Thousands of people in Andalusia participate in the free tests to obtain the ESO and Bachillerato title, a system that allows resuming studies and accessing new academic and professional opportunities without the need to take traditional education.
Only in this call, more than 8,300 applicants appear throughout the community, with provinces like Malaga and Huelva concentrating an important part of registered individuals in a test that is held simultaneously throughout Andalusia.
Who can apply and why it is key
These tests are aimed at people who did not complete their studies at the time. To access the ESO it is necessary to be at least 18 years old, while for the Baccalaureate degree it is required to have turned 20 years old or to do so within the natural year.
It is a direct way to re-engage with the educational system. Obtaining the ESO allows access to training cycles or to Bachillerato itself, while the Bachiller degree opens the door to university or to higher-level vocational training.
How are the ESO and Bachillerato exams
The ESO tests are organized into three main blocks: scientific-technological, social, and communication. Each one is examined in different time slots of the day and it is mandatory to pass all three to obtain the full degree.
In the case of Baccalaureate, the system is broader: it includes common subjects, specialty subjects and electives, adapted to pathways such as Sciences, Humanities or Arts.
A key element is that the approved subjects are kept for future calls, which allows advancing progressively without starting from scratch.
Dates and calendar in 2026
The first major call is held on April 11, with a morning and afternoon session. In the case of Baccalaureate, the test is divided into two sessions: the first in April and the second on the 18th of that same month.
Additionally, there is a second opportunity in June, with a new call scheduled for the 20th, which allows those who do not pass all subjects to try again in the same year.
Where the tests are performed
The exams are held in secondary education institutes (IES) and permanent education centers distributed throughout all Andalusian provinces. Each call establishes specific venues and evaluation committees responsible for supervising the process.
Access to the tests requires official identification and following a prior call protocol at the start of each exam.
What happens next: results and claims
After the completion of the tests, the provisional scores are published first. Applicants have a short period to submit claims before the final scores are published.
The qualifications have validity throughout the national territory, which allows continuing studies in any autonomous community.
A real second opportunity
Beyond the figures, these tests have consolidated as a key tool for a second educational opportunity. They allow recovering interrupted training paths and improving access to employment in a context where qualification continues to be decisive.
The model, furthermore, combines flexibility and progressivity: it does not require approving everything at once and recognizes partial advances, which explains the constant growth in participation in recent years.