The document summarizes the distribution of responsibilities in the Spanish education system. At the central government level, general organization and minimum standards are established. Autonomous communities manage their own education authorities and curriculum. Local administrations are responsible for schools and compulsory education. Schools have autonomy in organization, education, and finances. The second half of the document describes the organization of the DAT Madrid-Sur education authority and its departments including teacher training, technology, and language programs. It provides an overview of the structure of the Spanish educational system from infant school through university.

4. D.A.T. Madrid Sur Consejería Educación Madrid, October 2010 GRUNDTVIG VISIT

5. DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES IN EDUCATION CENTRAL GOVERNMENT General organization of the Education system . Minimum requirements for schoo ls. Establishment of common educational standards. International cooperation in education. AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITIES Own education authorities. Creation and authorization of institutions. Staff management. Curriculum development. Student guidance and support Financial support and aids. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION Creation of new centres. Maintenance and refurbishment of schools. To enforce compulsory education. To offer educational services. SCHOOLS Schools are autonomous in organisational, educational and financial matters. Better adaptation and better use of allocated resources To facilitate a model of educational action which best meets the students’ needs and the characteristics of the school environment.

6. DAT MADRID-SUR ORGANIZATION HEADMASTER OF THE SOUTH AREA GENERAL SECRETARY UNIT OF EDUCATIVE PROGRAMMES EDUCATION INSPECTION SERVICE FEMALE SERVICE BOSS VOCATIONAL TRAINING SUPPORT ATTENTION TO DIVERSITY ATTENTION TO PUPILS ADULT EDUCATION INFORMATIC COMMNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER’S TRAINING INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMMES GENERAL SECRETARY UNIT OF EDUCATIVE PROGRAMMES EDUCATION INSPECTION SERVICE SERVICE BOSS

7. The creation of S.U.P.E. To develop quality education. Coordination with the Educative Inspection Service. To promote educative programs in the Institutions. To provide guidance and teaching support.

8. OUR DEPARTMENT TEACHER’S TRAINING Teacher’s training support. Development, supply and support of ICT. Information and development of European Programmes: L.L.P Programme Bilingual Schools and training support to their teachers. Healthy Programme. Home Support to sick pupils. Hospital Classrooms

9. OFFICIAL SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE (E.O.I.) GRUNDTVIG VISIT

10. OFFICIAL SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE (E.O.I.) OUR CENTRE: located in Leganés (Madrid), dependent from Madrid Community, offers the possibility to learn or to improve the learning of foreign languages to students ages over 16. There are 3 cycles: - Basic: 2 years and 2 levels (A2 certificate) - Intermediate: 2 years and 2 levels (B1) - Avance: 2 years and 2 levels (B2) DEPARTMENTS: English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

11. STRUCTURE OF THE CURRENT SPANISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

12. STRUCTURE OF THE CURRENT SPANISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM 0-6 years 6-12 years 12-16 years 16-18 years Pre-compulsory Infant School (six years) Primary compulsory Education (six academic years) Secondary compulsory Education (four academic years) Secondary education (two years) Pre-compulsory Infant School (six years)

13. STRUCTURE OF THE CURRENT SPANISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM Compulsory Secondary Education (4 academic years) Post-compulsory education (2 academic years) UNIVERSITY 12 years 13 years 14 years 15 years 16 years 17 years 18 years +18 years Specific vocational training. Intermediate level Specific vocational training. Higher level P.C.P.I. Initial Professional Qualification Programme

14. Puerta de Alcalá La Cibeles

15. Cibeles square and city council

16. Prado Museum

17. Royal Palace

18. The Retiro Garden

19. Royal Palace

20. The Retiro Garden

21. KIO Towers

23. Manzanares el Real Castle

24. Beech wood of Montejo

27. Alcalá de Henares

33. El Escorial

34. El Escorial Library

37. Thank you for your attention And Enjoy your time! GRUNDTVIG