Andorran system
Catalan as the language of instruction and a multilingual model of its own. The fullest immersion in the life of the country.
Andorra · Schools
Three public education systems. One big decision for your family.
Andorran, French and Spanish: three free systems coexist in the country and any family can choose between them. It is something unique in Europe — and a decision best made with good information.
The question newly arrived families ask most
“And the children — which school will they go to?” It is the first question almost every family we support asks, and rightly so: half the move depends on school. The good news is that Andorra has an unusual answer: three free public systems, and you choose freely between them.
The Andorran system teaches in Catalan with a strong presence of French, Spanish and English. The French system follows the curriculum of France and opens the door to the French baccalaureate. The Spanish system, with church-run and state schools, follows the curriculum of Spain.
Our view: choose with the long-term path in mind—university in France, in Spain, in another country?—and the languages you want your children to master, rather than the comfort of the first year. Children adapt faster than we do.
Key points
Key points for a calm decision
French system
French curriculum and a natural progression to lycée and university in France. Highly valued by international families.
Spanish system
Spanish curriculum with state and church-run options. A smooth transition for families arriving from Spain.
Genuinely free
State schooling is free in all three systems, with services such as school transport included.
Languages from an early age
Pupils grow up with Catalan, Spanish, French and English. They leave school with enormous linguistic capital.
On a human scale
Small schools, short distances and direct communication with teaching staff.
Step by step
Starting school when you arrive, step by step
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Choose a system
We visit the options with you and help you think long term: languages, university, putting down roots.
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Reserve a place
Each system has its own calendar and enrolment process. We coordinate it with your moving dates so you don’t lose a school year.
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Prepare the paperwork
Academic records, vaccinations and census registration: we give you the exact list and check that everything is in order.
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Arrive
First day of school with everything sorted. And if anything goes wrong, you have someone to call.
Don’t let school be the unknown in your move
Tell us your children’s ages and your plans, and we’ll help you choose a school system and arrive with a place secured.
Let’s talk about your case →