Secondary School

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.

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 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.

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.

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

• German
• Mandarin
• Sports
• Music
• Computing
• Art and design
• Theatre
• Community service
• Public speaking