Colegio Arenas Internacional

Arenas International School is a secular, bilingual (Spanish-English) institution committed to educational excellence, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Its educational model, guided by the motto 'Learn, enjoy, live together', emphasizes the development of respectful, confident citizens through a curriculum that prioritizes learning skills over rote memorization. The school promotes a purpose-driven education that encourages environmental stewardship and community engagement.

The school provides a bilingual Spanish-English curriculum across all stages: Nursery (6 months to 3 years), Infant Education (3 to 6 years), Primary (6 to 12 years), Secondary (12 to 16 years), and Baccalaureate (16 to 18 years). It is authorized to deliver the full IB continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PEP), the Middle Years Programme (PAI), and the Diploma Programme. The academic offering is enriched by STEAM, humanities, art, music, and modern languages, alongside specialized programmes like UCMAS and international study opportunities at Sulis Manor in the UK.

The school is an IB World School and the only institution in the Canary Islands authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate programmes. Students achieve academic success, including excellent results in the PAU (university entrance exams). The school also fosters global awareness, as evidenced by its status as a 'Ultramar Blue School' within the European Blue Schools Network.

The school features a Counselling Department and provides psychopedagogy services to support students. Personalized support is offered to both students and parents as part of the school's commitment to academic and personal development.

The admission process assesses the personal and academic profile of prospective students to meet their specific needs. Interested families may request information via an online form, and the school provides guided tours of its facilities throughout the year. The school maintains an admissions policy as part of its formal educational guidelines.

The school operates on an annual basis, with tuition fees divided into ten monthly installments from September to June. School insurance is paid in a single installment in September, while classroom supply fees are settled in two installments in November and January. Reservation fees for subsequent years are paid in two installments during April and May.

The campus in Costa Teguise features modern, spacious, and bright classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, VR technology, and Wi-Fi. Specialized facilities include laboratories, an IT room, an art room, an audiovisual room, a library, a sensory classroom, and a school vegetable garden. The 7,000-square-metre sports zone includes an Aqua & Sports Centre with an indoor sports hall, a swimming pool, paddle tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, a football field, a judo room, and a ballet studio.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to develop physical skills, teamwork, and a healthy mindset. Offerings include sports, arts, and recreational activities, as well as specific programmes like UCMAS for mental agility. Students also engage in community service activities and international exchange programmes, such as those with schools in Germany, to foster multicultural understanding.