The schools of southern Tenerife are getting a bit of help before the next heatwave decides to arrive.
A total of 51 schools and educational centres across the south of the island are being adapted to cope better with rising temperatures, with plans for shaded areas and climate protection measures to be in place for the 2026/27 academic year.
The project comes through a collaboration between the Tenerife Cabildo and the Canary Islands Ministry of Education, following increasing concerns about high temperatures affecting schools in recent years.
Because let’s be honest… sitting in a classroom in south Tenerife in late September isn’t always the easiest thing in the world.
What Changes Are Planned?
The works include climate adaptation measures such as:
• Pergolas
• Shade structures
• Tensioned sails
• Lightweight covers
• Outdoor protection areas adapted to each school’s needs
The aim is to create safer and cooler environments for students and staff during hotter periods.
Progress So Far
Out of the 51 planned centres:
• 5 projects are already completed
• 6 are currently under construction
• 40 are contracted and awaiting execution
Most of the work is expected to take place during the summer holidays to avoid disruption.
If everything stays on schedule, the upgrades should be ready by September 2026.
€2.2 Million Investment
The programme represents an investment of almost €2.2 million, funded by the Cabildo and delivered through the Educational Centres Plan for High Temperatures.
At the moment the initiative focuses on the south of Tenerife, although expansion towards the metropolitan area and the north has already been discussed.
Which Schools Are Included?
Completed projects include:
• CEIP Igueste (Candelaria)
• CEIP Llano de las Naciones (San Miguel de Abona)
• CEIP Juan Bethencourt Alfonso (San Miguel de Abona)
• CEIP San Isidro (El Rosario)
• CEO Arona
Current works are underway at schools in:
• Güímar
• Candelaria
• Adeje
• Granadilla de Abona
• San Miguel de Abona
Tenerife to Host National Vocational Training Congress in 2027
During the announcement, Cabildo President Rosa Dávila also confirmed that Tenerife will host the National Vocational Training Congress on 8 and 9 April 2027.
The event is expected to bring together more than 1,500 students and educational professionals from across Spain.
According to Dávila, Tenerife’s vocational training system has become “exemplary”, helping secure the event for the island.
Not bad really.
Schools becoming climate refuges and Tenerife hosting a national education congress… quite a week for the education sector.