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Official language schools in the Canary Islands set operational guidelines for 2025/2026

Published: July 8, 2025|education|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands' Education Department Guidelines for 2025/2026 Academic Year

Overview

The Canary Islands' Education Department has issued specific instructions for the 2025/2026 academic year for the region's Official Schools of Languages. These guidelines coordinate organizational and operational aspects amid existing national and regional laws, ensuring these specialized language schools align with broader education standards.

Key Dates

  • The school year begins on September 1, 2025.
  • The school year ends on August 31, 2026.
  • Academic activities run from September 1 to June 30.

Learning Modalities

  • Flexible learning options are available:
    • Presential
    • Semi-presential
    • Remote
  • These modalities cater to different student needs and technological capabilities.

Teacher Workload and Responsibilities

  • Teachers will follow a structured workload plan, which includes:
    • Teaching hours
    • Coordination duties
    • Certification exam tasks
  • The guidance emphasizes professionalism and confidentiality in test preparation committees.

Additional Guidelines

  • Criteria for student transfers
  • Textbook selection processes
  • Evaluation timelines
  • Schools have autonomy to update their educational projects
  • Encourages coordination among departments for resource sharing and curriculum consistency

Goals

This regulation aims to ensure:

  • Smooth academic operations
  • High-quality language instruction across all Canary Islands’ schools

"This regulation aims to ensure a smooth academic operation and high-quality language instruction across all Canary Islands’ schools, impacting thousands of learners and teachers alike."