Canterbury School - San Lorenzo Campus vs Lycée Français International de Gran Canaria

	C Canterbury School - San Lorenzo Campus Las Palmas, Spain	L Lycée Français International de Gran Canaria Las Palmas, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,610 - 6,550	Fees / year €3,295 - 7,950
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1972	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Canterbury School operates across three locations on Gran Canaria, Spain: Milton House in Ciudad Jardín for Infants (18 months–5 years); San Lorenzo for Primary, Secondary and VI Form (6–18 years) in Las Palmas; and Maspalomas for Infants and Primary (3–11 years) in the south of the island. The main campus is San Lorenzo; Milton House serves the infant community; Maspalomas serves families in the south. Transport is available via Amanda Bus.	Location —
Stages	Stages Infant education at Milton House (18 months–5 years). Primary, Secondary and VI Form at San Lorenzo (6–18 years). Infant and Primary education at Maspalomas (3–11 years).	Stages —
School type	School type Private British international day school; authorized to teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 30 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British international education since 1972.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Amanda Bus provides transport.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Enrolment fee (paid in June by returning students; paid at time of reservation/enrolment for new students): - Pre‑Nursery to Year 6: EUR 561.00 per pupil. - Year 7 to Year 9: EUR 595.00 per pupil. - Year 10 to Year 11: EUR 615.00 per pupil. - Year 12 to Year 13: EUR 655.00 per pupil. - New admissions deposit (per family): EUR 2,500.00. Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual) Fees are shown as a monthly payment (September to May, 10 payments) plus the enrolment payment. Total annual fee is expressed as 10 monthly payments. - Pre‑Nursery – Year 6: - Monthly payment (standard): EUR 561.00. - Total annual fee (10 payments): EUR 5,610.00. - Sibling discounts: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 502.00 (annual EUR 5,079.00); 4 or more siblings — monthly EUR 453.00 (annual EUR 4,638.00). - Year 7 – Year 9: - Monthly payment (standard): EUR 595.00. - Total annual fee (10 payments): EUR 5,950.00. - Sibling discounts: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 536.00 (annual EUR 5,419.00); 4 or more siblings — monthly EUR 487.00 (annual EUR 4,978.00). - Year 10 – Year 11: - Monthly payment (standard): EUR 615.00. - Total annual fee (10 payments): EUR 6,150.00. - Sibling discounts: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 556.00 (annual EUR 5,619.00); 4 or more siblings — monthly EUR 507.00 (annual EUR 5,178.00). - Year 12 – Year 13: - Monthly payment (standard): EUR 655.00. - Total annual fee (10 payments): EUR 6,550.00. - Sibling discounts: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 596.00 (annual EUR 6,019.00); 4 or more siblings — monthly EUR 547.00 (annual EUR 5,578.00). Billing schedule and payment terms - Enrolment payment: first payment for the following school year is made in June for returning students; new students pay this amount at reservation/enrolment. - Monthly billing: tuition is billed by monthly direct debit (charged between the 1st and 5th of each month) for payments from September to May (10 payments). - Bank account changes: must be made using a SEPA form before the 25th of the current month (or five working days before the start of a holiday period) to be effective for the following month. - Enrolment is valid for one full academic year and will be automatically renewed unless a written withdrawal request is submitted. - Withdrawals for the next school year must be communicated before 1 March. Withdrawals communicated after 1 March require payment of the next year's enrolment fee (June payment). Withdrawals after 10 June require payment of the second monthly payment (September). - Extracurricular activities are organised termly and require written registration before the term begins. Lunch and catering (school dinner) fees School lunch is charged monthly (September to June) except December and April; sibling discounts apply if all siblings are registered in the lunch service. - Pre‑Nursery – Year 6: - Standard monthly: EUR 157.00. - December charge: EUR 125.00; April charge: EUR 125.00. - Annual (total): EUR 1,506.00. - Sibling rates: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 111.00 (annual EUR 1,072.00); 4 or 5 siblings — monthly EUR 106.00 (annual EUR 1,022.00). - Year 7 – Year 13: - Standard monthly: EUR 164.00. - December charge: EUR 132.00; April charge: EUR 132.00. - Annual (total): EUR 1,576.00. - Sibling rates: 3 siblings — monthly EUR 118.00 (annual EUR 1,142.00); 4 or 5 siblings — monthly EUR 113.00 (annual EUR 1,092.00). - Single‑day lunch: Primary EUR 11.00; Secondary EUR 11.50. - Registration for the lunch service takes place in September; October billing will include September and October for families who used the service in September (Primary) or who requested it in writing (Secondary). Optional services and other charges - Early drop‑off (Infant & Primary): supervision before 08:00 a.m. incurs additional charges included in the monthly bill. - Infant Department (from 07:30): EUR 26.00 per month. - Primary Department (from 07:30): EUR 21.00 per month. - Primary single‑day early drop‑off: EUR 3.50 per day. - External examination fees (Secondary/IGCSE): the cost of external exams is not included in tuition. Year 11 families may pay mandatory exam costs in instalments from September to February; estimated cost for five mandatory IGCSE exams is EUR 115.00 per month (September–February) when that instalment option is used. Requests to use instalments must be sent to administracion@canterburyschool.com before the end of July and will be valid only upon confirmation. - New admissions: a deposit of EUR 2,500.00 per family must be paid at admission. - Siblings discounts apply for families with three or more siblings; discounts apply only when all siblings are registered and will be recalculated if a sibling withdraws. Boarding fees - Not applicable: Canterbury School operates as a non‑residential/day school and does not publish boarding fees. Refund and withdrawal terms (fee‑related) - Enrolment is for one full academic year and is automatically renewed unless a written withdrawal request is submitted. - Withdrawals for the next school year must be communicated before 1 March. Withdrawals after 1 March require payment of the next year's enrolment fee (the June payment). Withdrawals after 10 June additionally require payment of the second monthly payment (September). - Tuition and service billing is organised on a monthly basis; specific refund mechanics for paid months or enrolment payments are governed by the school's withdrawal and general terms and conditions and by the deadlines above. Fee payment options - Primary payment method: monthly direct debit. SEPA forms are used for bank account changes and to set up bank details. - Installment option for Year 11 external examinations: available by written request to administracion@canterburyschool.com (permission and confirmation required). - No other explicit payment methods (for example, credit card acceptance) are listed in the published fee schedule; where bank details or SEPA direct debit are referenced, payments are processed via bank transfer/direct debit arrangements. If any single figure above is to be displayed in your database, use the EUR currency prefix (for example: EUR 5,610.00).	Fee details Application / First‑time registration fee - Application / first‑time registration fee: EUR 690. Tuition fees (annual) - Annual tuition fees vary by pupil level and are charged per academic year. The published range is EUR 6,590 to EUR 7,950 depending on the pupil's level (lowest for early years / maternelle, highest for lycée). Tuition fees — per term / per year‑group detail - The school publishes an annual tuition range (EUR 6,590–EUR 7,950) rather than a publicly available complete breakdown by every single year group or a per‑term schedule. The published information ties higher fees to the upper years (collège / lycée) and lower fees to maternelle/élémentaire; exact per‑class figures and a confirmed per‑term billing split were not available in the publicly accessible materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - A specific billing schedule and the precise payment schedule for the current academic year (for example: number of instalments, due dates, or whether an advance deposit is required at re‑registration) were not listed in the public fee summary found. Comparable schools in the same network commonly offer annual, termly or monthly instalment options (bank transfer or direct debit), but no definitive billing timetable for this school was located. Boarding / Residential provision - The school operates as a day school with a demi‑pension (school lunch service) and school transport; there is no indication of an on‑site boarding or residential programme. Other compulsory and optional fees - School meals (demi‑pension): EUR 1,250 for a 4‑day weekly service and EUR 1,480 for a 5‑day weekly service. - School transport (bus service): approximately EUR 1,760 per year as published. - Additional charges that may apply (not all amounts published): exam registration fees, school materials or book charges, extracurricular activity fees, and occasional outing/transport costs. Specific amounts for uniforms, material packs, exam fees or activity fees were not listed in the publicly available fee summary. Refunds and withdrawal - No detailed, publicly posted refund policy or explicit rules on refunds for withdrawal during the year (prorated refunds, deadlines for reimbursement of registration/advance payments, penalties) was found in the fee materials available. Accepted fee payment methods - The school's fee summary did not list specific accepted payment methods for the current academic year. For similar Mission Laïque Française managed schools, common methods include bank transfer and direct debit; those methods are frequently used for finalising registration and for recurring tuition payments. No definitive list of payment options for this school was located in the public fee summary. Summary of the fee elements provided above - Application / first‑time registration: EUR 690. - Annual tuition: broadly EUR 6,590 to EUR 7,950 depending on level (maternelle → lycée). - Demi‑pension (school meals): EUR 1,250 (4 days) or EUR 1,480 (5 days). - Transport (school bus): approximately EUR 1,760 per year. Note on available information - The public materials located provide clear headline amounts (registration fee, overall annual tuition range, meal and transport prices) but do not include a complete, line‑by‑line fee schedule showing a distinct amount for every single year group, a confirmed per‑term charge breakdown, the school's precise billing calendar, detailed refund rules, or an explicit list of accepted payment methods. Where line‑by‑line or per‑term figures, billing dates, refund conditions or payment method details are required for your database, that information was not present in the accessible fee summary and would need to be obtained from the school's full financial regulations or fee schedule.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) as an IB World School. It provides immersion in English with a strong emphasis on Spanish language, literature and Canarian culture, and the study of a third language from age 11. Cambridge International Examinations are used, with top results in the country. The school has been recognized by El Español among the 100 best schools in Spain, with a mention among the 30 most innovative schools. The programme balances sports with academics, including a renowned basketball programme.	Curriculum details —
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Exam results	Exam results Every year students receive prestigious Cambridge International Examinations awards for top results in the country.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education across the globe in diverse fields. The Class of 2024 destinations include universities worldwide.	Higher education progression —
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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
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. VISIT US The school accepts students from any area of residence and with different skills and talents; it is not a selective school. Your child can join the school at any time during the school year and in any age group, as long as there is a place available. Our highly experienced Admissions team will guide you through the entire process. Arrange a guided tour of the school with the Admissions team to meet staff, see the school in action, and experience the international atmosphere. 2. APPLY FOR PLACEMENT From Year 2 to Year 13, academic reports will be requested and a meeting will be scheduled between the student and the department head. If there are no places available in the requested course, the school will include your child on the waiting list and contact you as soon as a place becomes available. 3. FILL OUT ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTATION If the outcome of the visit is positive and places are available, you will be asked to complete the necessary Admissions Documentation to secure your child's place.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist If there are no places available in the requested course, your child will be placed on the waiting list. You will be contacted as soon as a place becomes available.	Waitlist —
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