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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages Spanish, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 13
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Colégio Hispano Británico Lanzarote delivers the British National Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18, blending English with Spanish, German and Chinese language study. It is an independent school and a British School Overseas (BSO) accredited centre, hosting Cambridge International Examinations, Edexcel and Trinity assessments, and providing UCAS and Open University access. Founded in 1976, it is the island's sole Lanzarote school accredited to teach the British curriculum abroad and an official Cambridge examination centre. The campus, set on extensive grounds near the golf course in Puerto del Carmen, offers a safe, multicultural learning environment designed to foster interaction. Students typically take around 14 GCSE subjects, with some pursuing up to 17, and may continue with Cambridge A Levels or BTEC qualifications into first– or second-year university study. A notable feature is the Environmental Management approach to Geography, with strong language provision and a house system supporting leadership and community.
Colegio Hispano Británico Lanzarote has 360 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Stages
Primary through KS5 (GCSE and A-levels)
Type
Independent school; British School Overseas (BSO) accreditation; Cambridge examination centre; Edexcel, Trinity, UCAS, Open University and Goethe Institute centre
Additional learning support
The school accepts Special Educational Needs (SEN) and provides SEN support within the regular classroom; there is no dedicated SEN unit; admissions assess SEN on a case-by-case basis
Country affiliation
United Kingdom education system; BSO accreditation; NABSS member
Bus service
Transport is available as an optional extra; transport costs may apply
Fees
Annual tuition at Colegio Hispano Británico Lanzarote ranges from EUR 4,050 to EUR 9,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration / Deposit
- There is a refundable/non-refundable registration deposit of EUR 400 required to reserve a place for the next school year; this deposit is taken as an advance against the following year's fees and places for the next academic year are only reserved once this deposit has been paid.
Tuition fees (by school year / stage) — amounts shown per year and per month
- Foundation Stage: EUR 4,050 per year (EUR 425 per month). - Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2): EUR 5,200 per year (EUR 540 per month). - Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6): EUR 5,800 per year (EUR 600 per month). - Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9): EUR 6,500 per year (EUR 670 per month). - Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11 — IGCSE course): EUR 9,000 per year (EUR 920 per month). This Key Stage 4 fee is stated to include all IGCSE exam fees. - Years 12 and 13 (Advanced Level / A-Level course): EUR 9,000 per year (EUR 920 per month); A-Level tuition is quoted without exam fees (A-Level students are required to cover their own A-Level exam costs).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Yearly tuition is payable in advance before the start of the school year. Monthly payment is available as ten equal monthly instalments (payments spread over 10 months). - A surcharge may be applied to fees not paid on time, and the school reserves the right not to admit pupils whose fees are not fully paid. - Deposits paid to reserve places are deducted from fees as part of the normal billing for the autumn term.
Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; the published materials and fee schedule describe the school as a day school and list only day-school services (transport and meals) as optional extras. No boarding fees are published.
Other costs and optional extras
- Hot school meal (if required): EUR 135 per month. - School transport (example route from Playa Blanca): EUR 100 per month. Transport is an optional extra where required. - A-Level exam fees: A-Level tuition is quoted without exam fees; A-Level students must cover their own exam costs. IGCSE exam fees are included in the Key Stage 4 fee. - Books and routine classroom materials are covered within the school fees. The school states that, in general, there are no additional costs on top of the published school fees apart from optional transport and lunches or specific exam fees for A Levels. - No separate uniform fee or mandatory uniform-cost schedule is published in the publicly available fee documents.
Refund information
- No explicit public refund policy for tuition, deposits, or other fees is published in the available fee schedule or FAQs. Refund handling is not detailed in the published fee document.
Fee payment options and banking details
- Bank transfer payments are accepted; the school publishes accounts at Banca March and La Caixa with full IBAN and SWIFT details for fee payments. Cash payments equal to or above EUR 1,000 per invoice are not accepted (legal requirement).
Other payment and administrative notes
- Places will only be reserved for the following academic year upon payment of the EUR 400 deposit. The school may refuse admission where fees are unpaid and may apply late-payment surcharges. The school states a transparent fee structure with few additional costs beyond optional meals and transport.
Summary of items not published in the fee schedule
- No separate application or administration fee (distinct from the EUR 400 reservation deposit) is published in the available fee document. No published uniform cost schedule, no boarding fees, and no detailed published refund policy were found in the available fee materials. The tuition amounts and optional extras above reflect the published fee sheet and admission FAQ.
Academics
Colegio Hispano Británico Lanzarote teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
British National Curriculum is followed. Spanish Language is taught from age 3; German and Chinese from age 6 and continued through GCSE years. The Geography component is addressed via Environmental Management. Students typically take 14 GCSE subjects, with some taking up to the equivalent of 17 GCSEs. The school uses Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel as examining boards, with Goethe-Institut exams and Trinity College London as an exam centre. Curriculum Maps for the 2023-2024 school year are available for Year 1 through Year 6.
Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is 13 students.
Exam Results
GCSE and A-level results are amongst the best in the world (by average points per student); IGCSE results have improved in recent years.
Higher Education Progression
The Upper Sixth form is normally composed of 14 to 16 students. Most students secure places at universities after graduation, with some progressing to top institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, LSE and UCL.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Contact the administration office to arrange a visit to the school and discuss admissions. Book an appointment to see the school; place availability will determine next steps. If places are available, secure a place by completing the registration form and paying the deposit. The deposit is deducted from autumn term fees.
2. There are no pre-entry exams or general entry requirements for most applicants; children above 6 years old should have a reasonable command of English. The school reserves the right not to admit or exclude students in certain circumstances, and SEN considerations are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
3. There is no admission deadline; new admissions are welcomed when there is a place.
4. External candidates may sit exams for subjects offered by the school; exams are limited to subjects taught at the school, and exam fees cover the exam, invigilation, and administration.
FAQs
What does Colegio Hispano Británico Lanzarote offer?
Colégio Hispano Británico Lanzarote delivers the British National Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18, blending English with Spanish, German and Chinese language study. It is an independent school and a British School Overseas (BSO) accredited centr.
What age range?
Ages 5-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: Contact school.
How many students?
Approximately 360 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?
Colégio Hispano Británico Lanzarote delivers the British National Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18, blending English with Spanish, German and Chin.
