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

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

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

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

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

Holidays Christmas break: 23rd DEC- 6th JAN Easter break: 1-2 weeks between 4th-21st April Summer break: 10-12 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

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

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

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

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