Escuelas en los países hispanos Schools in Hispanic Countries
Horarios Daily Schedules In many Spanish speaking countries students don’t have the same schedule every day like we have here in the Estados Unidos (EEUU) Some classes don’t meet every day, they may only meet three days a week simply because students take a larger number of classes. Many Spanish speaking countries follow Spain’s style of schooling.
Horario tipico Hora lunes martes miércoles jueves viernes 09.00 Ingles Matemáticas 10.00 Biología Libre 11.00 Español Música 12.00 Arte Francés 13.00 14.00 15.00 Estudios Sociales Estudios Sociales Historia 16.00 Ed. Física Geografía Ciencias 17.00 Informática
Siestas In some countries, especially in Spain, it is very common for students to go home during their lunch for a break from school and they have enough time to sit down and have a large meal with their family, sobremesa (a good long chat), and a nap!(2-4)
SCHOOL LEVELS Educación Primaria (Colegio) First Cycle (6 to 8 years of age) Second Cycle (8 to 10 years of age) Third Cycle (10 to 12 years of age) Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (Instituto) (12-16 years of age) After ESO - (16-18 years of age) Bachillerato (Pre-University) = Título de Bachillerato Formación Profesional – (Vocational) = Certificado de Técnico
Clarificaciones/notas Grades In many countries, grades are not assigned by a letter, but rather a number. 10-with honors (Matricula de honor) 9-excellent (Sobresaliente) 7-8-very good (Notable) 5-6-adequate/pass (Aprobado) 0-4-fail (Suspenso)
Uniformes It is very common for students in Hispanic countries to wear uniforms to school. Typically una falda y una blusa for girls and los pantelones y los polos o un suéter for boys.
Clubs & Activities Outside of school – not part of school No sport teams, no clubs, no band, no dances
Odds & Ends No lockers Families buy text books Often no cafeteria Usually no gymnasium In Spain most have swimming at least once a week – local pool Tables instead of individual desks Foreign language required starting in Elementary – usually two foreign languages in Spain by high school Some school busses – usually walk or take public transportation Often teachers move between classes