Baja California to Offer Free Basic Education Certification Exams for Women
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The Baja California government will offer a free certification program this month that will allow women to earn official primary or secondary education credentials by passing a single examination, according to an announcement released Monday.
The initiative will be organized by the state’s Center for Justice for Women (CEJUM) in partnership with Mexico’s National Institute for Adult Education (INEA). The effort is intended to help women complete their basic education and improve access to educational, employment and personal development opportunities.
The certification exams are part of an ongoing collaboration between CEJUM and INEA that began in 2022. Through the agreement, the two institutions have worked to provide women with opportunities to complete their primary or secondary education and obtain the corresponding certificates.
The examination session is scheduled for Aug. 14 at the CEJUM facility in Tijuana.
According to CEJUM Director General Magdalena Bautista Ramírez, women interested in obtaining a primary school certificate will only need to present their Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) to take the exam. Those seeking secondary school certification must present both their CURP and the original certificate showing completion of primary education.
Participants are required to register in advance by calling (664) 879-0576. After completing the registration process, applicants will receive a digital study guide, individualized guidance and support throughout the certification process until their official certificates are issued.
The Baja California government said the program is designed to remove barriers that may have prevented women from completing their formal education and to provide an alternative pathway for earning basic education credentials through a standardized examination.
In announcing the program, Gov. Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda said expanding access to education remains a priority for the state and described education as an important tool for increasing opportunities for personal, academic and professional growth. She said the state aims to create conditions that allow more women to achieve their educational goals and improve their quality of life.
The government encouraged eligible women to participate in the free certification program, describing it as part of broader efforts to expand educational opportunities and support the well-being of women and their families in Baja California.
