Secondary

Secondary pupils carrying out a science experiment — ©
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In Secondary, we aim to build on the strength and values already nurtured in Early Years and Primary. Our objective is to offer maximum opportunities to students in a caring environment, enabling them to reach their potential in all areas of school life.

Academic approach

Our broad and balanced curriculum, taught by specialist teachers, provides our secondary pupils with a solid foundation of academic knowledge. We also support our pupils to complement their learning outside the classroom environment, encouraging creativity and confidence through participation in artistic, scientific and economic projects, and public speaking.

We encourage their competency in several languages and offer numerous possibilities to establish relationships with people from other cultures.

To ensure that we are educating well-rounded and caring individuals, all students also participate in community service projects.

Key stage 3 (Year 7-9)

Pupils study a broad range of subjects, developing their interests so they can make informed decisions when they choose their IGCSE subjects at key stage 4.

Key stage 4 (Year 10-11)

All students follow a two year International General Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme. Students choose between 8 and 10 IGCSE subjects, which they study alongside Spanish language and Spanish Humanities (Spanish Ministry requirements). As well as their IGCSE qualifications, students receive their Spanish certificate of secondary education 'Titulo de Graduado en Educación Secundaria'.

At the end of the Secondary Education stage (ESO), the British Council School will certify all pupils for the Diploma de Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria.

In order for this homologation to be possible, students must have studied and passed the Spanish Language and Culture subjects during the four years of ESO (Year 8 to Year 11). These results will be used to obtain the average mark for the stage.

Key stage 5 (Year 12-13)

After key stage 4, students continue their studies with our Bibac® (Bilingual Baccalaureate) programme.This programme corresponds to the subjects authorised by the Ministry of Education included in the Baccalaureate of the Spanish education system to teach all the modalities listed in Decree 64/2022, of 20 July, of the Governing Council, which establishes for the Community of Madrid the organisation of the Baccalaureate curriculum.

Subjects

Subject	Teaching language
English language and literature	English
Science	English
Economics	English
Mathematics	English
History and geography	English
ICT	English
Design and technology	English
Art and design	English
Music	English
Theatre and speech	English
Physical education (PE)	English
Dance	English
ClassBand	English
Personal, social and health education (PSHE) (optional)	English
Catholic religion (optional)	Spanish
Spanish culture	Spanish
Spanish language and literature	Spanish
French	French
German	German
Mandarin	Mandarin

Co-curriculur activities

We encourage all of our pupils to participate in activities that develop their unique skills, talents and abilities. In Secondary, these choices include:

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Academic approach

Key stage 3 (Year 7-9)

Key stage 4 (Year 10-11)

Key stage 5 (Year 12-13)

Subjects

Co-curriculur activities

We encourage all of our pupils to participate in activities that develop their unique skills, talents and abilities. In Secondary, these choices include:

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