Global educational updates: New school cycles and enrollment deadlines

Various educational institutions and regional authorities are preparing for the 2026-2027 academic cycle. In Mexico, the Instituto Tecnológico de Matamoros and the Instituto Tecnológico de Minatitlán have commenced the new school year, with the former also securing long-awaited legal rights to its campus land. The Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo reported a 10% increase in enrollment, while COBAT in Tamaulipas is expanding its curriculum to include robotics and artificial intelligence to meet regional industrial demands.

In Spain, the cost of returning to school is projected to rise, with families expected to spend between 505 and 1,849 euros per child depending on the type of institution. Meanwhile, the Murcia City Council has completed investments to provide dining services to approximately 500 students in peripheral primary schools.

In Chile, authorities in the Atacama and Tarapacá regions are urging families to complete their applications for the 2027 School Admission System (SAE) before the August 27 deadline.