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Academia Guiu provides you with the main information about the new university entrance exam (PAU) and previous PAU exams.
Each course, by level and duration — choose the one that suits you
OCTOBER – MAY
Our annual course lasts a total of 8 months, during which we distribute the content evenly, with an initial 4 months of theoretical training, which will ensure that you have the best possible foundation to embark on the practical learning of your subjects during the final 4 months of the course.
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JANUARY – MAY
Preparation for the critical reasoning and communication tests, and the logical-mathematical competence tests, to access the degrees of Early Childhood and Primary Education.
MAY
Five weeks of modular work: each week focuses on a separate topic, and the last week is dedicated to resolving doubts and reviewing.
For those who have finished the course but have not taken the university entrance exam, have not passed it, or have not gotten the grade they wanted: take advantage of the still-fresh syllabus for the next exam session.
The same preparation for the personal aptitude tests, geared towards the extraordinary July call.
Academia Guiu, a guarantee of success in preparing for university entrance exams, provides you with all the useful information related to university entrance exams in Catalonia.
Each year there are two rounds of university entrance exams.
The regular exam period is in June and the resit period is in September. Each exam lasts one and a half hours per subject.
The PAU tests are usually held at the beginning of June.
The PAU tests are held during the first week of September.
Registration for university entrance exams is done through the online portal for access to the University of the Generalitat of Catalonia.
To calculate the admission grade, the two highest grades from the subjects passed in the specific phase are selected.
To decide which subjects to take exams in, you can consult the weighting tables for the optional subjects of high school for the current year.
Check the cut-off scores here:
At Academia Guiu you will find an ordered table of subjects from the year 2019.
You will be able to access both the explanation of the exam structure for each subject and a sample of exams from previous years.
Do you want more information about university entrance exams in Catalonia?
Visit the Universitats i Recerca page of the Generalitat de Catalunya and consult a complete guide with all the information you may need.
Real notes from students who prepared with us.
Jordi Marin
“It has been a good academic experience. Attentive professors and good professionals in their field. It has been useful to me.”
Tania de la Fuente Trabada
“I’ve improved a lot in some subjects and thanks to that I’ve been able to raise my grade considerably. I’ve also met a lot of people I’ve gotten along with really well.”
Claudia Hidalgo García
“I loved the attention and preparation I received, and the grade is more than satisfactory (10). I only took one subject, but I wouldn't have minded taking more. The atmosphere and diversity are unbeatable. Thank you for helping me get into university.”
David Merlos
“My time at the academy has helped me improve in subjects I hadn't studied for two years. Since I didn't take the university entrance exams at the time, I've had very positive results.”
Adrian Rodriguez Torres
“I’m very happy with my entire time at the Guiu Academy. The academy has meant a significant improvement for me both personally and intellectually, and it also has wonderful people working there. Thank you, Guiu!”
Gemma Torres Sotodosos
“I consider my time at the academy as an extra learning experience and a constant effort. Much of the credit for the results goes to the professors, whom I believe have a high level of expertise in their subject.”
Marta Álvarez Muñoz
“I believe that taking classes at this academy has helped me improve my university entrance exam score so I can get into medical school. My time at this academy has been a great experience, and I recommend it to students who want to take the university entrance exams because it will help them secure their admission to university.”
Espinosa Busquets
“It had been a while since I had faced the subjects of Baccalaureate, luckily I decided to enroll in the academy and thanks to them I have not only gotten good grades but I have also obtained the desired grade.”
Mariona Nadal Masegosa
“I am very happy with the teaching I received at the academy, since I came with very high goals for Biology and I have finally achieved them.”
Judith Palacios Olid
"Guiu Academy is a very comfortable place to study, and the teachers are incredibly helpful. I would recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you!"
Manuel Pérez Mitru
“I am very happy with the level of knowledge I have acquired at Guiu. The truth is that both the teaching staff and the facilities are truly excellent. I have achieved the desired results thanks to the preparation I received, for which I am very grateful to the academy.”
Jennifer Narváez Vico
“Thanks to the academy I have been able to realize my dream. There are very competent teachers who care about your progress at all times.”
Adrià Diaz Salvadores
“At first I had my doubts about going to an academy, but after the first week of classes I realized it was a great decision. They have helped me a lot at all times and I only have words of gratitude for this academy.”
Kenneth Palma Carmona
"Overall, a very pleasant experience. The teachers are qualified and have many years of experience. The small class sizes make learning much easier, as you can interact with the teacher in real time. The class materials and exercises are well prepared."
Marta Bermúdez de Olano
“My time at the Academy has been a good experience and a great opportunity.”
Ariadna Giro
“My goal was to pass the Specific Phase to enter Veterinary Medicine and thanks to the academy I was able to be very well prepared and obtain the grades I needed to enter.”
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The PAU (University Access Assessment) aims to assess academic maturity, knowledge and skills acquired in high school or equivalent.
These exams are designed for students who have studied in Spain or within its education system and serve as a requirement for university admission. The content of the PAU exams is based on the curriculum for the second year of the Spanish Bachillerato (upper secondary education).
Mandatory general phase consisting of five exercises:
Specific phase of a voluntary nature:
You can take exams in a maximum of three optional subjects from among the following:
Musical Analysis, Performing Arts, Biology, General Sciences, Artistic Drawing, Technical Drawing, Design, Physics, Artistic Fundamentals, Business Operations and Business Model Design, Geography, Geology and Environmental Sciences, History of Art, History of Music and Dance, Greek Language and Culture, Latin Language and Culture, Spanish Literature, Catalan Literature, Dramatic Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences, Chemistry and Technology and Engineering.
Regarding the weightings, the compulsory subject of the modality examined in the general phase will also be taken into account for the calculation of the admission grade, provided that the grade is equal to or greater than 5.
To calculate the grade for admission to Baccalaureate:
Access note =
General phase: minimum grade 4. Specific phase: minimum grade 5.
a,b=0.2 or 0.1 according to the weighting table.
To calculate the grade required for admission to CFGS (Advanced Vocational Training Cycles):
Access grade = NMGS grade + a * opt1 + b * opt2
a,b=0.2 or 0.1 according to the weighting table.
In Spain, the university admissions system is based on the law of supply and demand. If there are more applicants than available places for a particular course of study, the system selects those students with the highest entrance exam scores.
During the month of June, UNIVERSITY PRE-REGISTRATION takes place, a process by which students choose what studies they wish to pursue and at which university.
In Catalonia, applicants can choose a maximum of 8 degrees.
From our offices we will advise and accompany you in this university pre-registration process so that, by following the procedure, you have the maximum chances of getting the desired place.
These applications can be submitted in different autonomous communities. If you are offered places in more than one, you decide which one to enroll in. Once the application period has closed, the system, based solely on admission scores, will allocate university places and publish the cut-off score for each undergraduate degree program/university. This score indicates the minimum required to obtain a place during the current academic year, in the June application period, and may vary each year.
For your information, here you can see the grades in Catalonia in the June exam session of previous years.
Once you've been assigned a university place, if you like it, you just need to enroll at the assigned school or faculty. If you don't get your first choice, you can still wait for a better place through the reassignment process.
At the academy, we'll give you all the details and advice you need to maximize your chances of getting the place you truly want. We'll also keep you informed about registration deadlines and the start of your university classes.
Course financing is available through interest-free payment plans, allowing you to pay in convenient monthly installments. We also offer personalized advice from our professionals on a variety of topics, including:
Information and guidance on all national universities, free assistance for the Selectividad application process and support with pre-registration applications at Catalan universities.