Academic programme · Years 1, 2 and 3 of upper secondary (EMS)
A natural bridge between school and university
The secular choice for academic and human excellence: English across the curriculum, groups of 15 to 20 students and learning co-created by students and teachers.
Common core
A year to consolidate the foundations in every area of knowledge, build study habits and discover the interests that will guide next year's choice. It includes the vocational workshop "Elegir – Elegirse" (Choosing – Choosing yourself), which helps each student choose their track.
| Subject | Hours per week |
|---|---|
| Literature | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| English | 4 |
| Astronomy | 2 |
| Biology | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Visual Communication and Design | 3 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| History | 4 |
Choose your track
On top of the common core, students take the specific subjects of their chosen track and a 2-hour weekly elective.
| Subject | Hours per week |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Literature | 4 |
| Visual Communication and Design | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Civic Education | 2 |
| Track | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Creative Arts | Art History · Dance · Physical Education · Music · Drama · Biology |
| Life Sciences | Biology · Physics · Chemistry · Geography |
| Science and Technology | Mathematics (CTM) · Physics · Chemistry · Biology |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | History · Sociology · Geography · Biology |
Specific preparation for university
On top of the common core, students take the subjects of their chosen specialisation track.
| Subject | Hours per week |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Philosophy and Critique of Knowledge | 4 |
| Literature | 3 |
| Research Methodology | 2 |
| Track | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Life Sciences | Chemistry · Mathematics (CV) · Physics · Plant Biology or Human Biology Leads to: Medicine, Nursing, Psychology and health careers; Agronomy, Veterinary Science and Biological Sciences. |
| Science, Art and Design | Art History · Mathematics (CTA) · Physics (CTA) · Visual Communication and Design · Mathematics (CT) · Human Biology Leads to: Architecture and Design. |
| Science and Technology | Mathematics (CTQ) · Chemistry · Physics · Mathematics (CT) · Visual Communication and Design Leads to: Engineering, Chemistry and the exact sciences. |
| Humanities and Economics | Mathematics (CSH1) · Business Administration and Accounting · Economics and Financial Education · Economic History · Mathematics (CSH2) Leads to: Economics, Business Administration and Accounting. |
| Humanities and Political Science | History · Law and Political Science · Mathematics (CSH1) · Economics and Financial Education · Business Administration and Accounting Leads to: Law, International Relations and Political Science. |
| Creative Arts | Art History · Music · Dance · Visual Communication and Design · Drama · Audiovisual Media Leads to: Fine Arts, Music, Design and Communication. |
Structure based on the 2026 national upper-secondary curriculum (DGES – ANEP).
Beyond the official curriculum
What San Felipe adds to the national curriculum across the three years of upper secondary school.
8 hours of English
Every track has 8 hours of English per week: twice the official requirement.
Groups of 15 to 20
Small classes where every student is known, heard and supported.
2 tutors per class
Follow-up of each student's individual project and career guidance towards university.
Well-being and support
A holistic view of adolescence: learning, emotional well-being and relationships.
Cultural Centre
Workshops and the arts in the same building: non-formal education is part of the curriculum.
Advanced STEM
Robotics and programming. Our Sanfetíficos team reached the final of Ceibal's Robotics Olympiad.
School life
Camps, the Varieté show and activities that build community beyond the classroom.
Would you like to meet us?
Arrange a visit and let's talk about the track that best suits each student.