Andorra Confirms 14 School Bullying Cases, 42 Severe Absenteeism in 2025-2026

Andorra's Ministry of Institutional Relations, Education and Universities reported 14 confirmed cases of school bullying out of 53 detected indicators, alongside 42 instances of severe or chronic absenteeism, during the 2025-2026 academic year.

The figures emerged from Thursday's meetings of the national commissions on bullying prevention and absenteeism monitoring. Educational centres flagged the 53 potential bullying cases, with 14 verified through established protocols. Officials highlighted the centres' ability to spot risks early and activate interventions swiftly, protecting students and preserving school environments.

The overall absenteeism rate across Andorra's three education systems stayed below 0.75% of compulsory school pupils, credited to ongoing oversight by schools and support services. This year introduced a new absenteeism decree, which bolsters schools' preventive roles, enhances coordination with social services, and standardises tracking indicators for nationwide consistency.

Attendees agreed to maintain a cross-system reflection group, including representatives from the three education networks and multiple administrations. The panel aims to refine detection and reporting processes, prioritising prevention, emotional education, community-wide responsibility, and stronger school support to address risks before they escalate. The ministry stressed its push for a more coordinated, proactive framework to safeguard student wellbeing.