Seville, the capital of Andalusia, combines Spain’s structured early childhood education system with a strong cultural heritage. In line with the “Educación Infantil” framework ([Reference 1]), Seville offers universal and free access to the second cycle (ages 3–6), with a curriculum centered on emotional, language, and social development.
The Andalusian government implements additional measures through the “Plan de Atención a la Diversidad” ([Reference 2]), providing tailored support for children with special educational needs (SEN) and ensuring inclusive education across public preschools (“Escuelas Infantiles”).
In Seville, cultural education is also emphasized from an early age. Programs often integrate local traditions such as music, dance (including flamenco), and storytelling to foster children’s cultural identity and expressive skills ([Reference 3]).
As a kindergarten director, I find Seville’s holistic approach—nurturing both the mind and the spirit through academic, emotional, and cultural education—a powerful model of how early learning can root children deeply in their heritage while preparing them for a diverse, global society.

References:

• [1] Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training: National Curriculum for Educación Infantil

• [2] Junta de Andalucía: Plan de Atención a la Diversidad (Diversity Attention Plan)

• [3] Seville City Council: Cultural Education Initiatives in Early Childhood

アンダルシア州の州都セビリアは、スペインの整った幼児教育制度と豊かな文化遺産を融合させた特徴的な教育を展開しています。
全国共通の「幼児教育（Educación Infantil）」に基づき、3〜6歳の第2サイクルが無償で提供され、情緒発達、言語習得、社会性の育成がカリキュラムの中心となっています。
アンダルシア州政府は「多様性支援計画（Plan de Atención a la Diversidad）」を通じ、特別支援を必要とする子どもたちへの個別支援体制を強化し、インクルーシブな教育環境の充実を図っています。
また、セビリアでは文化教育にも力を入れており、音楽、ダンス（特にフラメンコ）、物語を通じて、幼児期から地域文化への愛着と表現力を育むプログラムが推進されています。
学びと情熱を同時に育てるセビリアの教育モデルは、子どもたちが自己のルーツを大切にしながら、多様な世界に羽ばたくための力を育む上で、大きな示唆を与えてくれます。

Valencia, the third-largest city in Spain, embraces early childhood education through a blend of national guidelines and strong regional identity. Following Spain’s “Educación Infantil” framework ([Reference 1]), Valencia ensures free access to the second cycle (ages 3–6), with a curriculum focusing on personal development, language acquisition, and emotional education.
The Valencian Community promotes bilingual education, balancing Spanish (Castilian) and Valencian (a variety of Catalan) as co-official languages ([Reference 2]). In many public preschools (“Escoles Infantils”), children are immersed early in both languages, fostering bilingual fluency and cultural pride.
Valencia also actively supports inclusive education through initiatives like the “Pla de Millora” (Improvement Plans) targeting social cohesion and additional support for children with special needs ([Reference 3]).
As a kindergarten director, I find Valencia’s approach exemplary—building strong roots in both linguistic and emotional development, preparing children to engage confidently and compassionately in a diverse society.

References:

• [1] Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training: Structure of Educación Infantil

• [2] Generalitat Valenciana: Language Policy in Education

• [3] Generalitat Valenciana: Pla de Millora (Educational Improvement Plans)