Secondary Education

Preparing students for tomorrow

At BSV, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum which prepares students to succeed academically, personally, and professionally in an increasingly globalised world.

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Key Stage 3: Year 7 to 9
Key Stage 4: Year 10 & 11
Extra-curricular
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Secondary in BSV: Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to 9)

During this Key Stage, students are taught by specialist teachers for each one of the subjects. Each year group has a tutor responsible for their academic progress, personal development, and wellbeing.

From Year 7 to Year 9, subjects are compulsory and are taught in English, except for the Spanish Culture and other foreign language subjects. Students who do not speak Spanish follow a specific learning programme for foreign students.

Two new foreign languages are introduced at this point. Students must choose between German or Mandarin Chinese.

In this Key Stage, they study the following subjects:

English
Maths
Science
Geography
History
French

German or Mandarin Chinese
PSHE
P.E.
Art & Design
ICT & Computing
Music

Spanish
Social and Natural Science (this subject is taught in Spanish in Year 7)
Spanish Culture (this subject is taught in Spanish in Year 8 & 9)
Valenciano

Secondary in BSV: Key Stage 4: (Year 10 & 11)

This is the final stage of compulsory education in which students are prepared to take the official IGCSE examinations (International General Certificate of Secondary Education). These official exams are taken at the end of Year 11.

The subjects that students must take are divided into compulsory and optional studies from which they must choose a total of two and will be studied throughout Year 10 and Year 11. They are taught in English, except for the Spanish Culture and other foreign language subjects.

Students must pass at least five IGCSE subjects to go on to Sixth Form.

Compulsory subjects:

Maths
Chemistry
Biology
Physics

English Language & English Literature
French
P.E. (no IGCSE exam)
PSHE (no IGCSE exam)

Spanish as First Language or Spanish as a Foreign Language
Spanish Culture
Valenciano

Optional subjects:

History
Geography
Business Studies
Computer Science

Art & Design
P.E.
Music
Drama

Spanish Literature
German
Chinese

Regarding the Spanish studies, they are necessary to obtain the Spanish ESO credential (título de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria). Spanish students’ study First Language Spanish whilst foreign students study Spanish as a Foreign Language.

English speaking students can study First Language English, whilst other students take English as a Second Language.

Extra-curricular

The Year 7 to the Year 9 students can enjoy our extra-extracurricular activities programme.

The Year 10 and Year 11 students can take part in the following activities.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Activities for Secondary students (Year 10 & Year 11)

World Challenge

Once they reach Year 10, students can participate in this educational experience that combines adventure, travel, and personal development. Pupils step out of their comfort zone engaging in meaningful projects and activities which provide a unique blend of adventure, cultural immersion, and service opportunities.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

This award is voluntary, non-competitive, enjoyable, and balanced, it requires effort over time. There are three levels: bronze, silver, and gold. The students design their own award programme, set their own goals, and record their own progress, highlighting the uniqueness of the award in being independent and self-regulating.

They choose a service, physical recreation, skills activity, go on an adventurous journey. To achieve a Gold Award, take part in a residential project.

The only person they compete against is themselves, by challenging their own beliefs about what they can achieve.

Creating a unique learning experience

Your Child’s Journey