How to register for the Acredita EMS test: exam dates, enrollment deadlines, and ANEP requirements

The National Public Education Administration (ANEP) in Uruguay has opened enrollment for its Acredita EMS program, designed to allow adults to obtain their high school equivalency through a written examination. The registration period runs from July 14 to September 2, 2026, with the tests scheduled for November 28 and December 5 at designated locations nationwide.

Eligibility for the program requires applicants to be at least 27 years old by the start of the enrollment period. Those between 24 and 26 years old must demonstrate they have not participated in exams or attended the University of the Work of Uruguay (UTU) during 2025 and 2026. Additionally, individuals who have previously passed the Acredita EB (Basic Education) must wait a minimum of three years between that accreditation and applying for Acredita EMS; those who passed between 2020 and 2023 are eligible for this cycle.

To apply, candidates must complete an online form and provide documentation such as the Fórmula 05 or Fórmula 69, signed by school officials, to verify completion of basic education. No pending basic education subjects are permitted. Applicants will select an ANEP examination site, but if the number of registered individuals exceeds the venue's capacity, another site within the same department may be assigned. ANEP clarifies that registration does not guarantee a spot; if eligible applicants exceed available capacity, spots will be allocated by lottery. Those not selected will have priority for the next edition.