Colegio Arenas Atlántico

Guided by the motto 'Learn, Enjoy, Live Together,' the school aims to educate individuals who contribute to improving the world through excellence, multilingualism, and innovation. It emphasizes social responsibility, environmental sustainability—holding ISO 14001 certification—and a commitment to continuous improvement and ethical technology use. The educational model is non-denominational and apolitical, focusing on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a global mindset.

The school offers a bilingual Spanish-English curriculum from nursery through to the end of the Baccalaureate. It implements the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Infant and Primary, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Baccalaureate. The academic offering includes STEAM methodologies, music education through its own conservatory, and the study of French, German, and Chinese Mandarin.

The school reports strong academic performance, including an average score of 8.42 in the 2025 EBAU university entrance exams and IB Diploma results that exceed the national average. Students have achieved international recognition, such as awards in the Oxford Royale Essay Competition and participation in international academic contests. Graduates are prepared for entry into prestigious universities worldwide.

The school provides a dedicated guidance department and psychopedagogical services to support student development. It fosters an emotionally secure and inclusive environment, focusing on the integral development of each student.

The school invites families to complete an online admission form to initiate the process. The admissions team provides information and support to prospective families throughout the application journey.

The school offers a summer programme in the United Kingdom 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: the Las Palmas site for Infant and Primary education, and the Arenas Atlántico site in Arucas for Secondary and Baccalaureate students. Facilities include science and robotics laboratories, libraries, auditoriums, and extensive sports areas, such as the 'Aqua & Sports Center' featuring a covered pool and multi-sport pavilion. The school also hosts the private 'Arenas Albéniz' Professional Music Conservatory and maintains a residential centre, Sulis Manor, in Bath, England.

The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports such as karate and swimming, as well as oratory, robotics, and music. Students participate in international exchanges, such as those with schools in the United States, and engage in projects like the school garden and laboratory experiments. The school also offers a summer programme in the UK and a Saturday School.