Spain, Las-palmas
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Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a German Auslandsschule offering a bilingual education, following the KMK-approved German curriculum for ages 3–18. From kindergarten to Abitur, students learn under native-speaking teachers from Germany, Spain and England, in small classes supported by digital media. The school is affiliated with Germany and maintains German quality standards. In February 2022 Bund-Länder-Inspektion awarded the school the Exzellente Auslandsschule seal, reflecting inspection excellence. The campus combines a main building with a garden, a separate classroom building, a library, an auditorium and a cafeteria; the primary school has its own courtyard. Facilities include a sports hall, an athletics track and multiple fields, set in a natural environment about 10 minutes from Las Palmas. DSLPA provides intercultural exchange, partner-school programs and competitions such as Jugend Musiziert and Model United Nations, and offers Bachillerato alongside the Abitur. After-school activities supplement the curriculum, fostering language development and inquiry.
Lomo del Drago, s/n, 35017 Almatriche, Las Palmas, Spain
Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 35, instruction in German.
Lomo del Drago s/n, Almatriche, 35018 Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. The campus is about 10 minutes from the city center of Las Palmas.
Kindergarten / Preschool; Primary School; Secondary School. From the kindergarten to the Abitur, students of German, Spanish and other nationalities study together under German standards.
International, bilingual school; official Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Instruction follows German quality standards and curricula approved by the KMK.
Lerncoaching and a Förderprogramm support learning needs and gifted students. The Beratungsteam includes the Team for School Life (TSZ), mediators, a school psychologist, a social pedagogue, and Bullying Prevention Team.
Affiliated with Germany; German quality standards and curricula approved by the KMK.
Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranges from EUR 4,560 to EUR 5,981 for 2026/27.
Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
The DSLPA follows German quality standards and KMK-approved curricula. Education runs from kindergarten through Abitur. The school employs native-speaking teachers from Germany, Spain, England and other countries to support a bilingual program. Lessons are delivered in small classes with the use of digital media. In February 2022, Bund-Länder-Inspektion awarded the school the Exzellente Auslandsschule seal.
The school provides excellent opportunities for applying to international universities. It prepares students for Abitur, the German university entrance qualification.
There is a targeted support program to address learning gaps and to promote gifted children.
We warmly welcome your child to the German School Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The enrollment process for the upcoming school year is already underway. Use our online form to submit your application conveniently. For questions, the administration team is always available. Kindergarten and Preschool: We welcome children of all nationalities who want to learn through play. German language knowledge is not required for entry into kindergarten. For entry into preschool, German language knowledge is desirable. Primary School and Secondary Level: Instruction is largely in German; therefore direct entry into primary school or secondary level requires corresponding German language proficiency for your child to participate successfully in class. Admission and placement in a grade level are decided by the principal and the heads of departments. We look forward to receiving your application.
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