Oakley College

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.

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.

Oakley College provides strong pastoral care and tutor support. Each student has a form tutor responsible for pastoral care, with daily registration and a PSHE programme. The school maintains close links with parents through regular workshops and information evenings. When needed, the school identifies specific learning or emotional needs through psycho-pedagogical testing and may create an Educational Health Care Plan with the parents, child, teacher and SENCO to set targets that can be academic, social or emotional. Socio-emotional or mental health difficulties are addressed through specialized meetings with families and internal monitoring, with referrals to external therapeutic professionals when appropriate. The school also runs a mediation and anti-bullying programme and Learning Support Groups to differentiate learning in English, Spanish and mathematics.

Oakley College identifies and supports students with Special Educational Needs through psycho-pedagogical testing and early identification. The school uses curricular adaptations, targeted interventions and, when necessary, external professional input to support learning. If a learning or developmental disability is suspected, the school can refer for an outside diagnosis. An Educational Health Care Plan is created with the parents, child, teacher and SENCO to set individual targets, with progress reviewed at year end. Students with a recognized SEN may receive Special Accommodations for internal exams (e.g., extra time or assistive technology). In addition, social-emotional support and small-group interventions are offered; Learning Support Groups provide targeted help in English, Spanish and mathematics with learning support assistants.

Pastoral care and targeted mental health support underpin wellbeing at Oakley College. Socio-emotional or mental health needs are addressed through meetings with families, school monitoring and referrals to external therapeutic services when needed. An Educational Health Care Plan supports targeted social and emotional development with annual progress reviews. Digital wellbeing resources inform staff, students and families about online wellbeing, with guidance on regular conversations, wellbeing settings and apps, and tips for healthy online habits. Parent resources and a digital wellbeing eBook are available to support wellbeing at home and at school.

A safeguarding culture is at the heart of Oakley College. The school follows safe recruitment guidelines and trains all staff in safeguarding. A Designated Safeguarding Lead and Child Protection Officers coordinate safeguarding work. The policy aligns with the Department for Education guidelines Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and outlines roles, responsibilities and procedures for reporting concerns, investigations and liaison with social services and the police. All staff and volunteers receive training and enhanced DBS checks; incidents are recorded and stored securely, with the Principal overseeing safeguarding and liaison with external agencies as required.

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.

3. Arrange to visit or obtain more information. The school provides an Admissions Procedure and Fees document for reference. The Prospectus and the Application Form are also available to help families learn about the school and how to apply.

4. Access important admissions materials. The Prospectus is available online, the Application Form is available online, and the Admissions Procedure and Fees documents are accessible. These materials provide background on Oakley College, outline the steps to apply, and explain the costs involved. They help families understand what is required to complete the application process.