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Sierra And Amazonia School Calendar: Recovery Exams, Graduations And August Return

Schools in Ecuador’s Sierra and Amazonia regime ended classes on June 26, 2026. Recovery classes, makeup exams, graduations and teacher vacations now run through July and August.

Chip Moreno·June 27, 2026

politics

Ecuador Opens Registration for Public Institutes and Conservatories

Ecuador opened registration on June 18 for public technological institutes and higher conservatories. The process runs through June 22, 2026, for applicants who completed the Registro Nacional and want to continue in the public technical education admissions process.

Chip Moreno·June 18, 2026

economy

Jóvenes en Acción Expands to 150,000 Beneficiaries With Three $400 Payments

Ecuador’s Jóvenes en Acción program is expanding from 80,000 to 150,000 beneficiaries. Registration opened June 16 for vulnerable young adults ages 18 to 29, with selected participants receiving three $400 transfers over three months after completing assigned activities.

Chip Moreno·June 17, 2026

education

Education Ministry Says Saturday Teacher Activities Are Voluntary

Primicias reports a new Ministry of Education agreement opened debate over Saturday activities for public-school teachers. The ministry says the activities are voluntary and compensated with vacation days, while the UNE says the text is not clear.

Chip Moreno·June 3, 2026

education

Public Higher-Education Registration Runs June 2-6

El Universo reports Ecuador's national registration for public higher education runs from June 2 to 6 for the second 2026 academic period. The virtual process is mandatory for applicants seeking seats in public universities, polytechnic schools, institutes and conservatories.

Chip Moreno·June 1, 2026

lifestyle

Ecuador's Education Ministry Opens 2,000+ Teaching Positions — Applications Online Now

The Ministry of Education has opened more than 2,000 teaching vacancies across Ecuador with applications running exclusively online through the official portal. For expats with teaching credentials or interest in Ecuador's education system, this is a rare window into public sector employment.

Chip Moreno·April 7, 2026