We are moving over to Javea before September and our eldest daughter (11) is going to Lady Elizabeth school. Our youngest (9) was going to go too but financial issues have made us rethink.

I'm now thinking about a local Spanish school but have read so many conflicting opinions about this. I personally think that if she does 2 years at a Spanish school and then goes to Lady Elizabeth that she will be ok, and more advanced in Spanish and Spanish culture.

I have read that over the age of 7 is hard to make the change from English to Spanish school, but have also heard of 14 year olds who have made the transition and are doing well.

I'm sure a lot comes down to the child but does anybody have experience of this themselves, or indeed of local Spanish schools in Javea or Benitachell?

I don't want to be a Brit abroad, and I want the kids to settle into Spanish life, but at the same time I want them to have the option of returning to the UK for University, if that is what they want to do.

Thank you.