# Colombia public education enrollment and recruitment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-public-education-enrollment-and-recruitment
> Updated: 2026-10-25T07:47:34.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Colombia has initiated efforts to address educational needs through both student enrollment and teacher recruitment processes.

The Ministry of National Education launched the ‘El Cole es tu lugar’ campaign, announcing over 8 million school vacancies nationwide for students ranging from early childhood to secondary education. In Bogotá, a second phase of the enrollment and transfer process for the 2027 academic year was established, allowing families to apply for public school spots through a virtual process between October 5 and December 23, 2026.

Concurrently, the National Civil Service Commission (CNSC) opened vacancy information for the 2026 teaching competition. Aspiring teachers can use the SIMO platform to review specific position details, including locations and requirements, to prepare for the selection process.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Colombia opens vacancy information for 2026 teaching competition

Colombia's National Civil Service Commission has released vacancy details, requirements, and location information for the 2026 teaching competition via the SIMO platform.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-opens-vacancy-information-for-2026-teaching-competition

### 2026-10-13: Colombia announces 8 million school vacancies nationwide

Colombia has announced over 8 million available school vacancies nationwide, while Bogotá opens its second enrollment phase for 2027 public school placements.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-announces-8-million-school-vacancies-nationwide

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Cite as: Colombia public education enrollment and recruitment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-public-education-enrollment-and-recruitment