The distinction is awarded based on the overall average grade obtained in the Spanish Baccalaureate degree (not to a specific subject).
This distinction was created by the Government of Spain in 2012[3] by virtue of "Order ECD/334/2012, of February 15, which modifies Order ESD/3725/2008, of December 12, on evaluation in Baccalaureate in the area of management of the Department and the distinction of "Honours" is established in the second year of Baccalaureate".
The Spanish Baccalaureate teaching teams are responsible for deciding which students will be awarded this distinction of "Honours", although they will be subject to previously agreed criteria established in the center's educational project.
[2] Obtaining the distinction of "Honours" may mean, upon completion of your studies, access to the "Academic Excellence Scholarships" of the regional government and the Baccalaureate National Awards of the Ministry of Education (upon request of the interested person),[8] which regulates Order ECD/482/2018, of May 4, which regulates the Baccalaureate National Awards.
In 2022, the Ministry of Education of the Government of Spain modified the rule for the distinction of "Honours" at the Spanish Baccalaureate, and made the criteria for its granting more flexible.