Role of Euskara

What does EGA stand for?

It stands for Euskararen Gaitasun Agiria. It is a qualification which accredits knowledge of Euskara in both written and oral comprehension and expression.


What does the exam to obtain the EGA consist of?

The exams are based on 3 parts:

1. Preliminary exam: the exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions, 75 of which must be answered correctly in order to pass the exam. The first 15 refer to a recording which is listened to at that time. One hour is then given to answer the remaining 85 questions.

2. Written exam: consists of four sections:

• Composition: two subjects will be given for the candidate to choose from to write a text of at least 300 words.
• Restructuring sentences: ten sentences must be restructured to complete other equivalent ones; partial sentences given as a reference will be used for this purpose.
• Synonyms: each of the ten sentences of the section contains an underlined word and the candidate must find an appropriate synonym for each of them.
• Written comprehension: after reading the proposed text the candidate must answer ten multiple choice questions.

3. Oral exam: contains two main sections:

• Oral comprehension test: it is carried out on the same day as the written exam. The candidate will have three minutes at the start of the test to read the five initial questions. They will then hear the corresponding text only once before answering.
• Oral expression: the candidate will have several minutes to give their opinion on a subject and to answer the questions they are asked.

Programmes aimed at the Diaspora

Euskaltegis (Basque language schools)

AEK

Coordinator of Conversion to Euskara and Literacy. It covers the teaching of Euskara to adults. Its work consists of teaching Euskara and promoting its use, providing an offer for this purpose which is aimed at promoting Basque culture.

List of Euskaltegis

Udal Euskaltegiak

Courses offered by the municipal Euskaltegis

IKA
The Euskaltegis of the coordinator IKA which are in Nafarroa and Araba offer different courses to satisfy your needs.

HABE
Autonomous body which works for the conversion to Euskara and literacy of adults carried out by the Euskaltegis.

Stays in homes of Basque-speaking families
Over the summer months you have the possibility of living with a Basque-speaking family and being able to put into practice everything you have learned. You will also have the opportunity to discover the Basque culture first hand and the way of life of towns which make up the Basque geography.

Official Language Schools

Documentation required:

The students who register for the first time as free or official students will have to present the following documents:

• DNI (photocopy) if you have Spanish nationality. (Essential)
• Passport (photocopy) if you are a foreigner.
• Graduado Escolar (Primary Education) Certificate or Certificate of equivalent or higher studies.
• Documents which accredit free status (photocopy) in the event you have a right to claim it.
• The envelope which includes the registration forms duly filled out. Students who wish to register in two or more languages can do so on the same form, for which they will only need one registration envelope.

Validation

The Aptitude Certificate in Basque language obtained in the Official Language Schools of the Basque Autonomous Community is validated with the EGA qualification.

List of Official Language Schools in Euskal Herria

Barnetegis/Live-in Schools

The Barnetegis or Live-in schools offer the possibility of learning Euskara intensively. Furthermore, in the Euskaltegis you will find courses in line with your level and adapted to cover your needs.

Normalisation of the Language for Schools www.ullibarri.info
www.barnetegiak.net

• Alkiza
• Aubixa
• Espejo
• Plentzia
• Segura

AEK

• Foru Barnetegi
• Zornotza Barnetegi

• Maizpide Barnetegi