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After the financial crisis in 2008, leaving many people, especially children in poverty, there have been many attempts to recover. In 2014, a bill was passed to increase the number of annual exams in order to fund schools. In the following years, the cost of higher education increased due to cuts in the education budget. In 2016, further studies were conducted to best assess education inequality, inclusiveness and diversity. Spain is also working towards reforming vocational education and modernizing education to improve the rising unemployment rates.

Preschool
Preschool for children under the age of six is encouraged. There are two cycles of preschool which are divided by age; 0-3 year olds and 3-6 year olds. The first cycle is not free for students and is often held in daycare centers while the second cycle is free for all students. The first cycle focuses on. The second cycle of preschool in public schools focus in on emotional development, movement and control of body habits, communication and language, and positive body image. The documents required for public registration include proof of residence, passport, birth certificate, and proof of vaccinations and in some areas a certificate of health.

Public Schools
At public schools, the language which classes are taught depends on the region. In Barcelona or Valencia classes are taught in Catalan and Valencian respectively and in Galacia and Basque, Gallego and Basque respectively. These schools are not bilingual, classes are taught in Spanish or the regional language and in some schools, English as a second language. State schools in Spain have improved and have qualifications towards student studying abroad, however they are not on the same level as private institutions.

Catalonia
In Catalonia, language has been associated with identity. After the 1970's, when Spain became a democracy, Catalonia was given rights over its own education system. The entire region shifted from teaching in Spanish to Catalan. Since then, education has been solely taught in Catalan, creating a large support for Catalonia's independence. However, in 2013, national education bills have been passed so that some instruction in schools must be taught in Spanish.

Private Schools
Private schools in Spain vary, some of the schools teach entirely in Spanish, some are Catholic schools, others are private schools and are bilingual and some are international schools which place emphasis on a second language, generally English. Private schools that are state subsidized are required to follow the Spanish syllabus, while international schools are free to follow other curriculums typically from other countries such as the US or UK. Private schools tend to be more costly especially in Barcelona or Madrid. Fees include tuition as well as school supplies and uniform.

Some curriculums include:
 * the bachillerato (Spain)
 * British GCSE / A-level exams
 * United States High school diploma, SAT, ACT or AP exam scores
 * International Baccalaureate Diploma