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Education, leadership and the future · Spain
Education is not a route to follow.
It is a system to understand—and improve.
A bilingual portal for families, teachers and institutions: evidence, context and a human vision of education from the first years to university.
Education / Spain2026—27
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Independent perspective
A clear map for decisions that shape a lifetime.
My perspective
Academic ambition only becomes meaningful when it is joined by wellbeing, movement, nutrition, values and purpose.
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Understand the system before choosing within it.
02Educate the whole person, not only the academic record.
03Connect every stage with a changing world.
A clear map
From the first day of school to a future of their own.
Early years
Two cycles supporting early development; the second cycle is free in Spain.
Primary
Six compulsory years building communication, reasoning, autonomy and coexistence.
ESO
Four compulsory years followed by academic, professional or international pathways.
Baccalaureate · IB · VET
Different routes with bridges into higher education and employment.
Whole-child education
Learning begins where a young person feels safe, seen and ready.
The portal restores the practical guidance families and schools need: safeguarding, mental health, daily physical activity and a healthy food environment—understood as one educational strategy.
Mental health
Belonging, emotional skills, trusted adults, early detection and clear referral routes.
Sport & movement
Physical education, active breaks and inclusive sport that build lifelong habits.
Nutrition
Healthy, sustainable menus and a food environment aligned with child development.
Safeguarding
Prevention, confidential reporting, coordinated action and restorative follow-up.
Explore the portal
Evidence for better decisions.
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The Spanish education system
Stages, curricula, pathways, regional competences and the questions families should ask.
Open the complete guide02
Private education
Understand its educational potential, services to verify, family resources and the evidence that should guide a choice.
Open the private education guide03
Daily education briefing
University and school-sector developments, explained for leaders, teachers and families.
Read today’s briefing04
Degrees & the world ahead
Future-facing careers in Spain plus international programmes and practical country guides.
Explore future pathways05
Universities & navigator
A five-question orientation tool plus official figures, degrees, locations and a source-linked directory.
Build your university map06
Public education
A practical guide to public schools, admissions, grants and all 50 public universities.
Understand the public network
Brains International Schools
Five campuses. One idea: help every student dare to be themselves.
Madrid and Gran Canaria, education from early years to university, an international outlook and a daily commitment to personal growth, sport, languages and technology.
See the Brains educational experienceConversations that build
Let’s talk about the education
the next generation deserves.
Families, educators, institutions and purpose-led projects: if we share an important question, it deserves a direct conversation.
Luis Manuel TolmosDirector General · Brains International Schools