Secondary

Secondary Department

The Secondary School consists of Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) and, as the students progress through Secondary, they are prepared to become confident, independent and inquisitive learners, imbibed with a thirst for knowledge and fluent and confident communicators.

The Secondary curriculum provides a broad and rigorous programme that culminates in the International General Certificate of Secondary Examinations (IGCSE) that are recognised across the world as prestigious and rigorous qualifications. Students can also obtain the Spanish ESO qualification by obtaining a predetermined number of IGCSE passes.

The curriculum supports the students’ broad development as they study languages, mathematics, sciences, arts, humanities and physical education. Class-based learning is regularly enhanced through visits and trips to art galleries, museums, businesses, scientific sites and areas of natural interest within the Canary Islands, Spain and other European countries. These opportunities enhance learning and bring the curriculum to life.

We ensure that pupils develop an extensive range of skills and techniques, alongside creativity and physical, social and emotional well-being. Sports and athletic opportunities support and inculcate healthy attitudes and behaviours. Such skills and attitudes are extended and enhanced through the Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) programme, where students learn about self, relationships and factors that influence healthy lifestyles. In addition, Years 7-9 give special focus to the acquisition of dispositions and attributes that are fundamental to learning and to productive, fulfilling work. These attributes, proactively identified and developed, include resilience, problem solving, teamwork, creativity, strategic awareness and critical curiosity.

The school is also committed to wellbeing and the emotional welfare of all its members, with staff training, student workshops and common strategies developed to support this important component.

Staff

MANAGEMENT

Julian Clark
Headmaster

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HEAD ASSISTANTS & DEPARTMENTS HEAD 

  • Roslyn Clarke

  • Jane Poyser

  • Clare Wallace

  • María Santana

  • Marc Sherwood

  • Charlotte Brunton

  • Josie Holt

  • Christopher Godfrey

  • Nathalie Froidevaux

  • Cristina García

  • Thekla Pallaris

  • María Jesús San Frutos

  • David Arocha

  • Anna Cooke

  • Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning)

  • Assistant Head (Students)

  • Head of Maths Department

  • Head of Spanish Department

  • Head of Science Department

  • Head of English Department

  • Head of English Department (Maternity Cover)

  • Head of Creative and Performing Art & PE Teacher

  • Head of PSHE, Enrichment and House Activities

  • Head of KS3 and Spanish Teacher

  • Head of KS5 & Chemistry Teacher

  • Spanish Studies Validations Coordinator

  • Spanish University Coordinator & Laboratory Technician

  • Examinations Officer

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STAFF

  • Charlotte Eggar

  • Jasmine Pow

  • Anthony Boyle

  • Nicholas Payne

  • Sian Stacey

  • Grace Stanley

  • Stanley Howell

  • Kelly Price

  • Miriam Calero

  • Iván Rodríguez

  • Jack Dougall

  • Trystan Wilson

  • Patricia Bërgstrom

  • Emeline Comoret

  • Layla Azimi

  • Philip Stillman

  • Cornelie Kloos

  • Learning Support Coordinator & Assistant Teacher

  • English Teacher

  • Physical Education Teacher

  • Music Teacher

  • Maths Teacher

  • Science and Geography Teacher

  • History Teacher

  • ICT Teacher

  • German Teacher

  • Spanish Humanities Teacher

  • Business Teacher

  • Art Teacher

  • Spanish Teacher

  • French Teacher

  • Science Teacher

  • Assistant Teacher

  • Learning Resources Centre Assistant

All staff are appropriately qualified and trained and those who teach in English are native English speakers, mostly recruited from the UK, with Qualified Teacher Status and university degree. 

Contact us

Tafira

  • Address

    Crta. Tafira a Marzagán s/n.
    El Sabinal
    35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Phone

    +(34) 928 351 167

  • Email

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Maspalomas

  • Address

    C/ Mar de Azor, 3 El Hornillo
    35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana

  • Phone

    +(34) 928 142 494

  • Email

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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, 


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