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Oakley College

Spain, Las Palmas

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €5,533 - 7,128
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 609
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 23
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Oakley College is an international British school on a single campus in Tafira Alta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, serving ages 2–18. The curriculum follows the British Curriculum for England and Wales, with about 80% of the school day taught in English. Students can study up to four languages: English, Spanish, French and German, with Spanish language and social studies taught in Spanish. The school is affiliated with the UK through the British curriculum and offers dual official qualifications: British IGCSEs and the Spanish Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education; plus the Spanish Baccalaureate certificate and English A-Levels. Founded in 1989, the school reinvests 100% of income into development and maintains a family-like, values-driven environment: Respect, Responsibility and Resolving Problems. Facilities include four departments—Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form—and a chalet for Early Years; meals are provided daily. Extra-curriculars span sport, arts, cultural events and community service. A welcoming community.

C. Zuloaga, 17, 35017 Tafira Alta, Las Palmas, Spain

The Essentials

Oakley College has 609 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Oakley College is on a single campus in Tafira Alta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The address is C./ Zuloaga, nº17, 35017 Tafira Alta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and the campus is about 15 minutes from Las Palmas city center.

Stages
Early Years (ages 2-5), Primary, Secondary (Key Stage 3 11-14; Key Stage 4 14-16), Sixth Form.

Type
International British School following the British curriculum for England and Wales; 80% of the school day is taught in English; up to four languages taught: English, Spanish, French and German.

Additional learning support
Learning Support Assistants support the learning; specialised programs for neurodivergent learners and More Able students.

Country affiliation
British curriculum in Spain (affiliated with the United Kingdom through the British curriculum; dual qualifications include British IGCSEs and Spanish Baccalaureate).

Bus service
A school bus service operates across Las Palmas and the north and south of the island; bus routes, fees and conditions are published on the site.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The official school uniform must be worn every day. Items should be labelled clearly with the student's name.

Food Options
Healthy school meals are provided daily, with balanced three-course meals prepared by professional chefs in both buildings. All food is prepared from fresh ingredients daily, with local sourcing when possible, and a vegetarian option is available every day. Breakfast is available for younger pupils and afternoon snacks are provided.

Governance and Ownership
Oakley College is a British International school located in Gran Canaria, Spain, educating children aged 2 to 18 and following the British National Curriculum. The school is a member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain and is inspected by British Council authorised inspectors and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Oakley College ranges from EUR 5,533 to EUR 7,128 for 2026/27.

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Academics

Oakley College teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Oakley College follows the British curriculum for England and Wales. About 80% of the school day is taught in English. There is an option to study up to four languages: English, Spanish, French and German. The school uses project-based learning and focuses on thinking skills. Students graduate with dual official qualifications: British IGCSEs and the Spanish 'Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education' certificate; and the Spanish 'Baccalaureate' certificate and English A-Levels.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes.

Exam Results
Andrés achieved the Highest Mark in the World for the International GCSE in Mathematics A. Gabriel was Top in Spain in Biology. Oakley College was recognised in El Mundo's 2026 Best International Schools list.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared for university applications. The school offers dual official qualifications: British IGCSEs and the Spanish Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education certificate; and the Spanish Baccalaureate certificate with English A-Levels. This combination supports entry to leading universities around the world.

Gifted and Talented
Specialised programs for neurodivergent learners and More Able students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Oakley College provides strong pastoral care and tutor support. Each student has a form tutor responsible for pastoral care, with daily registration and a PSHE programme. The school maintains close links with parents through regular workshops and information evenings. When needed, the school identifies specific learning or emotional needs through psycho-pedagogical testing and may create an Educational Health Care Plan with the parents, child, teacher and SENCO to set targets that can be academic, social or emotional. Socio-emotional or mental health difficulties are addressed through specialized meetings with families and internal monitoring, with referrals to external therapeutic professionals when appropriate. The school also runs a mediation and anti-bullying programme and Learning Support Groups to differentiate learning in English, Spanish and mathematics.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Oakley College identifies and supports students with Special Educational Needs through psycho-pedagogical testing and early identification. The school uses curricular adaptations, targeted interventions and, when necessary, external professional input to support learning. If a learning or developmental disability is suspected, the school can refer for an outside diagnosis. An Educational Health Care Plan is created with the parents, child, teacher and SENCO to set individual targets, with progress reviewed at year end. Students with a recognized SEN may receive Special Accommodations for internal exams (e.g., extra time or assistive technology). In addition, social-emotional support and small-group interventions are offered; Learning Support Groups provide targeted help in English, Spanish and mathematics with learning support assistants.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care and targeted mental health support underpin wellbeing at Oakley College. Socio-emotional or mental health needs are addressed through meetings with families, school monitoring and referrals to external therapeutic services when needed. An Educational Health Care Plan supports targeted social and emotional development with annual progress reviews. Digital wellbeing resources inform staff, students and families about online wellbeing, with guidance on regular conversations, wellbeing settings and apps, and tips for healthy online habits. Parent resources and a digital wellbeing eBook are available to support wellbeing at home and at school.

Safeguarding
A safeguarding culture is at the heart of Oakley College. The school follows safe recruitment guidelines and trains all staff in safeguarding. A Designated Safeguarding Lead and Child Protection Officers coordinate safeguarding work. The policy aligns with the Department for Education guidelines Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and outlines roles, responsibilities and procedures for reporting concerns, investigations and liaison with social services and the police. All staff and volunteers receive training and enhanced DBS checks; incidents are recorded and stored securely, with the Principal overseeing safeguarding and liaison with external agencies as required.
Parent Experience

History
Oakley College was founded in 1989 when Donat and Mary Morgan opened a nursery with 32 children aged 3 and 4. The school grew in a family-like, child-centred environment and later moved to a converted chalet in Los Hoyos as it expanded. In September 2005 the school moved to the Zuloaga site in Tafira Alta, with an A-level block added in 2011. February 2019 saw the opening of Oakley Park with extensive outdoor facilities and a new primary building for ages 2-9 opened in January 2021. The school reinvests 100% of income into development, and the values of Respect, Responsibility and Resolving Problems remain central to the learning and the family atmosphere.

Community
Oakley College hosts weekly assemblies where pupils share what they have learnt with students and parents. The school runs theatrical productions in both Primary and Secondary, and marks major celebrations such as Halloween, Christmas, Canary Day and Carnival, culminating in graduation ceremonies for each stage. Throughout the year, Term 1 events include Black History Month, Hello Yellow Mental Health Day, Poetry Day, Remembrance Day, and International Day; Term 2 features Spanish Peace Day, Safer Internet Day, World Book Day and Carnival; Term 3 includes Earth Day, World Oceans Day and Race Against Hunger. These activities involve the whole school community—students, staff and parents—across departments.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Oakley College is located in Tafira Alta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on a single campus that hosts four departments for ages 2–18: Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. The school is about 15 minutes from Las Palmas and well connected to the island's motorways. The Early Years department is housed in a large, bright and airy chalet located 4 minutes from the main campus. The campus includes two buildings where meals are prepared daily as part of Healthy School Meals; meals are 3-course and include a vegetarian option. About 80% of the school day is taught in English, and up to four languages are offered: English, Spanish, French and German.

Sports Facilities
After-school activities include football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, judo, modern dance and rhythmic gymnastics. All Oakley students can sign up for these activities and programs. Some activities are taught by school staff, while others are taught by external specialized teachers, and a small additional charge may apply. A Registration Form is available to enroll in these activities.

Academic Facilities
The Oakley Curriculum is based on the British International model, with emphasis on linguistic competence and life skills, the arts, music and sport. The British curriculum is taught in English by UK-qualified teachers, with Spanish language and social studies (geography and history of Spain) taught in Spanish by Spanish staff. In the Sixth Form, students access Spanish Bachillerato with A-Levels or International A-Levels to access universities in Spain and around the world. Cambridge English Language exams (FCE, CAE, CPE) are available to students as part of the language program. Accelerated Learning identifies and develops each student's learning style to boost motivation and achievement, complemented by Life Skills, strong pastoral care, and SEN support.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are a large number of after-school activities and programs, and each year they change and expand to meet student demand. All students can sign up for these activities and programs. Activities include Football, Basketball, Tennis, PEQUECHEF, Judo, Volleyball, Modern Dance and Rhythmic Gymnastics. Some activities are taught by teachers and others by external specialists, with an extra charge for some activities. A Registration Form is available to enroll.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
After-school activities and programs extend and challenge students beyond the curriculum. Activities vary each term and students choose their preferences in consultation with their class teacher or tutor. Some activities are taught by the school's teachers, while others are led by external specialist instructors, and there is an extra charge for some programs.

Arts & Creative
Modern Dance and PEQUECHEF are offered as after-school activities. The programs give students opportunities to explore creative performance and culinary skills beyond classroom lessons. Some activities are run by external specialists and may incur an additional charge.

Cultural & Language
Annual events celebrate culture and language. Canary Day features Canarian dancing, sports and traditional games, with parents joining for a Canarian food celebration. Spanish Peace Day is observed in Term 2. World Book Day and International Day are celebrated, along with other cultural days such as Earth Day, World Oceans Day and World Bee Day.

Social & Hobbies
There are after-school activities including team sports such as football, basketball, tennis and volleyball. There are arts-based options such as Modern Dance and Rhythmic Gymnastics. Students sign up for activities, and some programs involve external instructors and additional charges.

Community & Service
We encourage our students to look beyond themselves and their school and to take an interest in the wider community and global issues. Halloween events raise funds for charity through a Halloween Disco. Race Against Hunger is a sport activity to raise funds for Action against Hunger.

Leadership & Professional
Weekly assemblies help pupils develop self-confidence, drama and public speaking. Theatrical productions in Primary and Secondary give pupils opportunities to act, dance and sing in public, building leadership and presentation skills. Graduation ceremonies celebrate the next steps as students move on to university studies.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Life Skills (PSHE) is taught weekly in every year group. It is organized under three headings: Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, and Living in the Wider World. Topics include mental health and emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, safe online life, media literacy, money matters and work and career considerations.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for English-medium subjects. Spanish language and Social Studies (Geography and History of Spain) are taught in Spanish. A third language, German or French, is introduced at Key Stage 3. In the Sixth Form, A-Level courses include French, German, Spanish, and English, and Spanish as a Second Language is available.

Bilingual Teaching
The core curriculum is taught in English with Spanish language and Social studies (geography and history of Spain) taught in Spanish.
Reputation

Awards
El Mundo's 2026 Best International Schools List

Accreditations
NABSS inspected
Recognised by British and Spanish authorities as a formal teaching centre
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit Oakley College during the year to observe a normal day of learning. A guided tour around the school is available with the director, allowing you to see students in class and to ask questions. The visit communicates the school's approach to learning, its values, and the emphasis on life skills. You gain a sense of the environment to help determine if Oakley College meets your family's needs.

2. Learn about the school's international education and university preparation. The international education prepares students for university in Spain (including the EBAU) and in the United Kingdom, as well as other countries around the world. The visit explains the school's learning methods and values, with an emphasis on happiness and life skills. The program supports development from Early Years through to university readiness.

3. Arrange to visit or obtain more information. The school provides an Admissions Procedure and Fees document for reference. The Prospectus and the Application Form are also available to help families learn about the school and how to apply.

4. Access important admissions materials. The Prospectus is available online, the Application Form is available online, and the Admissions Procedure and Fees documents are accessible. These materials provide background on Oakley College, outline the steps to apply, and explain the costs involved. They help families understand what is required to complete the application process.
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