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The American School of Las Palmas

Spain, Las-palmas

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

The American School of Las Palmas was founded in 1967 to provide Gran Canaria students the opportunity to study in an American school and to experience the American educational model. The school operates under PROYECTO EDUCATIVO LAS PALMAS S.L.U. and is located on Carretera de los Hoyos, km 1.7, Tafira Alta, Las Palmas. The school is recognized by the Spanish government as a foreign school with a program validated by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports and is accredited in the United States. It holds NEASC membership and is connected to international networks including the Somerset Academy Network and MAIS, and it is empowered by Affinitas Education.

Community

ASLP has a close-knit community with parents encouraged to participate in school events and activities. Families stay informed through a Parent Portal, regular newsletters, and direct communication with teachers. Extracurricular life includes internships, Saturday School, and summer programs that extend learning beyond the classroom. ASLP is Eco-School certified, the first Eco-School in the Canary Islands, and uses KiVa anti-bullying program to foster a safe and inclusive environment.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €14,067 - 44,359
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 312
Type Co-educational
Opened 1967
Bus Service Yes

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.

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