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Oposiciones docentes

The competitive exam that turns a qualified teacher into a permanent public-school teacher (funcionario docente).

Official information
Who sits it
Graduates with a teaching degree (Magisterio) or a degree plus the Máster de Profesorado.
When it happens
After the teaching degree or the Máster de Profesorado, typically sat in June.
Preparation time
12 to 24 months, often while working as an interino.
How often
Each region convokes its own, usually every one or two years by specialty.
Cost
Fees of 30–50 EUR; regional convocatorias vary.

What the exam is like

A written topic and a practical exercise, then a defended teaching programme and a sample lesson.

Stage by stage

  1. 1

    Choose your specialty and region

  2. 2

    Written topic drawn at random from the temario

  3. 3

    Practical exercise for your specialty

  4. 4

    Defence of your programación didáctica

  5. 5

    Sample lesson before the tribunal

  6. 6

    Merit phase, then a paid trial year (funcionario en prácticas)

How the mark is used

Exam score plus merits (experience, qualifications) give the ranking that assigns places and schools.

Careers that need it

Required

Primary School Teacher

The oposición turns you into a permanent public-school teacher.