Nina, a student at Lady Elizabeth School, invited to share her ideas about the future at TEDxThe British School of Málaga Youth

Imagination, creativity, and courage to think about the future. Nina, a selected student from Lady Elizabeth School, represented the school at the annual TEDxThe British School of Málaga Youth event, which brought together 15 secondary and sixth form students who took to the stage to share their ideas on how to shape the future under the theme “The Shape of Possibility.”

The event took place at Cine Yelmo Málaga, where an audience of students, families, teachers, authorities, media representatives, and members of the educational community gathered. Throughout the day, the young speakers, aged between 12 and 17, explored topics that encouraged the audience to question, imagine, and rethink the future. From discovering unexpected paths and asking “what if…?”, to reflecting on imperfection, the fear of failure, and how small decisions can create major change. They also explored the power of imagination, kindness, and international education to open new opportunities and transform the way we learn and dream about the world.

Nina, a student at Lady Elizabeth School, reminded us in her talk that:

“Failure is just a step towards new possibilities, and trying is the only way forward. There is no one shape; you define your own path and create your own possibilities.”

Meanwhile, N. Dickens, Nina’s mentor for the project and teacher at Lady Elizabeth School, highlighted the importance of the event for students:

“It is a unique opportunity for students to develop their ability to synthesise ideas and speak confidently in public through TEDx training, gaining a skill that will benefit them throughout their lives. As a teacher, it is a pleasure to support and guide them through their rehearsals, both on the day of the event and throughout the entire preparation process.”

Young people inspiring and shaping the future

More than just an event, TEDxThe British School of Málaga Youth became a space to celebrate creativity, curiosity, and the transformative power of education. Through their talks, students shared ideas that encourage us to question the present and imagine new possibilities for the future. The talks are available on the TEDx YouTube channel, extending the reach of these ideas to an international audience.

About TED

TED began in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment, and design converged, and today it encompasses a multitude of communities and initiatives around the world exploring topics ranging from science and business to education, the arts, and global issues. In addition to the TED Talks curated from its annual conferences and published on TED.com, TED produces original podcasts, short video series, animated educational lessons (TED-Ed), and television programmes translated into more than 100 languages and distributed worldwide through partnerships. Each year, thousands of independently organised TEDx events bring people together to share ideas and build bridges between communities across every continent. Through The Audacious Project, TED has helped mobilise $6.6 billion in funding for initiatives supporting bold solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges, working towards making the world more beautiful, sustainable, and just.

LES is a British international school and part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global educational network with more than 110 schools across 25 countries. For the past 38 years, it has provided an outstanding British international education for students aged 2 to 18.

The school is known for its English immersion environment with native-speaking teachers, its British curriculum with a broad range of sixth form subjects, its dual programme with the Spanish Section for Spanish students, its international atmosphere, and its exceptional facilities at the Benitachell campus – designed by subject area to encourage multidisciplinary learning across the arts, sciences, humanities, and sports. LES also offers an extensive range of “outside the classroom” programmes, including trips, excursions, extracurricular activities, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, volunteering, music, ILOS programmes, and much more.