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.
1.5 to 18
– 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)
Lugar Lomo el Diviso, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España
828 113 400
administracion@canterburyschool.com

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

http://www.canterburyschool.com/

CANTERBURY_HORIZ-Natalia-Garcia-Martin_page-0001
56319164_1158851390953111_303841791998689280_n-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
DSC_0056-3-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
basket_milton_2-scaled-uai-2064×1376-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_3682-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_8419-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
DSC05068-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_3370-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_8489-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_0063-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
DSC_0235-3-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
LittleShopOfHorrors-183-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
MILTON-TODOS-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
CANTERBURY_HORIZ-Natalia-Garcia-Martin_page-0001
56319164_1158851390953111_303841791998689280_n-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
DSC_0056-3-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
basket_milton_2-scaled-uai-2064×1376-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_3682-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_8419-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
DSC05068-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_3370-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_8489-1-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
HEC_0063-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
DSC_0235-3-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
LittleShopOfHorrors-183-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
MILTON-TODOS-Natalia-Garcia-Martin
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.

More SCHOOLS

Admissions

Please complete the following details and your request will be sent directly to the school

administracion@canterburyschool.com