British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site vs Wingate School

	B British School of Tenerife - La Luz Site Tenerife, Spain	W Wingate School Tenerife, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €3,730 - 5,950	Fees / year €5,236 - 8,316
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum 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 547
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 14
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened 1982
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Wingate School is located at Mirador de la Cumbrita 10, Cabo Blanco, Arona, Tenerife, Spain. The campus is in the southern part of Tenerife and can be accessed by car or public transport. The school serves an international community on the island.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Foundation (Ages 3-5); Primary (Ages 5-11); Secondary (Ages 11-16); Sixth Form (Ages 16+). The school offers a full international British education from ages 3 to 18.
School type	School type —	School type Independent, privately owned English-speaking school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than 570 students representing over 32 nationalities.
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Spain (Canary Islands)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus service is available. Route options include Los Gigantes, Callao Salvaje/El Médano, Adeje/Fañabé/Golf Del Sur, Los Cristianos/Las Americas, and Chayofa. Prices per month range from 81€ to 184€ for a return trip, depending on the route.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - Registration (one-time): EUR 170. This includes a EUR 40 assessment charge. If the application is unsuccessful, EUR 130 of the registration fee is refundable. Tuition fees — price per term and annual equivalent (three-term year) - Foundation (EYFS, ages 3–5): EUR 1,884 per term — EUR 5,652 per academic year. - Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11): EUR 1,819 per term — EUR 5,457 per academic year. - Seniors (Years 7–11, ages 11–16): EUR 2,094.50 per term — EUR 6,283.50 per academic year. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13, ages 16+): Full-time A Level course (up to 4 A levels) EUR 2,772 per term — EUR 8,316 per academic year. An additional chemistry charge of EUR 88 per term applies if taking chemistry (EUR 264 per year). - Part-time A Level: EUR 953 per subject per term. A compulsory supervision charge (to remain on site full-time) is EUR 494 per term. An additional chemistry charge of EUR 88 per term applies for chemistry. Annual equivalents are three times the term figures. - BTEC Level 3 Advanced course + 1 A Level (full-time, 2-year programme): EUR 5,236 per year. Compulsory and additional one-off fees - Deposit to secure a place: EUR 1,000 for the first child; EUR 800 for the second child; EUR 500 for each subsequent child. The deposit is held until the child leaves and is refundable under the school's stated notice and return conditions. - Chromebook (compulsory for Years 5–11): EUR 558.50 (Chromebook package includes a 4-year guarantee and support; device purchase is mandatory through the school). - Pearson BTEC registration fees (where applicable): Level 2 registration EUR 155 (paid at course commencement); Level 3 registration EUR 946 (paid at course commencement). - IGCSE and A Level external exam fees (Years 10–13): charged in addition to tuition. Optional services and typical costs - Bus service: monthly fees vary by route — from approximately EUR 74 up to EUR 184 per month depending on route/location. Bus payments are made across the school's payment schedule (the school operates billing for transport). Specific route prices are published annually. - School catering (lunch): EUR 153 per month (discounted from a previous rate); billed on the school's stated payment schedule. - Extracurricular (after-school) activities: typically from EUR 122.50 up to EUR 459 per term depending on the activity. Free lunchtime clubs are provided at no extra cost. - Optional senior enhancement courses (examples and fees): Dance Leadership Training (KS4) EUR 125; Extended Project (Sixth Form) EUR 413; Further Maths A Level (Sixth Form) EUR 413 per year; Sports Leaders Training (Sixth Form) EUR 510; First Aid Certification (Sixth Form) EUR 88. Some optional charges are subject to change. What tuition covers - Standard tuition covers all school materials, two excursions per year (except Sixth Form), free lunchtime clubs, insurance, complementary services and a digital fee. Additional compulsory items listed above (Chromebook, exam registration where applicable) are charged separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year: three terms (Autumn, Spring and Summer). Tuition fees are charged per term. - Standard payment timing: tuition and other charges are payable termly in advance and must be paid within the first ten days of each term unless a Monthly Agreement is in place. Late payment is subject to a surcharge (5%) and non-payment may result in loss of the pupil's place. Specific services (for example, bus and catering) may be billed on different schedules (the school operates some services on a monthly/10-payment basis). - If a Monthly Agreement is signed, the school allows monthly instalments under the agreed plan. Refund and cancellation rules - Registration fee refund: if an application is unsuccessful, EUR 130 of the initial EUR 170 registration fee is refundable. - Deposit refunds and notice to leave: the deposit is refundable when the child leaves provided parents give the required written notice by the published cut-off dates for each term and all fees are paid and school materials returned. Specific cut-off dates are set for each term; if proper notice is not given, the deposit (or part of it) may be forfeited. Parents who withdraw a child during term time must generally give 95 days' written notice to avoid forfeiting the deposit; pro-rata daily fees may be charged to the leaving date. - No refunds for unused tuition, transport, catering, extracurricular activities or excursions where the student does not attend for any reason (the school's policy states no payments will be refunded for non-attendance). Compulsory excursions only refunded with a medical note. Exam fees and other external charges are also not refundable once incurred. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable: Wingate operates as a day school (no boarding provision). Fee payment options - The published materials state required timings and instalment arrangements (termly in advance within the first ten days of term or under a Monthly Agreement). Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not enumerated in the public fee documents. Parents use the school's enrolment and finance arrangements to make the required payments under the school's stated deadlines. Late payments attract a surcharge and may affect continued enrolment.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The Wingate School follows the UK Government's National Curriculum from Early Years through KS5. It is a Pearson International School and accredited as meeting British Schools Overseas standards, with NABSS membership. Students study IGCSEs in English, English Literature, Mathematics, Spanish and Biology, with electives including Geography, History, Physics, Chemistry, French, Business, IT and more. For higher education, students complete three International Advanced Levels or GCEs in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (including Further Mathematics), Business, Psychology, Spanish and English, with the Pearson Extended Project Qualification and a Sports Leaders Award offered as additional qualifications. The curriculum is delivered in English and serves a diverse, international student body. The majority of pupils are not native English speakers.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results International Advanced Levels pass rates (A-E) for 2024/25 include Mathematics 100% (11 students), Further Mathematics 100% (6), English Literature 100% (4), Biology 100% (15), Chemistry 100% (10), Physics 86% (7), Business 100% (8), Spanish 100% (10), Psychology 100% (6), English Language 100% (4), EPQ 100% (3). UK university acceptances (2020-25) include University of Salford, University of Westminster, University of Essex, University of Bath, University of Warwick, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Imperial College London, King's College London, University of St Andrews, TU Delft, Leiden University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, University of Groningen, University of Amsterdam, Universitat Europea de Madrid, and several others.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates progress to UK, EU and international universities, with 2020-25 acceptances including a wide range of institutions such as University of Salford, University of Westminster, University of Essex, University of Bath, University of Warwick, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Imperial College London, King's College London, University of St Andrews, TU Delft, Leiden University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and others.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The Gifted and Talented provision identifies academically more able students and provides challenging activities, including extension homework, with opportunities to work with peers of similar ability. Teachers adapt the curriculum to meet advanced needs, and social-emotional support is available via the SENCO if required, with reviews coordinated by the Head of Primary/Seniors.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Step 1: Start the application. Complete the Enrolment Form online via the Admissions Enquiry heading to begin the admissions process and to arrange a school tour. An Admissions Officer is available to assist with questions at any stage. A visit to meet staff and observe classes is encouraged before making a decision. Step 2: Register documents and pay the registration fee. Submit the last two school reports and the child's birth certificate and passport, along with both parents' passports. Include NIEs (where possible), Empadronamiento (Residence Certificate in Tenerife) if available, and current telephone and contact details. The registration fee is €160, a one-off payment refundable only if Wingate cannot offer a place or partially refundable if you withdraw before a formal offer. Step 3: Interview, offer, or waiting list. If a class place is available, an interview is arranged with at least one parent and the child, in person or via Skype. If a place is offered, you receive an automated acceptance email followed by a detailed email with the start date and payment information. If the class is full, you are placed on the waiting list and will be contacted when a place becomes available (Wingate may offer a place in a younger year if appropriate). If Wingate determines the school is not right for your child, the registration fee will be refunded. Step 4: Deposits, Chromebook and language. The deposit is due one month after acceptance (unless the date is earlier). For Year 5 and above, a Chromebook must be purchased, with payment due one month after acceptance. The school teaches in English. EAL students should refer to the EAL Policy for parental responsibilities. Step 5: Year placement and KS4/Sixth Form entry. Students are placed in the correct age year group based on UK birth-date ranges; if the chosen year is full or unsuitable, Wingate will discuss an alternative placement with you. Entry into KS4 or the Sixth Form is not normally offered directly into Year 11 or Year 13. Entry requires meeting minimum thresholds, an interview with the Head or Head of Sixth Form, and satisfactory references from the previous school. Step 6: SEND and additional support. Wingate does not currently accept students with SEND; parents must disclose any SEND at application. If a student is accepted and later requires extra support, additional charges may apply, and external SEND assessments may be recommended within two months; final decisions are made in the best interests of the child. Step 7: Waiting lists and siblings. Waiting lists are used when a class is full; positions are determined to maintain high English-language standards; Wingate's decision on waiting list placement is final. Siblings are not automatically admitted; if spaces are not available in the desired year, a place for a sibling may be offered on the waiting list. Step 8: Policies and documents. The School Policies cover admissions procedures, EAL expectations, SEND provisions, and year-group placement guidance. They include details on waiting lists, deposits, and fees. Parents should review these policies to understand obligations and rights. Additional information is available from the Admissions team.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting list: When a class is full, applicants are placed on a waiting list. The waiting list is used to maintain class balance and English-language standards; Wingate's decision on waiting list placement is final.
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