Hamelin-Laie Expert Featured in National Media on Supporting Students Through Exams Season

 When Spain's leading media outlets sought expert advice on helping students navigate PAU (also known as Selectividad, Spain’s university access exams) season, they turned to Hamelin-Laie International School.

Our School Psychologist, Milana Maliaukaite, was recently featured in El Periódico and AS, sharing insights on exam pressure, student wellbeing, and how families can support young people during this important stage of their educational journey.

Her message reflects a belief at the heart of Hamelin-Laie: academic success and emotional wellbeing go hand in hand.

Supporting students to perform at their best 

For many students, PAU represents the culmination of years of hard work. Alongside academic preparation, they must manage expectations, uncertainty, and the pressure that can come with university admissions.

As Milana explained in her interviews:

"Adolescents are growing up in a world shaped by constant pressure, comparison, and a fear of making mistakes."

 
At Hamelin-Laie, students benefit from rigorous academic preparation, personalised university guidance, and dedicated wellbeing support throughout their Secondary and Baccalaureate years.

When the exams are over

Many students find the waiting period after PAU just as challenging as the exams themselves. As Milana reminds families: "The grade is already where it needs to be. The only thing that hasn't arrived yet is the result."

A grade can shape a step, not a life

While PAU can influence the next stage of a student's journey, it does not define who they are. As Milana says:

"Your grade may change how you feel today, but it will never change your value as a person."