Key data
| Regulation | Order EFD/1098/2026, of October 15 |
|---|---|
| Modified regulation | Order EDU/2157/2010, of July 30 |
| BOE Publication | October 21, 2026 |
| Entry into force | November 10, 2026 (20 days after publication) |
| Affected parties | Students, educational institutions and teachers of the Bachibac program |
| Category | Education |
| Academic year | 2026-2027 |
Schools offering the Bachibac program—double degree of Spanish Bachillerato and French Baccalauréat—have a date marked on the calendar: November 10, 2026. From that day, the Order EFD/1098/2026 comes into force, which modifies the original regulation of the program established in Order EDU/2157/2010 and introduces specific changes on three fronts: the linguistic profile of teachers, the content of the diploma and the calculation of the overall grade.
The most operational change for management teams is the requirement for B2 certification for teachers. It is not a recommendation: it is a requirement that schools must be able to demonstrate.
What does this regulation establish?
Order EFD/1098/2026 introduces four modifications to the current regulation of the Bachibac program:
| Aspect | Before (Order EDU/2157/2010) | After (Order EFD/1098/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence table in the diploma | Did not appear expressly in the diploma | The correspondence table between subjects of the Spanish Bachillerato and the enseignements de spécialité of the French Baccalauréat must appear expressly |
| Linguistic level of teachers of non-linguistic subjects in French | Not regulated with a specific minimum level | Minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages |
| Calculation of the overall grade of the external exam | No specification of decimal places | Arithmetic mean with two decimal places |
| Regulatory dispersion | Regulated in part through annual resolutions | Consolidated in a single regulation, eliminating annual resolutions |
This last point—regulatory consolidation—is especially relevant for management teams: until now, part of the regulation was updated each year through independent resolutions, which required annual monitoring of scattered changes. With this order, everything is integrated into a single text.
Economic and operational impact
This regulation does not generate direct costs for fees or taxes, but it does have operational implications with real costs for schools:
- B2 certification for teachers: Schools that have teachers teaching non-linguistic subjects in French without B2 certification must finance or facilitate obtaining such certification. The cost of official language exams (DELF, DALF or other recognized ones) typically ranges between 100 and 250 euros per candidate, depending on the certifying body.
- Diploma updates: Diplomas issued after the entry into force must include the correspondence table. This involves reviewing the diploma issuance models in coordination with the competent educational administration.
- Administrative simplification: Consolidation into a single regulation reduces the burden of annual regulatory monitoring that previously fell on program coordinators.
- Grade calculation: The adjustment to two decimal places in the arithmetic mean of the external exam is a technical-administrative change that affects grading procedures, but does not generate direct economic cost.
Who does it affect?
- Spanish educational institutions authorized to teach the Bachibac program: must review the linguistic certification of their staff and update their diploma issuance procedures.
- Teachers who teach non-linguistic subjects in French: must certify B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Students in the Bachibac program: their diplomas will expressly reflect the correspondence table between the subjects taken in the Spanish system and the enseignements de spécialité of the French Baccalauréat.
- Management teams and program coordinators: benefit from regulatory consolidation, which eliminates the need to track annual resolutions.
- Regional educational administrations: must adapt diploma models and program management procedures.
Practical example
A public high school in Madrid with a Bachibac program has three teachers who teach non-linguistic subjects in French (History, Philosophy and Geography). Two of them already have the DELF B2 certificate in force. The third only certifies B1 level.
As of November 10, 2026, that third teacher does not meet the minimum requirement established by Order EFD/1098/2026. The school must act before that date: either by certifying that the teacher already has an equivalent recognized certificate, or by initiating the process for the teacher to obtain B2 certification. If the school cannot guarantee this requirement, it must review the assignment of that subject within the Bachibac program.
Regarding the diploma, the student who completes the program after that date will receive a document that expressly records which subjects of the Spanish Bachillerato correspond to which enseignements de spécialité of the French Baccalauréat, which facilitates academic recognition in France.
What should schools do now?
- Audit the linguistic certification of teachers: identify which teachers teach non-linguistic subjects in French and verify if they have B2 or higher certification of the Common European Framework. Deadline: before November 10, 2026.
- Manage pending certifications: for teachers without B2, initiate the certification process with recognized organizations (Institut français, DELF/DALF, etc.) or explore if they have university qualifications in French that may be equivalent.
- Update the diploma model: coordinate with the regional educational administration to incorporate the correspondence table between Spanish subjects and French enseignements de spécialité in diplomas issued after entry into force.
- Review the external exam grading procedure: ensure that the overall grade calculation system applies the arithmetic mean with two decimal places, as established by the new wording.
- Archive previous annual resolutions: with regulatory consolidation, the regulatory reference becomes exclusively Order EFD/1098/2026. Update the program's internal documentation.
Frequently asked questions
When does Order EFD/1098/2026 on the Bachibac program come into force?
The order comes into force on November 10, 2026, twenty days after its publication in the BOE on October 21, 2026.
What language level does Bachibac teaching staff need who teach in French?
Teachers who teach non-linguistic subjects in French within the Bachibac program must certify at least the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This is the minimum level required by Order EFD/1098/2026.
What changes in the Bachillerato-Baccalauréat double degree diploma?
As of entry into force, the diploma must expressly record the correspondence table between subjects of the Spanish Bachillerato and the enseignements de spécialité of the French Baccalauréat. Previously, this information did not appear in the diploma itself.
How is the overall grade of the Bachibac external exam now calculated?
It is calculated as arithmetic mean with two decimal places, according to the new wording introduced by Order EFD/1098/2026. This technical adjustment affects the schools' grading procedure.
What regulation does Order EFD/1098/2026 modify and what advantage does regulatory consolidation provide?
It modifies the Order EDU/2157/2010, of July 30, which regulated the mixed curriculum of the Bachibac program. The main advantage is that it consolidates into a single regulation what was previously also regulated through annual resolutions, reducing regulatory dispersion and simplifying monitoring for schools.
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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-2026-21874
