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Tests to obtain the ESO 2023 graduate degree. Luis Vives Study Center
[Updated 2025] ⭐ Information on obtaining the ESO Title

Hello, #Vivers! In today's blog we bring you all the updated information about the exam of the free tests to obtain the Graduate Degree in ESO of the course 2024 - 2025.

The Community of Madrid has set the registration deadline for the free tests to obtain the Graduate Degree in ESO:

  • Regular call: expected to take place in January 2025.
  • Extraordinary call: expected to take place in April 2025.

The 2024 exams have been called on the following dates:

  • Regular call: expected to take place in March 2025.
  • Extraordinary call: expected to take place in May 2025.

Here You can access all the information related to the test of this course.

Documentation for registration in the exam of free tests to obtain the Graduate Degree in ESO 2025

You can find the documentation for registration this article.

  • The registration application is found on pages 7 and 8.
  • The list of institutes where you can apply is on page 10, 11 and 12.

Yeah! As you imagined, all you have to do is fill out the form on pages 7 and 8 and take it printed to the institute closest to your home.

If you are thinking about taking the exam, in our academy we start on January 9th a Intensive course of preparation for the exam of the free tests to obtain the Graduate Degree in ESO 2025.

Also, if you want to start practicing on your own, you can find exams from previous years at our website. In them you will be able to see how the different exams are structured. And also what type of questions usually come in, something that is of great help in preparation. Also, in this article from our blog, we tell you what the exams are like in the different areas.

En This VideoLara, the coordinator of our courses for access to vocational training courses and preparation for the free tests for the ESO Graduate Certificate, explains the main differences between the Access Test for Intermediate Vocational Training Courses and Obtaining the ESO Graduate Certificate, in case you had any questions.

If you still have any questions or want to enroll in one of our preparation courses, Write us or send us a WhatsApp.

Differences between the intermediate level entrance exam and the free tests to obtain the ESO Graduate degree - Centro de Estudios Luis Vives
[Updated 2025]⭐Differences between ESO Title and Access to Intermediate Degree

Hello, #Vivers! One of the most requested courses at our Madrid academy is the course to obtain the official ESO graduate degree (compulsory secondary education). The majority of students who take the ESO free test also take the exam for access to middle-grade training cycles. This is so since both exams are very similar, and in many cases these students seek to continue their academic development through official technical education. As you know, the completion of a medium-level training cycle allows direct access to a higher-level training cycle that belongs to the same option.

In the video that we show you below, our colleague Lara, coordinator of the Preparation courses for obtaining the Graduate Degree in ESO and preparation courses for the intermediate level cycle access test exam, explains the differences between both tests:

Comparison between the free tests to obtain the ESO Graduate degree and the intermediate level FP access tests

In the following table, you can also see the comparison between both tests:

ESO titleIntermediate grade entrance test
Requirements to present
  • Be 18 years of age, or turn XNUMX in the year in which the test is performed.
  • Not be enrolled in any institute to obtain the ESO in the same school year in which you want to take the test.
  • Be 17 years of age, or turn XNUMX in the year in which the test is performed.
Annual calls2 (March and May)1 (usually in May)
Test StructureIt is divided into three areas:
  • Communication: Language and English.
  • Social: Geography and History.
  • Scientific-technological: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Technology.
It is divided into three areas:
  • Communication: Language and English.
  • Social: Geography and History.
  • Scientific-technological: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Technology.
QualificationsThe three areas are rated separatelyJoint qualification: PASS OR NOT PASS
ExemptionsThere are some ways to be exempt from any of the areas in the two tests. For the ESO degree, you can be exempt from some area if you have passed those subjects in the 4th year of ESO, or in previous calls for the free test. In access to intermediate grade, too. In addition, you can remove the Science part of access to the intermediate degree if you prove work experience of more than one year.

Main differences between both tests

As you can see, the differences between both tests are minimal, so it is always recommended that you take both, if you can.

Remember that it is essential that the preparation and programming of studies focus on passing the three areas.

We hope that the differences between both tests have become clear to you. If you want more information about this, you can consult the official website of the Community of Madrid.

Good luck with the study!

Exams free tests title Graduate ESO 2023 - Luis Vives Study Center
[Updated 2025]⭐What are the ESO Graduate exams like?

Hello, Vivers! Many of you have asked us to explain in depth what the exams will be like. free tests to obtain the ESO graduate degree in the Community of Madrid. In this article we bring you a description of each of the four exams that make up the test.

As we know that it is better to be told in a video, our academy coordinator, Lara, has also prepared a complete video with the explanation, one by one, of what are the ESO exams like?

The free tests to obtain the ESO Graduate Degree in Madrid have three areas:

  • Social Area: Geography, History and Art exam.
  • Scientific-Technological Area: Mathematics exam (Academic or Applied) and other sciences: Biology and Geology, Physics, Chemistry and Technology.
  • Communication Area: an exam in Spanish Language and Literature, and another exam in English.

When taking exams you must carry your identity document (for example, DNI), you must turn off your cell phone and put it away. In addition, you must be especially careful with spelling mistakes and punctuation marks.

Below we explain the structure of the exams in Madrid, and some tips for each of the areas.

Exams in the areas of free tests to obtain the Graduate Degree in ESO in Madrid

Each of the areas that make up the free tests to obtain the ESO Graduate Degree in Madrid consists of an exam, with the exception of the Communication Area, which is made up of two exams: English and Spanish Language and Literature.

Social ambit 

The Social exam will have contents of Geography, History and Art.

  • Length: approximately 10 questions.
  • Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • In Geography, master the physical and political maps of Spain and Europe, but also of the entire world, as well as knowing concepts and definitions of the syllabus.
  • In History, memorize dates, but you must also understand historical events, their relationship and general chronological order.
  • In Art you learn works, authors and artistic movements and their characteristics.

Scientific-Technological Area

In the exam in this area we must choose between Academic or Applied Mathematics:

  • In Academic Mathematics, in theory, there is more presence of Chemistry questions.
  • In Applied Mathematics, in theory, there are more Technology questions.

Actually, the Academic and Applied exams are very similar. Which ones are easier? Well… it depends on the year :/

Exam characteristics:

  • Length: approximately 10 questions.
  • Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • IMPORTANT! In recent years, the use of a calculator of any kind was NOT permitted.

Tips:

  • Be neat and tidy, and clearly indicate the answer to each question.
  • You must be fluent in arithmetic operations, as well as memorize and learn to apply formulas.
  • Work on exercises and type problems: problems with systems of equations, interpretation of functions, areas and volumes, statistics and probability, stoichiometry or circuits, for example. To do this, check the exams from previous years.
  • In descriptive content, such as Biology, prepare summaries of the content.

Communication Area: Spanish Language and Literature

  • Extension: three blocks:
    • Reading comprehension: reading a text and answering questions related to it.
    • Written expression: probably, making a summary of the text as well as giving an opinion on a topic.
    • Language knowledge and literary education: questions of morphology, syntax, grammar and spelling. There may be a test part. 
  • Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Here, more than ever, take care of your spelling and handwriting. If you think you may have problems in this aspect, work on it before the exam.
  • Organize your ideas and explain yourself clearly. 
  • Be careful with test questions! Check your answers, because mistakes are penalized.
  • Prepare the literature part well, since it is a simple topic, and it will allow you to easily earn points.

Communication Area: English

  • Length: approximately 7 questions.
  • Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Since the answers are in a language that we do not master, you must take great care of your handwriting.
  • Read the text calmly. Some answers to the questions will be in it, even if implicitly.
  • Read, watch series and movies in English. Listen to music in English. Read its lyrics and subtitles, as all this will help you greatly improve your vocabulary.
  • Master the basic grammatical structures: verb tenses, going into the negative form, asking a question, conditionals or passives, for example.
  • Practice your essays.

And now that? We recommend you see our solved exams on the blog, or also the videos in which the academy teachers solve the exams, question by question. Obviously, the exams for the free tests to obtain the 2023 ESO Graduate Degree in Madrid will be different. But our experience has shown us that practicing with exams from previous years is the best way to prepare to obtain the best results in these exams.

Good luck and lots of encouragement!