British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site vs Saint Andrew's School
British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site and Saint Andrew's School are both in Tenerife, about 18 km apart. Both schools offer British and EYFS programmes, and British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site also offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are close, at €3,730 - 5,950 for British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site and €4,800 - 5,100 for Saint Andrew's School. British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Saint Andrew's School from 2 to 12. British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site is the larger school, with around 615 pupils to Saint Andrew's School's 65. Typical class sizes are 25 at British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site and 8 at Saint Andrew's School.
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils
Pupils
615
Pupils
65
Typical class size
Typical class size
25
Typical class size
8
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2010
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
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Location
Saint Andrew's International British School is located in El Sauzal, Tenerife, a short distance from Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz. It sits in a residential area with easy access from the main roads serving the north of the island. The school operates as an international British school in northern Tenerife.
Stages
Stages
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Stages
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); Key Stage 1 (KS1); Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2); Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2)
School type
School type
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School type
International British School
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Fully authorised by Spanish and British authorities.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
Doors open at 08:30; early drop-off from 07:30. Arrival windows vary by year, with earliest students arriving between 08:30–08:45 and Nursery/Reception and Years 1–2 arriving by 09:00–09:15. Lunch is 12:30 for Years 1–4 and 13:00 for Nursery/Reception and Years 5–7; the day ends at 15:15 for Nursery–Year 2 and 15:30 for Years 3–7.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
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Fee details
Application & Registration fees
- One-off Registration (Initial enrolment) fee on enrolment: EUR 350. - Annual renewal / materials fee (subsequent years): EUR 150 per child. - Security deposit on enrolment (refundable subject to conditions): EUR 500. The deposit is returned in full provided one full term's written notice is given and all accounts are settled; the deposit is forfeited if the child does not take up the offered place.
Tuition fees by year group (monthly / per term / per year)
- Pre-school: Monthly EUR 400 — Per term EUR 1,600 — Annual EUR 4,800. - Nursery: Monthly EUR 400 — Per term EUR 1,600 — Annual EUR 4,800. - Reception: Monthly EUR 410 — Per term EUR 1,640 — Annual EUR 4,920. - Year 1: Monthly EUR 410 — Per term EUR 1,640 — Annual EUR 4,920. - Year 2: Monthly EUR 410 — Per term EUR 1,640 — Annual EUR 4,920. - Year 3: Monthly EUR 420 — Per term EUR 1,680 — Annual EUR 5,040. - Year 4: Monthly EUR 420 — Per term EUR 1,680 — Annual EUR 5,040. - Year 5: Monthly EUR 425 — Per term EUR 1,700 — Annual EUR 5,100. - Year 6: Monthly EUR 425 — Per term EUR 1,700 — Annual EUR 5,100. - Year 7: Monthly EUR 425 — Per term EUR 1,700 — Annual EUR 5,100.
Notes on how tuition is billed
- The published tuition is billed as monthly payments: the annual fee is divided into 12 monthly payments. Monthly fees are payable throughout the calendar year (12 months), including July. Fees are due for all children on this basis without exception.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment deadline: All fees are payable in advance and must be settled by the 5th of each month. - Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer or cash at the school administration office. - Refund of deposit: The security deposit (EUR 500) is refundable when one full term's written notice is provided and all accounts are settled; the deposit will not be refunded if the child does not take up the place.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this school.
Other compulsory or optional costs
- School lunches (hot meal provided by the caterer): EUR 115 per month per child; sibling lunch price EUR 110 per month. Lunch is payable at the beginning of each month along with fees. - Uniform (items with prices): - Polo shirt: EUR 25. - Kilt: EUR 45. - Sweater: EUR 45. - Book bag: EUR 20. - P.E. Tracksuit: EUR 45. - P.E. T-shirt: EUR 20. - P.E. Shorts: EUR 15. - Cap: EUR 15. - Sibling discounts: A 5% discount is applicable for a second child. - Additional optional services shown in the school price list (where available): Early drop-off service — EUR 35 per month or EUR 7 per day.
Refunds and notice
- Withdrawal notice: One full term's written notice is required to obtain a full refund of the security deposit and to avoid further charges; outstanding accounts must be settled at the date of departure. If the child does not take up the allocated place after enrolment, the deposit will be forfeited.
Fee payment options (methods accepted)
- Bank transfer. - Cash payment at the school administration office.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
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Curriculum details
All classes are taught in English and follow the British curriculum. The school serves children aged 2 to 12, with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (Year 1–2), Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3–4), and Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5–6). EYFS focuses on seven areas of learning: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. The curriculum covers core subjects and a broad range of disciplines including reading, writing and mathematics; science; history; geography; art; music; computing; and physical education. The school is fully accredited by Spanish authorities and holds a British Council certificate (certificate number 2025/48).
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes enable individualized attention.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
Second Child Tuition Subsidy: 5%; Third Child Tuition Subsidy: 8%; Sibling Lunch Subsidy: 5%.