Selectividad

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Selectividad is Spain's most famous academic qualification, a non-compulsory exam taken by students after secondary school, necessary to go into University. This is the name it used to have years ago, but the official is PAU, Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad (University Access Tests). Students must take 6 exams in three days, consisting of common and specific subjects taken in Bachillerato. Common are:

1. Spanish language and literature
2. 1st language (mainly English, rarely French, German or Italian)
3. Choose between History of Spain or History of Philosophy

Arts:

1. Artistic Drawing
2. History of Art
3. Choose between Graphic Expression Techniques or Image

Humanities:

1. Latin
2. History of Art
3. Choose between Ancient Greek or History of Music

Social Sciences:

1. Applied Mathematics
2. Economy and Business Administration
3. Geography

Sciences&Engineering:

1. Physics
2. Mathematics
3. Choose between: Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Technology, Electricity or Mechanics

Nature Sciences:

1. Chemistry
2. Biology
3. Choose between: Mathematics, Physics or Environmental Sciences

Exams are set up by the public university of each community, but allow to enter any public or private university of Spain, provided you meet any other requirements such as number of students or certain grade at Selectividad.

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• Examinations from: 2006, 2005 and 2004.