A 19-year-old student from Reus, Anhel Escorihuela, has finished Bachillerato with an honours grade, but her year of study in England may not be recognised in Catalonia.
The practical consequence is that she could be asked to repeat part of secondary education, even after earning an average grade of 9.4 at Institut Domènech i Montaner in Reus. She has also sat the PAU, the university entrance exams, and plans to study Sociology in Barcelona.
What is confirmed in the case
According to the original report, Escorihuela completed her second year of Bachillerato in Reus and spent her first year at Varndean College in England. The article says that year is not being recognised, which is why she may have to repeat at least one year, and possibly up to two, of her studies.
For readers in Reus, Tarragona and across Catalonia who have studied abroad, the key point is to check recognition before enrolling or changing course. The Generalitat’s education information is the primary place to confirm how foreign studies are assessed, and the Ministry of Education explains the official recognition process for studies completed outside Spain. See the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes.
Where to check the rules
Families and students returning to Catalonia can use the official channels to ask whether a year abroad counts towards Bachillerato or another stage of education. The article does not give a formal ruling in Escorihuela’s case, so the safest next step is to verify the recognition route with the education authorities before making plans for the next academic year.
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