Colegio Arenas

The school is committed to an education with purpose, emphasizing academic excellence, multilingualism, and internationalism. It fosters a holistic approach that integrates environmental values, emotional intelligence, and active learning methodologies to prepare students to be critical, secure, and responsible global citizens. The institution operates under the motto "Learning, enjoying and growing up together," focusing on continuous improvement and social commitment.

The school offers a bilingual (Spanish-English) curriculum that incorporates the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 12–16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18. The language programme includes English, German, French, and Chinese, with opportunities to reach C2 proficiency in English. The curriculum also integrates STEAM methodologies and formal music education through its private conservatory.

The school reports strong academic results, including an average score of 8.42 in the 2025 EBAU examinations and IB Diploma results that exceed the national average. Students have achieved international recognition, such as top prizes in the Oxford Royale Essay Competition and success in national competitions like "Bridge to China" and UCMAS. Graduates are prepared for entry into prestigious universities worldwide.

The school features a Guidance Department and a Psychopedagogy service to support student development. These departments work to ensure an inclusive, emotionally safe, and healthy environment that promotes the comprehensive development of all students.

The admission process is designed to assess the personal and academic profile of prospective students to ensure their specific needs are met. Interested families are invited to request information via the school's website or contact the admissions office directly to arrange a guided tour of the facilities.

The school offers a summer school programme in England for students aged 12 to 17, typically running for three weeks between late June and July. Additionally, the school operates a Saturday School programme.

The school operates across two main campuses in Gran Canaria: a site in Las Palmas for Nursery and Primary education, and the Colegio Arenas Atlántico in Arucas for Secondary and Baccalaureate students. Facilities include science and ICT laboratories, libraries, art and music classrooms, assembly halls, and extensive sports grounds, such as football pitches, tennis courts, and swimming pools. The school also maintains Sulis Manor, a residential centre in Bath, England, for international immersion programmes.

The school provides a wide range of after-school activities, including public speaking, robotics, and a school garden project focused on environmental responsibility. Sports offerings are extensive, featuring football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and swimming, including specialized infant swimming lessons. Furthermore, the school hosts the Arenas Albéniz Private Professional School of Music, which offers integrated, high-quality musical training.