Argentina’s FINES Program Aids Adult Learners in Completing Secondary Education

Buenos Aires, Argentina – A significant number of Argentinian adults are leveraging the Finalización de los Estudios Secundarios (FINES) program to complete their secondary education. In 2025, the program saw 2,026 students enroll to take pending subjects and achieve their high school diploma, with an additional 250 continuing courses begun in the previous year, according to the Directorate of Education for Youth and Adults (EPJA) of the Provincial Council of Education (CPE).

Program Overview and Demographics

The FINES program is specifically designed for graduates of Neuquén provincial high school centers (CPEM) who have not yet completed their secondary education. The majority of students participating in the program graduated between 2014 and 2024. The average age of students enrolled in 2025 ranged from 20 to 27 years ancient.

Addressing Challenges and Improving Completion Rates

Program administrators have focused on reducing absenteeism, a key challenge in previous years. Improvements in tutor monitoring, including more personalized support and smaller group sizes, have demonstrably reduced dropout rates. Groups are intentionally kept small to facilitate individualized attention and extend the duration of virtual face-to-face meetings.

However, challenges remain. Difficulties with technology access and usage, even among younger students, have been identified, particularly regarding email management. Efforts are underway to improve pedagogical efficiency and provide teachers with better tools.

Teacher Support and Resources

The FINES program employs 20 teachers per subject grouping, with the capacity to increase to 40 in exceptional cases. These teachers, selected from Assemblies of District 1 at the Secondary level, dedicate significant time – up to 40 hours – to the program.

Registration and Contact Information

Registration for the 2025 program was initially set to close on February 27th but was extended to March 6th due to high demand. Individuals seeking more information can contact the program via email at planfines@neuquen.edu.ar or by phone at 0299 4494293 / 4494288 for general inquiries, or 0299 5113587 to reach the FINES guard. Applicants are requested to include their national ID number (DNI) in their communications to ensure a prompt and accurate response.

Program Flexibility and Subject Requirements

Students typically need to complete between 1 and 5 outstanding subjects, though some may require accreditation for up to 25 subjects. The program is designed to address the diverse educational needs of adult learners, recognizing the importance of completing secondary education for personal achievement and civic engagement.