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Spain, Las-palmas
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The Middle and High School offer advanced coursework and electives that let students tailor their education, including AP courses. College counseling supports university applications, and students pursue internships and study abroad programs, along with Model UN. MAP Growth tracks progress in math, reading, and language to personalize instruction. The Cognia-accredited American curriculum is taught with full English immersion, while Spanish fluency is strengthened across grades.
Creative arts are integral to student life, with theater, music, and visual arts programs that encourage creativity and self-expression. The campus provides art, music, and theater spaces to support artistic work. After-school Creative Arts is offered Thursdays for Kinder through Middle, expanding students' artistic practice. The campus facilities support performing and visual arts, complementing athletic spaces.
The school provides full English immersion with English as the exclusive language of instruction, while Spanish fluency is developed across grades. It fosters global responsibility through internships, Model UN, and study abroad programs. The school emphasizes international experiences and cross-cultural learning as part of its program.
After-school activities include Creative Arts, Model United Nations, Study Hall, Sports Club, and Technology Club, with distinct days and age ranges. Creative Arts runs Thursdays for Kinder through Middle; Model United Nations is offered Mondays for Upper School; Study Hall is available Monday through Thursday for all grades; Sports Club meets Mondays and Wednesdays for Kinder through Middle; Technology Club runs Tuesdays for Elementary through Upper School. These activities promote creativity, public speaking, teamwork, and practical skills beyond the classroom.
The school is Eco-School certified and the first Eco-School in the Canary Islands, with students leading environmental initiatives and service projects. Community engagement and sustainability are integrated across the program through student-led initiatives and service projects.
Leadership development is integrated across academics, with a focus on critical thinking, independent learning, and global responsibility. College counseling supports university applications, and students pursue internships and Model UN as part of career preparation. The school's program provides access to scholarships and opportunities through its university network.
Athletic facilities include sports fields, a gym, and outdoor courts, enabling basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, swimming, and other activities. Outdoor learning and physical activity are integrated through proximity to Caldera de Bandama, offering ecological projects and nature-based experiences. The school supports wellbeing through social-emotional learning and a safe, supportive environment.
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.
