At Thames British School, we are proud to offer the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) programme, an internationally recognised qualification that prepares students for the challenges of A Levels and/or the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Our students typically study between 5 and 7 subjects, with English, Mathematics, and Science forming the core foundation. Additional optional subjects are available, allowing each student to follow a pathway that matches their strengths, interests, and aspirations.
At the end of Year 11, students sit external examinations in each subject they have studied. Successful completion leads to the award of IGCSE Certificates, which are highly valued by schools and universities worldwide. Importantly, the IGCSE also serves as a convalidation of the British system and is formally recognised in Spain as equivalent to the ESO (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria). This means that Thames students graduate from Year 11 with both the British IGCSE certificates and the official Spanish ESO recognition.
The IGCSE programme at Thames not only builds strong academic foundations but also develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning skills, essential qualities for success in Sixth Form, higher education, and future careers.