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Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain, Las Palmas

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees €4,560 - 5,981
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1920
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, French, Spanish
Typical class size 35
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a German Auslandsschule offering a bilingual education, following the KMK-approved German curriculum for ages 3–18. From kindergarten to Abitur, students learn under native-speaking teachers from Germany, Spain and England, in small classes supported by digital media. The school is affiliated with Germany and maintains German quality standards. In February 2022 Bund-Länder-Inspektion awarded the school the Exzellente Auslandsschule seal, reflecting inspection excellence. The campus combines a main building with a garden, a separate classroom building, a library, an auditorium and a cafeteria; the primary school has its own courtyard. Facilities include a sports hall, an athletics track and multiple fields, set in a natural environment about 10 minutes from Las Palmas. DSLPA provides intercultural exchange, partner-school programs and competitions such as Jugend Musiziert and Model United Nations, and offers Bachillerato alongside the Abitur. After-school activities supplement the curriculum, fostering language development and inquiry.

Lomo del Drago, s/n, 35017 Almatriche, Las Palmas, Spain

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 35, instruction in German.

Location
Lomo del Drago s/n, Almatriche, 35018 Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. The campus is about 10 minutes from the city center of Las Palmas.

Stages
Kindergarten / Preschool; Primary School; Secondary School. From the kindergarten to the Abitur, students of German, Spanish and other nationalities study together under German standards.

Type
International, bilingual school; official Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Instruction follows German quality standards and curricula approved by the KMK.

Additional learning support
Lerncoaching and a Förderprogramm support learning needs and gifted students. The Beratungsteam includes the Team for School Life (TSZ), mediators, a school psychologist, a social pedagogue, and Bullying Prevention Team.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Germany; German quality standards and curricula approved by the KMK.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Bus transport is provided for students with an additional supervisor on board; buses run in the morning, at midday, and after school to ensure timely arrival and drop-off at designated stops. The DSLPA Bus app provides GPS tracking and registrations or changes must be made at least seven days in advance via the app.

Food Options
Meals are prepared fresh daily in the on-site kitchen and served in a bright, modern Mensa with healthy options and vegetarian choices. Preschool lunch is served 12:00–12:50, and primary and secondary lunch is served 13:10–14:00; a daily breakfast is offered in the cafeteria for secondary students, and since 2023/24 there is a rotating hot lunch option in the cafeteria.

Governance and Ownership
The school is run by the Verein der Deutschen Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The board operates on a voluntary basis and governs finances and legal matters, with the association acting under Spanish law as a non-profit entity. Each year a General Assembly elects seven board members for two-year terms; current board members include Alejandro Girona Ratzke (Chair), Tatjana Willhelmi, Thorsten Pieper, Wolfram Netzband, Tillman Kuttenkeuler, Marina Morales Padrón, and Isabel León Suarez.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranges from EUR 4,560 to EUR 5,981 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑time fees
- Kindergarten / Vorschule: Einschreibegebühr (jährlich) EUR 220; Kaution (einmalig) EUR 1,000 (wird nach Verlassen der Schule auf Antrag und Prüfung zurückerstattet).
- Grundschule (Klassen 1–4): Aufnahmegebühr (einmalig) EUR 1,000 — diese Gebühr wird als Reservierung des Schulplatzes behandelt und ist nicht erstattungsfähig; Kaution (einmalig) EUR 1,000 (wird nach Verlassen der Schule auf Antrag und Prüfung zurückerstattet); Einschreibegebühr (jährlich) EUR 200.
- Sekundaria (Klassen 5–12): Aufnahmegebühr (einmalig) EUR 1,000 — nicht erstattungsfähig; Kaution (einmalig) EUR 1,000 (wird nach Verlassen der Schule auf Antrag und Prüfung zurückerstattet); Einschreibegebühr (jährlich) EUR 200.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalment amounts)
- Kindergarten / Vorschule (3–6 Jahre): Jahresgebühr EUR 5,190; Abbuchung EUR 519 pro Monat (x 10 Monate). Die Gebühr umfasst Betreuung 7:30–15:30, Förderung nach deutschen Bildungsplänen, zweisprachiges Sprachprogramm (Deutsch/Spanisch), schulpsychologischen Dienst und Lern‑/Erziehungsberatung.
- Grundschule (Klassen 1–4): Jahresgebühr EUR 4,560; Abbuchung EUR 380 pro Monat (x 12 Monate). Die Gebühr umfasst Unterricht gemäß Stundentafel, Deutsch‑Förderung, schulpsychologischen Dienst und Lern‑/Erziehungsberatung.
- Sekundaria (Klassen 5–8): Jahresgebühr EUR 5,418; Abbuchung EUR 451.50 pro Monat (x 12 Monate). Die Gebühr umfasst Unterricht, schulpsychologischen Dienst und Beratung (Lern, Erziehungs, Studien, Berufsberatung). Ein Tablet inklusive Versicherung/Lizenzen/Wartung ist eingeschlossen.
- Sekundaria (Klassen 9–11): Jahresgebühr EUR 5,934; Abbuchung EUR 494.50 pro Monat (x 12 Monate).
- Sekundaria (Klasse 12): Jahresgebühr EUR 5,980.50; Abbuchung EUR 664.50 pro Monat (x 9 Monate).

Other recurring and optional fees / typical extras
- Mensa: Kindergarten Mensa EUR 138 pro Monat (wird zusammen mit der Schulgebühr abgebucht). Für andere Abteilungen fallen Mensa‑Kosten je nach Nutzung an.
- Materialkosten: Kindergarten EUR 120 (jährlich); Grundschule Klasse 1 EUR 80 (jährlich); Grundschule Klassen 2–4 EUR 70 (jährlich). Diese Beträge werden mit der ersten Schulgeldquote im September abgebucht.
- Spanisch als Fremdsprache (ISF) für nicht‑spanischsprechende Schüler: in Kindergarten/Grundschule Klassen 1–2: EUR 34 (2 Wochenstunden, abrechenbar 2 x 5 Monate); Grundschule Klassen 3–4 (4 Wochenstunden): EUR 68 (2 x 5 Monate); Sekundaria (4 Wochenstunden) EUR 68 (2 x 5 Monate). Diese ISF‑Gebühren werden halbjährlich mit den Schulgeldquoten im September/Februar abgebucht.
- Musik / Bläserklasse: Gebühr EUR 55 pro Monat (wird monatlich mit der Schulgeldquote abgebucht); Leihgebühr für Instrumente (außerhalb Bläserklasse) EUR 10 pro Monat.
- Universitätsvorbereitung (PAU, Sekundaria Klassen 11–12): 1 Kurs EUR 300 (jährlich); 2 Kurse EUR 550 (jährlich). Förderkurs EUR 51 (jeweils 2 x 5 Monate, halbjährlich abgebucht).
- Zusätzliche Kosten können entstehen für: Bustransport, Schuluniform, Schulbücher, Klassenreisen, Nachmittagsangebote, Förderkurse, besondere Förderbedarfe und sonstige außerunterrichtliche Aktivitäten.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Hauptabbuchungsweg: Die Schulgeldquoten werden ausschließlich per Bankeinzug (Lastschrift) von nur einem Konto jeweils am 10. eines Monats abgebucht. Auf Wunsch kann das Jahresschulgeld auf 12, 10 oder 9 Monatsraten verteilt werden; die Schule berechnet bei Schulabgang im laufenden Schuljahr das Schulgeld anteilig entsprechend der gewählten Ratenaufteilung. Änderungen der Abbuchungsmodalitäten können in den Monaten August und Januar kostenlos vorgenommen werden; für andere Änderungstermine fällt eine Verwaltungsgebühr von EUR 10 an. Bei Rückgabe der Lastschrift wird eine Verwaltungsgebühr von EUR 5 pro Beleg erhoben.
- Mahnverfahren: Die 1. Mahnung erfolgt nach 2 Monaten Nichtzahlung, die 2. Mahnung nach 3 Monaten (bei der zweiten Mahnung können Schülerinnen/Schüler von kostenpflichtigen außerschulischen Aktivitäten ausgeschlossen werden), die 3. Mahnung nach 4 Monaten kann zum Ausschluss vom weiteren Schulbesuch führen. Eine Einschreibung für das kommende Schuljahr ist erst nach vollständiger Zahlung aller ausstehenden Schulrechnungen möglich.
- Bei Anmeldung/Abmeldung im laufenden Monat werden volle Monatspreise berechnet. Bei Änderung der Ratenaufteilung oder sonstigen administrativen Änderungen sind die genannten Verwaltungsgebühren anwendbar.

Sibling discounts and financial aid
- Geschwisterermäßigungen: Für das dritte Kind, wenn alle Geschwister an der Schule angemeldet sind (Klassen 1–12), wird eine Ermäßigung von 20% auf die jeweilige Klassenstufen‑Gebühr gewährt; für das vierte Kind 30%; für das fünfte Kind 50%. Die Einschreibegebühren für das dritte und vierte Kind betragen jeweils EUR 500; für das fünfte Kind EUR 250.
- Außerordentliche temporäre Schulgeldermäßigungen (Stipendien) können gewährt werden; sie gelten in der Regel nur für das beantragte Schuljahr und sind an Bedingungen zur finanziellen Lage und schulischen Integration geknüpft. Gebühren für Bus, Mensa, außerunterrichtliche Aktivitäten und Schulmaterial sind von solchen Ermäßigungen in der Regel ausgeschlossen.

Refund information
- Kaution: Die bei Anmeldung hinterlegte Kaution (EUR 1,000) wird nach Austritt aus der Schule auf Antrag und nach Prüfung zurückerstattet; die Rückerstattung kann frühestens zwei Monate nach dem Austritt geprüft werden; eine Verzinsung der Kaution erfolgt nicht. Familien, die ein Stipendium erhalten, verlieren das Recht auf Rückerstattung der Kaution; falls die gewährte Ermäßigung geringer ist als die geleistete Kaution, wird ein Verrechnungswert angewendet.
- Aufnahmegebühren: Die Aufnahmegebühr (wo ausdrücklich als "Aufnahmegebühr" genannt) wird als Reservierung des Platzes behandelt und ist nicht erstattungsfähig. Andere einmalige oder jährliche Gebühren (z. B. Einschreibegebühren, Materialkosten) werden in der Gebührenauflistung als separat berechnet und sind in der Regel nicht als rückerstattungsfähig deklariert.

Boarding (Internat)
- Es bestehen keine ausgewiesenen Internats‑ oder Boardinggebühren; die Schule führt keine separate Internatsgebühr auf. Die Angebote der Schule sind auf Tagesbetrieb (Kindergarten bis Abitur) ausgerichtet.

Fee payment options (methods accepted for school fees and related administrative charges)
- Schulgelder/Quoten: ausschließlich Bankeinzug (Lastschrift) von einem Konto, jeweils am 10. eines Monats. Auf Wunsch Verteilung des Jahresschulgelds auf 12, 10 oder 9 Raten. Änderungen in August und Januar kostenlos; sonst Verwaltungsgebühr EUR 10; Rückgabe der Lastschrift führt zu einer Gebühr von EUR 5 pro Beleg. Weitere einmalige Zahlungen (z. B. Mensa, PAU‑Kurse, Bläserklasse) werden in der Regel zusammen mit der Schulgeldquote abgebucht oder entsprechend der genannten Fälligkeiten verrechnet.

(Ende der Gebührenübersicht.)
Academics

Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The DSLPA follows German quality standards and KMK-approved curricula. Education runs from kindergarten through Abitur. The school employs native-speaking teachers from Germany, Spain, England and other countries to support a bilingual program. Lessons are delivered in small classes with the use of digital media. In February 2022, Bund-Länder-Inspektion awarded the school the Exzellente Auslandsschule seal.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides excellent opportunities for applying to international universities. It prepares students for Abitur, the German university entrance qualification.

Gifted and Talented
There is a targeted support program to address learning gaps and to promote gifted children.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Beratungsteam (counseling team) that includes the Team des schulischen Zusammenlebens (TSZ), Streitschlichter (peer mediators), Schulpsychologin (school psychologist), Sozialpädagoge (school social worker), Bullying – Präventionsteam (bullying prevention team), and Lerncoaching (learning coaching). The Team des schulischen Zusammenlebens supports the social climate of the school and helps students navigate social situations. Streitschlichter provide peer mediation to resolve conflicts among students. The Schulpsychologin offers individual and group counseling, collaborates with families, and works closely with teachers. The Sozialpädagoge delivers ongoing social and emotional support, contributes to bullying prevention, and coordinates with crisis intervention as needed. Lerncoaching provides targeted coaching to develop learning strategies and study skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Schulpsychologin conducts discovery, consultation and support (individual, group, family) for decision difficulties; learning and performance disorders; behavioral disorders; behavioral difficulties; emotional disorders; ADHD; bullying; school conflicts; diversity and special educational needs. She collaborates with the mediation team and coordinates with families to support school–family cooperation. She also provides training and supervision, crisis intervention, and guidance for teachers. The Sozialpädagoge supports students with learning, social or emotional challenges, contributes to conflict resolution and bullying prevention, and facilitates inclusion and access to resources for students with special educational needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English begins in the primary years, with listening, speaking, reading and writing trained by English specialists to raise students to a high level. The graduation certificate attests English level at B2. The school is an official Oxford Test of English test center, allowing students to certify their English in school. At the end of the ninth grade, OTE for Schools is offered, and in the upper school, OTE Advanced is available; many upper-school students achieve the C1 level. The school employs native-speaking teachers or teachers sent from Germany to deliver instruction, with German language immersion from 8:00 a.m. to the end of the day.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the school psychologist, who is available to all students and handles learning and behavioral issues, emotional conflicts, and crises. She maintains close contact with teachers and is familiar with the school's structures. Functions include discovery, counseling and support (individual, groups, families) for decision difficulties; learning and performance disorders; behavioral and emotional issues; ADHD; bullying; and school conflicts. She collaborates with the mediation team, supports family coordination with the school, and provides crisis intervention, staff training and supervision, and career guidance and workshops. The school social worker also contributes to individual and group support, conflict resolution and crisis intervention, and works with families and external partners as needed.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by the Mediation Team, which helps resolve conflicts and maintain respectful relations among students and staff. A four-part Gewaltprävention (violence prevention) catalog covers verbal violence, physical violence, property damage, and disruptions to teaching, with parents informed about measures at a dedicated parent evening. The Hinweise und Regelungen document outlines these rules and procedures to guide collaboration between families and the school.
Parent Experience

History
The Deutsche Schule Las Palmas began in 1920 with seven children and one German teacher, an initiative of German families who settled on Gran Canaria. In 1967 it was officially recognized as a German Auslandsschule, and it is a Begegnungsschule that values intercultural exchange between German and Spanish culture. The school provides a bi-cultural and bilingual education, and students typically complete their schooling with both the German Abitur and the Bachillerato. In 1977 the school moved to its current Almatriche, Lomo del Drago campus with subsequent facility expansions, and in 2019 the German International Abitur was introduced. After outstanding Bund-Länder inspections, the school received the Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule designation for the third time; it celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020, hosted the German ambassador in 2022, and became a center for the Oxford Test of English in 2024.

Community
Open Fridays for 2026/27 pre-registration take place on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00. International Women's Day is celebrated, with activities prepared by the primary classes. The project Hermano Mayor, a Big Brother initiative, connects 1st and 7th graders to foster friendship and support, and this year's partnership was a great success. The school calendar lists important dates and holidays such as the Day of German Unity (October 3), Día de la Hispanidad, Día de la Inmaculada Concepción, Christmas markets, and other events throughout 2025 and 2026.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The School Association is the non-profit body that governs the Deutsche Schule Las Palmas, with members serving on a voluntary basis to manage financial, economic, and legal matters. The association acts under Spanish law and promotes friendly relations between Spain and Germany to enable intercultural exchange. Details about tasks and objectives are defined in the association's statutes. The board consists of seven elected members serving two-year terms, and an annual general meeting approves the board's work. Current board members are Alejandro Girona Ratzke (Chairman), Tatjana Willhelmi, Thorsten Pieper, Wolfram Netzband, Tilman Kuttenkeuler, Marina Morales Padrón, and Isabel León Suarez; in December 2025 Isabel León Suarez joined to fill a vacancy and Alfred Ernst left. The school is located at Lomo del Drago s/n, Las Palmas 35018, and can be reached at verwaltung@dslpa.org or by calling 928 67 07 54 or 928 67 07 50.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes a main building with a garden and a separate building that provides additional classroom space. A library, an auditorium, and a cafeteria are on site. The primary school has its own courtyard, and there are classrooms dedicated to the primary level. The sports facilities include a sports hall, an athletics track, and two sets of sports fields. The campus sits in a spacious natural environment, about 10 minutes from Las Palmas, which supports environmental education and a broad learning environment.

Sports Facilities
The school has a sports hall. There is an athletics track. There are multiple sports fields. A second set of sports fields is available on site.

Academic Facilities
The campus includes a main building with a garden, a new building providing additional classroom space, a library, an auditorium, and a cafeteria. The primary school has its own courtyard and dedicated classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities are offered, and excursions are organized.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Homework supervision for secondary students (Vigilancia de deberes - secundaria) provides a space to work on assignments autonomously in a focused, positive environment, Monday through Friday (excluding Thursday). The aim is to foster individual responsibility and autonomy in learning, with teachers or practice supervisors available to help when questions arise. Students may work alone or in small groups, and there are opportunities for supervised, structured study time. Participation does not replace parental supervision or in-depth review of school material.

Arts & Creative
After-school arts and creative activities cover a broad range of disciplines. Ballet runs on Monday and Thursday for students in grades 1–7; Basteln, Singen und Bewegung (crafts, singing and movement) takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday for grades 1–2; Chor & Malen (choir and painting) occurs on Friday for grades 1–4; the DSLPA BigBand rehearses on Wednesdays for grades 5–11. Additional offerings include Ceramics (Keramik) on Monday and Thursday for grades 1–6, Creative Workshop (Taller creativo) on Monday for grades 1–4, Sewing (Costura) on Tuesday for grades 2–5, and Painting (Pintura) on Wednesday for grades 4–10. These activities are led either by DSLPA teachers or external instructors.

Cultural & Language
The Reading Club (Leseclub) is offered on Tuesdays for grades 1–4 and focuses on reading in German, strengthening reading fluency and spoken language in a small-group setting. The school also supports intercultural and international experiences, including exchange programs with German partner schools (e.g., Nürnberg/Hersbruck and Essen) and opportunities to participate in competitions such as Jugend Musiziert, Jugend debattiert, and Model United Nations; later, exchanges and international trips are coordinated through the Fahrtenkonzept/Austausch program. Finally, a Young Researchers Club (Jungforscher AG) on Fridays for higher grades offers independent scientific inquiry with pathways to competitions like Jugend forscht.

Social & Hobbies
New after-school social offerings include Chess, an Emotions Workshop, and Yoga. Yoga and mindfulness sessions (Yoga und Achtsamkeit) are scheduled on Thursdays for ages 1–3 and emphasize calm, breathing, and emotional awareness, with a monthly fee of 30 euros and materials as needed. These activities complement traditional clubs by promoting teamwork, creativity, and well-being beyond academics.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership-oriented and competition-focused opportunities include the Jungforscher AG (Young Researchers Club) on Fridays for grades 5–12, where students learn to conduct scientific inquiry and may participate in Jugend forscht or Schüler experimentieren; admission is limited and may involve an audition or probationary period. The Fahrtenkonzept/Austausch page also notes opportunities for international exchanges (e.g., Model United Nations) and participation in competitions, fostering teamwork, communication, and project work.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Yoga and mindfulness activities (Yoga & Achtsamkeit) are offered to promote well-being and emotional balance, with weekly sessions on Thursdays for ages 1–3 and a structured program led by a teacher; the activity emphasizes body awareness, emotional identification, and calm. In addition, sports-based after-school activities such as Basketball (1–10), Football (1–10), and Hockey (1–5) provide structured physical activity on multiple days, with clear expectations for teamwork, technique, and discipline.
Languages

Language Provision
German is taught from kindergarten through Abitur, with native-speaking teachers guiding instruction across many core and elective subjects. German as a foreign language is provided within this framework. English begins in primary, with a four-skills approach; the Abitur certificate attests level B2 in English. The school is an official Oxford Test of English center, offering OTE for Schools at the end of the 9th grade and OTE Advanced in upper secondary, with many candidates achieving C1. French is offered as a third foreign language from 10th grade, yielding level B1 on the Abitur. The Integration in Spanish-language Instruction (ISF) program supports German-speaking students to learn Spanish in small groups from age 3, with two years of ISF before joining regular Spanish instruction. The school also hosts the Goethe-Institut and serves as an Oxford Test of English Testzentrum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual program that enables students to learn a foreign language intensively and at a high level. Language diversity is a core part of the program, with teachers from Germany, Spain, England and other countries. Native-speaking teachers contribute across many subjects to support language development.

Immersion Programs
German language immersion is central to the DSLPA. German is taught by native-speaking teachers across core and elective subjects. From 8:00 in the morning until the last class, students immerse themselves in German. The campus functions as an intercultural learning space where languages bridge cultures.
Reputation

Awards
Exzellente Auslandsschule (Excellent Foreign School) awarded February 2022 by the German Bund-Länder-Inspektion; praised teaching quality, German language level, and school-community collaboration
Admissions

Admissions
We warmly welcome your child to the German School Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The enrollment process for the upcoming school year is already underway. Use our online form to submit your application conveniently. For questions, the administration team is always available. Kindergarten and Preschool: We welcome children of all nationalities who want to learn through play. German language knowledge is not required for entry into kindergarten. For entry into preschool, German language knowledge is desirable. Primary School and Secondary Level: Instruction is largely in German; therefore direct entry into primary school or secondary level requires corresponding German language proficiency for your child to participate successfully in class. Admission and placement in a grade level are decided by the principal and the heads of departments. We look forward to receiving your application.
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