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Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
The British International School of Tenerife provides an authentic UK educational experience for students from 18 months to 18 years across its two campuses in La Luz and Los Realejos. Students follow the National Curriculum for England, working towards Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The Secondary campus features specialized science laboratories, a dedicated computing suite, and designated spaces for art, drama, and languages.
A defining feature of the school is its distinctive House system. In the primary years, Houses map to the Canary Islands' four national parks, while secondary students belong to Houses representing the four natural elements. Students earn points during inter-house competitions and weekly assemblies by demonstrating core values like kindness, honesty, and respect. Alongside strong English instruction, the curriculum heavily integrates the Spanish language, allowing students to celebrate British traditions such as St. George’s Day while meeting national requirements for Spain.
C. Los Almácigos, 3C, 38410 Los Realejos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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The Essentials
British School of Tenerife - Trinity Site has 615 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
La Luz Site (Early Years and Primary) Carretera la Luz, 28, 38312 La Luz, La Orotava; Trinity Site (Secondary and Sixth Form) Calle Los Almácigos, 3C, 38410 Los Realejos. The school operates across two campuses in the north of Tenerife, with a dedicated bus service connecting multiple towns and the two sites. The Bus service runs on two routes—one from Santa Cruz and one from Puerto de la Cruz—with pickups/drop-offs in Santa Cruz, La Laguna, Guamasa, Tacoronte, El Sauzal, La Matanza, Santa Ursula, La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz. Bus enrollment is fee-based, with monthly prices published for the 2025-2026 school year.
Stages
18 months to 5 years (Early Years); 5 years to 11 years (Primary); 11 years to 18 years (Secondary).
Type
Private international school following the British Curriculum; Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels offered.
Pupil Nationality Mix
30+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
Neurodiversity and inclusive learning support; multi-sensory teaching approaches; early identification of learning differences and Cambridge-based arrangements for examinations.
Country affiliation
British
Bus service
Bus service with two routes: Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz. Pickups/drop-offs include Santa Cruz, La Laguna, Guamasa, Tacoronte, El Sauzal, La Matanza, Santa Ursula, La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz. Bus program available for a fee; monthly prices published for 2025-2026.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at British School of Tenerife - Trinity Site ranges from EUR 3,730 to EUR 5,950 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees - Registration fee: EUR 400 per child, payable annually and non‑refundable. - Reservation payment to secure a place: EUR 250 (discounted from the registration fee when the child starts); this reservation payment is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees (per month, per term, per academic year) — Family fees (1 child) - Playgroup: EUR 323 per month · EUR 1,077 per term · EUR 3,230 per year. - Nursery: EUR 376 per month · EUR 1,253 per term · EUR 3,760 per year. - Reception: EUR 428 per month · EUR 1,427 per term · EUR 4,280 per year. - Year 1, 2, 3: EUR 473 per month · EUR 1,577 per term · EUR 4,730 per year. - Year 4, 5, 6: EUR 505 per month · EUR 1,683 per term · EUR 5,050 per year. - Year 7, 8, 9: EUR 538 per month · EUR 1,793 per term · EUR 5,380 per year. - Year 10, 11: EUR 545 per month · EUR 1,817 per term · EUR 5,450 per year. - Year 12, 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 599 per month · EUR 1,997 per term · EUR 5,990 per year.
Sibling / family discounts - Two children: 8% discount on tuition. - Three children: 11% discount on tuition. - Four or more children: 12% discount on tuition.
Other compulsory and recurring fees - IT fee: EUR 100 per child, payable annually in October. - Deposit (guarantee): EUR 1,200 per pupil for the 2025/26 fees schedule. The deposit is held as security for school fees and school property; it will be refunded three months after the last school fee has been paid provided there are no outstanding amounts and school property is returned in good condition. If required notice is not given or if the pupil is expelled, the deposit may be forfeited. - Exam fees: fees for official examinations taken in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 are the responsibility of parents. - iPad/device: From Key Stage 2 (Years 3–4) pupils are required to purchase an iPad through the school for classroom use (price not specified). - Meals/snacks: The school operates a meal program (healthy lunches and morning snacks for Early Years). Meal program places are charged for and the dining fees are payable monthly; exact meal prices are provided by the school. - Uniform: Students must wear the school uniform. Uniforms are purchased from the school's provider, Uniformes La Percha; specific price lists are provided by the uniform supplier. - School bus: A school bus service is available on multiple routes; monthly bus prices are published by route (examples: Santa Cruz return EUR 207; Santa Cruz one‑way EUR 126; Puerto de la Cruz return EUR 115; other routes listed with sibling discount of 9%). A Trinity–La Luz sibling shuttle is available at EUR 40 per family per month.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly payments: paid by direct debit and debited on the first day of the billed month. - Termly payments: paid by direct debit and debited on the first day of the term (terms billed in September, January and April). - Annual payment: may be made by bank transfer at the start of the academic year or upon enrolment. - All fees are due by the first day of the month or term as applicable. Returned or unpaid bills incur an additional 3% charge. Fees remain payable even if a student does not attend or leaves during the academic year. - Withdrawal notice: A full term's written notice is required to withdraw a pupil; failure to give the required notice obliges the parent to pay the outstanding term's fees and may result in forfeiture of the deposit. The last day to give written notice for the following academic year is 31 March. - Late payment: If fees remain unpaid for more than one month, the school may initiate legal proceedings to recover outstanding amounts and may refuse to renew a pupil's enrolment or require withdrawal.
Boarding - The British School of Tenerife operates as a day school and does not provide boarding.
Refunds and refundable items - Registration fee: non‑refundable once a place is offered and the place is not accepted; exceptions for unsuccessful applications are noted in the school's admission conditions. - Deposit refund: the deposit (EUR 1,200) is refundable (without interest) three months after the student leaves the school provided all fees and other payments are settled and school property (textbooks, equipment) is returned in good condition. If required notice is not provided or the pupil is expelled, the deposit will not be refunded.
Accepted payment methods and administrative notes - Regular tuition billing is handled by direct debit (mandated for monthly or termly payments). Annual payments may be made by bank transfer. Returned direct debit/bank payment incurs a 3% charge. The school uses a management platform (Educamos/Engage) for invoicing and communications. No public information is provided about accepting credit‑card payments.
Summary note on items with no published price on the public fee documents - The school publishes uniform supplier details and a meal program but does not publish uniform price lists or a menu price on the publicly available pages; device (iPad) purchase is required for KS2 but no purchase price is listed; meal program and some ancillary service prices are given on separate documents or on request. The bus route monthly prices are published by route.
Academics
British School of Tenerife - Trinity Site teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The British Curriculum is followed. In Key Stage 4, students take IGCSE examinations. In the Sixth Form, students prepare for Cambridge A Level examinations. Cambridge International AS & A Levels are used to gain entry to leading universities worldwide. The Cambridge Examinations Board and the UK national curriculum underpin the programme.
Exam Results
During Year 11, students take the IGCSE exams. In Years 12–13, they take the A Level exams and an English language examination, with other assessments as required by universities. The majority of students go on to higher education in the UK, Spain, Germany or the United States. A Level qualifications are recognised worldwide.
Higher Education Progression
Most BST graduates go on to higher education in the UK, Spain, Germany or the United States. A Level qualifications are recognised worldwide. In Sixth Form, university applications are supported, including pathways to Spanish universities via the PAU examination.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted and talented students are identified, with some Primary pupils assessed as Gifted & Talented and reassessed by age 13. These pupils are stretched with differentiated approaches via a SP/EHCP, and the school collaborates with external specialists. Some AGT students are referred to workshops run by the University of Laguna outside school.
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Admissions
Admissions
01 Application: Complete the online admission form with student details. Start Application leads to the online admission portal. The form collects the student information for the admissions process. This step begins the application flow.
02 Visit the School: Schedule a visit to see the facilities and meet our staff. Contact us to arrange your visit. The visit lets you observe the school environment and meet staff involved in the admissions process. Arranging the visit is through the provided contact channels.
03 Interview / Assessment: Parents and student attend an interview and assessment session. The interview involves both parents and the student. The assessment session is part of the admissions process. The information gathered informs the school's understanding of the applicant.
04 Document Review: Our team reviews the submitted documentation to finalize admission. The admissions team reviews the documents provided. The document review is the final step in the admissions process.
Waitlist
Waitlist: If there is no availability for places, we place applicants on a waitlist and contact you if places become available. If the waitlist is large, preference is given to: children with siblings in the school; children that had studied in the British education system; families that would enroll multiple children into the school; and students with strong academic results. We are happy to accept new students during the school year.
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FAQs
What does British School of Tenerife offer?
BST follows the British Curriculum for ages 2–18, including EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The school operates on two campuses: La Luz for Early Years and Primary, and Trinity for Secondary and Sixth Form. The Cam.
What age range?
Ages 2-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 3,730 to EUR 5,950.
How many students?
Approximately 615 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?
BST follows the British Curriculum for ages 2–18, including EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The school operates on.
