Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 17 July 2026, from the State Secretariat for Education, which issues instructions relating to the external exam of the dual qualification program Bachelor-Baccalauréat for the 2026-2027 academic year |
|---|---|
| Publication | 31 July 2026 |
| Entry into force | 31 July 2026 |
| Affected parties | Students in 2nd year of Bachillerato in the Bachibac program, educational institutions and regional educational administrations |
| Category | Education |
| Academic year | 2026-2027 |
| Required language level | B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) |
| Final grade weighting | 70% average Bachillerato grade + 30% external exam |
| Minimum grade to pass | 5 points overall average and at least 5 in French Language and Literature |
Students in 2nd year of Bachillerato who are taking the Bachibac program in Spain now have published instructions that will govern their external exam for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Resolution of 17 July 2026 from the State Secretariat for Education, in force since 31 July 2026, sets the conditions of the exam, the grading formula and the obligations of the evaluation panels and autonomous communities.
The Bachibac program allows students to simultaneously obtain the Spanish Bachelor's degree and the French Baccalauréat. To achieve this, the student must pass this external exam, which covers the specific subjects of the mixed curriculum in 2nd year of Bachillerato and is conducted entirely in French.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution regulates all aspects of the external exam of the Bachibac program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The essential points are:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam language | Entirely in French |
| Language level | B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) |
| Subjects evaluated | Specific subjects of the mixed curriculum in 2nd year of Bachillerato |
| Grading formula | Average Bachillerato grade (70%) + overall external exam grade (30%) |
| Minimum to pass | Overall average of 5 points and minimum of 5 in French Language and Literature |
| Composition of evaluation panels | Mixed panels with Spanish examiners and optionally French examiners; must include specialists in French and in Geography and History |
| Regional obligations | Issue their own development instructions: registration deadlines, exam venues and appeals procedures |
The regulation maintains the usual structure of this program, which is published annually for each academic year. Regional educational administrations act as executors of the procedure: they are the ones who specify the registration deadlines, exam venues and appeals channels for their territories.
Economic and operational impact
This regulation does not generate direct costs for schools or families in terms of fees or economic sanctions. Its impact is fundamentally organizational and academic:
- For educational institutions: they must coordinate the preparation of students to achieve B2 level French, organize the logistics of the exam in accordance with regional instructions and ensure that evaluation panels include specialists in French and in Geography and History.
- For regional educational administrations: they have the obligation to publish their own development instructions, including registration deadlines, exam venues and appeals procedures. Failure to meet these deadlines may leave students unable to participate in the exam.
- For students: the dual qualification has differential value in the job market and in access to French-speaking universities. Failing the exam means not obtaining the Baccalauréat, although the Spanish Bachelor's degree is maintained if the requirements of the Spanish system are met.
Who does it affect?
- Students in 2nd year of Bachillerato enrolled in schools with the Bachibac program during the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Educational institutions (public and private) authorized to teach the Bachibac program.
- Regional educational administrations, which must develop and publish their own implementation instructions.
- Mixed evaluation panels, composed of Spanish examiners and, optionally, French examiners, with the obligation to include specialists in French and in Geography and History.
- Families of Bachibac students who must know the registration deadlines and the criteria for passing the exam.
Practical example
A 2nd year Bachillerato student in a Bachibac school in Madrid obtains an average Bachillerato grade of 7.5 points. In the external exam, their overall grade is 6 points, and their grade in French Language and Literature is 5.5 points.
The final Baccalauréat grade would be calculated as follows:
- 70% of 7.5 = 5.25 points
- 30% of 6 = 1.80 points
- Total: 7.05 points
By exceeding 5 points overall average and obtaining at least 5 in French Language and Literature (5.5), the student obtains the dual qualification: Spanish Bachelor's degree and French Baccalauréat.
If that same student had scored 4.5 in French Language and Literature, even though the overall average exceeded 5, they would not obtain the Baccalauréat, as they would not meet the minimum requirement in that specific subject.
What should schools and administrations do now?
- Regional administrations: publish without delay their own development instructions, setting registration deadlines, exam venues and appeals procedures for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Educational institutions: verify that evaluation panels include specialists in French and in Geography and History, as required by the resolution.
- Educational institutions: inform 2nd year Bachibac Bachillerato students about the grading criteria: 70/30 weighting and double minimum of 5 points (overall and in French Language and Literature).
- Families and students: consult the specific regional instructions to know the registration deadlines and assigned venues in their autonomous community.
- Educational institutions: strengthen preparation in French at B2 level of the CEFR, since the entire external exam is conducted in this language and is the main filter for obtaining the Baccalauréat.
Frequently asked questions
How is the final Baccalauréat grade calculated in the Bachibac program?
The final Baccalauréat grade is obtained by weighting the average Spanish Bachillerato grade with a weight of 70% and the overall external exam grade with a weight of 30%. To pass the exam, a minimum average of 5 points overall and at least 5 points in French Language and Literature are required.
What level of French is required in the external Bachibac exam 2026-2027?
The external exam is conducted entirely in French and requires a B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The subjects evaluated are the specific ones of the mixed curriculum in 2nd year of Bachillerato.
Who is part of the Bachibac evaluation panels?
The panels are mixed: they are composed of Spanish examiners and, optionally, French examiners. The regulation requires that they mandatorily include specialists in French and in Geography and History.
What must autonomous communities do to apply this resolution?
Regional educational administrations must issue their own development instructions, specifying the registration deadlines, exam venues and appeals procedures for their territory. The state resolution sets the general framework, but implementation is the responsibility of each autonomous community.
What happens if a student does not pass the external Bachibac exam?
If the student does not reach the overall average of 5 points or does not obtain at least 5 in French Language and Literature, they will not obtain the French Baccalauréat. However, if they meet the requirements of the Spanish education system, they retain the Spanish Bachelor's degree regardless of the result of the external exam.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-16727