Dual education
OPENING THE DOORS TO THE WORLD
At Sage College, Spanish subjects are integrated into British education, offering a truly bicultural educational experience. The Spanish Department plays a key role at all levels, from Primary to Secondary.
Our students take British subjects, just like any English school worldwide, in addition to a selection of Spanish subjects required by a foreign school in Spain. This approach gives our institution a unique bicultural identity in the heart of Cádiz.
- In Primary School, the subjects of Spanish Language and Literature and Spanish Culture are included.
- In Secondary School, Spanish Language and Literature are studied along with Geography and History.
- In addition, a selection of Spanish Baccalaureate subjects is offered, from which students choose and study two according to their preferences and academic objectives (PCE).
This educational model, which combines the British curriculum with Spanish subjects, offers our students a unique advantage: they can obtain both a British qualification and the Spanish ESO (Compulsory Secondary Education) and Bachillerato, resulting in a double degree. Upon completion of their studies at Sage College, students can choose from public or private universities in Spain, the United Kingdom, or anywhere in the world.
We have a department dedicated to the recognition and comprehensive support of Spanish language studies. The Technical Directorate of the Spanish Section coordinates the compulsory studies in Spanish Language, Spanish Culture, and Geography and History, managing the relevant authorizations and documentation with the Education Delegation of the Regional Government of Andalucia.
In addition, this department is responsible for the recognition of British studies with their Spanish equivalents:
- At the end of Year 11, recognition for the ESO (Compulsory Secondary Education) qualification is processed.
- At the end of Year 13, recognition for the Spanish Baccalaureate qualification is processed.
With this approach, we ensure that our students receive an education that opens the doors to all possible possibilities, both academic and professional.
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Results
TOWARDS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
At Sage College, we guide our students toward academic excellence, supporting them at every stage of their education within the framework of the National Curriculum of England. Thanks to this solid educational foundation, our students earn IGCSE and A-Level certifications, globally recognized qualifications that allow them to access prestigious universities both in Spain and around the world.
The IGCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) are internationally recognized qualifications that are part of the British curriculum and are equivalent to the 3rd and 4th years of Compulsory Secondary Education. Designed for students aged 14 to 16, the IGCSEs prepare students for future academic challenges, including A-Levels, and provide a solid foundation for access to prestigious universities around the world.
The compulsory subjects include Mathematics, English, Spanish, and Science (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry). Students then select three options: Physical Education or Travel and Tourism, Business Studies or Drama, ICT, or History.
In addition, all students take Physical Education, Geography and History, Spanish Language and Literature, an Enrichment Programme (School Musical, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Chess, or Model United Nations), and PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education).
With their IGCSE results, students confirm their A-Level choices.
A-Level (Advanced Level) studies are equivalent to the first and second years of the Spanish Baccalaureate (Bachelor’s degree). These courses are highly personalized and allow students to tailor their studies by choosing the subjects that best suit their interests. In these last two years of school, students prepare for Advanced Level exams, which include: Advanced Subsidiary Examinations (AS) in Year 12 and Advanced Level (A) in Year 13, from the University of Cambridge (CIE) and Pearson Edexcel.
To advance to Year 12 at Sage College, students must have achieved an A or B grade in IGCSEs in the subjects they wish to study for A Levels. Between Years 12 and 13, students must complete a minimum of 3 A Levels a 4th option Spanish is offered.
In the first term of Year 13, students receive guidance on their university applications. A-Level qualifications are recognized worldwide, so most students who have studied at Sage College continue their studies in higher education in Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, or the United States.
Sage College’s success is based on rigor and the pursuit of academic excellence. This year, the IGCSE and A-Level exam results reflect the hard work and commitment of our students and teachers, achieving a pass rate of 85.5% in the IGCSE exams and 100% in the A-Level stage in the 2023/24 academic year. These results have enabled all our students to gain admission to university, in most cases as their first choice.
University
COMPREHENSIVE PREPARATION FOR THE FUTURE
At Sage College, our students are fully prepared to enter universities in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries. All courses pursued at Sage College are accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
In the final years of high school, students receive academic and career guidance with personalised advice for the university admissions process. Qualified teachers guide students through their course and university selection, ensuring they have everything they need to confidently achieve their goals. Additionally, activities such as university fairs and trips, are organized to help students make well-informed decisions.
- TU Eindhoven, Utrecht University, NHL Stenden (Netherlands)
- King’s College London, University College London, University of Kent, Bristol University, University of Essex, Nottingham University (United Kingdom)
- Royal University of Agriculture, Aberdeen University (Scotland)
- University of Nuremberg (Germany)
- Complutense University of Madrid
- Autonomous University of Madrid
- King Juan Carlos University
- University of Seville
- University of Granada
- European University of Madrid
- Francisco de Vitoria University
- EUSA (Seville Chamber of Commerce)
- Les Roches – Hotel Management School (Marbella)
- Medicine, Bio-Medicine, Pharmacy, Bio-Technology
- Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Physical Sciences, Computer Sciences
- Architecture, Interior Design
- Business Studies, Business Administration, Marketing
- Law, International Relations
- Journalism, Audiovisual Communication
- Tourism, Hotel Management
