Málaga, 6th November 2026 - The Junta of Andalucía has announced an investment of 44.04 million euros for the improvement of educational infrastructure in the province of Málaga during 2027. The territorial delegate for Education, Miguel Briones, presented the budget today at an event at the Government Delegation.
Projects and ongoing works
Among the 6 million euros allocated for the drafting of new projects, Briones highlighted the expansions of CEIP Enrique Ramos Ramos in Algarrobo and the IES Tomás Hormigo in Estepona and La Cala de Mijas. The comprehensive reform of IES Reyes Católicos is also planned.
On the other hand, 38 million euros will be invested in works and actions already tendered. The construction of the new IES in Soliva, Málaga capital, is one of the most notable initiatives with an investment of 10,752,061.83 euros. This new centre will provide 640 new school places.
Additionally, the construction of another institute in La Cala del Moral, in Rincón de la Victoria, is planned with an investment of 7,768,908.44 euros, which will offer 360 school places. An institute is also being built in Benalmádena Pueblo with a capacity for 500 students and an investment of 10,289,985.04 euros.
Global educational investment and support for families
The budget of the Junta of Andalucía for the Ministry of Education amounts to 9,811 million euros, with an increase of 471.9 million compared to 2026. Of this amount, 8,915 million are own funds, representing 90.8% of the total.
In addition, more than 1,024 million euros will be allocated to support Andalusian families, with an average aid per student of 902 euros, the highest in Spain. An increase in investment in school canteens and transport, as well as extracurricular activities, is expected.
The reinforcement of the teaching staff, which consists of 12,813 professionals, involves an annual investment of 745.5 million, in addition to another 30.7 million in current expenses to improve educational quality.
Finally, the budget allocation for teaching infrastructure for 2027 is over 183 million euros, continuing the modernisation that began in 2019.
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