British School of Tenerife

The school is guided by four core values: Commitment, Kindness, Honesty, and Respect, which are integrated into all aspects of school life. It aims to help students reach their full potential in their areas of interest, achieve academic success, and grow into confident, responsible, and exemplary citizens. The school fosters a vibrant international community where students develop empathy and a global outlook.

The school follows the English National Curriculum, spanning from the Early Years Foundation Stage (18 months to 5 years) through to Primary (5 to 11 years) and Secondary/Sixth Form (11 to 18 years). Secondary students prepare for IGCSE examinations via the University of Cambridge Examinations Board and A-Level exams for university entrance. The curriculum includes core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science, with additional emphasis on personal and social development.

Students consistently achieve excellent IGCSE and A-Level results that compare favorably with UK and global averages. These academic outcomes facilitate entry into universities across the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. Many graduates go on to pursue diverse professional paths, including engineering, law, journalism, and the creative arts.

The school maintains a dedicated Neurodiversity (ND) department with specialized staff, including a SENCO lead and an ND deputy. Support is integrated into the school environment to assist students with diverse learning needs.

The school welcomes students from over thirty countries. The admission process involves specific requirements based on the entry year, with an admission fee applicable for students entering in Year 2 or above. A payment guarantee, either through an advance payment or a bank guarantee, is required for the first year of enrollment.

The school operates on a standard academic year, with a specific calendar available for the 2026-2027 period. The Association of the British School of Tenerife typically holds its Annual General Meeting in December.

The school operates across two sites: the La Luz site for Early Years and Primary, and the Trinity site for Secondary and Sixth Form. The La Luz site features a dedicated EYFS building, a primary building, a neurodiversity room, a music room, an indoor sports hall, a library, a sensory room, a multipurpose room, a computing suite, playgrounds, and a dining room. The Trinity site includes physics, biology, and chemistry laboratories, as well as dedicated rooms for art, history, geography, mathematics, computer science, languages, drama, and literacy, alongside playgrounds and a dining room.

Students participate in a variety of activities including school clubs, the Junior Duke Award, and Erasmus+ exchanges. Leadership opportunities are available through roles such as Prefects, House Captains, School Council members, Playground Buddies, Lead Learners, Eco Warriors, Reading Ambassadors, Library Monitors, and Assembly DJs. Sports competitions against other British schools and special events like the Leavers Ball are also part of school life.