The Education System in the Region of Valencia

University Studies

- Universities in the Province of Alicante

a) University of Alicante
Carretera de San Vicente Del Raspeig s/n. Tel.: 96 590 34 00 www.ua.es

b) University of Elche
Avenida de la Universidad s/n. Tel: 96 665 86 10 www.umh.es
- National University of Distance Education
The National University of Distance Education (UNED) provides access to university courses without having to attend classes regularly.

ELCHE C/ Candalix, s/n. Tel.: 966 61 00 00
info@elx.uned.es www.uned.es/ca-elche
DENIA-JAVEA
C/ En Forn, s/n. Javea Tel: 966462506
info@denia.uned.es www.uneddenia.org

Training Programs for Seniors

a) University Studies for Seniors (AUNEX). Universidad Miguel Hernández.
Here older students can come into contact with various cultural experiences through the different subjects offered. These courses are aimed at people over 55.
Elche Campus
Centro de Gestión de Campus-Edificio Altábix
Avenida de la Universidad s/n Tel: 96 665 87 74
b) Permanent University. Alicante University.
The aim of the Permanent University is to be a meeting point for people who wish to work on their sociocultural development. These courses are aimed at people over 50.
San Vicente Campus. Alicante
Aulario III, Módulos 1, 5, 6 y 7 Tel: 96 590 94 54
universidad.permanente@ua.es
The Permanent University also offers courses and activities at the downtown Alicante Campus.
C/ Ramón y Cajal, 4. Alicante Tel: 96 514 53 33
seu.alacant@ua.es

Official School of Languages

The Official School of Languages is a Specialised Teaching Centre that has a network throughout the whole of Spain. They currently offer classes in eleven languages, including Spanish.
There are several types of course offered: you can follow the official course, take the exam as independent candidate, study via distance learning, or attend their monographic courses or summer courses.

La Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Alicante
C/ Marqués de Molins, 56-58 Tel: 96 514 41 43 / 96 514 36 12
www.eoi-alicante.com

Official approval and recognition of diplomas

If you wish to study in Spain for over six months, in addition to any visas required, you must also apply for a temporary residence permit, which you can do at your nearest Foreigners’ Office, Police Headquarters or Police Station.

If you wish to continue your general education in Spain, the level of education you reached in a foreign country must be validated in a declaration that states the equivalence in the Spanish education system.


Relevant Authorities

Within the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, the Sub-Directorate-General for Diplomas, Recognition and Approval, part of the Technical Secretariat General of the Department, can provide information on the following:
- Recognition of foreign higher education diplomas and qualifications and equivalence in terms of Spanish university degrees and academic levels.
- Partial recognition of university studies.
- Recognition of foreign education systems and their Spanish non-university education equivalents.
- Recognition of qualifications regulated by European Union directives for professional purposes.
- Application Forms.
- Fees.

Ministry of Education and Science: Information and Citizen Advice Centre (Department of Education Information):
C/Alcalá, 36. - 28071 Madrid
Tel: 902 21 85 00 / Fax: 91 701 86 48 /91 701 86 00
Regional Culture, Education and Sciences Service in Alicante
C/ Carratalá, 47. Tel: 96 593 40 00