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Education
School System

The school year typically begins during the second week of September and concludes by the third week of June. There are three levels of education regulated by the state of Andalucía for children ranging from the ages of 3 to 18. The first level of education is called Infantil (equivalent to preschool in UK and U.S.) and enrolls children the ages of 3 to 5. The next level is called Primaria and it contains students from 6 to 12 years of age (equivalent to elementary or primary school in the U.S.). The Secundaria or Bacillerato level of education is intended for students from 12 to 18 years of age (equivalent to middle school, high school in the U.S.). There are state schools, international schools, and private school available for children to attend throughout the province of Málaga. Furthermore, there are Guarderia schools (similar to nurseries in the U.S.) that help take of infants as young as four months old. Infants enrolled in nursery can continue up to 3 years, where they will then transition into Infantil school. Students must successfully pass two exams to move on to higher education in Spain. One which is called the Selectividad exam which accounts for 40% of the score and the other which is taken at 18 is called the Bacillerato which accounts for 60% of the total score. By passing these exams, students can expect to be successfully admitted to universities and colleges across Spain. Education is very important in Spanish society and the Government of Andalucía and its Ministry of Education are constantly looking for better ways to increase student success.

In districts like Palma-Palmilla, poverty is not uncommon and immigrants from Ghana, Ukraine, Italy, Nigeria, Paraguay, Ecuador, Algeria, Morocco, and Romania have mostly resettled in Mâlaga's poverty-stricken neighborhoods. As a result, not all citizens in Málaga are able to attain or afford a quality education for their children. In 2013, the Málaga City Council found that the Palma-Palmilla district was inhabited by 30,205 people.

Higher Education
University of Málaga

Andalucía is home to some of Spain's most advanced universities. Seville and Granada are well known centers for higher education. The University of Málaga is also a respectable international institution attracting students from many different parts of the world. It boasts enrollment numbers of over 35,000 students and awards 53 master's degrees as well as 58 undergraduate degrees. The institution was founded officially by decree in August 1972. Economics and Business Sciences along with Medicine were the first disciplines established within the university.