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Canterbury School of Gran Canaria

Founded 1972

Updated July 2026

1–18Ages

Curriculum

National Curriculum (England)IGCSEIB Diploma

Accreditations

IB

Languages

English flagEnglishSpanish flagSpanish

Canterbury School is a British international school established in 1972 that serves students aged 1.5 to 18 years across three locations in Gran Canaria. It is an authorized IB World School known for its academic excellence and commitment to educational innovation.

Teaching approach

The school aims to create a unified learning community that fosters a culture of challenge, care, and self-confidence. It strives to develop independent, autonomous learners through a stimulating 21st-century curriculum that emphasizes emotional and physical well-being, multicultural tolerance, and the celebration of individual talents.

Programmes

The school offers a British international education with a strong emphasis on English immersion, Spanish language and literature, and Canarian culture, with a third language introduced at age 11. It is an authorized IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) in the Sixth Form. Additionally, the school provides a specialized basketball programme that allows students to integrate high-level sports training with their academic studies.

Outcomes

Canterbury School is recognized for academic excellence, with students consistently receiving awards from Cambridge International Examinations for top results. The school has also been ranked by the newspaper El Español among the 100 best schools in Spain for three consecutive years, with specific recognition as one of the 30 most innovative schools.

Student support

EAL support
Unknown
Learning support
Unknown
Frequently asked questions(5)
What curriculum does Canterbury School of Gran Canaria offer?
Canterbury School of Gran Canaria offers National Curriculum (England), IGCSE and IB Diploma.
How much is tuition at Canterbury School of Gran Canaria?
Annual tuition at Canterbury School of Gran Canaria is €5.8K–€6.9K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
What ages does Canterbury School of Gran Canaria teach?
Canterbury School of Gran Canaria enrolls students aged 1 to 18.
What accreditations does Canterbury School of Gran Canaria hold?
Canterbury School of Gran Canaria holds accreditations including IB.
Where is Canterbury School of Gran Canaria located?
Canterbury School of Gran Canaria is an international school in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2026/2027
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
Pre‐Nursery – Year 61–11€5.8K
Year 7 – Year 911–14€6.2K
Year 10 – Year 1114–16€6.4K
Year 12 – Year 1316–18€6.9K

Source:PDFCALENDARIO-2025-2026_confirmado.pdfPDFCALENDARIO-2025-2026-MASPALOMAS_confirmado.pdfPDFCalendario-Escolar_Academic-Year-Calendar-2026-2027.pdfPDFSchool-Fees-2026-2027.pdf

Other fees(7)
Other fees
Deposit· A deposit of 2.500,00€ per family must be paid for new admissions.€2.5K
Meals· Pre-Nursery to Year 6 lunch service is 1.580,00€ annually (or 162,00€ monthly except Dec/Apr which are 142,00€).€1.6K
Meals· Year 7 to Year 13 lunch service is 1.640,00€ annually (or 168,00€ monthly except Dec/Apr which are 148,00€).€1.6K
Enrolment fee· Enrolment fee for Pre-Nursery – Year 6 (paid in June for returning students, or at reservation for new students).€580
Enrolment fee· Enrolment fee for Year 7 – Year 9.€620
Enrolment fee· Enrolment fee for Year 10 – Year 11.€635
Enrolment fee· Enrolment fee for Year 12 – Year 13.€685

Discounts

  • Sibling discount: Up to 19.3%

Admissions

Prospective families may request information or book a visit through the school's website. The admissions process requires a deposit of 2,500€ per family for new students, and enrolment is valid for one full academic year.

Calendar

The school maintains separate academic calendars for its Las Palmas (Milton House and San Lorenzo) and Maspalomas locations. These calendars are updated annually and are available for consultation on the school's website.

Facilities

PlaygroundLibraryDining hallTheatre / auditoriumGymnasium

About the campus

The school operates across three locations: the main San Lorenzo campus, which spans over 60,000m² and includes a theatre, sports hall, and facilities for Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form; the Milton House building in Ciudad Jardín for Infant education; and an Infant and Primary school in Maspalomas. The school also provides a lunch service and supervised early drop-off options for students in the Infant and Primary departments.

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