PAU

Official guidance (English · 2025–2026)

Structure

There are three sections: A reading comprehension, B Use of English, C writing. In B and C you must choose only one of the two options wherever two are offered.

Section A · Reading

Passage: 350–500 words, general English, authentic sources (may be adapted).
Maximum mark typically 4; each question is usually worth 0.5.
Common task types: multiple choice, true/false with justification quoting words or phrases from the text (not only in your own words), synonyms / words from a definition.

Section B · Use of English

Maximum mark typically 3 (0.5 per item in the specimen paper).
Rewrite without changing the meaning; your sentence must show a different structure.
Use the given starter or the word in brackets; do not change the words you are given.

Section C · Writing

One text of 140–180 words on one only of the two topics.
Content and language are assessed; if you are off-topic, you may be awarded 0.
Word-count issues are penalised according to the official mark scheme.

How this site relates to the exam

Reading: Papers A/B are labelled with their session (e.g. Access 2024–2025). Passages marked Practice are original training texts, not official exam papers, but follow the usual length and task types.
Use of English: The specimen-style blocks match the official rewrite format; labels show which Access session they belong to. They are not a complete archive of every past paper.
Writing: Word limits and rubric summary follow 2025–2026 examiner guidelines. Automated feedback is a study aid only — it is not an official mark.
Rephrasing tab: Extra practice only; reformulation in the real exam is part of Section B, not a separate paper.

General rules

Time guide: 1 h 30 min; no dictionary.
Answer only what each section asks; if you give more than one answer in an item, usually only the first is marked.
The paper is set in English (except administrative headings).

Official PDFs (Junta de Andalucía)

This page is an interactive study tool. It is not a full copy of every official page. The Junta publishes the full exam PDFs (Titular / Suplente, Access / Admission, options A and B) plus separate correction keys (marking guides). Use those PDFs for the complete wording, layout, and rubrics.

English PAU — guidelines and orientations (2025–2026), official PDF Full exam PDFs on this site (Junta · course 2024–2025). You can also download materials from the Junta’s official PAU exams area.

Official exam papers (PDF)

Junta English papers (2024–2025) + correction keys. Use the timer above for timed practice. Writing length: many PDFs say 120+ words; guidance often uses 140–180 — follow your teacher or the latest PDF.

Titular · Paper A · Acceso Criterios Reading: Dollar Princesses — select “Titular · Paper A · Acceso” in Exam session.
Titular · Paper B · Acceso Criterios Reading: Two Sleeps — select “Titular · Paper B · Acceso” in Exam session.
Titular · Paper A · Admisión Criterios Reading: Beyond the Stars — same as interactive session below.
Titular · Paper B · Admisión Criterios Reading: Monsieur Tan-Tan — same as interactive session below.
Suplente 1 · Paper A Criterios Reading: A Proper Halloween — same as interactive session below.
Suplente 1 · Paper B Criterios Reading: Michelin Stars — same as interactive session below.
Suplente 2 · Paper A Criterios Reading: Conspiracy Theories — same as interactive session below.
Suplente 2 · Paper B Criterios Reading: The Year Without a Summer — same as interactive session below.

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Exam session

Choose an official session to lock Reading, Use of English and Writing to the same Junta paper (2024–2025 pack). Use Practice to combine freely.

Recent practice (this device)

Last checks on writing and open rephrasing items. Stored only in your browser.

More examples to practise

Random mix of rewrites and multiple-choice questions. Each click loads another batch from the bank.

More writing prompts to practise

Four random topics per click, each with a word counter (target 140–180 words).

Extra practice only. The official paper has three sections: A Reading, B Use of English, and C Writing. Reformulation items belong in Section B on the exam. This tab is not a fourth exam section and does not reproduce an official paper — use Use of English for specimen-style blocks.

More rephrasing to practise

Open items: type your sentence and use Check; multiple-choice items work as before.