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Spain, Malaga
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Yago School Málaga emphasises ICT and a challenge-driven curriculum that integrates technology across learning. Robotics, programming, 3D design and printing, digital design, computational thinking and Design Thinking are taught from early years as part of STEAM education. Lego Studio Robotix, a LEGO Education Innovation Studio, provides hands-on robotics projects across Primary and Secondary and connects projects through different subjects. From PYP 7 and Secondary onward, students use an iPad or MacBook as part of daily learning to support research and creation.
Art and music are central to Yago School Málaga's holistic education. Plastic and artistic education covers designing, painting and sculpting from nursery onward, fostering imagination, perception and aesthetic taste. Music education emphasizes vocal and instrumental development, piano from primary years, and group experiences such as choir and the Yago School Band. The school provides two fully equipped music classrooms, a professional recording studio, and an art room with resources for 2D, 3D and other media, with opportunities to pursue ABRSM certification.
Languages at Yago School Málaga are taught with strong English immersion; 70% of daily classes are taught in English, with Spanish used for other subjects, and Mandarin Chinese is compulsory from Early Years with French available from Secondary. Cambridge ESOL exams are offered, and the school is an official Confucius Institute center for YCT and HSK exams. The school promotes language and cultural immersion abroad through exchanges and study stays, including international exchanges and a two-week cultural exchange with The Newman School in Boston.
Extracurricular activities extend beyond sports to arts and personal development. Arts, Music & Homework Club run after school from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., with a 10€ annual registration per activity, and instruments such as violin and guitar may require an aptitude test; photography occurs weekly; Homework Club runs two sessions per week. Drama lessons run from S1 to S4, and Drawing and Painting are offered from PYP 2 onward. There are additional activities such as Chess Lunch and a range of sports-based clubs and trips.
Community service and solidarity are integral to Yago School Málaga. The Yago Foundation coordinates charitable activities, and Secondary and Baccalaureate students participate in CAS and other service projects linked to the Foundation. Initiatives include the Science Fair, Mobilize for the Rainforest, Women and Girls in Science Day, and the School Garden Space, engaging students in hands-on environmental and societal projects aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
Leadership and professional development are cultivated through a values-led framework that emphasises leadership and teamwork across arts, music, sport and community service. The House System formalises student leadership with Housemasters/Housemistresses, captains and vice-captains who lead teams and activities. The Admissions materials also highlight leadership and communication development, including drama, public speaking and extended language opportunities as part of the school's programme.
Wellbeing is central to school life, with sport and health education beginning in the Early Years and extending through the full programme to promote healthy habits. Breakfast and Afternoon Club provide structured care, while the Counselling & SEN Department supports social and emotional wellbeing. Boarding students receive personalised guidance to select appropriate activities, reinforcing a healthy, active lifestyle and wellbeing across on- and off-campus experiences.
Yago School Málaga is a private international day and boarding school for ages 3 to 18 in Málaga, Spain. It offers the International Baccalaureate across the continuum: PYP in Early Years and Primary, MYP in Secondary, and DP in Diploma years. It is a candidate for MYP and DP, pursuing IB World School authorisation. The school provides bilingual instruction in English and Spanish and offers examination options in English, Chinese, Spanish and French. From Secondary onwards, students use iPads and MacBook Air, and on-site Boarding Home for Secondary to Baccalaureate students. The campus blends modern academic spaces with social and sports facilities, including a Concert Hall, music studios, art rooms, science labs, a library and a dining hall. Educational project emphasises values and holistic development, supported by wellbeing and anti-bullying initiatives and a house system. The Yago Foundation coordinates charitable activities, reinforcing a culture of service in the school community.
