The Main Differences Between Schools in Toledo
One of the first dilemmas you need to solve when choosing an education centre for your child is if a private, public or ‘concertado’ school (privately run schools funded by the State) is the best option. While a public school is state-subsidised and a ‘concertado’ receives mixed funding as a semi-private institution, private schools are paid by the fees of the children enrolled.
Private centres require a greater expense but are among the top-ranked schools in academic excellence. In general terms, private schools in Castile-La Mancha and the rest of Spain have their own educational model that adds value to the student’s development. At the same time, other criteria, such as the international and bilingual offer of these schools, are a quality guarantee.
Spanish centres can also be classified into secular and Catholic schools (or other religions not as common in Spain). Depending on family values and beliefs, parents may feel inclined to choose one or the other. Secular education seeks the integration and coexistence of different beliefs based on shared values such as respect and solidarity.
There are many public secular schools and ‘concertado’ Catholic schools in Toledo, as well as a private, non-concertado secular centre: the International School San Patricio Toledo (ISSPT), where education is based on the values of Christian humanism.