Canary Islands Education Sector Updates

Relocation of the Adult Education Center 'Fuerteventura Norte'

• The administrative headquarters of the Adult Education Center 'Fuerteventura Norte' will relocate within Puerto del Rosario starting September 2025.
• Purpose: To better serve students amid growing space needs.

Closure of Small Schools

• The government is officially closing three small schools due to declining enrollments:
  • 'Tigalate' on La Palma
  • 'Las Abiertas' in Tenerife
  • 'Cuermeja' on Gran Canaria
• Students enrolled in these centers will transfer to nearby schools, ensuring continuity of education.
• These closures are part of a broader strategy to optimize educational resources and adapt to demographic shifts.

Policies for Affected Staff

• The moves include policies for staff affected by closures.
• Staff will be maintained through reassignment procedures.

Overall Goals and Strategy

• The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to:
  • Balancing efficiency with quality education
  • Addressing increasing enrollment challenges in the archipelago
• Overall aims:
  • Streamline the education network
  • Optimize public funds
  • Ensure students' access to quality schooling in the Canary Islands.

"These changes aim to streamline the education network, optimize public funds, and ensure students' access to quality schooling in the Canary Islands."