Efpem Graduates 57 New Level 2 Sports Educators in Andorra

The Escola de Formació de Professions Esportives i de Muntanya (Efpem) held a diploma ceremony on Tuesday, awarding qualifications to 57 new level 2 sports educators in alpine skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering. The graduates, from the 2023–2026 cohorts, included 35 in alpine skiing, nine in snowboarding, and 13 in mountaineering.

The event, attended by Head of Government Xavier Espot and Minister for Institutional Relations, Education and Universities Ladislau Baró, underscored the school's rigorous standards. With around 200 students passing through Efpem each year, only a fraction complete the programme, highlighting its prestige and selectivity.

Espot emphasised sport's role in advancing health, wellbeing, and social cohesion. He stressed that investing in training and professionalisation ensures safe, inclusive practices tailored to Andorra's needs. Sport, he added, becomes a powerful educational tool when guided by experts who mentor, direct, and instil values.

Baró praised the programme's demanding nature and noted the new Cal Masover facility in La Cortinada as a vital upgrade. The site bolsters Efpem's operations and supports more than 80 collaborating trainers.

The ceremony also marked the official launch of the Cal Masover headquarters, strengthening the school's infrastructure. Looking ahead, Efpem aims to stabilise its offerings in the new space, contribute to the Andorran Sports Qualifications Framework, promote value-based education through sport—particularly for children—and deepen ties with national sports federations to train coaches.