Spain for schools · Relocation to Spain
For international familiesA new life in Spain, well accompanied
For international families moving to Spain with school-age children, to live in Madrid. We find the school and the home together, because one decides the other, and we help you choose where to live according to your lifestyle.
Free, no obligation · We reply the same daySpecialised in international families
Our educational relocation service accompanies international families who move to Spain with school-age children. We find the school, the neighbourhood and the home, handle the paperwork, and support the children through the change with our child psychologist. We live in Madrid and we have lived in other countries ourselves: we know what an international move with children means. We do not send you a list: we meet you here.
Updated: November 2026 · Planned and supervised in Madrid by Sonia Rodríguez, Director for Spain, and Irene Mata, teacher.
What we do for your family
| How we help | |
|---|---|
| The school | A shortlist for each child by curriculum, language and size; visits, admission and enrolment, and recognition of previous studies |
| The neighbourhood | Where the school points, the journey at eight in the morning and daily life there, chosen according to your lifestyle, values and routines |
| The home | House search to rent or buy in the best areas for families: viewings, agents, contracts and what to ask before signing |
| The paperwork | Visa documents, NIE, town hall registration and healthcare, with the right specialists |
| The move | Coordinating the removal and getting the house up and running, with help finding domestic staff and practical services |
| The first months | A warm welcome, cultural and language orientation, start of term, the children’s settling in with our child psychologist, and someone to call |
Is it for your family?
- Families moving for work: professional transfers, new opportunities or entrepreneurship
- Expatriates and diplomats
- Parents who work remotely or travel often
- Families who want their children to live a few years in Spain, temporarily or long term, without giving up their own culture
- Families who value education, lifestyle and family balance, and put their children’s wellbeing first
A new home in Spain
Family life in Madrid
Before choosing a home, think about…
A family home in Madrid is judged by daily life, not by photographs. These are the questions we go through with every family.
- The school runHow long the journey to school takes at eight in the morning, and how the children will get there as they grow.
- Admissions and timingSchool places and deadlines set the calendar of the whole move, so they come first.
- Space, privacy and securityA garden or a terrace, the number of bedrooms, a quiet street or a gated community.
- The city and the airportHow far you are from work, from the centre and from the airport for trips home.
- Sport and after-school lifeClubs, parks, music and the activities that fill the children’s afternoons.
- Your family’s styleUrban and walkable, or green and residential: there is a Madrid for each family.
We go through these questions with you before visiting a single home.
Why international families choose us
- 01Specialised in international familiesFamilies from Europe, Latin America, the Gulf and Asia: we know the questions each one brings.
- 02We live in MadridThe neighbourhoods we describe are ones we know on foot, and the schools ones we visit.
- 03We have moved countries ourselvesOur team has studied, worked and raised families abroad. We know how it feels to arrive.
- 04The children come firstSusana, our child psychologist, meets the children before the move and supports the family through the settling in.
- 05School and home togetherBecause the school decides the neighbourhood, and the neighbourhood decides the home.
- 06One person, from start to finishThe person who plans your move is the person who answers the phone once you are here.
Where to live in Madrid with children
- La Moraleja and AlcobendasHouses with gardens, security and green space, close to several international schools and the airport.
- Pozuelo and AravacaLarger homes, residential calm and easy access to private and international schools to the west of the city.
- El Viso and ChamartínQuiet, low-density streets inside the city, with good connections and a more private feel.
- Salamanca and ChamberíClassic Madrid: elegant flats, culture, shops and restaurants on foot, for families who want the centre.
- Valdebebas, Montecarmelo and the northNewer neighbourhoods with parks, shared facilities and space for children, near the airport.
- Only in Madrid, on purposeWe only do relocation in Madrid, because we only recommend neighbourhoods, schools and homes we know first-hand.
The school, the most important decision
We know the schools in Madrid first-hand: public, state-funded, private and international. The school you choose shapes the neighbourhood, the home and the children’s first friendships.
| Type of school | Best for |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Families who move often or want a global diploma |
| British schools | Continuing the English curriculum (IGCSE, A level) |
| American schools | Families from the United States, Latin America or global companies |
| French and other foreign schools | Continuing in the family’s own language and system |
| Bilingual and Spanish schools | Integrating into the language and the neighbourhood |
| Places and deadlines | Admission is best started early, especially for September |
Included
- Family profile and school strategy
- Neighbourhood advice according to your lifestyle
- School search, visits, admission and enrolment
- House search to rent or buy, viewings and contracts
- Guidance on visa, NIE, registration and healthcare
- Coordination of the move and setting up the home
- Cultural and language orientation
- The children’s settling in with our child psychologist
- Support during the first months
Not included
- Flights and removals
- Rent, deposits and agency fees
- School fees
- Legal and visa fees
How we work, step by step
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| 9–12 months before | We get to know you: a conversation with the family, and with our child psychologist about the children |
| 6–9 months before | We propose neighbourhoods, schools and homes that fit your family, and start admissions |
| 3–6 months before | We manage admission, paperwork, the home and the move |
| Arrival | A warm welcome and the first days in the new home and the new school |
| First school year | Settling in and follow-up, with someone to call |
Questions about this programme
Do you work in other cities?
No. We only do relocation in Madrid, where our team lives, so that every neighbourhood, school and home we recommend is one we know first-hand.
Can we choose between a Spanish and an international school?
Yes. We explain the differences between public, state-funded, private and international (British, American or IB) schools and propose the ones that fit your children and your plans.
How far ahead should we start?
Ideally six to nine months before the move, to have time to choose a school and secure a place. For September entry, start the autumn or winter before.
Do we need a visa?
EU families do not. Others need the visa that matches their situation, for example work, study or residence. We guide you and put you in touch with specialists when needed.
Do children settle in well?
The great majority do, faster than parents imagine. We prepare them before arrival, choose a school that suits their character, and our child psychologist supports the family during the settling in.
Do you also have school years with your family in Ireland?
Yes, in Dublin, Swords and Athlone, with the same way of working. If you are deciding between the two countries, we help you compare.
Other programmes in Madrid
Shall we start with a conversation?
Tell us when you plan to move, to which city, and about your children. Sonia replies personally and tells you where to start.
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