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3.8.1 How is the Spanish Education System structured?

SPANISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

 0 to 6 years old

Not mandatory

2 Cycles:

  • Day care or nursery schools (0-3)
  • Free, public preschool (3-6 )

PRIMARY EDUCATION

6 to 12

Mandatory, public and free

3 Cycles:
- First cycle(6–8)

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

- Second Cycle (8–10)

  • Year 3
  • Year 4

- Third Cycle (10–12)

  • Year 5
  • Year 6

COMPULSORY SECONDARY EDUCATION (ESO)

12 to 16

Mandatory, public and free

2 Cycles:
- First cycle (12–14)

  •  E.S.O. year 1
  •  E.S.O. year 2

- Second Cycle (14–16 )

  • E.S.O. year 3
  • E.S.O. year 4

BACHILLERATOHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

18 to 16

Not mandatory and public

1 Cycle (16-18 ):
- Bachillerato year 1
- Bachillerato year 2

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

From 18  on

Not mandatory and public

Middle Grade Cycle
Upper Grade Cycle

HIGHER EDUCATION

From 18 on

Not mandatory and public

University

OTHER EDUCATION

From 18 on

Not mandatory and public

Sports
Languages
Art

ADULT EDUCATION

 

Not mandatory and public

Addressed to adults wanting to obtain the aforementioned degrees.

 

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