Spain, Las-palmas
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Oakley College is an international British school on a single campus in Tafira Alta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, serving ages 2–18. The curriculum follows the British Curriculum for England and Wales, with about 80% of the school day taught in English. Students can study up to four languages: English, Spanish, French and German, with Spanish language and social studies taught in Spanish. The school is affiliated with the UK through the British curriculum and offers dual official qualifications: British IGCSEs and the Spanish Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education; plus the Spanish Baccalaureate certificate and English A-Levels. Founded in 1989, the school reinvests 100% of income into development and maintains a family-like, values-driven environment: Respect, Responsibility and Resolving Problems. Facilities include four departments—Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form—and a chalet for Early Years; meals are provided daily. Extra-curriculars span sport, arts, cultural events and community service. A welcoming community.
C. Zuloaga, 17, 35017 Tafira Alta, Las Palmas, Spain
Oakley College has 609 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English, Spanish.
Oakley College is on a single campus in Tafira Alta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The address is C./ Zuloaga, nº17, 35017 Tafira Alta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and the campus is about 15 minutes from Las Palmas city center.
Early Years (ages 2-5), Primary, Secondary (Key Stage 3 11-14; Key Stage 4 14-16), Sixth Form.
International British School following the British curriculum for England and Wales; 80% of the school day is taught in English; up to four languages taught: English, Spanish, French and German.
Learning Support Assistants support the learning; specialised programs for neurodivergent learners and More Able students.
British curriculum in Spain (affiliated with the United Kingdom through the British curriculum; dual qualifications include British IGCSEs and Spanish Baccalaureate).
A school bus service operates across Las Palmas and the north and south of the island; bus routes, fees and conditions are published on the site.
Annual tuition at Oakley College ranges from EUR 5,533 to EUR 7,128 for 2026/27.
Oakley College teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.
Oakley College follows the British curriculum for England and Wales. About 80% of the school day is taught in English. There is an option to study up to four languages: English, Spanish, French and German. The school uses project-based learning and focuses on thinking skills. Students graduate with dual official qualifications: British IGCSEs and the Spanish 'Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education' certificate; and the Spanish 'Baccalaureate' certificate and English A-Levels.
Small classes.
Andrés achieved the Highest Mark in the World for the International GCSE in Mathematics A. Gabriel was Top in Spain in Biology. Oakley College was recognised in El Mundo's 2026 Best International Schools list.
Graduates are prepared for university applications. The school offers dual official qualifications: British IGCSEs and the Spanish Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education certificate; and the Spanish Baccalaureate certificate with English A-Levels. This combination supports entry to leading universities around the world.
Specialised programs for neurodivergent learners and More Able students.
1. Visit Oakley College during the year to observe a normal day of learning. A guided tour around the school is available with the director, allowing you to see students in class and to ask questions. The visit communicates the school's approach to learning, its values, and the emphasis on life skills. You gain a sense of the environment to help determine if Oakley College meets your family's needs.
2. Learn about the school's international education and university preparation. The international education prepares students for university in Spain (including the EBAU) and in the United Kingdom, as well as other countries around the world. The visit explains the school's learning methods and values, with an emphasis on happiness and life skills. The program supports development from Early Years through to university readiness.
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