Extracurricular Activities - Secondary

2025 - 2026

For Primary activities please click on the link below:
Primary Extracurricular activities

    Programme Information

    Extracurricular classes will run from Monday, 15 September 2025 to Friday, 12 June 2026.

    Registration Fees and Payments

    • Families may register per term or for the full academic year.
    • Activity pricing is listed per term and annually in each activity's description.
    • A 10% discount applies to full-year registrations paid in advance.
    • Fees are payable via direct debit, either annually or termly, based on your preference. Termly payments will be invoiced on 19 September, 7 January, and 6 April.
    • Registration constitutes a commitment for the term. Once the term fee is processed, no refunds will be issued, regardless of attendance or withdrawal.
    • For late entries, fees will be prorated based on the number of remaining classes in the term.
    • Please note: A minimum of four students is required to run each activity.

    Trial day

    Students are welcome to try any of our extracurricular activities before committing. Advance registration is required by emailing extracurriculars@altea-international-school.es. Participation will not be permitted without prior registration. Following the trial, families can decide whether to proceed with formal enrolment.

    Cancellation of Extracurricular Activities

    To withdraw from an activity and avoid charges for the next term, written notice must be sent to extracurriculars@altea-international-school.es by the following deadlines:
    • 20 December for Term 2
    • 20 March for Term 3
    Timely notice allows for effective planning and helps maintain the quality of the programme.

    Fees

    the course fees are based on the number of classes scheduled each trimester.

    Registration for Secondary Extracurricular Activities

    Please find below the link to register.

    We’re excited to welcome your child to our extracurricular programme and look forward to a fun and enriching experience together!

    Extracurricular Activities - Secondary

    Timetable

    Activities we offer

    Our extracurricular programme offers a variety of interesting and fun activities, including sports, performing arts, fine arts, academic clubs, and languages, carefully chosen to give our children and teens the opportunity to:
    • Experience teamwork and expand their social circle
    • Cultivate self-esteem and build confidence
    • Improve learning and problem-solving skills
    • Develop our emotional regulation that carries over to the classroom and other areas of life.

    Sports

    Our Sports extracurricular activities are designed to support the physical and personal development of secondary students in a dynamic and engaging environment.

    Students will work on key physical skills such as agility, balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility, while also building important life skills like teamwork and confident communication.

    Activities take place outdoors whenever possible, making the most of our school’s beautiful natural setting and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles through movement and fun.

    Football

    We’re thrilled to offer football as part of our extracurricular program, led by our PE teacher, Gordon Tweedle. These sessions invite students to enjoy the game in a relaxed, respectful, and non-competitive environment, where the focus is on having fun, staying active, and learning together.
    Football practice encourages cooperation, communication, and team-building, both on and off the field. By working toward shared goals in a supportive space, students learn to trust one another, celebrate each other's efforts, and build confidence while developing essential social skills.
    All levels are welcome. Come and play!

    Teacher: Gordon Tweedle
    Mondays at 15:45
    Age: Classes 4 to 8
    Fee: Term 1 96€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 64€ - Annual 223€

    Capoeira

    We’re pleased to continue offering Capoeira as part of our extracurricular program, guided by our experienced teacher Rafael Aguilar. Capoeira is far more than a martial art. It's a vibrant Afro-Brazilian discipline that blends movement, music, rhythm, acrobatics, and rich cultural expression.

    In a joyful and dynamic atmosphere, children will explore Capoeira through playful games, acrobatic movement, and traditional songs in Portuguese. This immersive experience not only develops strength, coordination, rhythm, and balance, but also nurtures creativity, body awareness, and a sense of cultural appreciation.

    By practicing Capoeira, students build confidence, respect, and community through an expressive art that celebrates movement and human connection.

    Come join Rafael and experience the rhythm, energy, and joy of Capoeira!

    Teacher: Rafael Aguilar
    Mondays at 15:45
    Age group: Classes 3 to 6
    Fee: Term 1 96€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 64€ - Annual 223€

    Archery – Focus, Precision, and Inner Balance

    We’re excited to introduce archery to our extracurricular program, a unique discipline that nurtures both body and mind.

    More than just a sport, archery helps students develop focus, patience, and emotional regulation, skills that can greatly enhance academic performance.

    Physically, it improves posture, coordination, and core strength, while also encouraging calmness and control under pressure. As a highly mindful and even artistic activity, archery allows teens to connect with themselves in a grounded, intentional way, supporting creativity and self-awareness.

    Come join José Benavente and experience an empowering practice that fosters confidence, discipline, and a quiet sense of achievement, one arrow at a time!

    Teacher: José Benavente
    Fridays at 15:45
    Age group: Class 8 and up
    Fee: Term 1 96€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 64€ - Annual 223€

    Basketball, Volleyball & Table Tennis

    These sessions are particularly supportive for our GCSE and A Level PE students, helping them strengthen their skills and confidence as part of their academic journey and offering them valuable practice and preparation. However, all students are welcome, regardless of experience or ability.

    Basketball

    Basketball is a great way for students to build physical fitness while also developing important social and personal skills. In these sessions, students will improve their coordination, agility, and game techniques through dynamic drills and team play. Just as importantly, they will experience the value of collaboration, communication, and perseverance — all within a fun and inclusive environment. Whether your child is looking to enhance their skills or simply enjoy playing as part of a team, basketball offers an energising space to grow in confidence and ability.

    Teacher: José Benavente
    Wednesdays at 15:45
    Fee:Term 1 104€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 72€ - Annual 238€

    Volleyball

    Volleyball offers students a fantastic opportunity to boost their physical and mental skills through fast-paced, collaborative play. These sessions focus on improving coordination, timing, and spatial awareness, while also encouraging communication and strategic thinking. Playing volleyball helps students build trust, resilience, and a strong sense of teamwork in an energetic and supportive setting. Whether they’re new to the sport or already have some experience, all students are welcome to join and enjoy learning together on the court.

    Teacher: José Benavente
    Tuesdays at 15:45
    Fee: Term 1 112€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 72€ - Annual 245€

    Table Tennis

    This game promotes patience, perseverance, and sportsmanship, while helping children build confidence through steady progress. It also improves hand-eye coordination, reflexes, focus, and strategic thinking—skills that support learning in and out of the classroom.

    Whether played individually or with others, table tennis encourages social interaction, quick thinking, and active movement in a low-impact setting, making it a perfect extracurricular activity for kids of all ages and abilities.

    Teacher: José Benavente
    Mondays at 15:45
    Fee: Term 1 96€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 64€ - Annual 223€
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    Functional Training

    This program is all about discovering how fun and effective movement can be. Through dynamic exercises that improve strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility, students will learn how to train their whole body in a safe and playful way. Functional training helps build healthy habits, boosts energy, and supports better performance in sports and daily life.
    Come and join Christian in this new and dynamic extracurricular activity!

    Teacher: Christian Bell is a sports scientist and psychologist, father of Leon and Emily (Class 3 and 6). After advanced training in sports physiotherapy and coaching experience in the U.S., he helped introduce functional training in Germany. Today, Christian combines his scientific background, international experience, and enthusiasm for coaching to inspire young people with innovative, holistic training concepts.

    Teacher: Christian Bell
    Thursdays at 15:45
    Age group: Class 8 and up
    Fee: Term 1 96€ - Term 2 80€ - Term 3 72€ - Annual 223€

    Performing and Fine Arts

    When teenagers engage in creative activities like painting, dancing, or making music, they tap into a unique sense of joy and self-expression. This joyful experience fosters deeper engagement, encourages meaningful learning, and helps cultivate a lifelong love for discovery and growth.

    Our artistic extracurricular program offers a rich blend of music, visual arts, and movement, providing students with a space to explore their creativity, connect with themselves, and better understand the world around them — all while having fun and building confidence.

    Drama Club

    The AIS Drama Club offers teenagers a wonderful opportunity to explore the performing arts in a fun, supportive environment. From acting, singing, and dancing to costume and set design, every teen can find their place — whether on stage or behind the scenes.

    Rehearsals take place every Monday, where students work together to create and prepare a production that will be proudly performed for parents and friends later in the year. It's a fantastic way to build confidence, teamwork, and creativity, all while having fun and learning new skills.

    Teacher: Rachael Footer
    Mondays at 15:30
    Fee: Term 1 96€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 64€ - Annual 223€

    Art Club

    Led by our Art teacher, Kirsty Wain, this after-school Art Club offers a creative and supportive space for students to develop their artistic skills. While the sessions are designed to help GCSE and A Level Art students strengthen techniques and build confidence ahead of their exams, the club is open to all students who enjoy drawing, painting, and creative exploration.
    Whether you want to improve for your coursework or simply love expressing yourself through art, this is the perfect space to grow, experiment, and be inspired.

    Teacher: Kirsty Wain
    Tuesday at 15:45
    Fees: Term 1 112€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 72€ - Annual 245€

    Crafts Club

    We’re delighted to present our new Crafts Club, led by our craft teacher, Silvia Granda. This hands-on extracurricular activity invites teenagers to explore a wide variety of artistic techniques and materials, including knitting, weaving, pottery, felting, woodworking, and more. Each month will bring a new creative project to inspire and engage!

    Whether your child is learning a craft for the first time or building on a skill they already know, each session offers the chance to grow, create, and gain confidence through meaningful handwork.

    In a warm, relaxed, and welcoming environment, students will develop their creativity, focus, and patience. Crafting encourages self-expression and pride in each beautiful piece they take home — always made with their own unique touch.
    Come and create with us — imagination and craftsmanship await!

    Teacher: Silvia Granda
    Tuesdays at 15:45
    Fee: Term 1 112€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 72€ - Annual 245€

    Music

    Playing an instrument takes you on an exciting journey that will bring many benefits and can last a life time.

    Learn how to play the piano with Istvan Szekely, concert pianist and experienced piano teacher.

    These classes should be arranged privately with the teacher. Contact Istvan directly: istvan.szekely.piano@gmail.com


    Please let us know if you are interested in another musical instrument and we will investigate possibilities to offer that instrument at school or help you find a teacher.

    Music Ensemble

    Whether you are playing an instrument, starting to play your soprano recorder or you want to try a different member of the recorder family, such as the sopranino, alto, tenor or bass recorder, come and join our ensemble!

    In a fun and supportive environment, we will explore ensemble playing, build musical confidence, and enjoy performing as a group. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow musically, collaborate, and share the joy of music with others.
    Bring your instrument and your enthusiasm. We can’t wait to make music together!

    Teacher: Mariángeles Ferreyra
    Mondays at 15:45
    Age: Class 3 +
    Fee Term 1 96€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 64€ - Annual 223€
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    Languages and Academic Clubs

    We are delighted to offer a vibrant Languages section in our extracurricular program, where students can explore new ways of expressing themselves and experiencing the world. Learning a foreign language is not only a valuable communication skill — it also nurtures flexible thinking, empathy, and a natural curiosity for other cultures and people.

    In our diverse and international school community, language learning takes on a deeper meaning. It becomes a bridge that connects students with one another, helping them appreciate different backgrounds, traditions, and ways of life.

    Through engaging activities such as games, creative writing and conversation, students immerse themselves in the rhythm and beauty of a new language in a joyful and supportive environment. These experiences help them to grow in confidence, develop a global mindset, and build meaningful connections — both with the language and with each other.

    Our Academic Clubs within the extracurricular program aim at offering enriching experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding beyond the classroom. Learning through hands-on experiences encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a genuine connection to the subject. By asking questions, making discoveries, and seeing the world in action, students develop not only knowledge but also confidence and a lasting love for learning. More academic clubs will be added soon — stay tuned!

    Creative Writing for Secondary - English and Spanish

    This extra-curricular class will give secondary students the opportunity to express themselves through their writing in a range of forms from poetry to short story, graphic novels, theatre scripts and screenplays. Each week, we will look at a celebrated piece of writing and then have the opportunity to create something inspired by this work.
    Although all instructions will be delivered in English, students are very welcome to write their contributions in Spanish.

    At the end of each term, we will showcase our best work in a magazine and students will finish the year with a full hard-copy portfolio of all of their creative pieces beautifully bound and presented so they can keep it as a souvenir forever.

    Teacher: Gavin Ryan
    Wednesdays at 15:45
    Fee: Term 1 104€ - Term 2 88€ - Term 3 72€ - Annual 264€
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    English

    As the main language of instruction at our school, developing strong English skills is essential for our students’ academic and social integration.
    Our extracurricular English language classes are designed to support non-native speakers in strengthening their confidence and fluency in English.
    The sessions will be designed to be fun, immersive, and interactive, incorporating games, storytelling, and creative activities that make language learning engaging and enjoyable.

    These classes will focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking, helping students feel more comfortable and capable when communicating in English—an essential skill in our British school environment.

    Clara Hernández Santos has joined AIS as an English teacher this school year. She holds a degree in English Philology and a Master’s in Bilingual and Plurilingual Education. She also holds a Cambridge C1 Certificate in Advanced English and has extensive training in English teaching, including a Diploma in English Language Teaching and a CAP (teacher training certificate).
    Clara has extensive international experience, including three years teaching in the United States through the Visiting Teachers Program, where she worked in bilingual classrooms. In Spain, she has also taught English as a Second Language to both primary and secondary students, helping them improve conversational fluency, exam preparation, and general confidence using English.

    English for Secondary

    Teacher: Clara Hernandez Santos
    Wednesdays at 15:45
    Fees
    • Term 1 104€ Term 2 88€ Term 3 72€
    • Annual 238€

    Chess Club

    Our Chess Club offers an engaging and stimulating environment for students who enjoy chess, a strategic game that develops concentration, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. This activity supports cognitive development while encouraging strategic thinking and focus.

    Students will learn chess with Rafael, our Maths teacher and an experienced chess player with a 1500 rating, who will guide them through openings, middlegame concepts, and endgame strategies to help improve their overall game.

    Teacher: Rafael Aguilar
    Tuesdays at 15:30
    Fee: Term 2 88€ - Term 3 72€
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    Spanish Support (First Language)

    Teacher: Flor Buffa

    Mondays at 15:45

    Fee: Term 2 88€ - Term 3 64€
    Mondays at 15:30
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    Math Support for IGCSE

    Our IGCSE Maths support classes are designed to help students build confidence, strengthen their core skills, and achieve their full potential. Students can overcome challenges in algebra, geometry, statistics, and more through personalised guidance, targeted practice, and clear explanations of key concepts.

    Rafael will provide focused support for IGCSE Maths, offering exam tips and clear explanations of the more challenging topics to help students feel confident and well prepared for their exams.
    Teacher: Rafael Aguilar

    Wednesdays at 15:30

    Fees:
    This activity will cost 5€ per session and requires registration.

    Our Extracurricular Teachers

    José Benavente
    Deputy Headteacher - Teacher of PE and Games.
    Rafael Aguilar
    Rafael Aguilar
    Class 7R Class Teacher - Maths Coordinator and Teacher of Maths
    Rachael Footer
    Rachael Footer
    Teacher of Drama
    Flor Buffa
    Teacher of Spanish, Valenciano and Movement.
    Gavin Ryan
    Class 6G Class Teacher and Teacher of English
    Gordon Tweedle
    Class 8G Class Teacher - Teacher of PE, Games and PSHE.
    Kisrty Wain
    Class 11 Tutor, Arts Coordinator and Teacher of Art
    Mariángeles Ferreyra
    Teacher of Music
    Silvia Granda
    Teacher of Art, Crafts and Gardening
    Istzvan
    István Székely
    Concert pianist and piano teacher.
    Christian Bell
    Teacher of Functional Training
    Tim Gray
    Teacher of Circus Skills
    Clara Hernandez Santos
    Teacher of English
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