The Education Councillor of Torrevieja, Ricardo Recuero, appeared yesterday, Thursday 28th May, to detail the organisation of the university entrance exams (EVAU) which will take place in the city on 2nd, 3rd and 4th June.
In this fourth edition, Torrevieja consolidates its position at the Municipal Auditorium as the largest examination centre in the province of Alicante, with 548 students from twelve schools in the region taking the exam. In addition to the local schools—six public and one private—students from other municipalities in the Vega Baja region are also participating due to their proximity, specifically from IES Las Dunes in Guardamar del Segura, IES Remedios Muñoz in Los Montesinos, IES Playa Flamenca in Orihuela Costa, IES 12 de Octubre and Thiar in Pilar de la Horadada, and IES Los Alcores in San Miguel de Salinas.
Regarding the exam logistics, all students are required to arrive at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 2nd June. Access will be organised through a system of marked meeting points, where each educational centre will have an assigned coordinator with the lists and necessary documentation. It is essential that students bring their national identity card, passport, or residence permit to verify their identity.
In addition, study rooms have been set up within the Auditorium itself so that students can review material or wait quietly between exams. However, the use of the restrooms will be restricted exclusively to breaks or changeovers between exams, as the examining board has reminded everyone. In fact, a schedule has been drawn up with the times when the restrooms can be used.
In terms of security, active technological monitoring is being implemented this year as a new measure. Frequency detectors will be installed to guarantee the integrity of the exams. For this reason, all mobile devices, smartwatches, or any device with Wi-Fi or internet connectivity must be completely switched off—not in aeroplane mode or on silent—and stored in backpacks throughout the entire process. This measure, emphasised by the examining board and already communicated to educational centres, aims to prevent incidents that could lead to temporary expulsion from the exam. Frequency detectors will be installed to ensure the integrity of the tests. For this reason, all mobile devices, smartwatches, or any device with Wi-Fi must be completely switched off.
Additionally, the Torrevieja City Council is launching a special free urban transport service to facilitate student travel during exam days. The routes include stops at the transport hub, HiperDino (Vigía), La Mata, La Veleta, Los Balcones, and the IES Mediterráneo school, with round-trip service for both morning and afternoon sessions.
The councillor, who spearheaded the creation of this district in Torrevieja four years ago to eliminate the need for a 60-kilometre daily commute to Orihuela, conveyed a message of confidence to the participants: “Your hard work has brought you this far, and now trust in your preparation.” Following the positive results of the previous edition, the Department of Education anticipates that this new event, coordinated with the schools and local security services, will proceed smoothly and allow the 548 students to achieve their academic goals. The City Council assumes the costs for Torrevieja to host the event: about 18,000 euro annually.
