Adult education and learning spanish / basque
Adult education at certain centres is free. The courses provided by the Barakaldo Adult Education Centre are as follows:
- basic beginner’s Spanish.
- secondary education certificate.
- preparatory work for university access for those over 25 years old.
There are two ordinary periods of enrolment:
- For the first four-month period: may, june and september.
- For the second four-month period: january.
However, in the case of basic Spanish and Spanish for foreigners, students may be taken in all year if there is a place for them.
Once they have been accepted, they must provide three identity-card sized photos and a photocopy of their identity card, passport or residence permit.
Where?
Basque and other languages: Escuela de Idiomas language school
The Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (Official Language School) is a public entity providing classes and qualifications in Basque, English, French and German. Barakaldo also has a number of private entities.
Specific Basque classes: Euskaltegi Basque Language School
The Euskaltegi Municipal is a public entity which teaches the Basque language, Euskera, at all levels.
There are also other private euskaltegis in Barakaldo running Basque teaching programmes.
For professional training
There are a number of centres for Professional Initiation, Professional Training or secondary level Bachillerato.
Convalidation of studies
Validation of educational qualifications awarded in other countires for university and non-university studies is possible.
Further information
For further information or other problems, foreigners may consult the following:
Barakaldo Town Hall Department of Education, Basque and Sports.
Basque Government Territorial Education Department Immigrant Student Service.