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3.8.2 How to access Compulsory Education

Compulsory Education in Spain is made up of Primary Education, from 6 to 12 years old and Compulsory Secondary Education (E.S.O.) from 12 to 16 years old.

This education is PUBLIC, COMPULSORY AND FREE:  all immigrants between the ages of 6 and 16 must enrol and attend a school.  They are also entitled to access the public scholarship system whether their parents’ and their own administrative situation is regularized or not.
To enrol in a school you generally must submit the following documents. The school where you plan to enrol your children will indicate if you need to submit any others as well: 

• Medical certificate
• Family Book
• Passport photo
• Immunization Schedule
• Formalize payment of tuition.
• Formalize payment of the student insurance fee and school materials.
• Formalize payment of enrolment fees.

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