International Access Guide

Steps to validate studies obtained outside of Spain

Requirements and Procedures

To coach in Spain you need to validate both your academic and sports studies.

1. Ministry of Education

To enroll in the course you need your previous studies (Secondary/High School) to be valid in Spain.

  • Mandatory Homologation: You must process the equivalence of your foreign titles with the Ministry.
  • Procedure available at the Electronic Office.

What is Conditional Enrollment?

Schools allow you to start the course by presenting only the application receipt for homologation.

2. RFEF (Sports Procedure)

If you are already a coach in your country and want to coach in Spain, you need the Recognition of Competencies (RoC).

  • Managed by the RFEF Quality Commission.
  • Required to obtain the equivalent UEFA License.
Contact RFEF
914 959 800
roc@rfef.es
National School Web

Indispensable Common Requirements

Identification (NIE)

It is mandatory to have the Foreigner Identity Number (NIE) for the Ministry to issue your official title upon completion.

Language Certificate

If Spanish is not your native language: Level B1 for initial courses and C1 for higher ones.

Specific guide for foreign qualifications

Separate academic recognition from sports recognition before paying for procedures or accepting an offer.

View recognition guide
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