Canterbury School - San Lorenzo Campus vs Colegio Arenas

	C Canterbury School - San Lorenzo Campus Las Palmas, Spain	C Colegio Arenas Las Palmas, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,610 - 6,550	Fees / year €5,750 - 6,330
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 6 months - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 0
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 0
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Spanish, English, German
Opened	Opened 1972	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Canterbury School operates across three locations on Gran Canaria, Spain: Milton House in Ciudad Jardín for Infants (18 months–5 years); San Lorenzo for Primary, Secondary and VI Form (6–18 years) in Las Palmas; and Maspalomas for Infants and Primary (3–11 years) in the south of the island. The main campus is San Lorenzo; Milton House serves the infant community; Maspalomas serves families in the south. Transport is available via Amanda Bus.	Location Las Margaritas S/N, 35100, San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain. The school is located in the San Agustín area in the south of Gran Canaria. It operates as a private, international educational institution in this region.
Stages	Stages Infant education at Milton House (18 months–5 years). Primary, Secondary and VI Form at San Lorenzo (6–18 years). Infant and Primary education at Maspalomas (3–11 years).	Stages Maternal-Nursery; Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; Bachillerato (IB Diploma Programme).
School type	School type Private British international day school; authorized to teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).	School type Private international school; IB World School; CIAC-accredited.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 30 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Aula Enlace integration program for students with limited Spanish or curricular gaps; individualized plan; duration up to nine months; staff include DELE examiners.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British international education since 1972.	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School day runs 8:00 to 18:00 during the academic year; summer hours are 9:00 to 15:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details Amanda Bus provides transport.	Bus service details School transport connects San Agustín with key towns in southeast Gran Canaria (Telde, Ingenio, Agüimes, Santa Lucía, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Mogán). The service is subcontracted to an external company and covers up to three routes; itineraries are available from the Administration.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Enrolment fee (paid in June by returning students; paid at time of reservation/enrolment for new students): - Pre‑Nursery to Year 6: EUR 561.00 per pupil. - Year 7 to Year 9: EUR 595.00 per pupil. - Year 10 to Year 11: EUR 615.00 per pupil. - Year 12 to Year 13: EUR 655.00 per pupil. - New admissions deposit (per family): EUR 2,500.00. Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual) Fees are shown as a monthly payment (September to May, 10 payments) plus the enrolment payment. Total annual fee is expressed as 10 monthly payments. - Pre‑Nursery – Year 6: - Monthly payment (standard): EUR 561.00. - Total annual fee (10 payments): EUR 5,610.00. - Sibling discounts: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 502.00 (annual EUR 5,079.00); 4 or more siblings — monthly EUR 453.00 (annual EUR 4,638.00). - Year 7 – Year 9: - Monthly payment (standard): EUR 595.00. - Total annual fee (10 payments): EUR 5,950.00. - Sibling discounts: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 536.00 (annual EUR 5,419.00); 4 or more siblings — monthly EUR 487.00 (annual EUR 4,978.00). - Year 10 – Year 11: - Monthly payment (standard): EUR 615.00. - Total annual fee (10 payments): EUR 6,150.00. - Sibling discounts: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 556.00 (annual EUR 5,619.00); 4 or more siblings — monthly EUR 507.00 (annual EUR 5,178.00). - Year 12 – Year 13: - Monthly payment (standard): EUR 655.00. - Total annual fee (10 payments): EUR 6,550.00. - Sibling discounts: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 596.00 (annual EUR 6,019.00); 4 or more siblings — monthly EUR 547.00 (annual EUR 5,578.00). Billing schedule and payment terms - Enrolment payment: first payment for the following school year is made in June for returning students; new students pay this amount at reservation/enrolment. - Monthly billing: tuition is billed by monthly direct debit (charged between the 1st and 5th of each month) for payments from September to May (10 payments). - Bank account changes: must be made using a SEPA form before the 25th of the current month (or five working days before the start of a holiday period) to be effective for the following month. - Enrolment is valid for one full academic year and will be automatically renewed unless a written withdrawal request is submitted. - Withdrawals for the next school year must be communicated before 1 March. Withdrawals communicated after 1 March require payment of the next year's enrolment fee (June payment). Withdrawals after 10 June require payment of the second monthly payment (September). - Extracurricular activities are organised termly and require written registration before the term begins. Lunch and catering (school dinner) fees School lunch is charged monthly (September to June) except December and April; sibling discounts apply if all siblings are registered in the lunch service. - Pre‑Nursery – Year 6: - Standard monthly: EUR 157.00. - December charge: EUR 125.00; April charge: EUR 125.00. - Annual (total): EUR 1,506.00. - Sibling rates: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 111.00 (annual EUR 1,072.00); 4 or 5 siblings — monthly EUR 106.00 (annual EUR 1,022.00). - Year 7 – Year 13: - Standard monthly: EUR 164.00. - December charge: EUR 132.00; April charge: EUR 132.00. - Annual (total): EUR 1,576.00. - Sibling rates: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 118.00 (annual EUR 1,142.00); 4 or 5 siblings — monthly EUR 113.00 (annual EUR 1,092.00). - Single‑day lunch: Primary EUR 11.00; Secondary EUR 11.50. - Registration for the lunch service takes place in September; October billing will include September and October for families who used the service in September (Primary) or who requested it in writing (Secondary). Optional services and other charges - Early drop‑off (Infant & Primary): supervision before 08:00 a.m. incurs additional charges included in the monthly bill. - Infant Department (from 07:30): EUR 26.00 per month. - Primary Department (from 07:30): EUR 21.00 per month. - Primary single‑day early drop‑off: EUR 3.50 per day. - External examination fees (Secondary/IGCSE): the cost of external exams is not included in tuition. Year 11 families may pay mandatory exam costs in instalments from September to February; estimated cost for five mandatory IGCSE exams is EUR 115.00 per month (September–February) when that instalment option is used. Requests to use instalments must be sent to administracion@canterburyschool.com before the end of July and will be valid only upon confirmation. - New admissions: a deposit of EUR 2,500.00 per family must be paid at admission. - Siblings discounts apply for families with three or more siblings; discounts apply only when all siblings are registered and will be recalculated if a sibling withdraws. Boarding fees - Not applicable: Canterbury School operates as a non‑residential/day school and does not publish boarding fees. Refund and withdrawal terms (fee‑related) - Enrolment is for one full academic year and is automatically renewed unless a written withdrawal request is submitted. - Withdrawals for the next school year must be communicated before 1 March. Withdrawals after 1 March require payment of the next year's enrolment fee (the June payment). Withdrawals after 10 June additionally require payment of the second monthly payment (September). - Tuition and service billing is organised on a monthly basis; specific refund mechanics for paid months or enrolment payments are governed by the school's withdrawal and general terms and conditions and by the deadlines above. Fee payment options - Primary payment method: monthly direct debit. SEPA forms are used for bank account changes and to set up bank details. - Installment option for Year 11 external examinations: available by written request to administracion@canterburyschool.com (permission and confirmation required). - No other explicit payment methods (for example, credit card acceptance) are listed in the published fee schedule; where bank details or SEPA direct debit are referenced, payments are processed via bank transfer/direct debit arrangements. If any single figure above is to be displayed in your database, use the EUR currency prefix (for example: EUR 5,610.00).	Fee details Application / Registration fee - No specific application or non‑refundable registration fee amount is published on the school's public admissions information. The school requires completion of the admissions process and formalisation of matrícula (enrolment) once a place is offered, but no public figure for an application or enrolment fee is shown. Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group) - The school does not publish a detailed public fee schedule that breaks down tuition by individual year group or by term on its public pages. The only published figure range for total monthly schooling costs (including teaching, comedor and materials) is between EUR 600.00 and EUR 900.00 per month. This published monthly range is described as covering schooling, meal service and materials. No per‑term or per‑year line‑by‑line amounts for individual year groups are posted publicly. Billing schedule and payment terms - No detailed public statement of the billing schedule (for example: number of instalments per year, term dates for invoicing, or deadlines for payment) is provided on the school's public pages. The admissions and services information describes enrolment and services but does not publish standard invoice timing or formal payment‑term details. Families are required to finalise administrative enrolment steps after a place is offered, but explicit public billing terms are not shown. Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school's publicly listed services describe day‑school services (teaching, comedor, transporte, extraescolares, integración, orientación, campamentos) and do not include any boarding/residential provision. There is no boarding service listed; therefore no boarding fees are published. Comedor (school meals) and other recurring service fees - The school operates an on‑site kitchen and meal service managed by the centre, with menus planned by a nutritionist and adapted for ages and allergies. Although the presence and scope of the meal service are described, no public per‑month or per‑meal price is published on the service page. Where the school refers to the composition of menus and quality controls, there is no accompanying public fee table for comedor. - The school provides a contracted school transport service covering specific routes (San Agustín connections to Telde, Ingenio, Agüimes, Santa Lucía, San Bartolomé and Mogán are mentioned). The transport service is subcontracted to an external company and route details are available on request, but no public transport fares or per‑route prices are published. Uniforms and one‑off costs - The school requires uniform (dress uniform and sports chándal) for Infantil, Primaria, Secundaria and Bachillerato (with specified items such as corporate polo, jersey, parka, chándal and sports shoes). The uniform requirement and item list are published, but no public price list for uniform items is provided. Any purchase prices or authorised supplier details are not published on the uniform page. - Other potential one‑off costs (e.g., school trips, optional activities, exam fees, device or materials charges, deposits or refundable bonds) are not published as a consolidated fee list on the public site. The site describes extra services and activities but does not supply a public, itemised charge schedule for these items. Refund information and cancellation - No public refund policy or detailed terms for refunding matriculation, deposits, monthly fees, or cancellation penalties is published on the publicly available pages. The admissions information explains that participation in the admissions process does not guarantee a place and that families must complete administrative formalisation once a place is offered, but explicit refund rules are not posted publicly. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - The school's publicly available pages do not publish specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, or on‑line payment portal) in a public fee policy. No detailed public statement of payment channels or banking details is displayed in the admissions or services pages. Summary of public fee information - Publicly available, itemised fee figures are limited. The only explicit numeric indication published for the current course is a total monthly cost range of EUR 600–900 per month for schooling (the school indicates this range covers teaching, comedor and materials). No published breakdown is available by year group, by term, or by individual services (comedor, transport, uniform, registration). The school lists services (comedor, transporte, extraescolares, etc.) and uniform requirements but does not publish per‑item or per‑term prices in its public pages. Search and source note (brief): Public pages for Colegio Arenas Sur were reviewed (admissions, services — comedor and transporte, uniform and general school pages). A clear public fee schedule with application/matriculation charges, tuition by year group (per term or per year), formal billing schedules, refund rules, and payment method details was not posted on the school's publicly accessible pages; only the monthly total range (EUR 600–900) and descriptions of included services appear.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school; no boarding is provided.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Canterbury School requires a uniform for Primary and Secondary (from Year 2 to Year 11). The uniform includes a dark green polo shirt with the crest, a navy blue pullover or cardigan, grey tailored trousers or a tartan skirt, and navy socks or tights with navy blue or black shoes. A P.E. uniform (white T-shirt and green shorts) is worn on PE days, and uniforms can be purchased from the school office or El Corte Inglés; all garments must be labeled with the pupil's name; the dress code requires polo shirts to be tucked in and prohibits extreme hair styles, makeup, and jewellery.	Uniform requirement The dress uniform and the sports tracksuit are mandatory across all levels. The uniform is worn with pride and promotes belonging to a community of academic and humane excellence, while also supporting equality, discipline, and expressions of respect. Uniform is compulsory from Infantil through Bachillerato; however, 2º Bachillerato students are exempt from wearing the uniform, though they must follow the school's dress code.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school operates an in-house kitchen and dining service with a Mediterranean, balanced, and healthy menu prepared by our nutritionist. Menus use fresh, seasonal ingredients and include calculations of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, with age-appropriate portions and allergen information for each dish; we accommodate allergies and intolerances and tailor menus for high-performance athletes. All plans include recommended evening meals.
House system	House system The House system fosters integration and a sense of the whole school.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Founder and Honorary Principal is Beryl Pritchard. The senior leadership team includes Pamela Ainsworth (Infants), Lindsay Gale (Primary), David O'Kane (Secondary and Bachillerato), and Kirsty Mallinson (Maspalomas).	Governance and ownership The school is private and part of the Colegios Arenas network. Since 2020, Colegio Arenas Sur has been joined by Colegio Arenas Almas, and since 2021 it has participated in the Global Schools Program; in 2024 it was accredited as the first center in Spain with CIAC, the Centro Internacional de Aprendizaje Cooperativo.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) as an IB World School. It provides immersion in English with a strong emphasis on Spanish language, literature and Canarian culture, and the study of a third language from age 11. Cambridge International Examinations are used, with top results in the country. The school has been recognized by El Español among the 100 best schools in Spain, with a mention among the 30 most innovative schools. The programme balances sports with academics, including a renowned basketball programme.	Curriculum details The school offers international and trilingual education in the south of Gran Canaria for students from 6 months to 18 years. It has more than 30 years of academic excellence and holistic formation. The curriculum includes STEAM education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, and Cooperative Learning. Innovation and technology are foundational, with advanced digital tools and active methodologies that foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving. Graduates access prestigious universities worldwide, including King's College, Cambridge; University of Missouri; Imperial College London; Saint Louis University; IE University; Trinity College Dublin; and University College London.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Every year students receive prestigious Cambridge International Examinations awards for top results in the country.	Exam results After completing schooling, 98% of students continue to university, with many at prestigious international institutions, and 2% pursue Higher Vocational Training. 100% of students achieve outstanding results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and in Cambridge external examinations.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education across the globe in diverse fields. The Class of 2024 destinations include universities worldwide.	Higher education progression Graduates go on to prestigious universities worldwide, including King's College, Cambridge; University of Missouri; Imperial College London; Saint Louis University; IE University; Trinity College Dublin; and University College London.
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 The school provides an atmosphere that fosters mutual respect and understanding for all, irrespective of race, religion, sex or ability, and encourages students to think constructively about social and personal issues, guided by ethical considerations.	Social & emotional learning The school provides a holistic educational model across all stages, focusing on students' emotions, development, and competency skills. Cooperative Learning (AC) and multiple intelligences underpin the pedagogy, with emphasis on emotional development. The curriculum integrates STEAM and International Baccalaureate studies, including a Life Healthy and Sport program as part of the IB experience. The school is the first International Cooperative Learning Center (CIAC) in Spain and operates as an IB World School, reinforcing a culture of collaboration and intercultural understanding. Students are supported to enjoy school, reach their full potential, and acquire essential abilities for a world of constant change, with emphasis on creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The Integration Service Aula Enlace supports students who arrive with limited Spanish, aiming to integrate them socially and academically. The program uses a dedicated classroom and an integrated curriculum tailored to the needs of diverse learners. Intervention is identified by the teaching team and requested by the tutor or Orientation Department after initial assessment or admission testing. Foreign students joining the program typically require Spanish as the language of instruction or have curricular gaps due to late entry. The program lasts a maximum of nine months across one or two school years and employs teachers who are licensed to teach and to examine DELE exams; it has recognition from the Government of the Canary Islands for its inclusive objective.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school offers immersion in English and places a strong emphasis on learning Spanish language and literature and on Canarian culture, with a third language studied from age 11.	English as an additional language Trilingual education in English, German, and Spanish begins in early childhood and continues through Bachillerato. English and German are vehicle languages for approximately half of the subjects, enabling immersive learning and strong language skills. The school runs immersion trips to Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Germany to deepen language skills and cultural understanding. Students prepare for external language qualifications including Cambridge ESOL (levels from A1 to C2), Goethe Institut certificates, and Oxford Test of English, with the school acting as an authorized exam center. In addition, DELE (Spanish) and other language certifications are available, and the IB Diploma Programme supports opportunities to study degrees abroad.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The aims include promoting the well-being of all members of the school community and developing a sense of global citizenship and social responsibility.	Mental wellbeing The Orientation Department provides Psychopedagogía, Logopedia and Educational Guidance to students and families, with the aim of personal growth, problem resolution, and social and academic integration. After an initial interview, specialists define the necessary recommendations within the educational process. The service focuses on preventive and supportive objectives, including support for students with high abilities, impulsivity, behavioral conduct, language difficulties, and other learning needs. Projects like graffo-psicología measure mental skills and can improve attention, concentration, self-control, motivation, and self-awareness. The department also offers university orientation to assist students in planning their higher education paths.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school maintains ISO 9001 quality certification since 2001 to ensure health and safety standards and to underpin continuous improvement, health, and safety across all school activities. It integrates Sustainable Development Goals as part of its CSR and has EcoEscuela recognition for environmental leadership. A Canal Ético provides a channel for ethical reporting and concerns. The school also runs family engagement programs (Escuelas de Familias) to support learning and safeguarding practices within the home, strengthening collaboration between the school and families.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has three locations: the main campus in San Lorenzo, the Milton House building in the centre of Ciudad Jardín for Infant education, and an Infant and Primary school in Maspalomas. The San Lorenzo campus extends more than 60,000m² and houses the Primary, Secondary and VI Form departments, as well as support facilities such as the theatre and the sports hall. Milton House provides Infant education. Maspalomas hosts Infants and Primary, serving families in the south of the island.	Facilities overview The Colegio Arenas Sur campus is located in San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana on Gran Canaria. The school expanded to the south of Gran Canaria and opened the Arenas Sur campus in 1993. The campus spans 29,000 square meters and is set in a natural environment with varied spaces for learning and recreation. Educational buildings total 3,100 square meters and include spacious classrooms, libraries, computer rooms, science laboratories, an IT/Innovation and Technology room, a school radio, art and music classrooms, and a technology workshop, plus a school garden and drones. Sports facilities occupy 5,400 square meters and include a football field, padel courts, multi‑use courts, a swimming pool, a climbing wall, and a sports hall, with additional service spaces such as a cafeteria and kitchen, orientation department, tutoring rooms, and parking across about 8,000 square meters of spaces.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The San Lorenzo campus includes a sports hall. Maspalomas has a large sports area. Maspalomas also features a Splash Park, a water play area. Maspalomas has an extensive outdoor environment for physical activity.	Sports facilities The sports areas cover 5,400 square meters, including outdoor facilities such as a football field, padel courts, and multi‑use courts, plus a swimming pool. Indoor facilities include a multipurpose pavilion for futsal, basketball, volleyball, and tennis, as well as a climbing wall (rocódromo).
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Educational spaces include spacious classrooms, libraries, computer rooms and science laboratories, an IT (Innovation and Technology) classroom, a school radio studio, art and music rooms, a technology workshop, a sensory room and a robotics classroom, along with a drones program. The campus has 3,100 square meters of educational buildings and 5,750 square meters of green spaces and gardens for breaks and learning. There are also Enlace and Desdoble classrooms to support diverse teaching formats, plus a school garden and drone facilities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Basketball Club offers a sporting/academic project. The basketball programme allows students to combine their studies with high-level sport, with university scholarships earned by several students. Basketball Camps run in summer, Christmas and Easter.	Extra curricular facilities Actividades Extraescolares for 2024‑25 run after school with enrollment via Educamos. Pack 3‑5 años includes Psychomotricidad, SportKids and swimming (16:00–17:30; pickup by 17:50) at 125 €/trimester. Pack 1º–3º Primaria offers Art & MindLab, Teatro Musical and swimming (16:00–17:30; English instruction for most activities; pickup by 17:50) at 125 €/trimester. Other offerings include Football School (Infantil 4 años to 2º Primaria), Volleyball School (6º Primaria to 4º ESO), Basketball School (3º–6º Primaria), Tennis and Padel (3º Primaria to 2º ESO), Natación y Multideporte (3º–6º Primaria), Danza Moderna (Infantil 5 años to 5º Primaria), Robotix (3º–6º Primaria), and Ajedrez (Iniciación 1º–6º Primaria; Avanzado 4º Primaria–4º ESO), with various schedules and monthly fees. External clubs are also used for some teams and competitions.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 1972 by Beryl Pritchard, Canterbury School began as a small kindergarten with seventeen pupils in a chalet in Ciudad Jardin. It has grown into a multi-campus British international school in the Canary Islands, educating more than a thousand pupils with about eighty qualified teachers. The campuses include Milton House (Infants) in Las Palmas, San Lorenzo (Primary/Secondary/VI Form) in Las Palmas, and Maspalomas (Infants/Primary) on Gran Canaria.	History Origins trace to 1940 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with the founding of Colegio Arenas by Lucía Pérez and Antonio Ojeda. In the 1970s it became one of the Canary Islands' first bilingual schools (Spanish–English). In 1993 the institution expanded to the south of Gran Canaria, creating the Arenas Sur campus and extending its international, innovative approach. In 2013 the Colegio Arenas Sur introduced the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; in 2020 Colegio Arenas Almas joined the Arenas community; in 2021 it joined the Global Schools Program; and in 2024 it was accredited as the first center in Spain with the CIAC (International Cooperative Learning Center) certification.
Community	Community The school's vision is to create a unified learning community that inspires a can-do culture, challenge, and care. The mission is to provide education through a stimulating 21st-century curriculum that promotes progress and equal opportunity. The school emphasizes developing the whole child, nurturing emotional and physical well-being, and celebrating individual talents in a secure, caring environment. It operates in a bilingual working environment and aims for pupils to become global citizens. The school's values are Responsibility, Friendship, Respect, and Unity.	Community The school runs a Radio Escolar project with a dedicated studio where students host programs and podcasts to develop communication skills, teamwork and research. Through Radio Escolar, the student body voices the community, sharing ideas, interviews, music, debates and more. A student newspaper, ARENEWS, invites students to become journalists who research, write and edit news, reports and interviews reflecting school life and current social and cultural topics. An alumni network is present, connecting former students with the current community through Antiguos Alumnos activities.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE and A Levels). The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recognize top performances, with Top in Spain recognitions in subjects including Psychology, English Language, Business, Biology, Geography and Mathematics across multiple years. These awards demonstrate the school's strong Cambridge examination track record.	Academic & intellectual We deliver STEAM education, the IB Diploma Programme, and Cooperative Learning as core components of our pedagogy. The IB Diploma Programme is central to the secondary curriculum, and Cambridge examination results are consistently strong. 98% of students progress to higher education after school, with many entering prestigious universities worldwide, and 100% of IB participants achieve notable results.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts & Music are integrated into the curriculum to inspire creativity. Arts & Music education aims to inspire and challenge students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to create works of art through drawing, painting and sculpture and to develop a love of music and talent as musicians. The program emphasizes understanding great artists and musicians and the historical and cultural development of their work.	Arts & creative Arts and creative activities are offered as part of the after‑school program. Primary students have Art & MindLab, Musical Theatre, and Musical Games, with Modern Dance as part of the offerings; Infants also engage in related creative activities, while Secondary includes performing arts options. These activities run after school and foster creativity, collaboration, and performance across age groups.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English immersion is the learning framework. The program places a strong emphasis on the Spanish language, literature and Canarian culture. Students begin studying a third language from age 11.	Cultural & language From early education, English and German are vehicular languages for about half of the subjects, alongside Spanish. The school supports language immersion through study trips to England (primary) and Ireland and Germany (secondary). Official language certifications are available, including Cambridge ESOL, Goethe‑Institut, DELE, and Oxford Test of English, with preparation focused on active language use.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Basketball Club is a sporting/academic project that allows students to combine studies with high-level sport, with several university scholarships awarded. Basketball Camp is offered in summer, Christmas and Easter under the direction of coach Santi Lopez. Astropi Computing Club is available for advanced computing.	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities promote social development and teamwork, with offerings across Infantil, Primaria, and Secundaria such as Art & MindLab, Musical Theatre, Musical Games, and a broad sports program (Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis and Paddle, Multideporte, Natación, Danza Moderna). Secondary activities include Volleyball, Tennis and Paddle, and Chess. These after‑school options run daily from 16:00 to 17:30, with a courtesy pickup window until 18:00.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Solidarity and social responsibility are central to the school's ethos, including campaigns and charitable activities such as a Christmas solidarity drive in collaboration with Arenas Almas. The mission and values emphasise sustainable commitments, leadership, and personalized attention as foundations of the community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Leadership and innovation are core values in the school's philosophy. The mission states a aim to form world citizens through a quality, innovative, bilingual, and internationally oriented education, and the IB framework supports leadership and global engagement.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasizes emotional and physical well-being. The Maspalomas campus has an extensive outdoor environment, a large sports area and a Splash Park to support physical activity and safe exploration. Emotional, social and personal development are part of the daily learner experience. Physical Education helps students lead healthy and active lives.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Active lifestyle is promoted through a wide range of after‑school sports and activities, underlining physical health as essential. The program includes Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis and Paddle, Multideporte, Natación, and Danza Moderna, with Secondary offerings including Volleyball, Tennis and Paddle, and Chess.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school uses English and Spanish as working languages. Students experience English immersion and study Spanish language and literature as well as Canarian culture. A third language is introduced at age 11.	Language provision Languages taught are English, German, and Spanish. English is taught from early childhood through Bachillerato, with English and German used as vehicular languages for about 50% of subjects. The school offers Cambridge ESOL (A1–C2) and Cambridge Admissions Test, Goethe-Institut, Oxford Test of English, and DELE (Spanish) certificates. Certificates align with CEFR and Bologna credits; in 2024-25, 104 students sat external language exams with 100% passing.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and Spanish, with English immersion. There is a strong emphasis on Spanish language, literature and Canarian culture. A third language is studied from age 11.	Bilingual teaching The school provides trilingual education from early childhood through Bachillerato. English and German are the vehicular languages for nearly half of all subjects, with Spanish as the third language. A Aula Enlace program provides language support for foreign students with no Spanish. This multilingual approach develops proficiency in English, German, and Spanish across the curriculum.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English immersion is provided. Spanish language and literature and Canarian culture are emphasized within the program. A third language is studied from age 11.	Immersion programs The school offers immersion language programs. After primary education ends, 6th-grade students travel to England (United Kingdom) for a study trip. In secondary, immersion trips to Ireland strengthen English and to Germany strengthen German, immersing students in local language and culture.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards include Top in Spain in various subjects (A Level, AS Level, IGCSE) across multiple years (e.g., 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, etc.).	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations IB Diploma Programme (DP) authorized as an IB World School; Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards (multiple years)	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. VISIT US The school accepts students from any area of residence and with different skills and talents; it is not a selective school. Your child can join the school at any time during the school year and in any age group, as long as there is a place available. Our highly experienced Admissions team will guide you through the entire process. Arrange a guided tour of the school with the Admissions team to meet staff, see the school in action, and experience the international atmosphere. 2. APPLY FOR PLACEMENT From Year 2 to Year 13, academic reports will be requested and a meeting will be scheduled between the student and the department head. If there are no places available in the requested course, the school will include your child on the waiting list and contact you as soon as a place becomes available. 3. FILL OUT ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTATION If the outcome of the visit is positive and places are available, you will be asked to complete the necessary Admissions Documentation to secure your child's place.	Admissions If you are interested in enrolling your children at Colegio Arenas Sur, you can fill out the Admissions form provided below. We will address the specific needs of each student, taking into account their family and academic situation, as quickly as possible. INFO information: Contact, Admisiones, Becas y Ayudas, Trabaja con nosotros, Nuestros Centros, Intranet, Calendario. Paso 1 Rellene el formulario de contacto, y el Responsable de Admisiones se pondrá en contacto con ustedes. Paso 2 Asistir a la cita informativa y a la visita guiada por el colegio (Residentes en el exterior, entrevista online). Paso 3 Entrevista personal con la familia y realización de la Prueba de Acceso por parte del alumno candidato. Paso 4 Otorgada la plaza, la familia deberá finalizar el proceso administrativo para la formalización de la Matrícula. FAQs / Preguntas frecuentes - ¿Cuándo puedo solicitar plaza en el Colegio Arenas Sur? El proceso de admisiones está abierto durante todo el año. No obstante, recomendamos solicitar información y presentar la documentación con antelación, especialmente para etapas con alta demanda como Educación Infantil y Primaria. - ¿Qué pasos debo seguir para iniciar la admisión? 1. Solicitud de información mediante formulario web, teléfono o visita. 2. Visita guiada por las instalaciones del centro. 3. Entrevista personalizada con el Departamento de Admisiones. 4. Entrega de documentación del alumno/a y la familia. 5. Formalización de la matrícula una vez confirmada la disponibilidad de plaza. - ¿Es necesario solicitar una cita previa para visitar el colegio? Sí. Para garantizar una atención personalizada y poder resolver todas las dudas, las visitas se realizan con cita previa. - ¿Qué documentación se necesita para la admisión? ALUMNOS NACIONALES: • DNI de los padres. • DNI o Pasaporte del alumno/a. • Certificado de nacimiento del alumno/a o Libro de Familia. • Foto tamaño carnet del alumno/a. • Foto tamaño carnet de los padres. • Certificado de matriculación del Centro de procedencia donde se especifique el número de CIAL (a partir de Infantil 4 Años) y certificado de notas del último curso. • Ficha de matrícula (a cumplimentar en la oficina del Colegio por ambos padres). ALUMNOS EXTRANJEROS: • Comunitarios: Fotocopia del pasaporte y NIE (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea) de los padres y el alumno/a, foto tamaño carnet de los padres y el alumno/a, y ficha de matrícula (a cumplimentar en la oficina del Colegio por ambos padres). • No Comunitarios: Fotocopia del Pasaporte y Permiso de Residencia de los padres y el alumno/a, foto tamaño carnet de los padres y el alumno/a, y ficha de matrícula (a cumplimentar en la oficina del Colegio por ambos padres). • Mayores de 15 años (3º ESO): Certificado académico de estudios. - ¿El colegio realiza pruebas de acceso? En determinadas etapas, el equipo pedagógico puede realizar una valoración inicial para conocer el nivel del alumno/a y facilitar su adecuada incorporación. - ¿Qué criterios se siguen para la admisión si hay más solicitudes que plazas? El orden de llegada, la disponibilidad de plazas por curso y la adecuación del alumno/a al proyecto educativo. Las familias del centro tienen prioridad para hermanos. - ¿Ofrecen becas o ayudas económicas? El Colegio Arenas Sur dispone de un Programa de Becas propio, además de ayudas externas aplicables a determinadas etapas o situaciones. Haga clic aquí para recibir más información. - ¿Se pueden incorporar alumnos/as a mitad de curso? Sí, siempre que exista disponibilidad de plaza en la etapa correspondiente. - ¿Cuánto cuesta la mensualidad del Colegio Arenas Sur? El coste mensual de la escolaridad en el Colegio Arenas Sur (enseñanza, comedor, material…) varía dependiendo de la etapa educativa en la que se encuentre el alumno/a, pero los precios se sitúan en una horquilla desde 600,00 € hasta 900,00 € mensuales en total. Para más información, inicie el proceso de solicitud de información. COLEGIO ARENAS SUR Las Margaritas S/N. 35100 San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana Horario: 8:00 h. – 18:00 h. (+34) 928 765 934
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Becas y Ayudas At Colegio Arenas Sur we promote academic excellence and holistic development, with values such as effort, discipline, perseverance and commitment. Each year we make available an Excellence Scholarship Program for those who have demonstrated outstanding performance during Secondary Education and who wish to continue their studies in our center through Bachillerato. The aim is to reward talent and hard work and to enable continued study within a quality environment, regardless of family finances, while encouraging a culture of effort and personal growth. Beca de Excelencia Académica (Academic Excellence Scholarship) This scholarship is exclusively for students in 4th ESO who plan to enroll in 1º Bachillerato at Colegio Arenas Sur and who have an exceptional academic record and a history of high achievement across all subjects. Coverage can be partial or, in some cases, full. Requisitos Beca Académica • Haber cursado al menos toda la ESO en el Colegio Arenas Sur. • Tener una nota media en la ESO igual o superior a 9. • Comprometerse a completar los estudios de Bachillerato en el centro. • Comprometerse a cursar y completar el Programa del Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional® (IBDP) en el Colegio Arenas Sur. • Mantener en 1º Bachillerato una nota media igual o superior a 8,5, salvo circunstancias personales justificadas. • Haber demostrado ser un estudiante responsable, respetuoso y colaborador, con una actitud positiva dentro y fuera del aula. La concesión de estas becas será determinada por una comisión integrada por el Director del colegio, el Jefe de Estudios y los tutores de los alumnos en la ESO, que valorarán los expedientes académicos de los candidatos. En caso de empate entre varios, se valorará la antigüedad en el centro, la renta familiar y el número de hermanos matriculados. Plazo y presentación de solicitudes: La convocatoria de estas becas se anunciará anualmente y los alumnos interesados deberán presentar su solicitud dentro del plazo establecido, junto con la documentación requerida. Para más información, contacten con la secretaría del centro. Beca de Excelencia Deportiva Dirigida a aquellos alumnos que han sabido compaginar el alto rendimiento deportivo con un sólido desempeño académico. Cobertura: La Beca de Excelencia Deportiva cubre el 50% de la cuota de enseñanza en Bachillerato, reconociendo el esfuerzo de los estudiantes que dedican una parte importante de su tiempo a la práctica deportiva sin descuidar su formación académica. Requisitos Beca Deportiva • Haber cursado al menos toda la ESO en el Colegio Arenas Sur. • Tener una nota media en la ESO igual o superior a 7,5. • Acreditar una trayectoria deportiva destacada, bien como deportista de alto rendimiento o con logros relevantes a nivel federado. • Comprometerse a completar los estudios de Bachillerato en el centro. • Mantener en 1º de Bachillerato una media igual o superior a 7,5, salvo circunstancias personales justificadas. • Haber demostrado ser un estudiante responsable, respetuoso y colaborador, con una actitud positiva dentro y fuera del aula. La concesión de estas becas será determinada por una comisión integrada por el Director del colegio, el Jefe de Estudios y los tutores de los alumnos en la ESO, que valorarán los expedientes académicos de los candidatos. En caso de empate entre varios, se valorará la antigüedad en el centro, la renta familiar y el número de hermanos matriculados. Plazo y presentación de solicitudes: La convocatoria de estas becas se anunciará anualmente y los alumnos interesados deberán presentar su solicitud dentro del plazo establecido, junto con la documentación requerida. Para más información, contacten con la secretaría del centro. Ayudas a familias numerosas El Colegio Arenas Sur apoya a las familias que forman parte de nuestra comunidad educativa, especialmente a aquellas con varios hijos escolarizados en el Centro. Somos conscientes del esfuerzo que supone ofrecer una educación de calidad a todos los miembros de la familia y, por ello, valoramos y respaldamos ese compromiso. Cobertura: El Colegio dispone de diferentes promociones y descuentos en función del número de hijos matriculados, con el objetivo de facilitar el acceso y la continuidad en nuestra oferta educativa, fomentando así la estabilidad y el bienestar familiar. Para más información, póngase en contacto con el Centro. Solicitudes Solicitud de la Beca de Excelencia Académica: Cumplimente el siguiente formulario (Nombre y apellidos del alumno de 4º ESO; Nivel de certificación en Inglés; Nivel de certificación en Alemán; Participación en concursos o programas). Adjuntar archivos y enviar. He leído y acepto la información detallada en la Politica de Privacidad, el Aviso Legal y las Bases de la Beca. Enviar Testimonio destacado "Gracias a la Beca de Excelencia Académica del Colegio Arenas Sur pude cursar el Bachillerato Internacional sin preocupaciones económicas..." Solicitar la Beca de Excelencia Académica Cumplimente el formulario: Nombre y apellidos del alumno; Nivel de certificación en Inglés; Nivel de certificación en Alemán; Participación en concursos; Participación en ONG; Carta de motivación (400 palabras); Adjuntar archivos; He leído y acepto la Política de Privacidad y las Bases de la Beca. COLEGIO ARENAS SUR Las Margaritas S/N. 35100 San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana Horario: 8:00 h. – 18:00 h. (+34) 928 765 934 Nota: Este contenido se toma de las secciones Becas y Ayudas proporcionadas en el sitio web oficial del Colegio Arenas Sur.
Waitlist	Waitlist If there are no places available in the requested course, your child will be placed on the waiting list. You will be contacted as soon as a place becomes available.	Waitlist —
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