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Canterbury School - San Lorenzo Campus

Spain, Las-palmas

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The school offers Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE and A Levels). The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recognize top performances, with Top in Spain recognitions in subjects including Psychology, English Language, Business, Biology, Geography and Mathematics across multiple years. These awards demonstrate the school's strong Cambridge examination track record.

Arts and Creative

Arts & Music are integrated into the curriculum to inspire creativity. Arts & Music education aims to inspire and challenge students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to create works of art through drawing, painting and sculpture and to develop a love of music and talent as musicians. The program emphasizes understanding great artists and musicians and the historical and cultural development of their work.

Cultural and Language

English immersion is the learning framework. The program places a strong emphasis on the Spanish language, literature and Canarian culture. Students begin studying a third language from age 11.

Social and Hobbies

Basketball Club is a sporting/academic project that allows students to combine studies with high-level sport, with several university scholarships awarded. Basketball Camp is offered in summer, Christmas and Easter under the direction of coach Santi Lopez. Astropi Computing Club is available for advanced computing.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

The school emphasizes emotional and physical well-being. The Maspalomas campus has an extensive outdoor environment, a large sports area and a Splash Park to support physical activity and safe exploration. Emotional, social and personal development are part of the daily learner experience. Physical Education helps students lead healthy and active lives.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €5,610 - 6,550
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1972
Bus Service Yes

Canterbury School's San Lorenzo campus is a co-educational day school educating students from ages 6 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum through the Primary and Secondary stages, culminating in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for Sixth Form students. Lessons are taught in English, complemented by dedicated instruction in Spanish language and Canarian culture, with a third language introduced at age 11. The 60,000m² campus features specific support facilities, including a dedicated theatre and an indoor sports hall for physical education and creative arts. A distinctive feature of student life is the Canterbury Student Union (CSU), an initiative fully led by Sixth Formers that organizes events like the Christmas Assembly and intra-school sports competitions. In Primary, the school runs a "Playground Friends" scheme, encouraging older students to mentor younger children to help maintain a supportive environment.

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