The ESO, Obligatory Secondary Education in Spain , is a four-year school period covering the ages of 12 to 16, according to the Spanish educational legislation (LOGSE). It is composed of those four courses that will allow us (or not) to enter the cycle of the Bachillerato.

However, not all spheres of society have had the opportunity to carry out such studies. Therefore, and thanks to the technological revolution, the Internet provides the opportunity for those people to take up again what they could not finish. Nowadays, getting the ESO through the Internet is a reality.

Taking the ESO, a pending subject

Currently there are specialized educational centers to carry out preparatory courses to register for the ESO exam, whose longevity varies depending on the candidate, but usually lasts 1 calendar academic year.

These centres are the Adult Education Centres, the CEPA , which is where most of the interested parties go. On the other hand, we find a wide range of private centres such as the CEAC or the CCC with the option of in-person or home assistance.

How to get the ESO online?

The alternative that is gaining more and more momentum is to go to the centres authorised by the Ministry of Education, these are the INAV centres that offer the possibility of awarding the official ESO certificate in an academic year for adults, although occasionally for minors as well.

A total of two promotions have already been achieved by INAV centres through the online service , which in addition to offering its courses in Spain, there is also the possibility of students residing abroad.

The methodology of the INAV centres

As we have previously mentioned, INAV centres are especially dedicated to carrying out their classes exclusively online, and it is designed for anyone who needs to combine work with obtaining a degree from the ESO.

The contents are available virtually in an easily accessible portal, the teachers are qualified professionals in secondary education and provide almost personalized follow-up for groups of students. Although it is distance learning, occasionally seminars are held in the event of doubts or complications.

At the end of the academic year, users will be able to choose between two modes for taking the final exam: the online mode or the classic face-to-face mode. The virtual option is done with a computer from any location, using a facial recognition software (checked by the user’s webcam, even if it is turned off) that monitors the student’s movements during the exam, thus avoiding misconduct.

The profile of the students

The profile of students seeking to obtain the ESO degree online is very varied, although they mostly meet several common requirements. A large number of candidates are in their twenties or thirties, work full or part time and have family obligations they cannot avoid.

Consequently, candidates not only launch themselves into obtaining the ESO degree, but also intend to move on to higher levels of education such as the Bachillerato , FP or other higher degree qualifications. In some cases, they even consider entering university with another bridge course in order to take the selectivity exam.

Why choose the online format?

The online platform offered by the INAV centres is advantageous for those people who, for whatever reason, were unable to complete their ESO studies.

Only a few years ago, the fact of failing in the ESO seriously conditioned those same people who later wanted to make up for lost time.

But now, technology and necessity come together to “give away” to those eager to give a boost to their academic life . Thanks to tablets, mobile devices with a wide screen or ultra-lightweight laptops, students can take their school material with them anywhere, with a student portal that is innovative and comfortable to use.

As if this were not enough, the statistics show that the online method is a promising option, as approximately 70 percent of the students manage to pass the academic year with good marks and the online exam, compared to the 30 percent who continue to fail to obtain the ESO diploma in person.

All those who failed in compulsory secondary education have a new opportunity before their eyes to redeem themselves, as well as older people who need such a qualification for work reasons.