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What childcare options are available for children who are not yet school-aged?Although kindergarten (Escuela infantil) is voluntary, most children in Spain attend it. They start from the age of three and continue until age six when compulsory education at primary school begins. As with schooling (see below), each Autonomous Community is following different procedures. Usually you would need the following documents for kindergarten application:
An application for admission to a preschool institution can be submitted to the care and referral centers for people displaced from Ukraine (CREADE) This page |
How do I enroll my child(ren) into school?Ukrainian children will be immediately enrolled in schools and benefit from school canteen services. All students will be assigned by regional authorities to an educational centre and their language skills will be evaluated. If their level is too low, they will be supported with Spanish lessons. At the same time, counsellors will evaluate them to determine if they need any additional support to integrate into schools. You must follow the procedure in your region, as they may vary in different Autonomous Communities.
Also, please check this online hub for children in 7-11 grades for home studies and additional resources. It does not replace the official school curriculum. An application for admission to a school can be submitted to the care and referral centers for people displaced from Ukraine (CREADE) This page Also in Spain, a camp was organized for Ukrainian children During 30 days of rehabilitation, children receive various types of therapy:
Both individual and group classes are practiced. The condition of each child is monitored by individual psychologists. You can apply for participation in the program from Gen.Camp by following the link |
How can I enroll my child in a Ukrainian school in first grade if we are abroad?Documents for admission to the school can be submitted online on the website "Electronic registration in institutions of general secondary education" at the link Electronic registration is not available in Kyiv, but it is possible to submit an application online to the school's e-mail address (at the applicant's choice). Enrollment will be carried out on the basis of the application of one of the parents, submitted in person or scanned copies or photocopies. Documents must confirm the place of residence of the child, one of his parents (or people who replace them) in the territory of the institution. If parents do not have the opportunity to obtain a medical certificate for their child by May 31, this is not a reason to refuse enrollment. Original documents and medical certificates must be submitted to the educational institution no later than August 18, 2023 inclusive. More details at the link |
What happens if my kid gets sick?Most Spanish hospitals have pediatric wards where you can get treatment by a specialist for your child with a referral. This is usually free if it is a public hospital and you will have a state health insurance after registration. In case of emergency, you can take your child to the emergency department of the nearest Spanish hospital. The hospital should provide treatment even if you are not covered by insurance. You can find childrenโs hospitals in some of the big Spanish cities. These include:
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Can I continue my university studies at another university? What documents do I need?Yes, you can study at Spanish university. The Ministry of Education has pledged to facilitate access to university and to support all Ukrainian students and teachers who have fled their country because of the war.
To learn more about the admission rules to a specific university, please contact them directly. Here You can use the list of universities that help Ukrainian students and scientists on the English-language educational search platform Erudera Science For Ukraine Useful Telegram channel "Nonformal O" Useful Telegram channel "Opportunities" |
What languages do I need to speak to be able to study?Apart from clasees in Spanish, universities offer a total of over 800 programs taught fully or partially in English. Go to the search tool for bachelor's degrees in English |