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Academic

Academic Information


The British School of Gran Canaria offers a comprehensive, stimulating and challenging education for students aged 3-18, incorporating the classes Nursery through to Year 13. The UK National Curriculum is the foundation of the school’s teaching, with minor adjustments to take account of local and national expectations and requirements. The curriculum is delivered in English, reaching and meeting UK expectations.  Students in the older year groups take the internationally recognised and independently validated International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and A Levels examinations in preparation for university entrance. 

The curriculum is divided into sequential stages that take the student from the age of 3 to 18, systematically building upon and extending knowledge, skills and experiences.  The various stages are set out below:

  • Early Years and Foundation Stages (EYFS)
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
  • Key Stage 4
  • Key Stage 4
  • Key Stage 5

Study at BSGC


Infants

Ages 3 to 6

Juniors

Ages 7 to 11

Secondary

Ages 12 to 16

6th Form

Ages 17 to 18

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The British School of Gran Canaria. Private non-profit school following the UK Curriculum. Providing Education for pupils from 3 to 18. Our school is committed to providing a challenging, fulfilling and encompassing educational experience to all our students.