# Arequipa school infrastructure and calendar disruptions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arequipa-school-infrastructure-and-calendar-disruptions
> Updated: 2026-10-02T00:08:21.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

In Arequipa, Peru, the El Niño phenomenon has caused significant disruption to the educational sector. Regional education authorities reported that 93 schools suffered severe infrastructure damage, with regional manager Marco William Choque Manrique noting that progress in addressing these gaps remains insufficient despite a national emergency declaration.

To mitigate risks from heavy rainfall and potential emergencies, the regional education office adjusted the 2026 academic calendar. The school year end date was moved forward from December 18 to December 11. This adjustment involves moving the management week, originally scheduled for mid-October, to late December to ensure required learning hours are met while protecting students and staff. This measure applies to both public and private schools across all levels.

Further schedule changes have been implemented to accommodate regional and municipal elections on October 4, 2026. Schools serving as polling stations will transition to virtual or remote learning during the afternoon shift on Friday, October 2, and for the full day on Monday, October 5, to allow for the handover of facilities to the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE).

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Educational schedules adjusted in Arequipa and Tacna

Schools in Arequipa and Tacna, Peru, are adjusting schedules due to the October 4 elections and El Niño climate risks, involving virtual classes and an extended school year in Tacna.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/educational-schedules-adjusted-in-arequipa-and-tacna

### 2026-09-28: Arequipa advances 2026 school year end date to December 11

Arequipa will end its 2026 school year on December 11 to protect students from potential El Niño-related weather emergencies.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arequipa-advances-2026-school-year-end-date-to-december-11

### 2026-09-13: Arequipa reports severe damage to 93 schools

Ninety-three schools in Arequipa, Peru, report severe infrastructure damage. Authorities are coordinating prevention measures against the El Niño phenomenon amid delays in receiving requested classroom repairs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arequipa-reports-severe-damage-to-93-schools

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