Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
650 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4"1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Extensively |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels, EBAU |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Depending on the age of the pupil, BSGC may need to conduct an academic evaluation, which might include an English Entrance Test, maths evaluation and other appropriate subject exams, for the oldest students. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.45 am |
| School finish time |
3.35 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Maspalomas Campus - Large play and recreation spaces are situated in front and behind the school; the latter being used for sports and physical education lessons. There are two ‘child friendly’ rubberised play areas, one specifically assigned the youngest students in Nursery and Reception. Tafirea Campus - Large sports hall, the outdoor play and sports facilities include a small synthetic 5-a-side football pitch, volleyball court and a hard surface play area for outdoor basketball and football. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Gran Canaria is a private non-profit school following the UK curriculum. BSGC provides education for pupils from 3 to 18. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BSGC is committed to providing a challenging, fulfilling and encompassing educational experience to all students, |