Mexico - Apply for High School Equivalency

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for High School Equivalency, the applicant has to approach the National Council for Educational link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. Also, the applicant has to Take the diagnostic test to determine the knowledge level.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Attend classes and complete coursework to prepare for the final exam. The high school equivalency exam covers five subject areas: Spanish, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.
12. The applicant has to pay the exam fee on exam time at the cash counter.
13. The exam is offered twice a year in June and December.
14. The exam date will be emailed, the applicant has to complete the exam.
15. Once the applicant successfully passed the exam, the applicant will receive the certificate from the office.
16. This entire process can be completed within 20 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
• Qualification certificate
• Passport size photographs
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

National Council for Educational
Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos
University Avenue 1200 Xoco 03330 Mexico City
Telephone: 52 41 74 00 extensions 7491 / 7492
Email – [email protected]
Contact link

Secretary of Public Education
Republic of Argentina #28,
Historic Center, Mexico City. CP 06020
Telephone: (55) 36017599
Citizen service: (01800) 288 6688.
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who needs to complete high school is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents’ name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• High School Equivalency in Mexico is a program offered by the National Institute for Adult Education (INEA) that provides an opportunity for individuals who did not complete their high school education to earn a certificate of equivalency.
• The program is designed to provide adult learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the high school equivalency exam, which covers five subject areas: Spanish, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.

Information which might help

• The High School Equivalency certificate obtained through INEA is recognized by the Mexican government as equivalent to a high school diploma. This certificate can be used for employment purposes, to continue higher education studies, and to apply for government programs that require a high school degree.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The program is designed to be flexible, and students can study at their own pace, attend classes in person or online, and take the high school equivalency exam when they feel ready.