- In both Spain and England, education is compulsory between the ages of 5-16.
- Both systems consist of pre-school, primary school, secondary school, and post-secondary education. However, private schools play a larger role in England.
- Higher education in both countries typically begins at age 18 and includes bachelor's and master's degrees, though Spain has a university entrance exam.
- While similar overall, the students note some differences like school uniform requirements and teacher addressing between the two systems.