Welcome to Yago School Málaga. At our private and international school, you will find an open and globally minded community, where multilingual and multicultural education prepares students for a global future.
We are a private, multilingual, international school located in Miraflores del Palo, Málaga. Our secular and co-educational approach combines tradition with innovation and places our students at the heart of the learning process. We provide an excellent education from Early Years through to Baccalaureate (ages 3 to 18), preparing each student to access the world’s top universities and to face the challenges of adult life with confidence.
We deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) alongside the Spanish curriculum, broadening the academic and professional opportunities available to our students. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, recognised worldwide, equips them with critical thinking skills, academic rigour, and a truly international mindset, fostering lifelong learning with a clear global outlook.
Our educational philosophy is grounded in strong values that promote the holistic development of our students. We believe that knowledge must go hand in hand with a humanistic education, rooted in essential principles such as respect, discipline, effort, independence, tolerance, responsibility, friendship, and solidarity. Our goal is to nurture not only outstanding students, but also well-rounded individuals, prepared for the challenges of complex world ahead adult life.
We are distinguished by the high level of English and Spanish attained by our students, together with advanced proficiency in Chinese or French as a second foreign language—key skills in today’s globalised world.
Although we are a secular school, we offer families who wish it the possibility to study Religion, as well as preparation for catechesis, First Communion, and Confirmation.
We also provide a Boarding Home from Secondary to Baccalaureate (ages 13 to 18), offering students from around the world the opportunity to enjoy an enriching experience in a multicultural environment, equipping them for a diverse and global future.
Yago School Málaga is a candidate school* for both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), and is pursuing authorisation to become an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy: a commitment to a rigorous and high-quality international education that Yago School believes is important for its students.
*Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status does not guarantee authorization. For more information about the IB and its programmes, visit https://www.ibo.org/
It is an honour to welcome you to Yago School, an educational institution located in an international and cosmopolitan city that offers a unique environment for the holistic development of our students.
As Head of Yago School Málaga, I am proud to lead a school that strives for academic excellence within a diverse, international and united community. We promote human values, respect for diversity, and the essential skills for life. We foster critical thinking, creativity, and a strong global awareness, preparing our students for the challenges of an ever-changing society, full of opportunities, in a city open to the world, where more than 40 nationalities live together in a privileged environment by the sea.
In addition to the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, our educational approach is built on fundamental pillars such as values, music, sport, technology, and multilingualism — all essential for the academic and personal growth of our students.
Thank you for considering Yago School Málaga as the best educational option for your children.
We would be delighted to accompany you on the exciting journey you are about to begin.
Javier Resa
Headmaster
Six fundamental principles underpin our international education model.
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International and multilingual education
At Yago School Málaga, we understand education as a holistic and continuous process that supports each student from their earliest years through to university entrance. We believe that every stage of learning is unique and must be fully embraced to foster students’ academic, personal, and emotional development.
At Yago School Málaga, we have an exclusive residence for our secondary and sixth form students. It is a safe and welcoming environment that facilitates students’ school and personal lives. This helps to reinforce our international character and provide a well-rounded educational experience.
We offer an education of excellence that combines the Spanish curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB), recognised worldwide. Our University & Career Guidance Programme supports each student individually, guiding them towards the best universities and preparing them to successfully face academic and professional challenges.
Our students achieve full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish plus a high communicative level in Chinese or French. Daily life in a multicultural environment enriches their learning and provides them with an open, flexible, and global mindset, essential to thrive in the future.
Our active methodology places the student at the centre of the learning process, encouraging autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking. With YProject, iPads, and MacBook Air devices from Secondary onwards, students learn in an advanced and motivating digital environment that maximises their skills, always in balance with traditional pedagogical methods that ensure a solid, comprehensive education adapted to each stage.
Music and the arts are central to our educational approach. Every student studies musical language, learns to play the piano from Primary, participates in the school choir, and is trained in art, drama, and public speaking. These experiences help them express themselves with confidence, develop artistic talent, and strengthen sensitivity and imagination.
We are a family-oriented and welcoming school, where every student is unique and placed at the heart of everything we do. We promote education in values, social and emotional development, and have a robust Wellbeing & Safeguarding programme that ensures their safety, balance, and happiness. Our aim is to care for students not only academically but also personally, supporting them at every stage of their growth.
The physical and emotional wellbeing of our students is fundamental. We provide modern sports facilities, a wide range of activities, and programmes such as BrainGym in Early Years, along with a high-quality dining service offering balanced and age-appropriate nutrition. In this way, we lay the foundation for an active, healthy lifestyle with habits that will last a lifetime.
At Yago School, we offer facilities that reflect the excellence of our education. We continue to create an inspiring and safe environment where every student can grow, explore, and develop their full potential.
Our bright, modern classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and spacious recreational areas are designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and active learning. All of this ensures that each student has access to the best tools and an exceptional environment to reach their highest academic and personal potential.
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