Sinead Galvin
Independent educational consultant for school search in Madrid, Spain
| Hourly rate range | $170 to $310 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents and Students |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | Steps into Spain |
Sinead Galvin is an independent educational consultant and the founder of Steps into Spain. She helps families find the right school for their children in Madrid and Málaga. Her work covers school search, admissions guidance, and relocation support. She also advises international students and parents on applying to US colleges. She works with a small team and visits schools in person for families who are moving from abroad.
What Sinead helps with
Sinead helps families choose a school in Spain, often while moving from another country. She also guides international students who want to attend US colleges.
- Finding the right school in Madrid or Málaga
- Securing a place at a chosen school
- Talking with schools on the family's behalf
- Family relocation to Spain
- Summer camps, tutors and extracurricular activities
- Late school searches after the school year starts
- Reviewing a family's school strategy
- Guidance for international students applying to US colleges
Who Sinead works with
Sinead works with parents and students. Many clients are families moving to Madrid or Málaga from other countries and choosing schools from abroad. She also works with international students and their parents on applying to US colleges.
Background and qualifications
Sinead Galvin founded Steps into Spain, a school search and relocation service based in Madrid with a second location in Málaga. She is a professional member of the IECA and works as an independent educational consultant. Her team includes Kari and Amy. Sinead visits schools in person, arranges visits for families, gives feedback on each school, and communicates with schools for parents.
Sinead Galvin pricing
Programs and services
- School search services
- Family relocation support
- Summer camps, tutors and extracurricular activity guidance
- School strategic audit
- Free intro call
- Parent guides
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The CoachVouch take
Sinead visits schools in person so families relocating from abroad can choose with confidence.
Best for families moving to Madrid or Málaga who need help finding and securing a school.
Common questions
How much does Sinead Galvin charge?
Coaching with Sinead runs $170 to $310 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sinead Galvin help with?
Sinead Galvin helps with finding the right school in Madrid or Málaga, securing a place at a chosen school, talking with schools on the family's behalf and family relocation to Spain.
Is Sinead Galvin certified?
Sinead Galvin lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does Sinead Galvin help families who are moving to Spain from abroad?
Yes. She helps families with school search, school visits, and communication with schools during a move. She also offers family relocation support.
Does Sinead Galvin work in cities other than Madrid?
Yes. Steps into Spain also serves families in Málaga.
How do I contact Sinead Galvin?
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