Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Barcelona, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Education
Any fair assessment of Spanish public education has to take into account its dismal situation under Franco. In this sense, Spain’s provision of universal, free education is a marked... read more
Nurseries & Pre-Schools
State nursery education is in two stages: from 0 to 3 years and 3 to 6. Children in the first phase go to escolas de bressol. Places are not guaranteed and are awarded by lottery,... read more
Primary & Secondary Schools
State primary education follows a core curriculum of Catalan and Spanish language, and mathematics. Note, though, that nearly three times as many hours are devoted to Catalan, as part of... read more
University & Higher Education
Although home to some of the oldest institutions in Europe, Spain´s universities are where the Franco legacy is said to have lingered longest. Complaints include a semi-official system of... read more
Special Needs Education
Barcelona has several schools dedicated entirely to children with special educational needs (necessitats educatives especials, or in Spanish, necesidades educativas... read more
Learning LLL
To become fully immersed in any city it is always a good idea to try and learn the language. The inhabitants of Barcelona are very proud of their heritage and you'll find that Catalan is... read more
