At Yago School Malaga, Secondary Education is a key stage in our students’ academic and personal development. During these years, adolescents begin to define how they learn, think and relate to the world, and our educational project supports them through a close, personalised approach that is fully aligned with their individual needs.
Our programme places the student at the centre of learning, combining a strong academic foundation with the development of essential skills such as critical thinking, autonomy, problem-solving and project-based learning, all within a truly international and global environment.
We place special emphasis on emotional wellbeing and values-based education, strengthening the civic, ethical and social dimension that defines a truly international education. English is the language of instruction, and cultural diversity is a natural part of everyday classroom life.
Secondary Education at Yago School Malaga prepares students with confidence for the International Baccalaureate. Our IB students often highlight that Secondary Education was a crucial stage in developing the organisational skills, critical thinking and personal confidence that now enable them to succeed at this level.
At Yago School Malaga, Secondary Education is based on an active, participatory and student-centred methodology. Our aim is for each student not only to acquire knowledge, but to learn how to think, analyse, question and connect learning with the real world, always supported by a close, highly qualified teaching team fully committed to their development.
As an international Secondary School in Malaga, we promote a dynamic approach to teaching in which students are the protagonists of their own learning. Teamwork, critical thinking, communication skills and autonomy are part of everyday classroom life, encouraging deep and meaningful learning.
Our teaching staff is continuously engaged in professional development and pedagogical innovation, applying proven and innovative methodologies that are integrated across all subjects, including:
The Secondary curriculum combines the Spanish national curriculum with the international approach of the IB Middle Years Programme, offering students a balanced, demanding and globally focused education. This combination allows them to discover their interests, identify their strengths and make informed decisions about their academic future, including progression to the International Baccalaureate and access to university studies in Spain and abroad.
Throughout Secondary Education, students build a solid academic foundation while developing essential emotional intelligence to face the challenges of adolescence. They not only achieve excellent academic results, but also learn to understand themselves, organise their learning and trust in their own abilities.
English is the language of instruction in approximately 85% of lessons, and all students study English language and literature through both classic and contemporary works. In addition, participation in clubs, creative activities, debate and international school life ensures an authentic language immersion experience, where English is not only learned, but lived naturally every day.
At Yago School Malaga, Secondary Education is delivered primarily in English, offering students an authentic linguistic and academic immersion experience. English is the language of instruction across the curriculum, allowing students to develop an advanced command of the language in a natural, consistent and contextualised way.
The only subjects taught in Spanish are Spanish Language and Literature and Religious Education. Students who do not take Religious Education attend Public Speaking in English, a subject focused on oral expression, confidence and communication skills.
Beyond the classroom, English is the language most commonly used throughout school life: corridors, break times, dining hall, assemblies and extracurricular activities, reinforcing a genuine immersion that goes far beyond traditional language teaching.
Thanks to this approach and systematic preparation for official Cambridge examinations, students achieve a very high level of communicative competence by the end of Secondary Education, with many obtaining official qualifications at C1 and even C2 level.
At Yago School Malaga, English is not only learned — it is lived every day, preparing students to continue their education in international academic environments and to thrive confidently in a global world.
English classes in Secondary Education are organised by level, allowing us to adapt teaching to each student’s pace, needs and profile. This system promotes more effective, personalised and motivating learning, ensuring real progress for every student.
We organise international exchange programmes that enable students to enjoy a true linguistic and cultural immersion experience. Students live with host families abroad and, in return, welcome international students into their homes in Malaga.
From Secondary Education onwards, students may choose to continue with Chinese or begin learning French, with two hours per week. Mastering multiple languages not only opens academic and professional doors, but also strengthens confidence, intercultural communication and an open-minded outlook.
Our students, already bilingual in English and Spanish and with a solid foundation in Chinese, can add French to their language profile and achieve excellent proficiency in up to four languages by the end of Secondary Education.
French is taught using a dynamic, motivating and interactive approach, adapted to each student’s level and learning pace. At the discretion of the teaching staff, students may voluntarily sit official DELF–DALF examinations, completing a truly comprehensive and international language education.
At Yago School Malaga, we strongly believe in the value of learning Mandarin Chinese from the earliest educational stages. All students study Chinese as a second foreign language, with two hours per week from the age of 3 through to Secondary Education, allowing them to acquire the language progressively, naturally and with a solid foundation.
Our goal is for students to complete Secondary Education with a high level of proficiency in Spanish and English, and a good command of Chinese and/or French, significantly expanding their academic and professional opportunities in an increasingly globalised world.
We prepare students for official Hanban examinations (YCT and HSK), enabling them to reach levels equivalent to B2 in Chinese. In addition, some students have the opportunity to further strengthen their learning through cultural and linguistic immersion experiences in China, enriching both their personal and academic development.
One of our key objectives is for Yago School students to complete Secondary Education with official Cambridge qualifications (C1–C2) and B1–B2 certifications in Chinese or French, reflecting a rigorous and well-established language programme.
At Yago School Malaga, Science and Technology in Secondary Education are approached through a practical, creative and problem-solving mindset. Learning is based on the design process, where students research, analyse real challenges and develop solutions through different stages: defining the problem, generating ideas, evaluating options and creating prototypes.
Throughout this process, students use digital tools, collaborative platforms and visual and logical thinking strategies to justify decisions, work as a team and communicate their ideas effectively. Projects range from constructions and technological models to programming, robotics and digital design, fostering creativity, critical thinking and autonomy.
This STEAM, challenge- and project-based approach generates high levels of motivation and engagement, encouraging students to push themselves and face new challenges with confidence.
Technology is also regularly integrated across other subjects as a tool for research, analysis, problem-solving and the presentation of work, always with a clear pedagogical purpose.
At Yago School Malaga, technology is integrated in a responsible, safe and age-appropriate way through The YProject, our digital competence development programme. Students learn to use technology as a tool to learn, create, collaborate and communicate effectively.
All Secondary students are provided with a personal device by the school, used as a daily learning tool:
These devices are configured exclusively for educational use within a secure and guided environment. They are used to research, create content, work collaboratively, develop projects and present ideas in innovative ways. Technology is always integrated with a clear purpose: to enhance learning, creativity and critical thinking, not to replace them.
Yago School Malaga is part of the prestigious Apple Distinguished School programme, an international recognition that endorses excellence in educational innovation, leadership and the pedagogical use of technology.
This distinction reflects our commitment to a forward-thinking, future-focused education, where technology is not an end in itself, but a powerful tool to enhance learning, creativity and critical thinking.
Yago School Malaga is part of the prestigious Apple Distinguished School programme, an international recognition that endorses excellence in educational innovation, leadership and the pedagogical use of technology.
This distinction reflects our commitment to a forward-thinking, future-focused education, where technology is not an end in itself, but a powerful tool to enhance learning, creativity and critical thinking.
At Yago School Malaga, Music in Secondary Education focuses on each student’s individual development, respecting their interests, talents and learning pace. The piano remains one of the core pillars of our programme, while musical horizons are broadened to offer a rich, diverse and motivating education.
Students may continue their preparation for the prestigious ABRSM examinations or begin a new stage of instrumental learning through different musical genres such as jazz, pop or film soundtracks, encouraging creativity and personal expression.
From Secondary 1 onwards, students study Music History using the Flipped Learning methodology, developing a deeper understanding of the cultural and artistic context of music. In higher years, they explore music in today’s world through the study of film soundtracks, soundscapes and the works of composers such as Murray Schafer, expanding both their artistic sensitivity and critical thinking skills.
Musical education is further enriched through vocal development, active participation in the Yago School Choir, and the opportunity to explore additional instruments such as guitar or percussion through the Yago Music Club, which continues to grow year after year.
In addition, the school has a music band made up of Secondary and Sixth Form students, specialising in contemporary styles. This ensemble strengthens teamwork, artistic discipline and the enjoyment of music within a collaborative environment.
In Secondary 1 and 2, students take Visual Arts for two hours per week. This subject is designed to foster creativity, imagination and personal expression through artistic experimentation. Students work with a wide range of techniques and materials, including ceramics, plaster and large-scale painting, while also integrating technology as a creative tool.
Learning in Visual Arts is practical and cross-curricular. Our art laboratory becomes a space where students connect concepts from other subjects such as Maths, History, Design & Technology or Chemistry, applying prior knowledge and developing an artistic and critical perspective of the world around them.
The Visual Arts department actively encourages participation in competitions and artistic projects, offering students opportunities to showcase their talent and engage with the art world beyond the classroom. These experiences play an important role in boosting motivation, self-confidence and a lasting interest in visual and plastic arts.
At Yago School Malaga, sport plays an essential role in students’ holistic development during the Secondary Education stage. Our students specialise in a wide range of sporting disciplines within one of the most comprehensive Physical Education programmes in Andalusia.
We combine traditional sports such as football, basketball and volleyball with innovative disciplines that allow students to experience new ways of being active, including slackline, American tag football, FitBoxing and yoga. This diverse approach promotes motivation, coordination and personal growth.
Throughout the academic year, students put into practice what they learn in Physical Education lessons by taking part in a variety of sports tournaments, including hockey, volleyball, football and ultimate frisbee, encouraging teamwork, coexistence and true sportsmanship.
Outdoor physical activity is another key pillar of our programme. Aware of the physical and mental benefits of exercising in natural environments, we organise experiences such as Ski Week in Sierra Nevada, where students practise winter sports under the guidance of qualified professionals. Over several days, each student receives personalised attention adapted to their level and individual needs.
We also organise hiking trips in the Natural Parks of Andalusia, as well as sports days on beaches and coastal environments, reinforcing active and healthy lifestyle habits.
Sport at Yago School Malaga is also a powerful tool for values-based education and solidarity. Our students take part in the traditional APU Charity Run, raising funds for childhood cancer research, as well as in other city-wide initiatives such as the Women’s Race and the Colour Run. Through these experiences, students learn that sport can also be a meaningful way to contribute to society.
At Yago School Malaga, Secondary Education places special emphasis on values-based education, supporting students during a key stage of personal and social growth. Our educational project is built around three core dimensions, civic, ethical and social responsibility, which guide school life and the holistic development of every student.
We work on these values through four fundamental pillars:
The Citizenship Department plays a key role in building an educational community based on collaboration, respect and mutual support, reinforcing positive values both inside and outside the classroom.
During Secondary Education, the tutor system becomes especially important. The tutor is the student’s main point of reference and works on values education through group tutorials, daily Tutor Time sessions (8.35 am – 9 am) and weekly individual meetings, providing close and personalised support.
Values education is a cornerstone of Yago School Malaga and brings essential benefits to students’ overall development. We support their physical, emotional and social growth, helping them to act with respect, empathy and responsibility, while fostering a strong sense of belonging to their community and the wider world.
From Secondary Education onwards, we actively promote respect for diversity, encouraging coexistence among different ideas, cultures, backgrounds, religions, genders and identities, and reinforcing values such as tolerance, solidarity and peaceful coexistence.
Our students actively participate in volunteering and social action programmes. A wide range of initiatives are carried out, including food collection campaigns, the APU Charity Run, collaborations with food banks, visits to care homes for the elderly and organisations supporting people with disabilities, among others. These experiences allow students to engage in meaningful, real-life contributions to improving their environment.
At Yago School Malaga, student wellbeing is a top priority. Secondary students have continuous support from the Guidance Department, and the entire school community works in a coordinated manner based on three key principles: prevention, intervention and supervision.
This comprehensive approach promotes a safe and positive educational environment, strengthens values education, improves motivation and academic performance, and contributes to the effective prevention of bullying situations.
The Buddy System is a mentoring programme in which older students support younger ones, acting as mentors and positive role models. Through guidance and shared experiences, the programme fosters inclusion, empathy and a strong sense of community.
Developed by students themselves under the supervision of the Guidance Department, the Buddy System is a key tool in bullying prevention and in the development of global citizens and future leaders committed to the wellbeing of others.
Thanks to the Citizenship Programme, the Buddy System, the Guidance Department and the active involvement of the entire school community, we create a safe environment that allows us to effectively prevent and address bullying.
At Yago School Malaga, we believe that strong communication between the school and families is essential to ensure students’ wellbeing and academic success. For this reason, we offer a range of channels and resources designed to provide close, professional and continuous support.
Each student is assigned a tutor who monitors their academic, emotional and social development throughout the school year.
We offer training and guidance sessions for families, adapted to each educational stage. Throughout the academic year, we address key topics related to students’ academic and emotional development, always from a practical and supportive perspective.
We provide families with several digital platforms that facilitate easy access to essential information and resources:
Thanks to these communication channels, families remain informed at all times and are able to actively participate in their children’s academic and personal development.
Secondary Education is delivered mainly in English, which is the language of instruction for most subjects. The only subjects taught in Spanish are Spanish Language and Literature and Religious Education. Students who do not take Religious Education attend Public Speaking in English.
Yes. Yago School Malaga is an international school in Malaga, offering a bilingual and international educational project with strong English immersion.
Secondary Education combines the Spanish national curriculum with the approach of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), preparing students to continue with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or the Spanish Baccalaureate.
Emotional support is a key priority. Each student is assigned a reference tutor, benefits from daily group tutorials, individual tutorial sessions, and receives continuous support from the Guidance Department.
Secondary Education strongly reinforces civic, ethical and social values, encouraging respect, empathy, responsibility, positive coexistence and global awareness.
Yes. Students participate in volunteering and social action programmes, collaborating in charitable projects and community initiatives throughout the school year.
Yago School Malaga has a comprehensive anti-bullying prevention programme based on prevention, intervention and supervision. This includes initiatives such as the Buddy System and continuous support from the Guidance Department.
The Buddy System is a programme in which older students support and accompany younger ones, fostering inclusion, positive coexistence and the prevention of bullying.
All students are provided with a personal device by the school:
These devices are configured exclusively for educational use within a safe and supervised environment.
In addition to English and Spanish, students study Mandarin Chinese or French as a third language, depending on the pathway chosen.
Yes. Most of our students complete Secondary Education with official Cambridge English qualifications (C1–C2 in English) and B1–B2 levels in Chinese or French.
The sports programme includes traditional sports, innovative disciplines and outdoor activities such as hiking, beach sports and Ski Week, promoting healthy and active lifestyles.
Secondary Education develops autonomy, organisation, critical thinking and emotional maturity, preparing students to successfully face Baccalaureate studies and future university education.
Students applying for a place in Secondary Education follow a personalised admissions process, which includes an interview and level assessments, coordinated by the Secondary team, the Guidance Department and the Admissions Department.
For the initial assessment, academic records and a recommendation letter from the previous school or a motivation letter are requested. Depending on the student’s profile, support or reinforcement measures may be recommended.
The Admissions Department then communicates the final decision and guidance. The school’s international mindset and close student support help ensure a smooth and positive adaptation for students joining from other schools.