Each country has a different educational system. This means that if we want to study in another country we must compare the courses, degrees or studies obtained in the United States with those of the destination country, in this case Spain. We can do this by consulting the equivalence of studies between Spain and the United StatesThis equivalence process is called homologation or validation, and this is what we are going to explain in this post: how to homologate studies.
Who must validate their studies to study in Spain?
All persons wishing to study outside the United States, whether to continue their studies or begin new ones, must validate their previous qualifications. This process is mandatory and necessary, in addition to other requirements that may be requested for Study in Spain if your studies are in the United StatesEven if we have no intention of studying, it is ideal to have the homologation in case we are asked for it in the future for a job or public competition in Spain.
What steps must be taken to validate or recognize American studies?
The first thing to do is to know what is necessary to gain admission to the institution we want in Spain. Therefore, if it is a question of secondary or high school studies, The main thing is to finish high school and start the process.
In the case of university procedures, there are several options, depending on whether or not we have completed the degree. If we have completed it, The procedure is similar to that of high school. In case that We haven't finished it yet and we want to continue our studies in Spain, there are different options, such as: validate studies by recognition of subjects o start again.
You can learn more about these options and the advantages and benefits in each case in the post about How to continue studies in Spain from our colleagues at PCE School.
What documentation is required to validate studies?
- Original and certified copy of the title, which must have the Hague Apostille.
- Original and certified copy of the certificate of qualifications, which must have the Hague Apostille.
- Original and certified copy of the study plan (in the case of university homologations), which includes all the detailed information on the subjects and which must have the Hague Apostille.
- Certified copy of passport or document.
- Payment of fees for Form 079.
- Fill out the Application Form for each case. If it is for college o non-university (high school and below).
US high school equivalency in Spain
Currently, the baccalaureate qualifications in Spain (1st and 2nd) They are equivalent to 11th and 12th grades in the United States.
Where can I obtain the accreditation of a high school diploma and other qualifications?
There are three options for processing titles:
- In person. If you are in Spain, at the General Registry of the Ministry of Education, in the Higher Education Inspection Areas, except if you are in Galicia, the Basque Country and Catalonia, where the exam is held at the Education Department of these communities. If you are in Venezuela, at the Spanish consulates, by requesting an appointment.
- Online. Only for university homologations, through the website of the Ministry of Universities.
- LegalSpain. The best option if you want everything to go well and not have any setbacks. This option allows you to worry free and carry out the homologation of high school o the homologation of your university degree through a specific agency for these procedures. We are experts in all types of homologation and validation processes.
How long does the process of validating American studies take?
The process of homologation of high school diplomas may take Between 5 and 9 months. University degrees among 6 and 15 monthsThese times are average and will depend on the agreements between countries and the Spanish consulate, since the more work they have, the longer the delay may be.
Why homologate documents and titles with LegalSpain?
As you can see, there can be many procedures that are necessary to obtain the homologation or validation of our qualifications. In addition, the time to obtain the resolution depends greatly on the consulate and whether it sends the documents to Spain quickly, something that does not usually happen. Often, registration units abroad make mistakes and this affects the students' records. Therefore, if you want to obtain a gain in time, security in the processing, saving money and convenience, It is best to trust and delegate these processes to specialized agencies such as LegalSpain. We can coordinate all aspects so that you can have the peace of mind you need and only have to worry about deciding what to study and where to do it.
