Canterbury School
Canterbury School of Gran Canaria is a co-educational British international school with over 50 years of experience, educating students aged 18 months to 18 years. Following the English National Curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme, it nurtures confident, respectful, and resilient learners. With dedicated teachers, modern facilities, and a strong academic record, Canterbury School prepares students to succeed at leading universities and beyond.
_School range
1.5 to 18
_Curriculum
_Extracurricular activities
– Basketball (from age 3) – Judo (from age 3) – Dance (from age 3) – Football (from age 6) – Computing Club (from age 6) – Chess (from age 6) – School Choir (from age 6) – Student Council (from age 6) – Gardening Club (from age 11) – Student Parliament (from age 11) – Musical Production (from age 11) – Student Union (from age 16) – Model United Nations (from age 16)
_Location
Lugar Lomo el Diviso, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España
_Phone
828 113 400
_E-mail
administracion@canterburyschool.com
_Website
School range
1.5 to 18
Curriculum
Extracurricular activities
- Basketball (from age 3) - Judo (from age 3) - Dance (from age 3) - Football (from age 6) - Computing Club (from age 6) - Chess (from age 6) - School Choir (from age 6) - Student Council (from age 6) - Gardening Club (from age 11) - Student Parliament (from age 11) - Musical Production (from age 11) - Student Union (from age 16) - Model United Nations (from age 16)
Location
Lugar Lomo el Diviso, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España
Phone
828 113 400
administracion@canterburyschool.com
Website
http://www.canterburyschool.com/


























Canterbury School of Gran Canaria is a co-educational British international school with more than 50 years of experience, offering education from 18 months to 18 years. The school follows the English National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, combining academic excellence with personal development and global citizenship.
Its vision is to create a unified learning community that inspires everyone to make a difference through a culture of “can do”, challenge, and care. Students benefit from dedicated teachers and state-of-the-art facilities, equipped with the latest educational technologies.
Canterbury students consistently achieve outstanding results in external examinations, earning over 80 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards and placing the school among Spain’s leading British schools.
Beyond academics, the school provides a rich programme of extracurricular activities that promote creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. This holistic approach ensures that students leave Canterbury confident, capable, and ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Canterbury School of Gran Canaria is a co-educational British international school with more than 50 years of experience, offering education from 18 months to 18 years. The school follows the English National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, combining academic excellence with personal development and global citizenship.
Its vision is to create a unified learning community that inspires everyone to make a difference through a culture of “can do”, challenge, and care. Students benefit from dedicated teachers and state-of-the-art facilities, equipped with the latest educational technologies.
Canterbury students consistently achieve outstanding results in external examinations, earning over 80 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards and placing the school among Spain’s leading British schools.
Beyond academics, the school provides a rich programme of extracurricular activities that promote creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. This holistic approach ensures that students leave Canterbury confident, capable, and ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Services
Languages
English, Spanish and French/German
School range
1.5 to 18
Facilities
- Modern classrooms equipped with interactive smartboards - Science laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Science) - ICT suites - Libraries and study areas - Theatre - Gymnasium - Sports Hall - Outdoor sports pitches (football, basketball, volleyball) - Music rooms - Art room - Dedicated Sixth Form study centre - Early Years play areas - Outdoor learning spaces - Soft play area with ball pool - Ample playgrounds - School gardens and green areas - Splash Park in Maspalomas - Canteens and dining halls on every site
Uniform
Route
Yes
Extracurricular activities
- Basketball (from age 3) - Judo (from age 3) - Dance (from age 3) - Football (from age 6) - Computing Club (from age 6) - Chess (from age 6) - School Choir (from age 6) - Student Council (from age 6) - Gardening Club (from age 11) - Student Parliament (from age 11) - Musical Production (from age 11) - Student Union (from age 16) - Model United Nations (from age 16)
Boarding school
No
Canteen
Yes
Academic results
Canterbury School students have achieved exceptional academic success, earning more than 80 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards for top IGCSE and A Level results. In 2025, the school proudly celebrated its first International Baccalaureate Diploma cohort, whose results exceeded global averages. These achievements open doors to prestigious universities across Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, the USA, and beyond—reflecting Canterbury’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and international opportunity.
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Admissions
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