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Lorena Díaz
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 28
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Brains International School Telde is a private international school serving students aged 12 to 18, following Brains' international curriculum with English instruction in Secondary. Spanish Language, Mathematics and Physical Education are taught in Spanish. The campus sits in a bioclimatic building comprising three learning modules around a historic manor, with a library, laboratories, a music room, a dining and assembly area, and sports facilities. The school uses a 1:1 iPad programme from Primary 5 to Secondary 4 and a BYOM (bring your own Mac) approach in Baccalaureate. Brains is an Apple Distinguished School and an Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education, reflecting ongoing innovation in teaching and digital leadership. In Secondary, students study languages such as French and German, with opportunities to pursue DELF or FIT certificates. Daily sport, ICT and values education underpin the curriculum, alongside a strong emphasis on active learning and student leadership in an international setting.
Cam. de La Angostura, 2, 35213 La Pardilla, Las Palmas, Spain
The Essentials
Brains International School Telde has 210 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Camino Angostura, 2, La Pardilla, 35213. The campus sits in La Pardilla, Telde. It is the first Apple Distinguished School in Gran Canaria. Abianyera Bus operates a bidirectional shuttle with three routes connecting Las Palmas and Telde, with real-time BATONROUTE tracking.
Stages
Secondary education; Baccalaureate.
Type
Private international school
Bus service
Abianyera Bus operates the Brains Telde shuttle. There are three routes: Route 1 y Route 2 Las Palmas–Telde and Telde–Las Palmas, Route 3 Las Palmas–Sur and Sur–Las Palmas. Prices: Route 1 y 2 150 €/month (2 services – round trip); 97 €/month (1 service); Route 3 162 €/month (2 services); 108 €/month (1 service). Base stops at both campuses; real-time tracking via BATONROUTE. Contact Abianyera Bus at 928320925 (07:00–20:00) to register.
Fees
Annual tuition at Brains International School Telde ranges from EUR 4,926 to EUR 7,718 for 2026/27.
Application and reservation fees
- Reservation fee: EUR 450.00. This reservation amount is deducted from the September invoice and is non‑refundable if the student's enrolment is cancelled. - Annual enrolment (matrícula) charged in September: - Infants (Early Years) enrolment: EUR 435.00. - Primary enrolment: EUR 461.00. - Secondary and Baccalaureate enrolment: EUR 477.00.
Tuition fees (annual) by year group
- Infants / Early Years: - 0, 1 and 2 years (full programme): EUR 4,941.00 per year. - 0, 1 and 2 years (no more than 3 days/week): EUR 3,541.00 per year. - 0, 1 and 2 years (half‑day 9:00–12:00/week): EUR 4,011.00 per year. - 3 and 4 years: EUR 5,290.00 per year. - 5 years: EUR 5,364.00 per year.
- Primary Education: - 1st–4th year: EUR 6,073.00 per year. - 5th–6th year: EUR 6,661.00 per year.
- Secondary Education (ESO): EUR 7,241.00 per year.
- Baccalaureate (Bachillerato): - 1st year: EUR 6,917.00 per year. - 2nd year: EUR 6,917.00 per year.
Per‑term amounts
- The school's published fees document provides the tuition amounts as annual figures (shown above). A per‑term (or per‑instalment) schedule is not shown in the published fee document, so per‑term amounts are not provided there.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The reservation fee is deducted from the September invoice. The annual enrolment (matrícula) is charged on the September invoice. Other specific billing frequency or instalment terms (for example monthly, trimester or other instalment plans) are not detailed in the published fees document. Amounts already paid are treated as non‑refundable if enrolment is cancelled.
Boarding / residential fees
- No boarding or residential programme or associated boarding fees are listed in the published fees document for the school; boarding does not appear as an offered paid service.
Meals and other services (fees shown separately)
- Lunch (compulsory for Primary): EUR 1,800.00 per year (Primary compulsory service). - Lunch (optional for Infants, Secondary and Baccalaureate): - Infants: EUR 169.00 per month. - Secondary and Baccalaureate: EUR 180.00 per month. - Daily price (all stages): EUR 14.00 per day. - Other optional services: - Breakfast or snack: EUR 71.00 per month. - Early morning care (extra hour, morning): EUR 24.00 per month. - Extended afternoon care (extra hour, afternoon): EUR 45.00 per month.
What the tuition covers (included items)
- The fees for Infants, Primary and Secondary include: textbooks and digital books (except 1st–4th Primary), corporate didactic materials, classroom materials, curricular excursions and student insurance. The fees for Baccalaureate include curricular excursions, corporate didactic materials and student insurance; Baccalaureate students must provide textbooks and most classroom materials themselves.
Sibling discounts
- Discounts on tuition services for additional siblings enrolled at Brains International School: - Third sibling: 25% discount. - Fourth sibling: 50% discount. - Fifth sibling: 100% discount.
Uniforms and payment for uniform purchases
- Uniforms are sold through the school's Brains Store. Payment for Brains Store purchases is processed via a virtual POS (online card payment). Delivery options include home delivery or collection at store locations.
Refund information
- Amounts paid (reservation and enrolment fees among others) are considered non‑refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal; the reservation is specifically described as non‑refundable (fondo perdido) if the student's place is cancelled.
Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / direct debit)
- The published fees document lists amounts and a few billing notes (reservation deducted from September invoice; enrolment charged in September) but does not specify accepted methods for paying school fees (for example bank transfer, card or direct debit) within that document. The Brains Store (uniforms) is processed via virtual POS. No explicit, general fee payment methods are listed in the school's published fee schedule.
Summary of missing items from the published fees document
- The published fees document provides annual pricing, reservation and enrolment charges, optional services and what is included in tuition, but it does not provide a full instalment/billing calendar (for example per‑term or monthly instalment dates) nor does it list the school's accepted payment methods for general tuition (bank transfer, card, direct debit). These specific billing and payment method details are not stated in the published fees document.
Academics
Brains International School Telde teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 12 to 18.
Curriculum
Secondary education and Baccalaureate follow Brains International School's international curriculum, with lessons conducted in English. Spanish Language, Mathematics and Physical Education are taught in Spanish. The program emphasises active methodologies, ICT, values education, and daily sport. A 1:1 iPad programme is used in Secondary, and BYOM (bring your own Mac) is used in Baccalaureate. Brains is an Apple Distinguished School, reflecting ongoing educational innovation. In Secondary, languages include French and German, with opportunities to pursue DELF or FIT certificates.
Exam Results
Baccalaureate results include a 100% pass rate in the university entrance examinations (Pruebas de Acceso a la Universidad) for the last fifteen years. The Educational Guidance Department supports students in choosing university pathways and future careers.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education through the university entrance system, with the Educational Guidance Department helping students identify their vocation and plan their professional futures. The school reports strong university access results and offers guidance services.
Gifted and Talented
Brains School Masters provides advanced, university-aligned training for Brains students from age 12 to university, including specialisations such as Quality and Operational Excellence, Formula Brains (engineering for motorsport), Human Rights, Financial Markets and the Stock Exchange, Introduction to Marketing ESIC, Brains Entrepreneurship, Junior Law School, Scientific Outreach, and Programming and Software Workshops; certificates are issued by partner institutions and universities. The Telde center hosts the School Masters program from age 12 up to university.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses active methodologies with English lessons in Secondary and emphasizes education in values and daily sport to support student development. The Debate Club promotes critical thinking, communication and research skills. The Kiva program reduces bullying by training staff to take action, helping students recognise their own feelings and those of others, reinforcing their values, and informing families.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Speech Therapy and Family Support are available through Education Services. The school also has a focus on Addressing Diversity and a Protection Coordinator as part of safeguarding arrangements.
Mental Wellbeing
The Kiva program reduces bullying by training staff to act in bullying situations, helping students recognise their own feelings and those of others, reinforcing their values, and informing families, supporting students' emotional wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The Protection Coordinator oversees safeguarding and child protection. Family Support and Addressing Diversity are part of safeguarding provisions.
FAQs
What does Brains International School Telde offer?
Brains International School Telde is a private international school serving students aged 12 to 18, following Brains' international curriculum with English instruction in Secondary. Spanish Language, Mathematics and Physical Education are taught in S.
What age range?
Ages 12-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 4,926 to EUR 7,718.
How many students?
Approximately 210 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Brains International School Telde is a private international school serving students aged 12 to 18, following Brains' international curriculum with En.
