The American School of Las Palmas

The American School of Las Palmas (ASLP) is a private, international. The school was founded by a group of North American citizens who moved to the island in 1967 to work on a scientific mission with NASA. ASLP offers a formal education to children from Preschool (age 3) through Upper School, 12th grade. We welcome students from all over the world to enrich our multicultural community which has been an important characteristic of the institution since its founding.

Our educational offer combines both American and Spanish educational systems allowing our students to enroll in a wide variety of universities: American, Spanish, European and others. ASLP is recognized by the Spanish government as a North American school whose program has been validated by Education, Culture and Sports Ministry and is recognized by the United States.

Our educational community is made up of students, teachers and families of different nationalities and cultures, which gives us a clearly multicultural and international character. The creation of close social and academic ties between all of them is one of our fundamental characteristics.

As a North American center, these principles are deployed through an innovative and differential methodological model, based on the most recent pedagogical research, with the fundamental aim of ensuring that every student learns at their highest level and arrives prepared for their higher studies in the US, Spain or anywhere else in the world. Aware that we live in a constantly changing society, we develop in our students the skills and tools necessary to manage the social and professional challenges that they will have to face.

In accordance with the above, we promote the following values:

• Respect for all people regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ideology or religious beliefs.
• Awareness of and belonging to our globalized world; a world that requires respect and knowledge of other cultures and effective intercultural communication.
• Individual and collective responsibility for peaceful, safe and fulfilling coexistence habits.
• Commitment to a culture of effort, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, undertaking challenges, start-ups and innovations.
• Respect for one’s own body and mind through healthy lifestyle habits.
• Sensitivity, solidarity and active involvement of our entire educational community in our commitment of social well-being.
• Responsibility with the environment and its sustainability.

Educates independent individuals to achieve academic excellence. Provides the tools necessary to form part of the complex society. By developing highly competitive levels in English and other languages, information technology and standard test taking skills, we prepare our students to continue their university studies internationally and in Spain.
Stimulates curiosity, critical thinking skills, understanding and promotes mutual respect amongst students of different cultures and ethnicities.
Fosters a strong sense of belonging to a community in a friendly, safe environment where students can develop self-esteem and social skills.
Supports a team of highly qualified, experienced and dedicated teachers to work alongside effective leadership committed to excellence.