Spain Authorizes New Face-to-Face Vocational Education Offers in Ceuta and Melilla (Spain, June 2026)
Spain authorized new face-to-face vocational education cycles and professional certificates in public centers in Ceuta and Melilla from the 2026-2027 academic year. The order expands the officially approved training offer in the Ministry-managed territories.
Spain authorized new face-to-face vocational education cycles and professional certificates in public centers in Ceuta and Melilla from the 2026-2027 academic year. The order expands the officially approved training offer in the Ministry-managed territories.
What Changed?
Order EFD/619/2026 authorized specific vocational training cycles and professional certificates in listed public centers in Ceuta and Melilla, covering areas such as electrical and telecommunications installations, administration, dental hygiene, fashion, audiovisual production, hospitality, restaurant services and other professional certificates.
Old System vs New System
Public centers in Ceuta and Melilla could only offer vocational programs that had already been authorized in the official training map.
The listed public centers are authorized to deliver the new face-to-face vocational education programs from the 2026-2027 academic year.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students in Ceuta and Melilla will have access to a wider local vocational education offer without necessarily having to move to another territory for the same training.
Parent / Family Impact
Families may gain more local training options for students pursuing vocational pathways after compulsory education.
School / Institution Impact
Authorized centers must prepare staffing, timetables, facilities, equipment and admissions information for the newly approved programs.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Vocational teachers may be assigned to new modules, professional certificates or program delivery needs linked to the expanded offer.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-18: order signed
- 2026-06-19: BOE publication
- 2026-2027 academic year: authorized implementation period.
What To Do
- Students should check the official admissions information for Ceuta and Melilla. Centers should confirm staffing
- equipment and scheduling before the 2026-2027 academic year.
What To Watch Next
Watch for admissions calendars, final seat numbers and center-level information for the newly authorized vocational programs.
Global Context
The measure shows how Spain manages vocational education expansion in territories directly administered by the national education ministry.
Source Record
Source type: regulation
Source name: Boletín Oficial del Estado - BOE-A-2026-13355