The Canterbury School is a

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coeducational bilingual

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founded in 1972 by owner and headteacher Beryl Pritchard. The main school campus is located 4 km outside

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, in purposely designed buildings which house the

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, Secondary and administrative departments. The

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and nursery is located in the city of Las Palmas and a newer, although smaller, second

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is located near to

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in the south of the island. The school is authorised by both the

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, and local Spanish educational authorities to deliver a British-style education on the island. All students at the school follow the British National Curriculum which is adapted, where appropriate, to suit the geographical location. The school is

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; using

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and English as working languages. Santi Aldama, actual player of Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, was formed in Canterbury School.

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