Legal tip 17. Right to education of foreigners in Spain
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 7:02 AM
Provision 9. Right to education of foreigners in Spain
1. - Every minor age foreigner has same right and obligation to education as Spanish nationals, these rights comprises: right to free and compulsory basic education, right to obtain the corresponding qualifications and right to access the public system of grants and aids.
2.- Public Administration will guarantee enough number of places for those who apply for pree-school education, which is voluntary.
3. - Foreigners will have the right to access the non-compulsory education under same conditions as Spanish nationals. In particular, foreigners will have access to every education level, to obtain the corresponding qualifications and the right to access the public system of grants and aids.
4. - Public powers will promote the necessary education for the better social integration; will full acknowledgment and respect to their cultural identity, for those resident foreigners who need it.
5. - Resident foreigners can access teaching and research positions according to current legislation. Furthermore, they can create and direct education centres according to applicable law.