British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site vs Saint Andrew's School

	B British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site Tenerife, Spain	S Saint Andrew's School Tenerife, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €3,730 - 5,950	Fees / year €4,800 - 5,100
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 615	Pupils 65
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 8
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Saint Andrew's International British School is located in El Sauzal, Tenerife, a short distance from Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz. It sits in a residential area with easy access from the main roads serving the north of the island. The school operates as an international British school in northern Tenerife.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); Key Stage 1 (KS1); Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2); Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2)
School type	School type —	School type International British School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Fully authorised by Spanish and British authorities.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Doors open at 08:30; early drop-off from 07:30. Arrival windows vary by year, with earliest students arriving between 08:30–08:45 and Nursery/Reception and Years 1–2 arriving by 09:00–09:15. Lunch is 12:30 for Years 1–4 and 13:00 for Nursery/Reception and Years 5–7; the day ends at 15:15 for Nursery–Year 2 and 15:30 for Years 3–7.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application & Registration fees - One-off Registration (Initial enrolment) fee on enrolment: EUR 350. - Annual renewal / materials fee (subsequent years): EUR 150 per child. - Security deposit on enrolment (refundable subject to conditions): EUR 500. The deposit is returned in full provided one full term's written notice is given and all accounts are settled; the deposit is forfeited if the child does not take up the offered place. Tuition fees by year group (monthly / per term / per year) - Pre-school: Monthly EUR 400 — Per term EUR 1,600 — Annual EUR 4,800. - Nursery: Monthly EUR 400 — Per term EUR 1,600 — Annual EUR 4,800. - Reception: Monthly EUR 410 — Per term EUR 1,640 — Annual EUR 4,920. - Year 1: Monthly EUR 410 — Per term EUR 1,640 — Annual EUR 4,920. - Year 2: Monthly EUR 410 — Per term EUR 1,640 — Annual EUR 4,920. - Year 3: Monthly EUR 420 — Per term EUR 1,680 — Annual EUR 5,040. - Year 4: Monthly EUR 420 — Per term EUR 1,680 — Annual EUR 5,040. - Year 5: Monthly EUR 425 — Per term EUR 1,700 — Annual EUR 5,100. - Year 6: Monthly EUR 425 — Per term EUR 1,700 — Annual EUR 5,100. - Year 7: Monthly EUR 425 — Per term EUR 1,700 — Annual EUR 5,100. Notes on how tuition is billed - The published tuition is billed as monthly payments: the annual fee is divided into 12 monthly payments. Monthly fees are payable throughout the calendar year (12 months), including July. Fees are due for all children on this basis without exception. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment deadline: All fees are payable in advance and must be settled by the 5th of each month. - Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer or cash at the school administration office. - Refund of deposit: The security deposit (EUR 500) is refundable when one full term's written notice is provided and all accounts are settled; the deposit will not be refunded if the child does not take up the place. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this school. Other compulsory or optional costs - School lunches (hot meal provided by the caterer): EUR 115 per month per child; sibling lunch price EUR 110 per month. Lunch is payable at the beginning of each month along with fees. - Uniform (items with prices): - Polo shirt: EUR 25. - Kilt: EUR 45. - Sweater: EUR 45. - Book bag: EUR 20. - P.E. Tracksuit: EUR 45. - P.E. T-shirt: EUR 20. - P.E. Shorts: EUR 15. - Cap: EUR 15. - Sibling discounts: A 5% discount is applicable for a second child. - Additional optional services shown in the school price list (where available): Early drop-off service — EUR 35 per month or EUR 7 per day. Refunds and notice - Withdrawal notice: One full term's written notice is required to obtain a full refund of the security deposit and to avoid further charges; outstanding accounts must be settled at the date of departure. If the child does not take up the allocated place after enrolment, the deposit will be forfeited. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Bank transfer. - Cash payment at the school administration office.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform is required. Girls wear a school kilt with a yellow polo and navy v‑neck jumper, while boys wear grey shorts or trousers with a yellow polo and navy v‑neck jumper. A P.E. uniform (tracksuit, P.E. T‑shirt, shorts, white socks and white trainers) is also required, and items with the school logo can only be purchased in school.
Food options	Food options —	Food options School meals are provided by a caterer and are hot, nutritious and well-balanced, using fresh local produce. Special dietary requirements, including allergies and cultural needs, are accommodated in partnership with families. The monthly lunch cost is 115€ (110€ for siblings) and is payable at the beginning of each month along with the fees.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details All classes are taught in English and follow the British curriculum. The school serves children aged 2 to 12, with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (Year 1–2), Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3–4), and Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5–6). EYFS focuses on seven areas of learning: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. The curriculum covers core subjects and a broad range of disciplines including reading, writing and mathematics; science; history; geography; art; music; computing; and physical education. The school is fully accredited by Spanish authorities and holds a British Council certificate (certificate number 2025/48).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes enable individualized attention.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Small class sizes; friendly atmosphere; highly personalised attention. Every student receives individual guidance across academic, emotional, and social development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language All subjects are taught in English from Early Years; English immersion from age 3. From Primary, students study Spanish language and social sciences, providing a bilingual education.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Students receive individual guidance that covers academic, emotional, and social development.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Saint Andrew's School is a British infant and primary school located in El Sauzal, north Tenerife. It has easy access with public transport and parking nearby, a short distance from Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz. It serves children aged 2 to 12 in a small, close‑knit community where each student can receive maximum attention in small classes. The school teaches in English and follows the British curriculum. The staff are native, highly qualified and experienced, and they aim to prepare students academically and socially, teaching them to respect others and to work together in a globalized world.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities All classes are taught in English and follow the British curriculum.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Saint Andrew's School opened its doors in 2013. The founder and head teacher studied at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and later lived in remote villages in the Highlands, where her own children attended small rural schools and learned in composite classes. She moved to recreate a high-quality, nurturing educational model in the north of Tenerife, selecting El Sauzal for its safe surroundings and accessible location. The school grew quickly, largely through personal recommendations, while remaining a small, family-style British school focused on individual care. The full British curriculum is delivered in English from Early Years, with Spanish language and sciences taught from Year 2 and French introduced from Year 3.
Community	Community —	Community Saint Andrew's developed a growing community built on trust and personal recommendations, quickly reaching full capacity while preserving a small, family-style British school. It aims to create a friendly, happy atmosphere where every child feels valued and secure, integrating quickly at all levels. Staff care and close teacher-pupil relationships ensure individual attention and encouragement. Language immersion and the British curriculum shape daily life and the development of confident, globally-minded students.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Spanish is taught as a subject from Primary School within a bilingual program. The school follows the British curriculum with native English-speaking teachers supporting English-language instruction.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual British education. English is the language of instruction from Early Years, and from Primary School Spanish language is studied within a bilingual framework. Native English-speaking teachers support the program.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs English immersion from age 3. All subjects are taught in English from Early Years. From Primary School, Spanish language and social sciences are added.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Second Child Tuition Subsidy: 5%; Third Child Tuition Subsidy: 8%; Sibling Lunch Subsidy: 5%.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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