Canary Islands Announces Special Admission Process for 2025-2026 Preschool Year

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced a new special admission process for the first cycle of early childhood education (preschool) for the 2025-2026 school year. This initiative aims to accommodate the opening of additional classrooms, ensuring that more young children can access nursery education close to home.

After completing the regular enrollment period and a previous emergency admission in June due to recent classroom expansions, authorities are now set to reopen the process to fill new preschool spaces. The move responds to ongoing efforts to expand early education availability in the region.

Enrollment Process

Parents interested in enrolling their children will need to submit applications either:

• Online through secure digital signatures
• In person at their preferred schools

The process involves assessing various criteria, such as:

• Proximity
• Family circumstances

Specific instructions will be provided to streamline application submission and handle caregivers' legal considerations.

Admitted Student Lists and Registration

Lists of admitted students will be published in stages, with the final lists available:

• At the schools
• Online

Families can:

• Appeal provisional decisions
• Request withdrawals
• Complete registration formalities once their child's placement is confirmed

Operational Timeline and Infrastructure

The new classrooms could start operating once:

• Construction is finished
• The classrooms are equipped

Official opening dates will be linked to ongoing infrastructure work.

Regional Focus

This initiative underscores the regional government’s focus on early childhood development, ensuring more families access quality preschool education in a timely manner.