A 19-year-old student from Reus finds herself in a complex academic situation after completing her second year of high school with an average of 9.4, including the possibility of honors. The difficulty lies in the fact that her studies in England, specifically at Varndean College, have not been recognized by the educational system, forcing her to backtrack in her academic progression.
The student's mother, Laura Escorihuela, has expressed frustration over what she considers a negative outcome for her daughter's academic achievements. She explains that the family reviewed the recognition requirements before her daughter's stay abroad, but these requirements are "misleading" and "impossible" to meet, as they are based on an English educational system that has recently undergone changes.
Anhel Escorihuela's interest in studying in England stemmed from her childhood, influenced by reading sagas like Harry Potter. After completing her first year there, she returned to Reus to pursue her second year at the Institut Domènech i Montaner. While awaiting the resolution of her recognition request, she was allowed to proceed with her second year using a provisional permit.
The mother details that the recognition requirements ask for the completion of the equivalent of the first year and passing an advanced-level subject. However, this "passing" refers to a qualification obtained upon completing both years, making it unachievable in her current situation. These criteria, she points out, do not align with the current English educational system, which has been modified since 2015.
The family has exhausted administrative channels and filed a contentious-administrative appeal with the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC). Preliminary injunctions have been granted, suspending the recognition tribunal's decision while the court reviews the case. This has allowed Anhel to take her university entrance exams (PAU), but leaves her in a paradoxical situation: she will have to enroll in university while simultaneously repeating high school.
The mother advocates for the application of the "comprehensive student evaluation" concept outlined in the education law, so that her daughter's achievements and merits are recognized and she is awarded her high school diploma.
