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Spain, Las-palmas
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The British School of Gran Canaria was established in 1966 by British expatriates for their children. The school operates on two campuses on the island: the Tafira site near Las Palmas and the South School in Maspalomas. The Tafira site houses the secondary department and the primary/early years, and about 75% of the pupil roll; the South School serves younger pupils up to age 11 and was constructed in 1997. The Tafira site was renovated and expanded in 2014. The school is governed as a not-for-profit trust with a parent membership, and a Board of Governors mirrors a UK school structure, overseeing the Head and Senior Management; the Association holds the assets and finances and approves the annual budget and audited accounts.
The school promotes a strong sense of community through charitable activities and fundraising for local needs, including food donations after events and support for the local hospital. Pupils participate in community and service activities such as a Year 3 beach clean-up and recycling initiatives, and the school displays artwork and information reflecting the diversity of humanity. The school also marks cultural days and events, including International Day and aspects of both Spanish and British culture.
The Association of the British School of Gran Canaria is a not-for-profit trust whose membership is composed of parents of current pupils. It holds the assets and property of the school and controls finances; any financial surplus is reinvested in the school. The Association membership meets twice a year to approve the annual budget and the audited accounts (AGM in December and EGM in June). The Board of Governors are elected or co-opted representatives of the Association, responsible for overseeing the Head and Senior Management Team, and assisting with decisions on school development, finances, safety and pupil welfare. Board meetings occur monthly to monitor accounts, student numbers, and other issues affecting the school.
The British School of Gran Canaria (Tafira Campus) provides education for day students aged 3 to 18. The school follows the British Curriculum, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage and progressing to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. All core lessons are taught in English, while Spanish is also integrated as a subject. Physical facilities at the Tafira campus include dedicated primary and secondary patios, multi-sports pitches, an indoor sports hall, an art room, and specific study booths for older students. A central feature of the school is its Student Voice initiative, an active program where secondary students design and lead projects to improve campus life and assist local charities. Additionally, the school provides an Enrichment Programme containing over 30 extracurricular activities, ranging from Artificial Intelligence and Model United Nations to a structured Dance Academy and progressive residential trips that build student independence outside regular classroom hours.
