Update: as of Tuesday, April 29, 2025, power had been restored in nearly all of Spain.
A power outage has been reported across Spain this morning. Authorities are actively working to restore service, and while this is certainly an unexpected disruption, we remain hopeful that it will be short-lived.
At this time, no emergencies related to the outage have been reported. Our experienced Crisis Management Team, along with our on-site staff in Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, and Salamanca are closely monitoring the situation and are here to support your student with great care and attention.
Here’s what we know right now:
- As we are able, we have asked our students to shelter in place and conserve their mobile phone battery until power is restored.
- Once power returns, students will hear directly from their Center Director with next steps.
- For students whose final exams have been impacted, we will work with them to arrange alternative times or formats, ensuring they have the opportunity to complete their exams.
- Current reports state that power restoration may take approximately 6–10 hours.
- Due to the outage, cell service is limited and you may not be able to reach your student immediately.
The health, safety, and well-being of our students are always our highest priorities. IES Abroad has comprehensive crisis management protocols in place, and we are fully prepared to support our students through this situation.
We will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as needed. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued trust in IES Abroad.