20 Jan 2018 9:11 AM:
You are getting good advice here already.We came to Spain when our son was 10. He was speaking Spanish within 6 months.We had a tutor for him too.Usually expats have to repeat a year.Even though he is fluent work and training was impossible so we returned to UK when he was 16.. Yes schools are caring environments but the subjects and homework is tedious and detailed.
I would be more concerned about work for yourself but you do not say what your qualifications are. Some mum's I know get classroom assistants jobs in private schoolsector but other families struggled and took hours in work unsuited to the children's needs so returned to UK.
Research Health care too. Your son may be covered but you would be expected to pay into it. We transferred to Spanish health system and we found it different but good.
Spanish extended family life is interesting to observe and very close knit. There is still great freedom for children to play outside safely.
Contrary to what many think Spain can be very cold and windy in Winter. Inside our house is colder than standing out in the sun! Pool fun is seasonal.
Let nothing deter you from a bit of adventure.Best wishes
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