Costa Adeje International School

Located in the south of Tenerife in Adeje, Canary Islands. The address is Av. Kurt Konrad Mayer, 38670 Adeje, Tenerife. The school is described as a multicultural, multilingual environment.

HUMBI (early childhood to 3 years), KINDER (3 to 6 years), Primaria (6 to 12 years), ESO (12 to 16 years), Bachillerato (16 to 18 years).

International school

The Department of Psychology, Guidance and Logopedics is present in all educational stages, supporting cognitive, academic, social, emotional and moral development. It identifies Needs for Specific Educational Support (NEAE) and coordinates with families and external services.

Spain

Transport is provided by Costa Adeje Tours S.L. There are two exclusive routes: one from the school to Los Gigantes and another to San Isidro; each bus has its own caregiver.

The Costa Adeje International School offers five educational stages: HUMBI (4 months to 3 years), Kindergarten (3 to 6 years), Primary (6 to 12 years), ESO (12 to 16 years), and High School (16 to 18 years). The school follows the Spanish educational system under the supervision of the Government of the Canary Islands' Department of Education. Spanish is the vehicular language, with English taught from the first cycle of Preschool and German introduced from the second cycle, in split-language groups. The school provides the American Dual Diploma, allowing students to obtain the official North American High School Diploma in addition to the Spanish Baccalaureate. Cambridge and Goethe language certifications are available, underpinning multilingualism alongside digital innovation and values-based education. In preschool, the classroom typically has two teachers per class, with an average overall class size of about 22 students.

The average class size is 22 students. In preschool, there are two teachers per classroom.

Academic results are described as high across stages, with outcomes that support progression to higher education and recognition at national and international levels. Students can complete the Baccalaureate along with the American Dual Diploma and language certifications such as Cambridge and Goethe. The school highlights honors and distinctions, including annual notices of top performers in the EBAU and other national recognitions alongside Cambridge and Goethe certifications. The Cambridge certifications range from Movers to C1, and Goethe certifications include A1 to B1, reflecting a broad spectrum of language qualifications.

The Guidance Department is present at all educational stages and supports the cognitive, academic, social, emotional and moral development of students. It serves as a resource for students, teachers and families within the educational process. Four major areas guide its work: guidance in teaching and learning processes, attention to diversity, academic and professional guidance, and guidance for prevention and human development. A speech therapy service supports the development of speech, language and communication. Psychologists and guidance counselors promote mental health and assess or identify disorders; Specific Educational Support Needs (SESN) are identified and the Diversity Care Plan is adapted as needed. They coordinate with external agencies and provide vocational and professional guidance in secondary and the Baccalaureate, fostering a positive climate for coexistence.

The Guidance Department identifies Specific Educational Support Needs (SESN) and adapts the Diversity Care Plan accordingly. A Speech Therapist provides prevention, evaluation and treatment for communication disorders, working with teachers and families. The department coordinates with external medical and social services as needed. It also provides vocational and professional guidance in secondary and the Baccalaureate to support students with SESN.

The Costa Adeje International School teaches English and German. In HUMBI (4 months to 3 years), children receive three English sessions per week. In KINDER (3 to 6 years), German immersion is provided for one hour a day while three hours of English are taught per week in K1 and K2, increasing to four hours per week in K3. From 1st grade to 6th grade, primary students study four hours of English per week, with two hours in split groups. From 1st year of ESO to 2nd year of Bachillerato, students receive four hours of English per week with splits; German is taught three hours per week with splits from 3rd grade of primary to 4th ESO. Class splits are organized to study languages in small groups of 15 or fewer students.

Psychologists and guidance counselors promote mental health and help students understand themselves to maximise their school experience. They provide assessments to identify or rule out disorders that begin in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. They identify cases with SESN and adapt the Diversity Care Plan as needed. They coordinate with external medical services and social services and provide vocational and professional support in secondary and high school. They collaborate with families and teachers to ensure a positive climate for coexistence within the school.

The Coexistence Plan establishes the rights and obligations of students, teachers, families and staff to maintain a climate of respect, interculturality and democratic participation. It includes rules and strategies to prevent violence and to promote coexistence. There is an electronic devices policy restricting use during the school day, with Chromebooks allowed and mobile phones used under supervision. There is an Action Protocol for possible school bullying. The Health Care of Pupils section provides a Nursing Service from 10:30 to 14:30 to treat minor injuries, monitor chronic illnesses and administer emergency medications, with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) available for emergencies; the school can call 112 if needed. Families must inform the school of illnesses with a medical report, and the school coordinates with health services when appropriate.

1. Submit the admission form. The Admission Form is available on the Admisión page as the form to access; the page labels it as the 'FORMULARIO DE ADMISIÓN' with a link to the admission form. 2. Applications for scholarships can be considered, as the school offers 12 full scholarships or their equivalent in partial scholarships to students who reside and are registered in Adeje per a municipal agreement; the bases of the call and the entry registration document will be sent via Clickedu when dates are confirmed and may be consulted on the school's site. 3. Information about scholarship awards will be emailed to families who request them. 4. Applications must be submitted in writing with all documentation indicated in the bases and delivered in person at the school's secretary. 5. Documentation for scholarship applications includes a PDF with the bases of the application and a PDF of the entry registration, both downloadable from the admissions area.

The school offers 12 full scholarships or their equivalent in partial scholarships for residents of Adeje who are registered in the municipality. The bases of the scholarship call and the entry registration document are sent via Clickedu when dates are confirmed and can be consulted on the site. Information about scholarship awards is emailed to families who request them. Applications must be submitted in writing with all documentation indicated in the bases and delivered in person at the secretary's office. PDFs with the bases of the application and the entry registration are downloadable.