3.8.1 How is the Spanish Education System structured?
SPANISH EDUCATION SYSTEM |
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION |
0 to 6 years old |
Not mandatory |
2 Cycles:
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PRIMARY EDUCATION |
6 to 12 |
Mandatory, public and free |
3 Cycles:
- Second Cycle (8–10)
- Third Cycle (10–12)
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COMPULSORY SECONDARY EDUCATION (ESO) |
12 to 16 |
Mandatory, public and free |
2 Cycles:
- Second Cycle (14–16 )
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BACHILLERATOHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA |
18 to 16 |
Not mandatory and public |
1 Cycle (16-18 ): |
VOCATIONAL TRAINING |
From 18 on |
Not mandatory and public |
Middle Grade Cycle |
HIGHER EDUCATION |
From 18 on |
Not mandatory and public |
University |
OTHER EDUCATION |
From 18 on |
Not mandatory and public |
Sports |
ADULT EDUCATION |
Not mandatory and public |
Addressed to adults wanting to obtain the aforementioned degrees. |