British International School of Tenerife

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
PENTA.- INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION

“Students have positive attitudes to learning and their behaviour is exemplary.”
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“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
PENTA.- INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION

“Students develop their own personal skills and are encouraged to follow their talents and interests.”
Penta - International Inspection

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
PENTA.- INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION

“The spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of students is excellent.”
Penta - International Inspection

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
PENTA.- INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION

“Students enjoy their learning and show eagerness to know more.”
Penta - International Inspection

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
PENTA.- INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION

“The welfare, health and safety of students at BST is excellent.”
Penta - International Inspection

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
PENTA.- INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION

"BST is striving towards excellence in curriculum provision.”
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The British School of Tenerife provides a world-class education in a friendly, supportive environment. We help every student reach their full potential in their areas of strength and interest, achieve academic success, and grow into confident, responsible and exemplary citizens.

Our students consistently obtain excellent IGCSE and A-Level results, comparing favourably with the UK and global averages. These results prepare them well for the universities of their choice. We also have a history of high achievement across a wide range of subjects and disciplines.

18 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS

The Early Year Foundation Stage focuses on play-based learning and development.

It builds early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Early Years

5 YEARS TO 11 YEARS

In Primary, core subjects like English, math and science are taught alongside personal and social development.

Primary

11 YEARS TO 18 YEARS

In Secondary school, students follow a diverse curriculum and take GCSE and A Level exams, which shape their future educational or training paths.

Secondary

Our core values – Commitment, Kindness, Honesty and Respect – are woven into every aspect of school life. They shape our students’ character as well as their academic achievement.

Trying your best in everything you do
Seeing things through to the end and not giving up
Making good progress in a lesson or on a topic
Giving up some of your free time
Making the most of new opportunities
Working hard on things that you find difficult

Commitment

Caring for your fellow students’ welfare
Offering to help someone
Encouraging a friend to learn
Sharing knowledge and possessions
Listening to someone’s problems
Offering someone your seat

Kindness

Telling the truth
Open and truthful about what you believe in
Doing what you think is right
Not misleading others
Showing you have principles
Standing up for yourself and others

Honesty

Listening carefully
Caring for the school environment
Showing pride in yourself and what you do
Making sure that everyone is included
Acting as a positive role model
Using manners and being polite to others

Respect

30+

Nationalities

99%+

Pass Rates IGCSE / A-Level

60+

Teachers

500+

Students

Alumni

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
PENTA.- INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION

"One thing I have really taken forward into my professional life after my time at BIST, is the confidence that if I really want to make something happen, I can make it happen. ”
JOSH GORROÑO CHAPMAN
BBC Journalist and Social Media Content Creator

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
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“My first experience playing an instrument was during my school years in Mrs Simmonds music class. She taught me how to play the recorder and encouraged me to take music lessons outside school too.”
CAMILA GARCÍA LOVELL
Video Editor, Motion Graphics Designer, Songwriter and Producer

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
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"A memorable experience from my time as a student at the British School of Tenerife was the football games played against other British schools in Tenerife.”
PABLO HERRERO
Audit Banking Manager at KPMG

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
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"I had the privilege of studying at the British School of Tenerife where I embraced core values that have shaped my personal and professional life.”
GABRIELA GONZÁLEZ FARRINGTON
Law student

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
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“I studied at The British School (Trinity), a place that shaped my life. I was very happy there, met my best friends (who are like sisters to me now), and had the chance to explore my creativity, which helped me turn my passion into my profession: photography.”
MANÓN YANES
Photographer and Video Artist

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
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“I am proud to say that my journey began at British school of Tenerife, where I first discovered my passion for creativity and design.”
PAULA PALOMINO
Head of Fabrics and Innovation at Massimo Dutti

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
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"I’m Alana, ex head girl from BST which gave me opportunities to study English Literature and Creative Writing in England."
ALANA LUIS BUDDING
Media and Creative Editor

“Students are happy and rightfully proud of their school.”
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"I did my entire education up to University at Trinity School. Receiving an education in English gave me a head start when moving abroad."
RODOLFO OSTILLA MONICO
Aerospace Engineer and University Teacher

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99%+

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500+

Alumni