The city of Soria will once again become one of the summer's hotspots. most prominent educational centers in Castile and León Thanks to a new edition of the Scientific Enrichment Campus, aimed at first-year high school students with outstanding academic records. The initiative, promoted by the Department of Education of the Regional Government of Castile and León, has consolidated the city of Soria in recent years as a meeting point for students with a special interest in the Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
This academic program, corresponding to the 2025-2026 academic year, will take place during the month of July and will offer a maximum of 82 places divided into two different modalitiesIn addition to specialized training, the Campus includes full accommodation and meals for selected students, facilitating the participation of young people from any province of the Autonomous Community.
Campus structure and key dates in Soria
The new edition of the Scientific Enrichment Campus maintains its Dual format with two independent itinerariesBoth will be based in leading centers in the city of Soria. One program will focus on Humanities and Social Sciences, while the other will be specifically geared towards scientific disciplines.
El Humanities and Social Sciences Campus It will take place between July 2nd and 10th at the Antonio Machado Secondary School, a center with a long tradition of providing Baccalaureate education in the city. During those days, the selected students will work on projects, workshops, and activities focused on areas such as History, Philosophy, Language and Literature, Geography, and Economics, integrated within a broader social sciences and humanities framework.
In the second half of the month, from July 16 to 24, it will be the turn of Science Campus at the Polytechnic InstituteIn this case, the program will focus on subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology, and other scientific disciplines, with a practical approach aimed at fostering research vocations. Both locations will allow students to combine lectures, laboratory activities, group dynamics, and possible complementary visits.
The program is thus structured in two well-defined time periods, which allows organize the participation of students and teachers in a staggered mannerThis ensures that each group can make the most of the resources of the participating educational centers and the facilities provided for the development of the Campus.
A total of 82 places are offered, which are They are distributed equally with 41 vacancies in each modalityThis distribution aims to ensure a manageable number of participants in each itinerary, promoting a closer relationship, better monitoring of students' work, and a suitable atmosphere of coexistence during their stay in Soria.
Participants, academic requirements and student profile
The Scientific Enrichment Campus is specifically aimed at students who are currently in their first year of high school in centers in Castile and León. It is not an activity open to all courses, but a very specific program that aims to reinforce the path of those who have already made the leap from Compulsory Secondary Education to educational stages prior to university.
To be eligible for one of the positions, the terms of the call for applications require having obtained the Compulsory Secondary Education title in the ordinary assessment of the 2024-2025 courseIn other words, it is taken into account that the students have passed the ESO within the planned timeframe without the need for extraordinary calls, as evidence of regular and sustained monitoring of learning.
In addition, it establishes minimum academic standard in the form of a grade point averageAcross all four years of ESO (Compulsory Secondary Education), an average grade of 8 or higher is required. Specifically for gifted students, the application process includes particular criteria for evaluating academic records, maintaining the 8-point threshold but adapting the assessment to their profile, as detailed by the Regional Ministry of Education.
In addition to these criteria, current performance in the Baccalaureate will also be taken into account. Students must demonstrate a average grade equal to or higher than 7,5 in the first year of Baccalaureate assessments carried out to dateThis ensures that those who enter the Campus have not only performed well in previous stages, but also maintain a high level in the new educational phase.
The profile of the participants is therefore configured as that of young people with outstanding academic records and high academic motivationStudents interested in delving deeper into specific areas of knowledge. This approach aligns with the program's overall objective: to offer an advanced working environment with activities that extend the curriculum beyond the standard high school curriculum.
Accommodation, meals and campus locations
One of the most important aspects of the Scientific Research Campus in Soria is the logistical support provided by the regional government, the Junta de Castilla y León. fully covers the accommodation and living expenses of participating studentsThis reduces economic barriers and makes it easier for students from any province in the Community to travel to the capital of Soria.
Accommodation will be arranged in the residence of the IES Politécnico de SoriaThis is where both students participating in the Science track and those attending the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus will be accommodated. Centralizing accommodation in this space allows for facilities adapted to student groups and an environment prepared for educational and social activities.
During the days that the program lasts, the students will have access to full maintenance serviceincluding main daily meals. This coverage is designed so that daily life on campus can focus on academic activities, without families having to bear additional expenses related to participation in the program.
The combination of the two institutes as venues for academic activities and the residence as accommodation makes Soria a small summer educational campuswhere students live together, study, and share experiences. This immersive dynamic fosters exchange between students from different backgrounds and the creation of bonds that, in many cases, last beyond the duration of the Campus itself.
By locating the program in the city of Soria, the Regional Ministry of Education is strengthening the It is committed to decentralizing the supply of initiatives of excellence. within Castilla y León, bringing these types of projects to different provinces and preventing them from being concentrated solely in the largest cities.
Official announcement, deadlines and how to submit the application
The Ministry of Education has announced that the Official call for applications for the Scientific Enrichment CampusThe list of places for the 2025-2026 academic year will be published in the Official Gazette of Castile and León (Bocyl). Following this publication, the application process will begin for interested students.
The registration period will remain open until April 22Applicants will be able to submit their application from the day after the text appears in the Bocyl, an important detail for those who wish to organize the necessary documentation in advance and avoid last-minute rushes.
The process can be carried out by two main ways: in person and electronicFor in-person applications, submissions will be accepted at registries authorized by the regional government. For online applications, students and their families can use the electronic portal of the Regional Government of Castile and León, as well as the Education Portal, where the corresponding forms will be available.
The documentation and specific requirements, including application forms, will be available at the electronic headquarters and on the Education PortalIt is recommended that educational centers, tutors and counselors inform potentially eligible students, so that those who meet the requirements can assess their participation in a timely manner.
The selection process will primarily take into account the academic record and accreditation of requirements established in the call for applications. Given the limited number of places, it is expected that demand will exceed supply, so academic performance and properly completed documentation will be determining factors.
Soria as an educational and scientific benchmark in Castile and León
The celebration of a new edition of the Scientific Enrichment Campus consolidates the Soria's projection as a venue for high-level educational programs within the Community. It is not the first time that the capital has hosted this initiative, which has already been developed in previous summers and has helped to position the city on the map of specialized pre-university training.
The fact of combining them in the same program Humanities, Social Sciences, and Experimental Sciences It reflects a broad vision of academic talent, one that is not limited to a single field of knowledge. In this way, the Campus offers opportunities both to those who choose scientific paths and to those who show interest in disciplines more closely linked to the social sciences, history, or linguistics.
For the Regional Government of Castile and León, the Campus functions as a tool for to detect and promote early vocationsas well as to encourage continued studies at later stages, including university and research. At the same time, it provides a space for interaction where students can learn about other educational realities within the same Autonomous Community.
The presence of students from different parts of the autonomous region also contributes to Soria projecting itself outwards as city ​​open to educational innovation and excellence in trainingThe use of centers such as the IES Antonio Machado and the IES Politécnico, with its associated residence, also reflects the use of the network of public institutes for the development of initiatives complementary to the ordinary school calendar.
In this context, the Scientific In-Depth Campus in Soria is emerging as a very interesting opportunity for first-year high school students with outstanding academic records, who will find in the capital of Soria a favorable environment to delve deeper into their areas of interest, live with other students with similar concerns and get to know firsthand a program specifically designed to stimulate both academic performance and intellectual curiosity.
