Digital Accessibility
for the Education Sector

The education sector must guarantee the digital accessibility of its content and services.

Unibertsitateek, ikastetxeek, lanbide heziketako zentroek eta e-learning plataformek betebeharra dute beren webguneak, aplikazioak eta eduki digitalak eskuragarri egiteko.

The EAA deadline expired on June 28, 2025.

EAA 2025 Private sector
RD 1112/2018 Public sector
WCAG 2.2 Mandatory Standard

Regulations applicable to the Education Sector

The regulations vary depending on whether the entity is public or private, although the technical reference standard is the same for all.

Private sector · Expired June 28, 2025

European Accessibility Act (EAA)

It requires private centers, e-learning platforms and any private educational entity that offers digital services to guarantee their accessibility.

Public sector · Mandatory since 2018

RD 1112/2018

It requires public universities, public training centers and educational administrations to guarantee the accessibility of their websites, apps and digital content.

Technical standard

WCAG 2.2

Technical reference standard to measure and guarantee digital accessibility, mandatory for both public and private entities in the education sector.

Who is subject to the regulations in the education sector?

The obligation covers both public and private entities that offer digital educational services.

Public universities

Mandated since 2018 by Royal Decree 1112/2018. Websites, apps, virtual campuses and digital content.

Private universities

Mandated by the EAA since June 28, 2025. Same technical requirements as public ones.

Secondary and Vocational Education Centres

Both public and private entities must guarantee the accessibility of their digital platforms and content.

E-learning platforms

Any platform that offers online training in the EU must comply with WCAG 2.2.

Publishers and providers of digital educational content

Digital books, educational resources, and materials in digital format are included in the regulations.

Educational authorities

Education departments, public bodies and entities managing digital scholarships and aid.

If you have any doubts about whether your entity is required to do so, contact us and we will clarify it for you.

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How we help you integrate accessibility into your educational institution

The education sector has specific obligations depending on the type of entity. We analyze your situation and define the most efficient path to compliance.

Accessibility audit

We analyze your virtual campus, institutional website, and digital content according to WCAG 2.2 and identify the barriers that prevent access for students and teachers.

Required documentation

We prepare the Accessibility Statement and the required reports according to the type of entity — public or private.

Continuous support

An IAAP-certified consultant guides your team in integrating accessibility into every digital project.

Training

We train teachers, technical and content teams so that they can create accessible digital materials independently.

Monitoring and tracking

We continuously monitor compliance and notify you of any issues with your educational platform or digital content.

We know how to help you achieve

Tell us about your case and we will guide you on the most efficient path towards regulatory compliance for your educational institution.

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Frequently asked questions about accessibility in the education sector

What is the difference between the obligations of a public university and a private university?
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Public universities have been required to comply since 2018 by Royal Decree 1112/2018. Private universities have been required to comply since June 28, 2025, by the EAA. The reference technical standard — WCAG 2.2 — is the same for both.
Are e-learning platforms also obligated?
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Yes. Any platform that offers online training in the EU must comply with WCAG 2.2, regardless of whether it is public or private.
Do digital educational materials also need to be accessible?
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Yes. Digital books, presentations, videos, forms, and any educational content in digital format must be accessible. The regulations go far beyond the web.
What is the Accessibility Statement and do we have to publish it?
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This is a mandatory document that describes the level of compliance of your website or platform and the contact mechanisms for reporting issues. It must be published in a visible location on your website.
How long does it take to adapt a virtual campus or e-learning platform?
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It depends on the size and complexity of the platform. An initial conversation will allow us to make a realistic estimate of timelines and priorities for your specific case.

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