Education System in Spain Flashcards

Which ministry oversees education policy at the national level in Spain?

Answer: Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes

The Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes sets national educational standards and policy in Spain.

What is the 'Escuela Oficial de Idiomas' (EOI) in Spain?

Answer: A state-funded network of schools offering officially recognized language courses

The Escuela Oficial de Idiomas is a public institution offering official, nationally recognized language certificates at various levels.

What does 'concertado' mean when referring to a school in Spain?

Answer: A privately managed school that receives public funding

Colegios concertados are schools that are privately managed but partially funded by the state, operating under an agreement with the government.

At what age does compulsory schooling end in Spain?

Answer: 16 years old

Compulsory education in Spain ends at age 16, when students complete ESO (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria).

What is the Spanish equivalent of early childhood education for children under 6?

Answer: Educación Infantil

Educación Infantil covers early childhood education in Spain for children from birth to age 6, divided into two cycles (0–3 and 3–6).

Which organization grants official university degrees in Spain?

Answer: Universities accredited by the Ministry of Education and evaluated by ANECA

Official university degrees in Spain are granted by accredited universities whose programs are evaluated and verified by ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment).