SEN International Schools in Tenerife, Spain

Last updated 14 August 2026

About international schools in Tenerife, Spain

International schools in Tenerife tend to be small to medium-sized and are most commonly organised around the British (English National Curriculum) and the French systems, with a number of bilingual Spanish - English programmes and a few schools that prepare students for Spanish Bachillerato pathways. Fees vary by school, age and services but international-school tuition on the island typically sits in the mid-range for Spain - many families should expect annual costs in the low-thousands of euros to the high-single thousands depending on extras and year group. Admissions usually centre on a September intake; public and concertado application rounds in the Canary Islands run in spring, while private and international schools often operate their own rolling or cohort-based entry processes and ask that parents enquire several months in advance. Practical considerations for relocating families include island travel times between north and south, availability of school transport and after-school care, and checking language-support (EAL/Spanish) and recognised qualification pathways for later university entry.

Compare 1 SEN / Special Education international schools in Tenerife, Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 6,776), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 1 schools · avg fee EUR 6,776

Schools listed: 1
Curricula: 2
Average annual fee: EUR 6,776
Fee range: EUR 5,236 – 8,316
Most common curriculum: British Curriculum (1 schools)
Average school size: 547 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Wingate School
Oldest: Wingate School (1982)

Wingate School

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 3 to 18

€5,236 - 8,316

Ages 3 to 18 years

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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What curricula will my child find in Tenerife’s international schools?

The most common offers are British-style schools teaching the English National Curriculum (often leading to IGCSEs and A-Levels) and a French curriculum school following the French national programme; some international schools also provide bilingual Spanish - English tracks or routes that enable progression to the Spanish Bachillerato. A small number of schools across Spain offer IB programmes, but on Tenerife the prevailing models remain British and French with bilingual options.

How much do international schools in Tenerife usually cost each year?

Tuition varies by school, the age of the child and what’s included (meals, activities, transport), but published comparisons and local school schedules show many international and private-school fees on the island fall in a mid-range band rather than the very highest brackets seen on the Spanish mainland. Some French and British international schools publish annual tuition figures in the mid-thousands of euros, while comprehensive comparisons for the island indicate typical overall annual costs often lie between roughly €4,000 and €8,000 once extras are included - always check each school’s current fee schedule and additional charges.

When should I apply if we are moving to Tenerife?

For families wanting a September start, begin enquiries as early as possible; many international schools accept rolling applications but popular year groups and smaller schools can fill places many months ahead. Public admissions in the Canary Islands follow a spring timetable for the following academic year, so if you’re also considering local or semi-state options be aware of those formal application windows.

What ages and school stages do these schools cover, and how do they map to the Spanish system?

Most international schools on Tenerife enrol from early years (around age 2 - 3) up to 16 or 18, offering primary and secondary pathways comparable to the Spanish Educación Primaria and Educación Secundaria/Bachillerato stages. Schools that follow British or French systems generally provide the qualification routes associated with those systems (IGCSE/A-Level or French Baccalauréat), and some also support homologation or bilingual routes so pupils can access Spanish universities if needed.

What languages are lessons taught in, and is support available for non-native speakers?

In British international schools the main language of instruction is English, with Spanish taught as a subject and often used for some local curriculum content; the French lycée teaches in French while also teaching Spanish and English. Most international schools on the island offer English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) or targeted Spanish support to help newcomers integrate, so check each school’s language-support provision and assessment process before applying.

SEN International Schools in Tenerife, Spain

Wingate School

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 3 to 18

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