Selectividad
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Selectividad is the popular name given to the Spanish University Access Tests ("Prueba de acceso a la univeridad", PAU), a non-compulsory exam taken by students after secondary school, necessary to go into University. Students must take six 90 minutes written exams over three days in June or September, consisting of common and specific subjects taken in "Bachillerato" (the last two non-compulsory years of secondary education"). Selectividad exams are set by the Public Universities of each Autonomous Community and enable for accessing the Spanish university system.
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[edit] Subjects
[edit] Common Subjects
- Spanish language and literature
- First foreign language (mainly English, rarely French, German or Italian)
- History of Spain or History of Philosophy
- Galician, Catalan and Basque are also common subjects in Galicia; Catalonia, Balearic Islands and Valencian Country; and the Basque Country, respectively.
Selectividad or Scholastic Aptitude Test is accepted by USA universities if accompanied by TOEFL english exam.
[edit] Specific Subjects
Arts:
- Artistic Drawing
- History of Art
- Choose between Graphic Expression Techniques or Image
Humanities:
- Latin
- History of Art
- Choose between Ancient Greek or History of Music
Social Sciences:
- Applied Mathematics
- Economy and Business Administration
- Geography
Sciences&Engineering:
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Choose between: Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Technology, Electricity or Mechanics
Nature Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Choose between: Mathematics, Physics or Environmental Sciences
[edit] External links
- Examinations from: 2006, 2005 and 2004.
