Yago School (Iago Private School)

• Location: Seville, Spain,
• Year of foundation: 2010,
• Number of students: about 952 people, 48 nationalities,
• Age of students: 0-18 years old,
• Number of teachers 160, student ratio — 1: 8 (classes up to 18 people), 
• Language of instruction: English, Spanish, Chinese,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Yago School Sevilla is an international school offering programs for children from 0 to 18 years old. It is located in a residential area of a suburb of Seville, Spain.

The institution, founded in 2010, is accredited by many educational associations, including the Spanish Ministry of Education, IBO, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges of the United States (WASC). Thanks to the assessments and certifications of these companies, Spanish and International Diploma programs are taught at the language school in Spain.: This means that Yago School Sevilla students have the opportunity to gain competitive knowledge and an advantage in admission to leading universities around the world. Rigorous curricula for each class guarantee excellent preparation for both higher education and adulthood.

Yago School Sevilla provides a holistic education through which students become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Here, students are helped to discover their talents and fully develop their human, intellectual and emotional potential, and develop the creative, critical and technical competencies necessary to respond to current and future challenges. Every student learns programming, robotics, and computer science from an early age using iPads, MacBooks, 3D printers, and Lego Education Innovation Studio Robotix, which makes the institution truly modern and technologically advanced.

Another feature of Yago School Sevilla is multilingualism: English is the language of instruction, Spanish is also used in some classes, and Chinese is considered the main foreign language required for additional study.

Yago School has adopted a system of houses similar to the best British boarding schools:

• Sussex,
• Larch Hill,
• Stradbroock.

The names of the Houses repeat the names of the old educational institutions of England and Ireland. Belonging to the House enhances the sense of elbow, mutual respect and support between children, fosters a sense of belonging to a particular social group. Throughout the year, various competitions are held between the Houses, which bring points to the winners (individual or team), and at the end of the year the winner is determined. It is important that individual points are obtained publicly, with general congratulations and applause from other children, which serves as a reinforcement of personal motivation, a pleasant bonus, and provides a sense of recognition. Each house has a captain and a vice-captain: they are responsible for events, organize them, help other children of the House, serve as mentors for younger students, mediate with school leaders.

The school has adopted uniforms for boys and girls: separate sets must be purchased for the warm and cold seasons, for sports, for special events.

Each student, starting from high school, is allocated Macbool Air for classes and independent work. 

The history of Yago School began in 1979 in Dublin - and immediately followed a non-standard and original path: translating the Spanish national school curriculum into an English-speaking environment in order to ensure strong bilingualism, the interpenetration of two cultures.

In the 90s, it was difficult for schools to stay afloat, but development, albeit slowly, went forward. Some of the professionals and even former students of those years now form the backbone of the teaching and management staff of the modern Yago School in Seville.

Popular universities among graduates of Yago School Sevilla:

• The USA: 
  • Boston College,
  • Carnegie Mellon,
  • Colgate University,
  • Duke University,
  • Johns Hopkins University,
  • Macalester College,
  • New York University,
  • Northeastern University,
  • Rice University,
  • University of California-San Diego,
  • University of Miami,
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor,
  • University of Notre Dame,
  • University of Washington — Seattle Campus,
  • Washington University in St Louis,
  • Endicott College,
  • Rowan University,
  • Hofstra University,
  • Buffalo State University.
• The UK: 
  • The University of Edinburgh,
  • UCL (University College London),
  • University of Glasgow,
  • University of Manchester.
• The Netherlands: 
  • Tilburg University,
  • University of Twente,
  • Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences,
  • The Hague University of Applied Sciences,
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,
  • Leiden University,
  • University of Amsterdam,
  • Erasmus Rotterdam.
• Spain: 
  • Escuela Universitaria de Diseño, Innovacion y Tecnología (ESNE),
  • The College for International Studies (CIS),
  • Universidad Católica de Valencia,
  • University of Navarra,
  • Comillas Pontifical University,
  • Universidad de Sevilla,
  • CEU Madrid,
  • IE Madrid,
  • Loyola,
  • Universidad de Bilbao,
  • FTE Jerez.

Boarding at Yago School is available from September 2023, open to children 14-18 years old and has a capacity of 56 people. This is an opportunity to live in a truly international environment, among peers from all over the world.

Opportunities of the boarding house:

• Spacious rooms for 1-2 and 4 people, well furnished, freshly renovated and bathroom (additional bathrooms are on the floors). Boys and girls are accommodated on different floors, 
• Weekly general cleaning,
• Climate-controlled swimming pools (Olympic-sized – outdoor and separate indoor)
• Gyms
• Gym
• Infirmary for the sick, clinic (two more hospitals are located 5 minutes away),
• Common area with kitchen,
• Games room,
• Self-study classes,
• Laundry
• Storage area,
• Wi-Fi,
• 2 spacious terraces-balconies,
• Round-the-clock surveillance and security, access to the building by fingerprint, 
• Dining room.

There are always qualified, experienced staff in the residence - 24/7 they are ready to help children with any question, help them create a home away from home. The meal plan is included in the price. 

Extracurricular activities at Yago School Sevilla are diverse: from sports competitions and creative performances to tourist trips and participation in competitions — all conditions are created here for the comprehensive development of pupils.

Participating in sports helps students not only develop physical health, but also devote enough time to their interests. Students are encouraged to study innovative sports disciplines and participate in official external sports competitions in such sports as:

• Football,
• Basketball,
• Horse riding,
• Golf,
• Lawn tennis,
• Judo,
• Rhythmic gymnastics,
• Volleyball,
• Rugby and others.

The school supports many of the interests of its students, therefore, it promotes the opening of thematic clubs and associations where students can start a company of like-minded people and implement their ideas in a circle of understanding peers. Some of the clubs operating today are:

• Homework Club,
• School choir,
• Debate,
• Chess,
• Creativity,
• Dancing,
• School garden,
• Technology,
• Music: rock and pop.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of competitions in English, such as the European Youth Parliament and the League of Pre—University Debates CICAE, as well as in Spanish in Modelo del Parlamento Europeo and Ideas Loyola.

Every year, a science fair is organized for students with the participation of various educational institutions, including local schools, universities and research centers. At the Science Fair, students can present their scientific projects and experiments, get to know representatives of universities, and even choose the one they would like to enroll in in advance.

No academic semester goes by without tourist trips and local excursions! 

During their studies, students will be able to visit places such as:

• The center of Seville,
• Roman ruins of Italica,
• Las Setas,
• The Royal Alcazar,
• Mosque of Cordoba,
• Granada-la Alhambra,
• The match of the main football team at the professional stadium,
• Seville Spring Fair.

The trips are not only educational and tourist, but also entertaining: students will visit bowling alleys, ride horses, sailboats and carriages, try their hand at surfing and cooking, and go skiing in the Sierra Nevada.

• A unique educational model aimed at developing critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, responsibility for one's education, and intellectual growth.
• Balanced programs that take into account, among other things, the development of emotional intelligence, artistic expression, and the development of important technological skills.
• The opportunity to take the full course of the IB program in Spain (not all non-English speaking countries and schools offer this opportunity). 
• Academic excellence that allows graduates to enter the best universities in the world: 100% of high school students successfully pass final exams. Maximum students scored 39 points out of 45 possible in the IB course, 55% of students score 35 points or more. 
• The development of a global mentality, a sense of unity with the whole world, cosmopolitanism.
• Intensive language development, Language Immersion program: graduates will be fluent in English and Spanish, confidently in Chinese. 82% of students choose bilingual programs (English + Spanish). 
• International environment: adaptation to various cultural and national differences, development of mutual tolerance, broad-mindedness.
• Full-fledged recommendations for continuing education: advice on choosing subjects, advice on choosing a university and submitting applications, career orientation.
• Emphasis on sports development, including the innovative course "Gymnastics for the brain": students must be healthy both physically and mentally.
• Active music learning: All students attend piano classes.
• Excellent infrastructure, rich technological resources, well-equipped campus.
• Well-chosen teaching staff: strong teachers, motivated, purposeful enthusiasts with proper accreditations. The school has a team of consultants, helping students to form an individual educational process, make it more diverse, adapt learning to personal requirements, tasks, interests.

Yago School has organized a safe, cozy and modern space on its campus, ideal for the learning and development of children. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, LED screens, laptops; the school is equipped with high-speed WiFi throughout the territory (fiber optics, 1 TB bandwidth). Classrooms are adapted for different age groups, equipped with didactic and interactive activities, mini-libraries, storage systems for personal belongings. All classrooms are filled with light thanks to the wide panoramic windows. The rooms for younger children are equipped with separate toilets and washbasins, storage rooms for care products, dormitories for daytime sleep.

Campus equipment:

• Two music halls (32 pianos),
• Professional recording studio,
• Computer room (two 3D printers),
• Lego Education Innovation Studio-Robotix Robotics Room,
• Art class,
• Scientific and practical laboratories: chemistry, physics, biology, 
• Indoor Sports Center,
• A separate class of psychomotor skills for bodily education,
• Football field (AstroTurf covering),
• Sports paths and playgrounds,
• Spacious dining room,
• Concert, assembly hall,
• Critical Thinking Classroom (PYP),
• Conference halls,
• Playgrounds for games (AstroTurf coating),
• Gardens for walking, forest area, outdoor study areas. The garden occupies 900 sq.m., includes areas with natural and artificial grass, many trees, including lemon and orange groves,
• Library
• Private chapel,
• Children's rooms,
• Infirmary and clinic for medical care,
• Patio for relaxing on the roof,
• Indoor swimming pool,
• Paddle tennis courts.

A cozy, welcoming place in Andalusia has become an ideal campus for an international school. The airport can be reached in 20 minutes, the sea coast in 40 minutes, and the ski resorts in 2 hours. In Seville, good weather lasts all year round, because this place is popular for living, recreation, education.

The academic year consists of three semesters and lasts from September to June. Classes are organized on weekdays, and students have a rest on weekends and holidays. Vacations are also provided for recreation: Christmas, spring, summer.

An approximate list of additional expenses include:

• Registration fee upon admission,
• Refundable deposit,
• Contribution to the activity fund,
• Uniform,
• External exams (including language certificates),
• Books, supplies,
• Extracurricular activities and additional activities,
• Language support,
• Private health insurance,
• Improvement of living conditions (if desired),
• Personal expenses,
• Yago Sports Academy, horse riding, golf, tennis lessons (if desired).

Many services are already included in the program price:

• Studying course,
• Accommodation,
• Food,
• School supplies,
• Digital device and insurance,
• Three cultural trips in Spain,
• Consulting and SEN,
• Guardianship expenses,
• University and career advice,
• Airport transfer,
• Laundry services,
• Access to sports and fitness centers,
• School insurance,
• Transportation to and from school, as well as to some events.

1. Ask the school together with your educational advisor for the necessary information: the admissions committee can schedule a personal or video meeting.
2. Fill out the documents, primarily the application form (academic/extracurricular achievements). The school may request results for English proficiency (usually for middle and high schools). Starting from the PYP 4 (Primary 1) stage, you will need to submit academic reports for the last 2 years. If the child has special needs, attach a copy of the psychological and pedagogical assessment (the last one). A letter of recommendation will also come in handy. Documents are considered within 2-10 working days.
3. For prospective applicants, an interview is scheduled (face-to-face or online) - the student and his parents / guardians.
4. If the admissions committee sees a promising student, he is offered a place in the appropriate class, receipts for payment are issued (you have a maximum of 15 days for confirmation and payment).
5. Immediately before the start of classes, each family receives a welcome information packet.

On average, the enrollment process (from application to final response) takes about a month.

Usually, the application process is conducted on the Docusign platform, but documents can also be sent by mail (in "paper" form).

Starting from the MYP5 stage, the Career Center (University and Career Guidance Counseling. Students can take additional consultations on any issues of concern to them:

• Career guidance
• choosing a university,
• how to find housing for rent,
• how to overcome learning difficulties,
• special work with talented and gifted students,
• socio-emotional adaptation and support,
• Kiva's anti-bullying program.

Popular universities among Yago School graduates:

• UNITED STATES: 
  • Boston College,
  • Carnegie Mellon,
  • Colgate University,
  • Duke University,
  • Johns Hopkins University,
  • Macalester College,
  • New York University,
  • Northeastern University,
  • Rice University,
  • University of California-San Diego,
  • University of Miami,
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor,
  • University of Notre Dame,
  • University of Washington — Seattle Campus,
  • Washington University in St Louis,
  • Endicott College,
  • Rowan University,
  • Hofstra University,
  • Buffalo State University.
• United Kingdom: 
  • The University of Edinburgh,
  • UCL (University College London),
  • University of Glasgow,
  • University of Manchester.
• Netherlands: 
  • Tilburg University,
  • University of Twente,
  • Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences,
  • The Hague University of Applied Sciences,
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,
  • Leiden University,
  • University of Amsterdam,
  • Erasmus Rotterdam.
• Spain: 
  • Escuela Universitaria de Diseño, Innovacion y Tecnología (ESNE),
  • The College for International Studies (CIS),
  • Universidad Católica de Valencia,
  • University of Navarra,
  • Comillas Pontifical University,
  • Universidad de Sevilla,
  • CEU Madrid,
  • IE Madrid,
  • Loyola,
  • Universidad de Bilbao,
  • FTE Jerez.

• Academic transcript, report card for the last 2 years of study,
• Certificate of knowledge from English (from high school - mandatory); applicants for the IB program must prove a level of B2 and above. If there is no certificate, the student can take the school's test. Required only for those foreigners whose native language is not English,
• Passport/ID of the child and parents/legal guardians,
• A copy of the student ID (if any),
• Passport photos (of the child and parents),
• Confirmation of payment of the entry fee,
• Letter of recommendation/motivation.

All applicants undergo an introductory interview. 

Yago School imposes particularly strict requirements on applicants for the IB program. Requirements for international high school students:

• Academic report from previous high school,
• Full profile of the student: responsibility, interest in learning, existing skills and abilities, attitude to self-improvement, ability to work in a team and individually,
• Proof of language proficiency. If the student plans to study in Spanish - at least B2 on the MERC scale (you can take a special school test), for applicants for bilingual programs - additional English (also from B2),
• Personal interview,
• Confirmation of active participation in the extracurricular program, evidence of student leadership (cultural, social, creative, sports, socially useful activities).

The Admissions Committee includes the Head of the CAS Service, the Head of the Commission, the Head of the High School and IB Department, the Head of the International Languages Department, the Counselor and the Head of the Counseling Department

Yago School offers generous scholarships to students with high academic performance. 

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision