Perfect for: Moving to Canary Islands with kids
Spanish School vs International?
The first question every relocating family asks. We chose international – but that’s not the “right” answer, just our answer. This guide breaks down both systems: how Spanish public schools work, what international options exist.
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Three Kids. One Summer. Still Here.
2022. Three girls: 6, 12, and 17. We told them it’s just for summer. “If it works, we stay. If not, back to normal by September.”
September came. We didn’t leave. Our youngest went straight into Year 2 at a British school – she’d been in kindergarten, couldn’t read, couldn’t write, spoke zero English. None of us spoke any Spanish. The “budget-friendly” rental? Rejected us because “families with children are complicated.”
Three years later: English is their first language now, Spanish their second, Hungarian only at home. The oldest? Finished school with Cambridge A-Levels, learning to drive. The 6-year-old who couldn’t read? Top of her class. We got here because we did the research. This guide is that research.
2022
the year we moved here
3
kids in international school
How do they experience changing countries?
What’s Inside Your Guide
80+ pages. Every question you’ll ask in your first year – answered before you arrive.
School Matrix
Every international school on 8 islands. 2025 fees (including the “extras”). Which schools expat kids actually stay in.
Healthcare With Kids
We’ve been to the public children’s hospital – great experience, zero complaints. But we still pay for private insurance. Why?
Real Family Budgets
Family of 4: €3,200–4,800/month. Broken down by neighborhood, school type, lifestyle. Rent ranges by area. What groceries actually cost.
Kids’ Social Life
How birthday parties work here? What teenagers do on weekends: The first-month loneliness – and how long it lasts?
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Why This Matters?
The difference between a good 3-week trip and an unforgettable one
1.
Schools Are Not Equal
Wrong choice = mid-year transfer, lost friendships, €2-10K in fees you can’t recover.
2.
Kids Get Sick Abroad
2am fever. Broken bone. You need to know which door to walk through before it happens.
3.
Happy Kids = Easy move
If your kids hate it, you’ll leave. The social transition matters more than adults realize.
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Family Move Intelligence Pack
80+ pages · Expat parent community access included + Bonus: Essential Spanish for Families (€9 value)
Ready to Explore Like a Local?
- School matrix for all 8 islands
International, British, German, Spanish options. Fees, curriculum, what parents actually say. - Healthcare navigation guide
Public vs private: when to use which. Insurance options compared. And the honest truth about getting by in English. - Neighborhood ratings for families
School proximity, safety, playgrounds, expat density. Rated by families living there. - Pet relocation chapter
Microchipping rules, vets who speak English, landlords who accept pets (rare, but they exist). - Teenager & tween survival section
Sports clubs, activities, social scene. How kids make friends. What we learned with our 17-year-old.
oin 200+ families who planned ahead.
Real 2025 infos
Expat problems
Actual living costs
Personal experiences
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