PCE Exams Preparatory School

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The Specific Skills Tests (Pruebas de Competencias Específicas in Spanish), known by their acronym PCE, are the exams that foreign students must take to access Spanish universities, and they act as a substitute for the traditional exam.

This online school prepares you for the PCE and guides you throughout the entire process. Their educational advisors will help you navigate bureaucratic procedures, validations and homologations.

Study from the school’s 100% online platform and enjoy live and recorded classes, join digital and in-person events, access all the updated content for this year’s exams, and get ready for exam day with the test tool.

Prices starting from

1,499€

Prepare the PCE exams online

PCE Exams Requirements​

The requirements to enroll in the PCE exams to access Spanish universities are as follows:

  • Hold a high school’s degree or equivalent: To be eligible to enroll in the PCE, you must have completed secondary education and obtained a degree or its equivalent in your country of origin.
 
  • Diploma homologation: You will need certified copies of the degree or its equivalent and transcripts from the last two pre-university years, translated into Spanish and validated by the Embassy or Consulate of Spain in your country of origin.
 
  • Register on the UNEDasiss platform.

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PCE Exams​ Dates

The Specific Skills Tests are held twice a year:

  • An ordinary call in May or June.
  • An extraordinary call in September.
 

The exact dates change each year and should be consulted with the universities and official educational organizations of Spain.

PCE Exams Preparatory School

Online School

Coming to study at university in Spain is a bureaucratic maze. Leave the paperwork to the online school and focus only on studying for the PCE exams.

Support with legal and administrative procedures

The school has a team of specialists who will guide you throughout the process so that you can manage all the necessary steps to homologate your degree, register for the exams, and access university in Spain.

100% Online Methodology

Ten-minute video lessons. Live classes. Webinars. From theory to practice. And all in a personalized plan. Because not everyone studies the same way.

24-hour access from wherever you are

Thanks to the fully responsive platform, you can also study from your mobile, wherever, whenever, and however you want, completely asynchronously. And if you prefer pen and paper, you can always download and print our notes and outlines.

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A community of people like you, with over 3000 students and 200 teachers to connect with. Share the journey with the best of your class.

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PCE Exams Preparatory School

Spanish University Entrance Exams for International Students

Basic Plan

• Access to video and downloadable content
• Downloadable exams and quizzes
• Support for teachers’ doubts

Available starts

Any time of the year. The best time to start is in September of the previous year so you can calmly prepare for the exams.

Schedule

Study whenever you want with 24-hour access.

PCE Exams Preparatory School

Total course costs

Basic Plan

1,499€

Extensive Plan

2,299€

Superior Plan

3,799€

The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. 

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

Extensive Plan

• Support for teachers’ questions
• Technical Support
• Whatsapp Community
• Access to all video and downloadable content
• Downloadable and multiple-choice exams

Available starts

Any time of the year.

The best time to start is in September of the previous year so you can calmly prepare for the exams.

Schedule

Study whenever you want with 24-hour access.

PCE Exams Preparatory School

Total course costs

Basic Plan

1,499€

Extensive Plan

2,299€

Superior Plan

3,799€

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

Superior Plan

• Weekly live classes, Thursday and Saturday
• Unlimited training until the exam
• Support of doubts from teachers
• Technical support
• Whatsapp community
• Access to video and downloadable content
• Downloadable and multiple-choice exams
• Exam registration (including exam fees)
• Degree homologation
• Assistance for the trip to Spain (search for residence, university, etc.)

Available starts

Any time of the year.

The best time to start is in September of the previous year so you can calmly prepare for the exams.

Schedule

Study whenever you want with 24-hour access.

PCE Exams Preparatory School

Total course costs

Basic Plan

1,499€

Extensive Plan

2,299€

Superior Plan

3,799€

The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. 

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

Note: The academic fees shown include the following services:

Enrollment

•Teaching material (books, notes and folder)
•University education counseling
•Help with the approval of credentials and homologation processing*
• Help with the translation processing*

Services during the course

• Mark consultation
• Processing of the registration of selectivity*
• University pre-registration in 1 autonomous community
• University pre-registration in 3 autonomous communities
• Customized tracking at Embassies and Consulates
• Advice on Visa procedures
• Help with the processing of NIE in Barcelona
• Help with appointments at City Hall
• Help with appointments for NIE
• Processing of fees
• Mo

PCE Exams Preparatory School

Frequently asked questions

The PCE Exams can be taken in the following examination centers located all over the world:

  • ANKARA (TURQUÍA)
  • ARGEL (ARGELIA)
  • BATA (GUINEA ECUATORIAL)
  • BEIRUT (LÍBANO)
  • BELGRADO (SERBIA)
  • BERLÍN (ALEMANIA)
  • BERNA (SUIZA)
  • BOGOTA (COLOMBIA)
  • BRUSELAS (BÉLGICA)
  • BUCAREST (RUMANÍA)
  • BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA)
  • CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA)
  • CARACAS (VENEZUELA)
  • FRANKFURT (ALEMANIA)
  • GUATEMALA (GUATEMALA)
  • LA HABANA (CUBA)
  • LA PAZ (BOLIVIA)
  • LIMA (PERÚ)
  • LISBOA (PORTUGAL)
  • LONDRES (REINO UNIDO)
  • MALABO (GUINEA ECUATORIAL)
  • MANAGUA (NICARAGUA)
  • MEXICO (D.F.)
  • MOSCÚ (RUSIA)
  • MUNICH (ALEMANIA)
  • NUEVA YORK (ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA)
  • OPORTO (PORTUGAL)
  • PARIS (FRANCIA)
  • QUITO (ECUADOR)
  • RIAD (ARABIA SAUDITA)
  • ROMA (ITALIA)
  • SAN JOSÉ (COSTA RICA)
  • SAN JUAN (PUERTO RICO)
  • SAN SALVADOR (EL SALVADOR)
  • SANTIAGO DE CHILE (CHILE)
  • SANTO DOMINGO (REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA)
  • SAO PAULO (BRASIL)
  • SEATTLE (ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA)
  • SEÚL (COREA)
  • SOFÍA (BULGARIA)
  • TEGUCIGALPA (HONDURAS)
  • TEL AVIV (ISRAEL)
  • TÚNEZ (TÚNEZ)
  • VANCOUVER (CANADÁ)
  • VARSOVIA (POLONIA)
  • VILNA (LITUANIA)
  • YAKARTA (INDONESIA)
  • YAUNDÉ (CAMERÚN)

The PCE are exams that international students must take to access universities in Spain. These tests evaluate the specific knowledge and skills necessary to pursue university studies in the country.

The structure of the test varies depending on the university degree you wish to pursue and the city where you plan to study.

The PCE is divided into four modalities: Sciences, Health Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Social and Legal Sciences. Each modality consists of several subjects that the student must be examined in, and each subject has a specific exam format, which may include multiple-choice questions, open-ended questions, and/or practical exercises.

Students can choose a maximum of 6 subjects based on the chosen modality and the subjects that carry more weight in the university they wish to access. The official recommendation is to choose a minimum of 4 subjects.

The PCE and the EBAU are Spanish University Entrance Exams that all students must take to be eligible for a spot at universities in Spain.

  • The Specific Skills Tests (Pruebas de Competencias Específicas in Spanish – PCE) are the exams that students with a high school diploma not issued in Spain must take in order to enter a Spanish university.
  • The Assessment of High School for University Access (Evaluación del Bachillerato para el Acceso a la Universidad in Spanish – EBAU or EvAU) are the exams that students with a high school diploma issued in Spain must take in order to enter a Spanish university.

Responding to the PCE exam questions in Spanish is mandatory.

Passing the University Entrance Exams is not difficult with good preparation. Aspiring to the highest possible grades will require more time and effort, which is why it’s important to have supportive tools.

It depends on the Province and/or Autonomous Community where the university you want to attend is located.

  • Galicia: 2 exams
  • Madrid, Valencia, Burgos, Salamanca, Valladolid, Extremadura, and León: 4 exams
  • Catalonia, Andalusia, Basque Country, Cantabria, Canary Islands, La Rioja, Asturias, Aragon, Castilla la Mancha, and Navarra: 6 exams

Each university degree has a limited number of places. The cutoff grades correspond to the grade with which the last student with a place in that degree was admitted the previous year. Therefore, they are only indicative; from one academic year to another, they may be subject to change.

 

The PCE is aimed at international students.

An international student refers to someone who has completed previous studies outside of Spain, regardless of their nationality.

These exams are necessary for students who are not part of the Spanish education system and wish to access universities in Spain.

Yes, it is possible to prepare for the entrance exams for international students outside of Spain through online study programs, private lessons, or academies specialized in PCE preparation. Additionally, it is possible to take the exams at examination centers affiliated with the UNED in various countries.

This online school offers a comprehensive program of online classes that you can follow in real-time or at your own pace. Furthermore, they provide all the necessary support to answer your questions and assist you with any administrative procedures, such as opening the UNEDasiss account and registering for the exam.

It is not necessary to reside in Spain beforehand to prepare for and take the university entrance exams. With the right assistance and proper preparation, you can achieve good results in the exam and access a university career in Spain.

The PCE Exams can be taken in many locations all over the world, specifically in…

 

The UNED Specific Skills Tests (PCE) have a defined validity and expire after two years.

 

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