Spain, Las-palmas
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ASLP does not have its own boarding program. The school has alliances with external schools offering boarding or host-family options to meet families' needs. Through these partnerships, ASLP supports international experiences such as exchanges with schools in England, the United States, and France, and study opportunities for a term, semester, or year in England, Ireland, and Canada.
Daily hot lunch is provided in the on-site cafeteria. Menus follow the Mediterranean diet and use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible; menus are designed by nutritionists and health experts and published for families and students. The school also accommodates allergies and other dietary restrictions.
ASLP is part of the Somerset Academy Schools network. It is empowered by Affinitas Education.
The American School of Las Palmas is an international school in Tafira Alta, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers a Cognia-accredited American curriculum recognized by Spanish Ministry of Education, taught in English. Spanish fluency is strengthened across grades, while the program emphasizes active, student-centered, project-based learning with internships, Model UN, and study abroad opportunities. MAP Growth tracks math, reading, and language to tailor instruction; AP courses are available globally. ASLP is the Canary Islands' first Eco-School, integrating sustainability across the curriculum. Founded in 1967, the school sits near Los Hoyos in Tafira Alta, with technology-enabled classrooms and science laboratories, modern facilities. A library and arts spaces support English immersion and safety on a sustainability-focused campus, distinctive. Extracurriculars include Model UN, student government, and arts, sports, and service activities, from diverse backgrounds worldwide. The school holds NEASC accreditation and connects with networks like MAIS globally, with partnerships for leadership development.