Spanish Curriculum

Spanish Curriculum

Overview

  • The Spanish government sets out a national curriculum for all schools to follow. There are three key stages: Primary Education, Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate curricula. 
  • Spanish is the language of instruction and the medium for the delivery of the curriculum.
  • Non-Spanish speaking students can enter directly into the Spanish immersion program for the needed linguistic support.
  • The curriculum is enriched through an English language program, blended into the weekly schedule at all levels of education.
  • At present, there is only one Spanish school in Abu Dhabi, which offers the Early and Primary Years Programs.

Progression

  • Children are eligible to enroll in the Early Years Program from ages 3-5, and the Primary Years Program from ages 6-11.
  • The curriculum is made of two subject categories: Core subjects and specific subjects. 
  • Core subjects consist of: 
    • Natural Sciences 
    • Social Sciences
    • Spanish Language and Literature 
    • Mathematics 
    • First Foreign Language
  • Specific subjects consist of:
    • Physical Education
    • Religion, or Social and Civic values as chosen by the parent/guardian
    • Artistic Education
    • Second Foreign Language

Stage

Age

Grade

Early Years Program

3-4

Preschool Y1

4-5

Preschool Y2

5-6

Preschool Y3

Primary Program

6-7

1

7-8

2

8-9

3

9-10

4

10-11

5

11-12

6

Assessments

  • At the end of the third year of primary education, an assessment is administered to all students to evaluate their mastery of the skills and abilities in oral and written expression and comprehension, calculation and problem solving. This assessment is primarily used to indicate how the student can achieve their learning goals by the end of primary education and if any adjustments are necessary.
  • At the end of the sixth year of primary education, a final evaluation will be carried out for all students to assess their mastery of Mathematics, communication and basic skills in science and technology according to the standards laid out in the Spanish National Curriculum. At the end of this evaluation, students are provided grades ranging from Insufficient (IN), Sufficient (SU), Good (B), Notable (NT), or Outstanding (SB).

Accreditation

  • The Spanish School in Abu Dhabi is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Spain.

Further Details

  • For more information on Spanish curriculum offered in Abu Dhabi, see here.