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Colegio Hispano Británico Lanzarote

Spain, Lanzarote

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €4,050 - 9,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 360
Opened 1976
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages Spanish, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 13
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Colégio Hispano Británico Lanzarote delivers the British National Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18, blending English with Spanish, German and Chinese language study. It is an independent school and a British School Overseas (BSO) accredited centre, hosting Cambridge International Examinations, Edexcel and Trinity assessments, and providing UCAS and Open University access. Founded in 1976, it is the island's sole Lanzarote school accredited to teach the British curriculum abroad and an official Cambridge examination centre. The campus, set on extensive grounds near the golf course in Puerto del Carmen, offers a safe, multicultural learning environment designed to foster interaction. Students typically take around 14 GCSE subjects, with some pursuing up to 17, and may continue with Cambridge A Levels or BTEC qualifications into first– or second-year university study. A notable feature is the Environmental Management approach to Geography, with strong language provision and a house system supporting leadership and community.

Camino Mosegue, 2, 35572 Tías, Las Palmas, Spain

The Essentials

Colegio Hispano Británico Lanzarote has 360 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Stages
Primary through KS5 (GCSE and A-levels)

Type
Independent school; British School Overseas (BSO) accreditation; Cambridge examination centre; Edexcel, Trinity, UCAS, Open University and Goethe Institute centre

Additional learning support
The school accepts Special Educational Needs (SEN) and provides SEN support within the regular classroom; there is no dedicated SEN unit; admissions assess SEN on a case-by-case basis

Country affiliation
United Kingdom education system; BSO accreditation; NABSS member

Bus service
Transport is available as an optional extra; transport costs may apply
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Clothing can be casual and comfortable but must be presentable. No tops with offensive slogans. Boys must not wear singlet T‑shirts. Girls must not bare midriff or wear strap tops less than two fingers in width or off‑the‑shoulder. Shorts and skirts should be at least the length of a closed fist with hands by the side. Repeated dress‑code issues may be sanctioned.

Food Options
Lunch is eaten between 1:10 pm and 1:30 pm in designated areas (Marquee, Middle covered patio, or Dining Room). Food and drink must be consumed in these areas; no eating in classrooms. Bottled water is allowed at breaks.

House System
Three Houses: Kings, Wilberforce, and Cervantes. House points are awarded for academic and sporting achievements as well as behaviour, tallied throughout the year; the winning house is decided on Sports Day. At the start of the year, Head Boy, Head Girl, and House Captains (one boy and one girl from the sixth form) are elected to represent the student body.

Governance and Ownership
The school is completely independent and does not receive government or other subsidies; fees fund staff and materials; A Level exam costs are included in the A Level fees.
Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Hispano Británico Lanzarote ranges from EUR 4,050 to EUR 9,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration / Deposit

- There is a refundable/non-refundable registration deposit of EUR 400 required to reserve a place for the next school year; this deposit is taken as an advance against the following year's fees and places for the next academic year are only reserved once this deposit has been paid.

Tuition fees (by school year / stage) — amounts shown per year and per month

- Foundation Stage: EUR 4,050 per year (EUR 425 per month).
- Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2): EUR 5,200 per year (EUR 540 per month).
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6): EUR 5,800 per year (EUR 600 per month).
- Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9): EUR 6,500 per year (EUR 670 per month).
- Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11 — IGCSE course): EUR 9,000 per year (EUR 920 per month). This Key Stage 4 fee is stated to include all IGCSE exam fees.
- Years 12 and 13 (Advanced Level / A-Level course): EUR 9,000 per year (EUR 920 per month); A-Level tuition is quoted without exam fees (A-Level students are required to cover their own A-Level exam costs).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Yearly tuition is payable in advance before the start of the school year. Monthly payment is available as ten equal monthly instalments (payments spread over 10 months).
- A surcharge may be applied to fees not paid on time, and the school reserves the right not to admit pupils whose fees are not fully paid.
- Deposits paid to reserve places are deducted from fees as part of the normal billing for the autumn term.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; the published materials and fee schedule describe the school as a day school and list only day-school services (transport and meals) as optional extras. No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and optional extras

- Hot school meal (if required): EUR 135 per month.
- School transport (example route from Playa Blanca): EUR 100 per month. Transport is an optional extra where required.
- A-Level exam fees: A-Level tuition is quoted without exam fees; A-Level students must cover their own exam costs. IGCSE exam fees are included in the Key Stage 4 fee.
- Books and routine classroom materials are covered within the school fees. The school states that, in general, there are no additional costs on top of the published school fees apart from optional transport and lunches or specific exam fees for A Levels.
- No separate uniform fee or mandatory uniform-cost schedule is published in the publicly available fee documents.

Refund information

- No explicit public refund policy for tuition, deposits, or other fees is published in the available fee schedule or FAQs. Refund handling is not detailed in the published fee document.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Bank transfer payments are accepted; the school publishes accounts at Banca March and La Caixa with full IBAN and SWIFT details for fee payments. Cash payments equal to or above EUR 1,000 per invoice are not accepted (legal requirement).

Other payment and administrative notes

- Places will only be reserved for the following academic year upon payment of the EUR 400 deposit. The school may refuse admission where fees are unpaid and may apply late-payment surcharges. The school states a transparent fee structure with few additional costs beyond optional meals and transport.

Summary of items not published in the fee schedule

- No separate application or administration fee (distinct from the EUR 400 reservation deposit) is published in the available fee document. No published uniform cost schedule, no boarding fees, and no detailed published refund policy were found in the available fee materials. The tuition amounts and optional extras above reflect the published fee sheet and admission FAQ.
Academics

Colegio Hispano Británico Lanzarote teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
British National Curriculum is followed. Spanish Language is taught from age 3; German and Chinese from age 6 and continued through GCSE years. The Geography component is addressed via Environmental Management. Students typically take 14 GCSE subjects, with some taking up to the equivalent of 17 GCSEs. The school uses Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel as examining boards, with Goethe-Institut exams and Trinity College London as an exam centre. Curriculum Maps for the 2023-2024 school year are available for Year 1 through Year 6.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is 13 students.

Exam Results
GCSE and A-level results are amongst the best in the world (by average points per student); IGCSE results have improved in recent years.

Higher Education Progression
The Upper Sixth form is normally composed of 14 to 16 students. Most students secure places at universities after graduation, with some progressing to top institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, LSE and UCL.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1976 by Roger Deign. It is the only Lanzarote school accredited to teach the British curriculum abroad (BSO) and an official Cambridge exam centre, offering GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A levels, plus Open University exams and UCAS. The curriculum blends the British framework with Spanish language and social sciences, and also includes German and Chinese. It is a founder member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain). In 2014 the British Government authorized the school to train teachers who have completed postgraduate studies, and in 2020 it gained approval to offer BTEC qualifications up to the second year of university studies; Ofsted certifies its standards (UK Education Department number 141421).

Community
CHB uses a Houses system with three houses: Kings, Wilberforce, and Cervantes. House points are awarded for academic and sporting achievements as well as behaviour, and the winner is decided on Sports Day. At the start of each school year, students vote for Head Boy and Head Girl and elect a male and female House Captain from the sixth form to represent them. The house names reflect values such as intelligence and character for Kings, liberty and human rights for Wilberforce, and imagination and reading for Cervantes.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has extensive grounds and is situated near the golf course in Puerto Del Carmen, Tías. It accepts students from ages 3 through 18. The campus provides an open, safe, and multicultural learning environment designed to encourage interaction. It is the only school in Lanzarote accredited to teach the British curriculum abroad (BSO) and hosts official examination centres for Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson examinations, Trinity examinations, UCAS, the Open University, and the Goethe Institute. The dining room is available for meals if required.

Academic Facilities
The British National Curriculum is followed, with Spanish Language taught from age 3 and German and Chinese from age 6, continuing through GCSE. Environmental Management replaces UK Geography and has a strong world geography component. The timetable includes around 14 GCSE subjects, with some students taking up to 17, and it is extended from age 11 to provide extra lesson time. The school works with Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel, and is a Trinity College London Exam Centre, with a partnership with the Goethe-Institut for German language exams. The curriculum is co-validated to the Spanish system, enabling access to Spanish universities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students are split into Houses: Wilberforce, Cervantes and Kings. House points are awarded for academic and sporting achievements, tallied throughout the year, with the Sports Day determining the winning house. At the beginning of each school year, students vote for Head Boy and Head Girl and for house captains from the Sixth Form. The House system fosters teamwork, leadership, and friendly competition. The school community is multicultural, with students from many nationalities represented on the island.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the British National Curriculum. Spanish is taught from age 3; German and Chinese from age 6, with Environmental Management taught instead of Geography. Students take 14 GCSE subjects, with some students taking up to the equivalent of 17 GCSEs, providing a broad background in languages, ICT and sciences. The school works with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel, including BTEC qualifications up to the second year of university level; it is a Trinity College London Exam Centre and collaborates with the Goethe-Institut. The school is Ofsted-certified (UK Department for Education establishment number 141421) and in 2014 received authorization from the British Government to train postgraduate-year teachers, with 2020 approval to offer BTEC qualifications up to the second year of university level.

Arts & Creative
Art is a listed subject across KS1–KS5. The curriculum includes Art alongside ICT, Science, Humanities and PE across key stages. The subject map shows Art as a standard part of the offerings from early years through to higher levels. Curriculum Maps for the 2023-2024 academic year are available to view.

Cultural & Language
The school follows the British National Curriculum with Spanish taught from age 3 and German and Chinese taught from age 6. Spanish language and social sciences are integrated, and German and Chinese are continued through GCSE years. The curriculum also includes connections with the Goethe-Institut and Trinity College London exams, reflecting a broader language and cultural offering.

Social & Hobbies
Students are split into Houses: Kings, Wilberforce and Cervantes. House points are awarded for academic achievement, sporting success and good behaviour, tallied throughout the year with the winner decided on Sports Day. At the start of the school year, students vote for Head Boy, Head Girl and a House captain (one boy and one girl from Sixth Form) to represent them. The House system and related activities foster community, competition and collaboration across the school.

Leadership & Professional
Head Boy and Head Girl are elected at the start of the year, and a boy and a girl from Sixth Form are chosen as House captains to represent the student body. This leadership structure is integral to the Houses system, providing opportunities for student representation and responsibility.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Houses system promotes teamwork and healthy competition through sport and academics, with House points awarded for achievement and conduct. Sports Day on the final day of the school year determines the winning House. The presence of elected student leaders and house-based activities supports a sense of community and well-being within the school.
Languages

Language Provision
British National Curriculum is followed. Spanish Language is taught from age 3, while German and Chinese are taught from age 6; these languages continue through GCSE. English Language and English Literature are GCSE subjects. The Goethe-Institut supports German language studies with exams, and Trinity College London is used for English-language exams.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is an accredited British School Overseas (BSO) and is the only school in Lanzarote accredited to teach the British curriculum abroad (BSO). It is a founder member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS). Ofsted has certified the school, with the British Department for Education number 141421. The school is located near the golf course in Puerto Del Carmen, Tiás. It accepts students from age 3 to 18. Founded in 1976 by Roger Deign.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the administration office to arrange a visit to the school and discuss admissions. Book an appointment to see the school; place availability will determine next steps. If places are available, secure a place by completing the registration form and paying the deposit. The deposit is deducted from autumn term fees.

2. There are no pre-entry exams or general entry requirements for most applicants; children above 6 years old should have a reasonable command of English. The school reserves the right not to admit or exclude students in certain circumstances, and SEN considerations are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

3. There is no admission deadline; new admissions are welcomed when there is a place.

4. External candidates may sit exams for subjects offered by the school; exams are limited to subjects taught at the school, and exam fees cover the exam, invigilation, and administration.
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