Student Exchange Program Spain

Following the 1990 reform, compulsory secondary education (ESO) lasts for four years (from 12 to 16) divided into two two-year cycles (from 12 to 14 and from 14 to 16) and leads to the Graduado en Educación Secundaria Certificate. This certificate is required for a) Bachillerato studies (16 to 18) and b) intermediate vocational training (Ciclos Formativos de Grado Medio). Bachillerato students who have completed all subjects successfully are awarded the Título de Bachillerato (before the 1990 reform students had to complete the Curso de Orientación Universitaria as well). To enter university, students must sit for an entrance examination (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad). In intermediate vocational training (Ciclos Formativos de Grado medio) students who successfully complete their training are awarded the Certificado de Técnico in the relevant field. This certificate enables them to work in areas related to their training, to pursue further training or study for a Bachillerato.

Schools in Spain begin in mid-September and finish around June 23rd. Students attend primary school (colegio) until 6th grade. They then enter ESO for 4 years, followed by 2 years of university preparatory courses called Bachillerato.

Students will be placed in one of the following three grades:

The Spanish tend to take more subjects in a week than most Americans. Rather than have the same subjects 5 days a week, the students' schedules vary from day to day. The classes are also more theoretical, and students are expected to study quite a lot outside of the classroom.

The students must all take certain core classes, which include: Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Foreign Language, Philosophy, and Physical Education. Additionally students must choose one optional area from within four groups: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural and Health Sciences, or Technology. More information about these classes will be given to you once on program. Student Exchange Program Spain

Academic year:

Classes from: Oct to: Jul

Languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish, Basque, Galician

Higher Education: Spain