Colegio Arenas vs Colegio Arenas Atlántico

	C Colegio Arenas Las Palmas, Spain	C Colegio Arenas Atlántico Las Palmas, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,750 - 6,330	Fees / year €5,750 - 6,330
Age range	Age range 6 months - 18 years	Age range 6 months - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 0	Pupils 506
Typical class size	Typical class size 0	Typical class size 21
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English, German	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 1986
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Located on two campuses in Gran Canaria, Spain: Colegio Arenas in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Llano de Los Tarahales, 76, 35013) and Colegio Arenas Atlántico in Arucas (Paseo San Patricio, 20, 35413). The Las Palmas campus is connected to all districts of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by a school transport service; there are bus routes linking the Las Palmas Preschool and Primary campuses with the Arucas Secondary/Baccalaureate campus.
Stages	Stages Maternal-Nursery; Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; Bachillerato (IB Diploma Programme).	Stages Nursery (4 months–3 years); Preschool (3–6); Primary Education (6–12); Secondary Education (12–16); Baccalaureate (16–18, Diploma Programme).
School type	School type Private international school; IB World School; CIAC-accredited.	School type Private, non-denominational, non-government funded international school; IB World School offering the Diploma Programme and other IB programmes.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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.	Additional learning support Psycho-pedagogical and psychological support and speech therapy sessions, both in and out of school.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational
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.	School day structure Extended timetable: Morning 7:30am–9:00am; Afternoon 4:00pm–5:30pm.
Bus service details	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.	Bus service details Transport connects all districts of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; bus routes connect Preschool and Primary in Las Palmas with Secondary and Baccalaureate in Arucas (Colegio Arenas Atlántico).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees - A single, one-off matriculation / admission payment is required to secure a pupil's place. Reservation / Re-enrolment Fee - A reservation fee is required to secure a place for the following academic year. For the first year this is paid as a single payment; in subsequent years the reservation payment is split into two instalments (April and May). Tuition fees (billing schedule and instalments) - Tuition fees are billed on an annual basis but collected in regular instalments; standard practice across the group is that tuition is payable in ten monthly instalments (September–June). - Classroom supplies (covering classroom materials, some digital platforms and educational technology) are charged separately and are usually payable in two instalments (typically November and January). - School insurance is charged as a single payment at the start of the academic year (commonly in September). - School lunch is billed on an annual basis and divided across the school months (commonly September–June) to produce a fixed monthly lunch charge. Tuition fees by year group (numeric amounts) - The school does not publish a numeric fee schedule for each year group on the Gran Canaria campus public information pages; full, line-by-line annual or per-term tuition amounts for specific year groups are not available from the publicly accessible Gran Canaria pages. Numeric fee sheets for other AIS centres are published in separate centre-specific fee sheets, but equivalent Gran Canaria tuition figures are not publicly listed. Boarding fees (if applicable) - There is an international residential centre associated with the Arenas group (Sulis Manor in Bath, England) used for immersion and study-stay programmes; the Gran Canaria campus itself does not operate an on‑site boarding provision for day pupils, therefore regular boarding fees are not applicable to the Gran Canaria campus. Other costs and extras - Uniforms, educational visits/trips, after‑school activities and some enrichment programmes are not included in tuition and are charged separately. School uniform costs and scout/PE uniform items are paid in addition to tuition. - Extra‑curricular activities each have their own specific fees and are billed separately. - Classroom supplies / resource fees (separate from tuition) are commonly charged as noted above. Sibling discounts and concessions - The group applies sibling discounts where eligible: families with three or more children may be entitled to reductions in tuition for the youngest child and discounts on admission fees for second/third siblings (specific discount levels vary by centre). Exact sibling discount details for Gran Canaria are not listed on the public Gran Canaria pages. Refunds and refundable deposits - Where the group publishes refundable-deposit practice at other AIS centres, a deposit or fund contribution is sometimes held and refundable under specified conditions (for example, graduation from the final year or formal resignation by stated deadlines). There is no publicly listed, itemised refund policy or numeric refund schedule published on the Gran Canaria admissions pages; specific refund terms for the Gran Canaria campus are not published on the publicly accessible pages. Billing schedule and payment terms (summary) - Typical billing pattern used across Arenas/AIS centres: - Tuition: collected in ten monthly instalments (September–June). - Reservation fee: single payment for first year; split payments (April/May) for subsequent years. - Classroom supplies: two instalments (November and January). - Insurance: single payment in September. - Lunch: annual charge divided across the school months to create a fixed monthly charge (September–June). Fee payment options (methods) - The Gran Canaria campus public information pages do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or credit card) on the public admissions pages. Payment-method practice at other AIS centres commonly includes bank transfer and card payment options (with card surcharges sometimes applied at some centres); for clear, centre-specific payment instructions and available methods for the Gran Canaria campus, the school's admissions office provides the official payment details. Refund information (specific to Gran Canaria) - There is no detailed, published refund schedule or full text of the Gran Canaria campus refund policy on the public pages. Refund or deposit-return conditions used by other centres indicate deposits can be refundable under stated conditions; however, no centre-specific numeric refund policy for Gran Canaria is posted publicly. Summary of what is and is not published - Published and confirmable for AIS centres: the types of fees that families should expect (matriculation/admission fee, reservation fee, tuition instalments, classroom supplies, insurance, lunch, extra‑curricular fees), typical billing timing (tuition in ten monthly instalments; classroom supplies in two instalments; insurance once in September; lunch spread Sep–Jun) and that some extras (uniforms, trips, activities) are charged separately. - Not published on the Gran Canaria campus public pages: detailed numeric tuition amounts per year group, per‑term figures, explicit boarding fee schedules for the Gran Canaria campus, precise payment‑method instructions and a full text of a campus-specific refund policy. The Gran Canaria admissions and information pages do not contain a public, line‑by‑line numeric fee schedule for the current academic year. (Notes: The Arenas group operates an international residence in England used for immersion/study‑stay programmes; this is separate from Gran Canaria campus day‑school provision. )
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Uniform requirement	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.	Uniform requirement —
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.	Food options The school has an on-site kitchen and dining hall.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The school is private, non-subsidised; part of the Arenas International Schools group (AIS GROUP); owned and operated by COLEGIO ARENAS, S.L.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Preschool and Primary Education; Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Secondary Education; and Diploma Programme (DP) for the Baccalaureate. It is an IB World School and the only Canary Islands school authorised to offer all three IB programmes across ages 3 to 18. The school operates a bilingual Spanish–English programme; Preschool includes English immersion, and from Primary Education students study in English while also beginning to learn French and German, with Mandarin Chinese introduced from the third year of Primary Education. Language instruction and the IB framework emphasise active, inquiry-based, intercultural learning and global mindedness.
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Exam results	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.	Exam results The school achieved IB certification for PYP, MYP and DP in 2016–2017, and is one of 13 schools in Spain certified to teach all three IB programmes. In 2016–2017, 100% of Baccalaureate students who took the EBAU examinations passed, with an average grade of 8.1. IB Diploma Programme results were above the world average in Mathematics, History, Physics and Biology. External language examinations across English, French, German and Mandarin Chinese showed high pass rates: 95% passed English PET; 75% passed English FIRST; 70% passed English CAE; 100% passed French; 90% passed German; 90% passed Chinese.
Higher education progression	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.	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 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.	Social & emotional learning Emotional Education plays a vital role in the school, helping students understand and manage their emotions effectively and to feel and show empathy towards others. The SEL Programme, LEARNING TO BE BY DOING, is based on Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Neuroscience, Neuroeducation, Cognitive-Behavioural and Social, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Psychology, Educational Coaching, Constructivism and basic ethical and moral values. Through a combination of practical and theoretical instruction, the programme provides tools for the entire educational community, with involvement from students, families and staff to guide each person toward greater wellbeing.
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.	Special educational needs (SEN) The Guidance Department offers psycho-pedagogical and psychological support and speech therapy sessions, both in and out of school.
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language Bilingual Education English-Spanish; from Preschool, subjects are taught in English to create authentic linguistic immersion. The second foreign language, French and German, is taught from the 2nd year of Primary Education, and Mandarin Chinese is included as a third language from the 3rd year of Primary Education; Mandarin students have the option to sit YCT examinations.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed through the SEL programme, with Emotional Education helping students understand and manage their emotions and to empathise with others. The programme emphasizes wellbeing across the school community and uses a diverse range of approaches to support students' emotional and social development.
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 The Guidance Department provides psycho-pedagogical and psychological support and speech therapy sessions, available both in and out of school to support safeguarding and student wellbeing.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview Arenas International School Gran Canaria operates across two campuses: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Los Tarahales – Siete Palmas) for Preschool and Primary, and Arucas (Colegio Arenas Atlántico) for Secondary and Baccalaureate. The Colegio Arenas centre offers a private kitchen and dining hall, an assembly hall, Preschool Library, Primary Education Library, Science Laboratories, Information Technology Classroom, Robotics Classroom, and VR, Wi‑Fi, and Interactive Whiteboards. It also includes an Art Classroom, a Multi‑Sensory Room, a Guidance Department, a Psychomotricity Room, a Karate Room, a School Gymnasium, Sports Courts, a Uniform Shop, a Swimming Pool, an Advanced Gym, and a Sports Pavilion. The Arenas Atlántico centre provides on‑site kitchen and dining hall, Laboratories, ICT classroom, Art classroom, Music classroom, French classroom, Robotics classroom, Library, Assembly hall, VR, Wi‑Fi, and Interactive Whiteboards, and extensive gardens with a lizard enclosure. The sports facilities span 6,300 m2 and include five‑a‑side football pitches, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, and a preschool playground, with the Aqua & Sports Centre Gran Canaria planned to add about 5,000 m2 of facilities including a multi‑purpose ground, indoor swimming pool, a therapeutic pool, changing rooms and a multi‑purpose hall.
Sports facilities	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).	Sports facilities The sports facilities at Colegio Arenas cover about 6,300 m2 and include five‑a‑side pitches, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, and a preschool playground. The Atlántico centre's sports grounds occupy about 5,800 m2 and feature artificial grass courts and tennis and paddle tennis courts. The Aqua & Sports Centre Gran Canaria is planned to provide an additional 5,000 m2 of facilities, including a multi‑purpose ground, an indoor swimming pool, a therapeutic pool, changing rooms and a multi‑purpose hall. The complex also includes a dedicated sport hall and a sports pavilion, underscoring sport as an integral part of student development.
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.	Academic facilities Arenas Albéniz, a private professional music conservatory integrated within the Colegio Arenas, provides music study and private lessons. The campuses include Science Laboratories, an Information Technology classroom, and a Robotics classroom, plus a Library and a VR‑enabled, Wi‑Fi‑connected environment with Interactive Whiteboards. Atlántico adds Laboratories, an ICT classroom, an Art classroom, a Music classroom, and a French classroom, along with a Library, an Assembly hall, and a Robotics classroom. The Preschool and Primary areas feature dedicated spaces such as Preschool Library and Primary Library, plus a Multi‑Sensory Room and a Guidance Department to support learners. On‑site kitchen facilities and dining spaces are available for student meals.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities A music education pathway is supported by Arenas Albéniz on campus. There are extensive gardens with a lizard enclosure for outdoor and ecology‑related learning. The campus includes spaces that support after‑school activities, such as a Karate Room, a Psychomotricity Room, a Sport Gym, and a variety of sports courts. The planned Aqua & Sports Centre Gran Canaria will expand opportunities for water and multi‑sport activities. VR, Wi‑Fi, and Interactive Whiteboards support enrichment activities and collaborative learning.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History The Arenas Internacional Schools (AIS Group) began to develop in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1940 with the founding of Colegio Arenas by Lucía Pérez and Antonio Ojeda, later continued by their daughter and consolidated by the third generation. In the 1970s, Colegio Arenas became one of the first bilingual Spanish-English schools in Spain, and the first in the Canary Islands. In 1976, Colegio Arenas relocated to Los Tarahales – Siete Palmas. The AIS Group expanded with Colegio Arenas Atlántico in Arucas and Lanzarote's Colegio Arenas Internacional in 1995 and 2004, respectively; Arenas Albéniz Music Conservatoire started in 1995 and Sulis Manor opened in 1998. In 2005, AIS began implementing International Baccalaureate programmes, with official certification completed across Preschool to Baccalaureate by 2017, making AIS the first and only IB World Schools in the Canary Islands; Aqua & Sports Centre Gran Canaria was added in 2018, and the infant school Arenas Playa Blanca Nursery joined the AIS Group.
Community	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.	Community The school presents itself as an international family, with Sulis Manor as its Arenas School campus in Bath, England, offering English language immersion and a long tradition of multilingual education. It is the first multilingual school on the island and the Canary Islands' first to offer the full range of IB programmes across all stages. Exchange and study trips provide exposure to English, German and French languages, including a UK end-of-primary trip, host-family exchanges in the United States, and partnerships with a German school in Stuttgart and a French school in Lille since 2017/2018. Guided tours of the facilities are available for prospective families.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual Study support for English and Spanish is provided after school. Secondary students also have study support. Classes for gifted students and the BizKids program develop thinking and problem-solving skills.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Preschool after-school activities include Modern Dance and Rhythmic Body Expression. Primary students participate in Modern Dance and Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnastics, alongside general gymnastics. These activities support performing arts and creative expression.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language German and French are offered after school, with Chinese for first language speakers in Primary. These language activities complement in-class learning and support language development outside the timetable. They encourage intercultural communication and linguistic confidence.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies Team sports include 5-a-side football, basketball, volleyball, paddle tennis, and swimming. Preschool and Primary programs include multi-sports and play-based activities that foster social interaction and teamwork. Secondary students can join additional clubs alongside sport participation.
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.	Community & service —
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.	Leadership & professional BizKids develops entrepreneurial and business-thinking skills. Gifted-student classes support advanced learning and leadership potential. These activities help students develop professional skills and confidence.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports activities support physical fitness, including swimming, karate, rhythmic gymnastics, and team sports. Multi-sports and gym sessions are offered across age groups. Dance and gymnastics contribute to overall wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision Languages taught include Spanish and English as the languages of instruction; German is taught from the 2nd year of Primary Education; French is taught from the 2nd year of Primary Education; Mandarin Chinese is taught from the 3rd year of Primary Education. German, French and Mandarin have associated external examinations (Goethe-Institut, Alliance Française, Confucius Institute YCT). Several subjects at each educational stage are taught in Spanish and English. English language lessons are provided at Secondary and Baccalaureate levels, with groups organized by achievement, and Cambridge exams offered at various levels. The school is authorized as a Cambridge ESOL Exam Preparation Centre, offering official Cambridge English tests.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching The school has a Spanish-English bilingual program with two languages of instruction. Spanish-English bilingual education commences in Preschool Education. French and German are taught from the 2nd year of Primary Education, and Mandarin Chinese is taught from the 3rd year of Primary Education.
Immersion programs	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.	Immersion programs The English language immersion is offered through the Sulis Manor Residential & Activity Centre in Bath, England, with programmes including: Summer Courses at Residence or with Host Family (ages 11-17) 3-4 weeks; English Immersion and Leadership Skills (ages 11-12) 10-14 days; Study Programme at a British school (ages 11-16) 4-6 months; Short Study Programme (ages 13-16) 3 weeks. The Sulis Manor centre collaborates with Saint Gregory School in Bath.
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Admissions	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	Admissions The admission process aims to meet the specific needs of the future student by assessing their personal and academic profiles. An Information Request Form is available to learn more about the admissions process. Colegio Arenas: Llano de Los Tarahales, 76, 35013 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain. Tel: +34 928 41 59 96. Colegio Arenas Atlántico: Paseo San Patricio, 20, 35413 (Trasmontaña), Arucas, Gran Canaria, Spain. Tel: +34 928 62 91 40. Main Office: Calle Archivero Joaquín Blanco Montesdeoca 16-18. Tel: +34 928 48 29 71 ext 1. Uniformes: +34 928 48 29 71 ext 3.
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.	Scholarships —
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