La Oliva to Open Third School in Geafont, Corr

The municipal government of La Oliva has transferred a parcel of municipal land to the Canary Islands’ Department of Education for the construction of a third secondary school in the municipality. During the ordinary council meeting in November, officials approved the donation of roughly 20,000 m² of buildable land to host a new secondary institute that will complement the existing educational offer in the northern part of the island.

This donation follows a previous land transfer in El Cotillo, where a plot was already made available to the Department of Education for the construction of a combined early‑childhood and primary school, addressing the needs of the coastal community.

Key Details

• Location: Geafont area, Corralejo (the municipality’s largest population centre)
• Size of parcel: Approximately 20,000 m², suitable for a full‑scale secondary institute
• Purpose: Provide a third secondary education facility in La Oliva and expand the overall educational infrastructure
• Previous donation: Land in El Cotillo for a new early‑childhood and primary school

Official Statements

“Through this land transfer we are working with an eye on the near future to build a second institute in Corralejo, the municipality’s largest population hub, thereby achieving the third secondary school in La Oliva. We also add to this effort the already‑completed donation of the El Cotillo plot, aiming to improve our educational offering from early childhood through secondary levels.”
— Isaí Blanco, Mayor of La Oliva

“With this action we take another step toward meeting the new demographic reality facing our municipality. Within our competence, we are handing over both parcels so that the Autonomous Community’s Department of Education can carry out the construction of these two new educational centers.”
— Omaira Saavedra, Councilor for Education

“This measure allows us to anticipate further population growth and ensure the quality of education offered—from early childhood to secondary—for all students in the municipality.”
— Julio Santana, First Deputy Mayor

“We urge the Department of Education to complete the necessary procedures so that these new school facilities become a reality as soon as possible.”
— Omaira Saavedra, Councilor for Education