Secondary school at The British College
Why choose our Secondary Education?
Secondary Education (ages 11 to 16) is where students start making decisions that shape their future. At The British College, we don’t just guide them. We equip them with the academic level, clarity and confidence to make the right choices. We offer a rigorous, internationally recognised education designed to deliver real results.
- British system + dual international qualification — Students prepare for IGCSEs while also achieving the Spanish ESO equivalency, keeping all academic pathways open.
- Real subject choice from an early stage — We offer a wide range of options (including Business, Global Perspectives and Travel & Tourism), allowing students to start shaping their academic path according to their interests.
- High academic standards with personalised support — We challenge our students while providing close guidance, ensuring consistent progress and confidence in their learning.
- Direct preparation for A Levels and international universities — This stage lays the foundation for a flexible Sixth Form pathway and access to universities worldwide.
British Secondary Education in Spain: Preparing Students for Success
This curriculum fulfils the general policy of The British College, which is to provide a bilingual education, English and Spanish. This allows our students to be awarded qualifications from both the British and the Spanish academic authorities.
| Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | IGCSEs | |
| Age | 11 to 14 | 14 and 15 | |
| Year groups | 7 to 9 | 10 and 11 |
IGCSEs in Malaga: The British College Secondary School Program
The following subjects are included in the Secondary School Curriculum and, with the exception of PSHE, all are offered as IGCSE courses:
| English Language | Information and Communication Technology |
| English Literature | Art |
| Mathematics | French |
| Science (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) | Music |
| Geography | Physical Education |
| History | PSHE |
| Business Studies | Drama |
| Travel & Tourism | Global Perspectives |
| Additional Maths |
Additionally the pupils study the following subjects of the Spanish Curriculum:
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Geography and History.
In Year 9, the teachers give their pupils special assistance and advice, to help them to decide upon the subject choices that they will be required to make for Years 10 and 11 (IGCSE course).
English for Speakers of other languages
The school is able to accept students who are not totally fluent in English on entry, because they are provided with intensive tuition, during the school hours, to bring them as quickly as possible to the stage where they can follow the English Curriculum without any difficulty.
Extra support in Spanish
Students needing additional help in the Spanish Language are provided with it, in small groups.
The Learning Journey
All our effort to achieve the best for our students
Request Information
You can request more information by calling the school office to make an appointment, or through our web page. If you would like to request a place for your son/daughter through our web page, please fill in the corresponding form.