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Brewster guides every student through the university application process, ensuring they’re well prepared and have multiple options. Through our network of schools, students tap into extensive resources and a global perspective. Our counseling office offers individualized guidance—through fairs, workshops, and parent collaboration—to help each student find the best-fit university every step of the way.
Contact University CounselingNavigating University the Right Way at Brewster
Our Director of University Counseling, Phillip Wenturine, talks about the services Brewster Madrid offers to ensure our students are set up for success after graduation. From university fairs and workshops to parent collaboration, we provide support every step of the way to help students find their best fit.
Schedule Appointments and Visits
Please use the buttons below to schedule a meeting with University Counseling or to request a visit to our campus. We have a helpful webpage here with FAQs and information to guide you through your visit and experience with the University Counseling Office. Please reach out to us with questions!
Phillip Wenturine
Director of University CounselingDepartments
School Visits and Fairs
University Visits
Students, please check the university visit calendar to keep up to date on which universities are traveling to Brewster Madrid to speak with you.
University Visits Calendar
University Fair
Our Third Annual University Fair will be on February 11, 2026. Universities, please sign up by November 1, 2025 to attend. Students and parents, stay tuned for more information as this event is open to Brewster families and the wider Madrid Community.
Learn More and RegisterRequirements for Spanish Universities
Homologation/Convalidation
The Spanish Ministry of Education requires all students applying to any Spanish public or private universities to homologate/convalidate their American High School Diploma (AHSD) and to take the University Entrance Exam (known as the PAU).
Homologation/Convalidation is a process that recognizes the American High School Diploma as equivalent to the Baccalaureate degree by the Ministry of Education. This academic certification will review and confirm grades from the last three years of Upper School (Grade 10, 11, 12 or equivalent to 4th of ESO, 1st and 2nd of Baccalaureate, respectively). All documents need a certified translation.
It is likely that the homologation process will not be resolved before the date of application for access to the universities. However, the student will receive a provisional document that will allow them to proceed with a conditional acceptance from universities until they receive the definitive homologation.
If a student chooses to pursue The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) at Brewster Madrid and passes, there is no need for homologation.
Accreditation by the UNED
The UNED (Universidad de Educación a Distancia) is the institution responsible for verifying that students have the necessary requirements to access universities in Spain.
The student must present a legalized copy of the last two pre-university courses (with Apostille from The Hague or diplomatic legalization), the validated title or the provisional document verifying that they have requested the homologation of their title, as well as a translation of said documents. Once delivered, the student receives the UNED accreditation, which will allow them to apply for enrollment in Spanish universities.
Additional Procedures
Private Spanish Universities:
The student who wishes to access a private university must, as a general rule, carry out the above procedures. In addition, one should carefully review the admission processes for each university, since each private university may have different requirements and deadlines. Generally, these universities can accept students conditionally until the administrative processes are resolved.
Public Spanish Universities:
To access Spanish public universities, students must validate their title and request the UNED accreditation. In addition, they must take the PCE tests (Prueba de Competencias Específicas). These consist of a series of exams equivalent to the EvAU, with the same qualification criteria. Students have to pass, as a general rule, exams of four subjects equivalent to those of the Spanish Baccalaureate. There are two dates for the exams, one in May and another in September.
Homologation/Convalidation
The Spanish Ministry of Education requires all students applying to any Spanish public or private universities to homologate/convalidate their American High School Diploma (AHSD) and to take the University Entrance Exam (known as the PAU).
Homologation/Convalidation is a process that recognizes the American High School Diploma as equivalent to the Baccalaureate degree by the Ministry of Education. This academic certification will review and confirm grades from the last three years of Upper School (Grade 10, 11, 12 or equivalent to 4th of ESO, 1st and 2nd of Baccalaureate, respectively). All documents need a certified translation.
It is likely that the homologation process will not be resolved before the date of application for access to the universities. However, the student will receive a provisional document that will allow them to proceed with a conditional acceptance from universities until they receive the definitive homologation.
If a student chooses to pursue The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) at Brewster Madrid and passes, there is no need for homologation.
Accreditation by the UNED
The UNED (Universidad de Educación a Distancia) is the institution responsible for verifying that students have the necessary requirements to access universities in Spain.
The student must present a legalized copy of the last two pre-university courses (with Apostille from The Hague or diplomatic legalization), the validated title or the provisional document verifying that they have requested the homologation of their title, as well as a translation of said documents. Once delivered, the student receives the UNED accreditation, which will allow them to apply for enrollment in Spanish universities.
Additional Procedures
Private Spanish Universities:
The student who wishes to access a private university must, as a general rule, carry out the above procedures. In addition, one should carefully review the admission processes for each university, since each private university may have different requirements and deadlines. Generally, these universities can accept students conditionally until the administrative processes are resolved.
Public Spanish Universities:
To access Spanish public universities, students must validate their title and request the UNED accreditation. In addition, they must take the PCE tests (Prueba de Competencias Específicas). These consist of a series of exams equivalent to the EvAU, with the same qualification criteria. Students have to pass, as a general rule, exams of four subjects equivalent to those of the Spanish Baccalaureate. There are two dates for the exams, one in May and another in September.
