A guide to the Argentina education system and how your credentials compare to US standards for immigration, university admissions, and employment.
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Apply Now →Argentina follows a 12-year system of basic and secondary education regulated by the Ministry of Education. Spanish is the official language of instruction. The academic year runs from March to December. Argentina has one of the highest literacy rates and most developed education systems in Latin America. Its public university system is free and open-access for all Argentine nationals, producing a large number of graduates in medicine, engineering, law, and the social sciences.
Pre-primary education. The final year (age 5) is compulsory in most provinces.
Compulsory. Duration varies by province (6 or 7 years). Covers Spanish, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Studies, Civic Education, Arts, and Physical Education.
Compulsory. Duration varies by province (5 or 6 years). Academic (Bachiller) or Technical/Vocational track. Culminates in the Bachiller certificate — the primary qualification for university admission. No national university entrance examination; public universities generally have open admission with introductory courses (CBC at UBA).
Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) is the largest and most prestigious public university. Other major institutions include Universidad Nacional de Córdoba and Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Bachelor's degrees (Licenciatura) take 5 years. Professional degrees (medicine, law, engineering) take 5–6 years. Master's degrees are 2 years.
| Grade Scale | Description | US Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 9–10 | Excellent (Sobresaliente) | A |
| 7–8 | Good (Distinguido) | B |
| 6 | Satisfactory (Bueno) | C |
| 4–5 | Pass (Aprobado) | D |
| 1–3 | Fail (Desaprobado) | F |
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