Education in País Vasco: the steps, from official sources
What País Vasco adds on education to the rules for all of Spain, each with its official page. The Spain-wide steps are on Education in Spain.
Enroll a child in school (admissions and mid-year arrivals)
Basque public and concertado schools use a common admissions calendar, applied through Ikasgunea or at the first-choice school.
Learn Spanish at a public school in the Basque Country
Public adult education centers (EPA/HHI) in Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Donostia teach Spanish for foreigners, and the official language schools (EOI) in all three cities have a Spanish department.
País Vasco school year calendar 2026-2027
In the País Vasco each public school proposes its own calendar within limits set by the Education Department.
Cities in País Vasco
Your plan for País Vasco, in your order. Documents, offices, hours and fees for your city.
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