Schools in Spanish speaking countries notes

¿Qué significa "colegio" en español?

• college

• university

• school

• class

So... what does "universidad" mean?

• college/university

• school

What might a student or teacher do during a receso/recreo/break? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY!)

• eat lunch

• go home

• have a siesta (nap)

• go to a café for coffee

T/F: Cierto o falso- Students in Spain and Mexico might go to school until 5-6 pm.

• cierto

• falso

Do all students in Spain and Mexico go to school until 12th grade like in the U.S.?

• Sí

• No

What is optional/additional school called in Spain for 16-18 year olds?

What is additional/optional school in Mexico called?

Is preschool (ages 3-5) usually included/required in Spain/Mexico?

(It is NOT included/required in the U.S.)

• Sí

• No

Are school busses typical for schools in Spain/Mexico?

• Sí

• No

How might a student get to school in Spain/Mexico? (Choose ALL that apply)

• walking a far distance

• getting a ride/carpooling

• hiring transportation

• big yellow school bus

• public/city busses