of Mary (always falls during summer break)
Holidays

7. Differences Spanish schools have shorter days
Some schools in Spain, the students call their teacher by his/her first name
Spanish schools have less structure to their lessons and the school day is quite relaxed.
Differences

8. to become a secondary Spanish teacher you need a bachelor’s degree in Spanish teaching.
You also have to do a teachers practicum.
Teachers should also have a master’s degree in a specific subject.
Teachers

9. Price and lunch ESO is free
Lunch is very important in Spain. The Spanish word for lunch is “La Comida”. This translates to “The Meal”.
Lunch is a big meal and usually takes place sometime between 1:30 and 4:30.
A Spanish lunch usually consists of a starter. This is usually a small soup or salad. They then have a main meal of fish/meat. After this there is a dessert.
Price and lunch

10. Gracias por escuchar