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Train free, or get paid to train

Spain’s public FP system is largely free, and the intensive dual route pays you a wage while you learn. Here is the full money picture. Versión en español →

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The Routes

Four ways Spain pays for your trade training

Free public FP

Grado Medio and Superior cycles at public centres are largely free. Spain’s trade credentials without the debt.

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Paid dual contracts

The intensive dual track uses a contrato de formación en alternancia: a real employment contract, paid per your convenio and never below the proportional minimum wage (€1,221/month in 2026). Note: the general dual track is typically unpaid.

How dual works →

SEPE free training

Job seekers train free through SEPE’s formación para el empleo and certificados de profesionalidad, while keeping benefits.

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FP scholarships

Ministry becas cover FP study costs based on income, and dual programmes in transition pay support grants of at least 80% of monthly IPREM.

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