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Taught languages English, Spanish, Mandarin, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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.
Calle de la, C. Escritora Fuster Gallardo, 10, BAJO, Málaga-Este, 29018 Málaga, Spain
The Essentials
Yago School Malaga has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Yago School Málaga is located in Miraflores del Palo, Málaga, Spain. The campus serves students from Early Years through to Baccalaureate (ages 3 to 18). The address is C. Escritora Fuster Gallardo, 10, 29018 Málaga, Spain.
Stages
Infant Early Years (Ages 3 to 5); Primary (Ages 6 to 12); Secondary - MYP (Ages 12 to 16); Baccalaureate - DP (Ages 16 to 18).
Type
Private, international day and boarding school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 40 nationalities are represented at Yago School Málaga.
Country affiliation
Spain
Religious affiliation
Secular
Fees
Application & enrolment fees
- A one-off enrolment (registration) fee is required to confirm a place; this enrolment fee is non‑refundable. The school also charges a one‑off fee for Guidance Department tests; this fee is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group and term
- The school does not publish a public table of standard tuition amounts by year group or per term. Tuition amounts and the complete breakdown by year group and term are issued to families as part of the formal offer and invoicing process; families receive detailed invoices from the Finance Team after enrolment. The academic year runs from September to June and is divided into three trimesters (September–December; January–March; April–June).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The Finance Team issues the invoices corresponding to enrolment, tuition and additional services. A place is guaranteed only after the required payments for enrolment and guidance tests are made within 14 days of the invoice date.
- Extracurricular activities are charged termly. The first two trimesters are charged in full and the third trimester is charged proportionally when it covers only two months; there is an annual registration fee per activity. For extracurricular activities, the published termly prices and the annual registration fee apply as specified in the activities schedule.
Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding is offered for students from age 13 and up with multiple accommodation options: full boarding, weekly boarding and termly boarding. Boarding prices vary according to the accommodation option and services selected. A refundable security deposit (fianza) is required for residence and is refunded at the end of the stay according to the residence conditions. Specific boarding tariffs are provided to families during the admissions/enrolment process and are not published as fixed amounts on the publicly available materials.
Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: The school operates an on‑site uniform shop and provides a Uniform Guide with the required uniform items and rules. Uniform purchases are handled through the school shop; the school facilitates access to required uniform items. Uniform orders can be placed by email and are delivered within the stated service window. Fees for uniform items are managed through the shop; specific item prices are provided in the Uniform Guide or at the uniform shop. Book and material fees are collected by direct debit.
- Books and materials: All required books and materials are provided to students in the first days of school; the charges for books and materials are collected by bank direct debit (domiciliación bancaria).
- Extracurricular activities and sports: Many activities have published termly fees and an annual registration fee. The activities catalogue shows typical term prices (for example, many activities shown at €150–€220 per term) and an annual registration fee of €10 per activity; sports activities have a separate annual registration fee noted (for example, €20 per pupil for sports academy registrations). Refund and billing rules for activities are described in the activities material (activities are charged per trimester, the third trimester is prorated, and no refund is provided for withdrawal mid‑term).
- School transport and school meals: Transport routes and a school dining service are available; specific prices for transport routes and meal plans are not published in the public materials. Meals are prepared on site with menus adapted by stage.
Refund information and cancellation terms
- The enrolment fee is expressly non‑refundable. Guidance Department test fees are also non‑refundable.
- Extracurricular activities: If a student withdraws from an activity before the end of the term, the remaining classes for that term are not refunded. Failure to pay an activity receipt results in cancellation and loss of the place in that activity.
- Boarding: A refundable security deposit is collected for residence stays; the deposit is refundable on exit subject to the residence terms and any deductions for damages or unpaid charges as set out in the residence terms. Specific refund mechanics and conditions for boarding are provided as part of the residence admission documentation.
Fee payment options
- Books and material charges are collected by direct debit (domiciliación bancaria). The Finance Team issues invoices for enrolment, tuition and services; families are expected to follow the invoicing and payment instructions supplied with those invoices. The school's public pages list invoice issuance and direct‑debit collection for certain services but do not publish a full list of accepted payment channels (e.g., which card processors or online payment portals are accepted) in the publicly available materials.
Summary of public fee information found and remaining items not published in public materials:
- Published, itemised amounts found: extracurricular term fees and registration fees (examples in the activities catalogue), annual sports registration fees, the annual activity registration fee, the practice that books/materials are charged by direct debit, and the uniform shop operations.
- Items not published as fixed public amounts: standard tuition fee schedules by year group (per term and per year), the numeric boarding tariffs by boarding option, specific uniform item prices in the Uniform Guide (shop provides pricing), transport route prices and meal plan prices. The school issues detailed invoices and fee breakdowns to families during the enrolment/offer stage.
Academics
Yago School Malaga teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school delivers the IB alongside the Spanish curriculum. It uses the IB across the IB continuum: PYP in Early Years and Primary, MYP in Secondary, and DP in the Baccalaureate years. The school is a candidate for MYP and DP and is pursuing IB World School authorisation. It provides bilingual English and Spanish instruction and offers opportunities to sit examinations in English, Chinese, Spanish and French. From Secondary onwards, students have iPads and MacBook Air integrated into daily learning, and there is a Boarding Home for Secondary to Baccalaureate students. The educational project emphasises values and holistic development, supported by wellbeing and anti-bullying initiatives and a house system.
Higher Education Progression
The University & Career Guidance Programme accompanies each student toward top universities and prepares them for academic and professional challenges.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has an anti-bullying prevention programme and a comprehensive student wellbeing programme that supports emotional development, personal balance, and safety. The House System fosters belonging, effort, and teamwork, reinforcing social and emotional intelligence and a values-based environment.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and offers opportunities to prepare for and sit official examinations in English, Chinese, Spanish and French.
Mental Wellbeing
The school has a comprehensive student wellbeing programme and an anti-bullying prevention programme to support emotional development, personal balance, and safety.
Safeguarding
There is a solid Wellbeing & Safeguarding programme that guarantees safety, balance, and happiness for students.
Admissions
Admissions
The admissions process has four phases: 1. 2. Application Submission — complete the online application and attach the required documentation according to the relevant educational stage. 3. Application Review — the Admissions Team and academic staff review the student's file and profile, as well as place availability, and assess any additional services needed such as language support or learning reinforcement; families will receive notification of the admissions decision within 15 days after the review is completed. 4. Enrolment — once an offer is confirmed, the enrolment process begins; the Finance Team issues invoices and a Welcome Pack with information for the first days of school is sent; place is guaranteed only after payments made within 14 days of the invoice date: enrolment fee (non-refundable) and Guidance Department tests (non-refundable).
FAQs
What curriculum does Yago School Malaga offer?
Yago School Malaga offers IB, French, International Baccalaureate curriculums. The school delivers the IB alongside the Spanish curriculum. It uses the IB across the IB continuum: PYP in Early Years and Primary, MYP in Secondary, and DP in the Baccalaureate years. The school is a candidate for MYP and DP and is pursuing IB World School authorisation.
What age range does Yago School Malaga cater for?
Yago School Malaga accepts students from age 3 to 18. Infant Early Years (Ages 3 to 5); Primary (Ages 6 to 12); Secondary - MYP (Ages 12 to 16); Baccalaureate - DP (Ages 16 to 18).
What are the fees at Yago School Malaga?
**Application & enrolment fees** - A one-off enrolment (registration) fee is required to confirm a place; this enrolment fee is non‑refundable. The school also charges a one‑off fee for Guidance Department tests; this fee is non‑refundable.
Where is Yago School Malaga located?
Yago School Malaga is located in Spain. Yago School Málaga is located in Miraflores del Palo, Málaga, Spain. The campus serves students from Early Years through to Baccalaureate (ages 3 to 18). The address is C. Escritora Fuster Gallardo, 10, 29018 Málaga, Spain.
Is Yago School Malaga co-educational?
Yago School Malaga is a co-educational, co-educational (boarding) school. Private, international day and boarding school.
How do I apply to Yago School Malaga?
The admissions process at Yago School Malaga: The admissions process has four phases: 1) Request Information — contact options include the online enquiry form, admissions@yagoschoolmalaga.com, or +34 951 012 990 to arrange a meeting that provides detailed information about stages, services and tuition fees.
Does Yago School Malaga offer boarding?
International Boarding Home in Málaga with a capacity of 216 students.
Does Yago School Malaga offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school provides bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and offers opportunities to prepare for and sit official examinations in English, Chinese, Spanish and French.
What facilities does Yago School Malaga have?
The school has a modern, carefully designed international campus in a strategic area of Málaga. The campus is 15 minutes by car from the city centre and 10 minutes' walk from the beach, with easy access to the airport and major transport routes. Facilities combine innovative academic spaces with soc Sports facilities include: Sports facilities include paddle tennis courts, an astroturf football field, a heated swimming pool with a retractable roof, basketball courts and a fully equipped gym.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Yago School Malaga?
Yago School Malaga offers a range of extra-curricular activities. 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.
What languages are taught at Yago School Malaga?
English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and French are taught. Mandarin Chinese is introduced from age two and continues through Primary and compulsory Secondary Education.
Who is the head of Yago School Malaga?
The head of school at Yago School Malaga is Javier Resa.
How many students attend Yago School Malaga?
Yago School Malaga has approximately 200 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
Where do graduates of Yago School Malaga go to university?
The University & Career Guidance Programme accompanies each student toward top universities and prepares them for academic and professional challenges.
Does Yago School Malaga have a uniform policy?
The school has a two-season uniform system with winter and summer uniforms.
What is the parent community like at Yago School Malaga?
Yago School Málaga forms an open, globally minded community with more than 40 nationalities living together in a coastal city.
