Music and dance training comprises three grades:

Elementary grade, lasting 4 years.

Middle grade, structured in three cycles each lasting two academic years.

Higher grade, comprised of one unique cycle whose duration in based on the specific characteristics of the training.

Elementary grade:

For the elementary grade in music and dance training, the Education Board establishes admissions criteria that take into account, amongst other circumstances, the ideal age at which to go through this kind of training.

Middle grade:

In order to be admitted in the middle grade of music and dance training, students have to pass a specific admissions test. Completing the third cycle of the middle grade of Music or Dance grants the right to the professional diploma of the corresponding training.

Higher grade:

A student may be admitted in the higher grade of music and dance training if he/she meets the following pre-requisites:

- To have the baccalaureate diploma.

- To have passed the specific admissions test established by the Government, in which the aspiring student must demonstrate the necessary knowledge and professional ability to benefit from the corresponding training.

- Students who complete the higher grade of these trainings will be granted the right to the Higher Diploma (título Superior) of the corresponding specialty. This Diploma, is equivalent, in all respects, to the Título de Licenciado Universitario (University Graduate Decree from a 5 year degree).