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| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
English as a Second Language
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| Use of technology in the classroom |
ICT has become an essential support and enrichment tool in the teaching-learning process. Its curricular integration, with the use of the digital board and the iPad in the classroom, stimulates students to investigate and improve their creative, imaginative, communication and collaboration skills. They provide a more meaningful and attractive learning process through greater access to information and the use of different devices and tools such as gamification, blended learning, flipped classroom methodologies, etc. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
American High School Diploma and/or the Spanish Baccalaureate |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, baseball, basketball, Capoeira, ceramics, digital typing, magic, move your feet, MUN, mindfulness, soccer, technology, robotics, violin, volleyball |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American School of Las Palmas is an educational institution inspired by North American tradition and culture, non-denominational and private, accredited by the US administration and authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a foreign center. As a bilingual school, it develops the study of Spanish and North American languages and cultures from Nursery (3 years) to Grade 12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
In an emotional and affective environment of trust and security, ASLP educates people who are free, respectful, critical, creative, responsible and capable of designing their destiny with the aim that they contribute to improving the society of which they are part. |