Sixth Form

Sixth Form

The final stage of education at the British School prepares our students for university courses and life beyond school in the adult world. During the 6th Form, also known as Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13), the pupils study for the A Level examinations, internationally recognised as demanding courses that can be used for direct access to many international universities. The vast majority of students graduate at the end of Year 13 to enter universities in the UK and Spain, as well as other European and world destinations. For entry to Spanish universities, we also offer specific preparation classes for students taking the EBAU examinations.

An important component of our students’ preparation for the next stage of the educational career involves thoughtful and individualised guidance on vocational decisions and university choices. This helps to ensure that informed and thoughtful decisions are made, helping to ensure fulfilment and success in their chosen pathway. Such support also includes university fairs and careers days where first-hand information is gleaned from experts and professionals in a range of vocational areas and universities.

6th Form students are actively encouraged to broaden their education and experience by assuming leadership and service roles within the school. This might include leading a small team in fund raising project, contributing to a group developing an ecology project or leading a discussion on a topic of current affairs. In addition, regular opportunities for service, taking positive action to support the school and local community, are promoted.  Such work has included reading with young students, acting as a mentor to a student in need, supporting clothes donations to a local church and planting trees in a reforestation project. All of the activities enable our students to develop into caring and responsible world citizens.

As with all sectors of the school, the opportunity for the students to extend their learning outside of the classroom and school confines is an important component. Numerous fieldtrips are initiated and include fieldtrips on the island to sites of geographical, historic and biological importance. Students can also travel to other countries for educational visits and competitions in order to develop a wider understanding of the world, as well as enhancing subject expertise.

Staff

MANAGEMENT

Julian Clark
Headmaster

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STAFF

Roslyn Clarke
Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning)
Jane Poyser
Assistant Head (Students)
Sian Stacey
Head of Maths Department
María Santana
Head of Spanish Department
Marc Sherwood
Head of Science Department
Ángeles Pérez
Head of Humanities & Geography Teacher
Charlotte Brunton
Head of English Department
Christopher Godfrey
Head of Creative and Performing Art & PE Teacher
Aidan Lennon
Head of KS4 and English Teacher
Thekla Pallaris
Head of KS5 & Chemistry Teacher
David Arocha
Spanish University Coordinator & Laboratory Technician
Anna Cooke
Examinations Officer
Charlotte Eggar
Assistant Learning Support Coordinator & Assistant Teacher

STAFF

Anthony Boyle
Physical Education Teacher
Clare Wallace
Maths Teacher
Grace Stanley
Science and Geography Teacher
Stanley Howell
History Teacher
Marisa Roda
Music Teacher
Kelly Price
ICT Teacher
Miriam Calero
German Teacher
Matthew Caldwell
Business Teacher
Trystan Wilson
Art Teacher
Patricia Bëgstrom
Spanish Teacher
Claire Wallace
Maths Teacher
Emeline Comoret
French Teacher
Layla Azimi
Science Teacher

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

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Maspalomas

  • Address

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

  • Phone

    +(34) 928 142 494

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