American School of Valencia vs Brave Generation Academy - Valencia

	A American School of Valencia Valencia, Spain	B Brave Generation Academy - Valencia Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,246 - 9,545	Fees / year €5,700 - 11,940
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 960	Pupils 0
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 0
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Portuguese
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Puçol, Valencia, Spain — Avenida Sierra Calderona, 29, Urbanización Los Monasterios, 46530 Puçol, Spain.	Location Valencia, Spain. This is one of Brave Generation Academy's learning hubs in Spain.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Elementary School; Middle School; High School	Stages —
School type	School type IB Diploma Program school	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 61 nationalities represented; about 35% of students are international.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States (American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards).	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The academic year runs from September to June.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Extensive bus service to areas in and around Valencia.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Application Fee: €125 (one-time, non-refundable) for Nursery through Grade 12. One-time / enrolment / capital charges - Enrollment Fee (annual, non-refundable): Shareholders €280.55; Non-shareholders €1,200. - Capital Fee (one-time, non-refundable) for each newly enrolled student: €1,500. - ASV Share (one-time fee while the student is enrolled): €2,500. Annual tuition by division (amounts per year and the equivalent monthly invoice when paid in the school's standard plan) - Preschool (Nursery – Kindergarten): Annual €7,246 — invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments (September–June) = €724.60 per month. - Elementary (Grades 1–5): Annual €7,687 — invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments = €768.70 per month. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual €9,004 — invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments = €900.40 per month. - High School (Grades 9–10): Annual €9,204 — invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments = €920.40 per month. - High School (Grades 11–12): Annual €9,545. Families of students in Grade 11 are invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments = €954.50 per month; Grade 12 families are invoiced in 9 equal monthly payments = €1,060.56 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition and lunch are invoiced in regular monthly installments: standard plan is 10 equal monthly payments invoiced from September through June for most grades. Families of Grade 12 students are invoiced in 9 equal monthly payments. Invoices are issued during the first week of each calendar month and are due within one week of issuance. - School Materials & Textbooks Fee: invoiced in one installment (typically in July) to cover textbooks and grade-level materials. (This fee is invoiced separately from tuition). - Annual Bus Fee: optional; charged separately for families who register for the school bus service. Specific route/fee amounts are billed under the bus-service schedule. Other fees and charges (examples billed in addition to tuition) - IB Diploma examination fees: official IB exam charges plus an administrative handling fee (the school may apply an administrative surcharge to IB exam costs). - UNED fee (for Grade 12 students who take Spanish UNED examinations): administrative charge applies (example fee cited previously: €49 for UNED registration-related charges). - Graduation Fee (Grade 12): an additional one-off graduation charge (example previously published: €175). - Document/Certificate issuance fee: a small fee applies for voluntary issuance of official school documents or certificates (example previously published: €15.50). - School Materials & Textbooks Fee examples (published in prior fee schedules): Preschool materials ≈ €339; Elementary materials ≈ €357; Middle School materials ≈ €512. These material charges are invoiced separately as described above. - Bus service example (published in prior fee schedules): annual bus fee example ≈ €1,747 (optional and subject to route availability and conditions). - Family discounts for multiple children: reductions apply when more than two children are enrolled concurrently (the reduction typically applies to tuition only and not to mandatory lunch, capital fee, materials/textbooks, or bus service). Specific sibling-discount rules are published in the school fee policy. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; ASV operates as a day school. Refund and withdrawal conditions - The Enrollment Fee is non-refundable in general. Spanish consumer law permits a 14-day right of withdrawal from payment of the Enrollment Fee; withdrawal procedures and deadlines are set out in the school's fee policy. Refunds in exceptional medically documented circumstances or where the school cancels the academic year are handled under the school's refund rules. In cases of definitive or temporary withdrawal, specific penalties or reservation fees may apply (examples in published policy include non-refundable portions, administrative charges, and reservation receipts for temporary withdrawals). Fee payment options and accepted methods - The ASV Business Office establishes direct debit as the official payment method. Some other methods (such as card payments) may be used for certain one-off charges at the school's discretion, but direct debit is the school's primary/official payment arrangement. Parents should follow the Business Office billing instructions when completing payment arrangements. Notes on extra costs - Incidental costs that may arise during the year include field trips, optional co-curricular activities, external exam/accreditation charges (where applicable), sports tour/trip charges, specific course materials or kit, and replacement of items purchased at the ASV store (branded items/PE kit). These are billed as incurred or in separate invoices. Contact for billing queries - The ASV Business Office handles invoices, payment setup, and billing queries; families should use the school's Business Office contact to confirm payment arrangements and to request specific invoicing details for their child's grade and optional services.	Fee details Application / Admissions fee - Admissions Fee: EUR 1,650, charged prior to enrolment. Tuition fees (by curriculum) — monthly and annual - British International Curriculum: EUR 704 per month; EUR 8,448 per year (704€ × 12). The school publishes the British-model tuition as 12 monthly payments of 704€. Annual tuition for Grades 7–12 is shown as EUR 8,448. - American Core Curriculum: EUR 995 per month; EUR 11,940 per year (995€ × 12). AP courses incur an additional charge of EUR 650 per AP course. - Own Curriculum (Hub Attendance Fee): EUR 475 per month; EUR 5,700 per year (475€ × 12). This option is listed as 12 monthly payments and is shown as including Hub access and Learning Coach support; this option does not carry the Admissions Fee. Tuition fees by year group - The published information shows a single annual tuition figure for secondary year groups (Grades 7–12) under the British model: EUR 8,448 per year. No differentiated tuition scale by individual grade within 7–12 is published. Annual totals for other curricula correspond to their monthly rates multiplied by 12. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing frequency: 12 monthly payments (monthly billing). EUR amounts above are based on 12 equal monthly instalments. - The Admissions Fee is payable prior to enrolment. - Registration Renewal Fee: EUR 500, payable annually after the Learner's first 12 months and in subsequent years. - Discounts: a 3% discount is available for paying 12 months upfront; sibling discounts are published as 5% and 7.5% off the total monthly fee (published guidance identifies the 2nd child at 5% and the 3rd child at 7.5%). Boarding fees - No boarding programme or boarding fees are published. The school operates a hybrid model with local Hubs rather than a boarding residence. Other costs and additional fees - AP course surcharge (American curriculum): EUR 650 per AP course. - Registration Renewal Fee (annual, after 12 months): EUR 500. - One-time first-year total example: For the British model, the first year total (Admissions Fee + first-year tuition) is EUR 10,098 (Admissions Fee EUR 1,650 + annual tuition EUR 8,448). - No published line-item for uniforms, school lunches, transport, exam invigilation/courier charges, or textbook/materials is available on the published fee pages. Where additional costs (for example, examination-related charges) may apply, they are not itemised in the publicly posted fee summary. Refund information - The published fee materials do not include a specific refund policy or detailed refund terms for fees on the public fee pages. No explicit refund provisions are published in the fee summary. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (for example, which card types, online gateways, or bank transfer details) are not published on the public fee summary. The admissions process indicates that contract and payment details are provided after the onboarding step, rather than listing payment channels on the public fees page. Brief summary of availability and limits of published fee information - Published and verifiable: Admissions Fee (EUR 1,650), monthly rates for each curriculum (British EUR 704, American EUR 995, Own Curriculum EUR 475), AP surcharge (EUR 650 per course), Registration Renewal Fee (EUR 500), sibling discounts (5% / 7.5%), and upfront-payment discount (3% for 12 months paid in advance). Annual totals can be derived by multiplying the monthly rate by 12 (for example, British annual tuition EUR 8,448). - Not published / not itemised: per-term amounts (the school uses a 12-month billing model and does not publish a termly schedule or term-by-term fees), specific fee breakdowns for items such as uniforms, transport, meals, exam invigilation/courier charges, a formal published refund policy, and the exact accepted payment channels. These items are not listed on the public fee pages and therefore are not available in the published fee summary.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch is included in the annual fees and lunch is mandatory. The lunch menu can accommodate special menus for dietary needs or allergies when requested with a medical prescription from a doctor.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Governors.	Governance and ownership The Valencia hub is part of Brave Generation Academy, a global hub network. Brave Generation Academy was founded by Tim and Lidia Vieira.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Common Core State Standards, International Baccalaureate Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and Spanish National Standards form the foundation of the school's curriculum, with other internationally recognized standards also used. The program provides a standards-based progression from Preschool through graduation. Instruction is delivered by qualified teachers and emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills needed for lifelong learning. Although separate curricular standards exist for each discipline, instruction is integrated and cross-curricular so students apply learning in real-life contexts. Since 2004 ASV has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP), and the IB Diploma Program pathway is available in high school, taught in English. In addition, ASV offers Global Experiences such as World Language Acquisition, Model United Nations Program, and Global Exchanges.	Curriculum details The school offers a British International Curriculum or a US curriculum. The British pathway is Edexcel (Pearson) accredited. All programmes are fully accredited with qualifications recognised nationally and internationally. The learning model is flexible and hybrid with 24/7 access to learning, and co-learning spaces foster collaboration and peer-to-peer learning. Accreditations enable learners to apply to top universities worldwide and pursue higher education wherever it suits them.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression ASV provides a comprehensive university orientation program for High School students to assist with selecting and applying to Spanish, American and international universities. University Counseling offers resources, information, and a series of talks, workshops and university fairs to help explore each student's career choices and university options. Special guidance is offered for American and international universities in the European Union, United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.	Higher education progression Learners can pursue higher education at top universities worldwide due to international accreditation. Qualifications are recognised nationally and internationally, helping admissions to universities globally. The pathways and accreditations support continued study across different higher education institutions.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Counseling Department provides personal, social and emotional supports including individual and group counseling for students, and guidance for parents. Topics addressed with students and families include study habits, friendships and healthy relationships, and balanced styles of living. Support and resources are provided to students going through periods of stress or anxiety.	Social & emotional learning The Community pillar fosters empathy, global citizenship, and a sense of belonging within an inclusive, globally connected learning community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Special Needs Admissions Process: families provide medical documentation outlining the Learner's specific requirements, and all applicants with special needs must complete a mandatory trial period at a Hub to evaluate whether BGA's resources can meet the Learner's needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the principal instructional language. International students without prior instruction in Spanish are offered Spanish as an Additional Language (SAL), which is adapted to their language needs and emphasizes communication skills and daily use of Spanish. German or French are also offered as world languages, with English remaining the primary language of instruction in the curriculum.	English as an additional language Non-native English speakers must complete an English proficiency test. Minimum requirements: B1 or higher for Lower Secondary (grades 7–8); B2 or higher for IGCSE (grades 9–10); C1 or higher for A Levels and UP programmes (from grade 11 onward).
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Counseling supports promote mental wellbeing through personal, social and emotional services, including individual and group counseling and parent guidance; staff address stress or anxiety and provide resources for students. The school provides ongoing access to counseling to support students' wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Learners are supported by dedicated Learning Coaches who provide personalised mentoring to support their wellbeing. The Hub environment is English-speaking, offering a bilingual setting that supports learners' well-being.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding ASV has robust Child Protection Protocols. The Child Protection Team participates in safeguarding training, including a two-day workshop led by the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC), to strengthen policy decisions. Regular annual child protection training keeps practices current and effective, fostering a safer learning environment for all students.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus spans 34,000 m2 and includes an Athletic Center, an Athletic Field, ES classrooms, HS classrooms, and an Atrium. The Athletic Center supports indoor athletic activities and the Athletic Field accommodates outdoor sports. Elementary and High School classrooms provide instructional spaces. The Atrium serves as a central, flexible learning and gathering space on campus.	Facilities overview The BGA Valencia Hub is situated five minutes from the city centre and near the Turia Garden. Co-learning spaces are designed to foster collaboration and peer-to-peer learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus features an Athletic Center and an Athletic Field. These facilities support indoor and outdoor activities and form the core of ASV's athletic offerings. The spaces are used for physical education, team sports, and other athletic programs. They are central to daily PE and extracurricular athletics.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities ES classrooms and HS classrooms provide instructional spaces for ASV's programs. The Atrium is a renovated space that functions as a flexible learning area and a meeting space, connecting different parts of the building for collaborative work. The campus design emphasizes versatile learning environments. The infrastructure supports a connected, student-centered approach to teaching and learning.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities World Language Acquisition, Model United Nations Program, and Global Exchanges are co-curricular programs offered by ASV. Visions Café is located in the Athletic Center Dining Hall and serves students during the day. ASV Store is a campus shop selling customized ASV items. These facilities and programs support student life and opportunities beyond the classroom.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History ASV opened in 1980 as Colegio Hispano-Americano with 27 students on October 14, 1980. It was created by a group of visionary families who sought to establish the first American and English-speaking school in Valencia. Preliminary works began in 1978, and the owners of Los Monasterios agreed to sell land to build an international school. The school is located in Urbanización Los Monasterios, Puçol, Valencia. Since its early years, ASV has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program since 2004.	History Brave Generation Academy Valencia Hub is part of Brave Generation Academy's international network of hubs delivering hybrid education with 24/7 access. Learners choose between the British International or US curricula and are taught through programmes accredited by Pearson Edexcel, opening doors to universities worldwide. The Valencia Hub is located five minutes from the city centre and near the Turia Garden. The network includes Marbella as another Spain Hub. Accreditations ensure that qualifications are recognised nationally and internationally.
Community	Community ASV hosts Learning Celebrations in Preschool and Elementary, with parent participation, including May 23 and May 24, 2024. Preschool events guided parents through centers, songs and reading; Elementary events showcased learning goals across grade levels with centers, writing projects and science experiments and shared games. Carnival Day in 2025 united the ASV community across all four sections in games, a parade and a staff-versus-students football game.	Community The Valencia Hub is five minutes from the city centre and near the Turia Garden, placing learners in a convenient urban setting. The Spain team includes Kyra Nowakowski as Valencia Regional Associate and Tiago Machado as Partner: Spain & Marbella Director. All programmes are fully accredited, ensuring that learners receive qualifications recognised both nationally and internationally. The learning model is a flexible hybrid with 24/7 access and co-learning spaces designed to foster collaboration.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ASV offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) and has been authorized to offer the IB Diploma since 2004. English is the principal instructional language, with Spanish and Valencian taught across Preschool through High School, and German or French introduced from Grade 6 and offered as electives from Grade 9. The High School pathway blends an American High School Diploma with the option to earn the Spanish Bachillerato and the IB Diploma. University counseling supports students in planning post-secondary pathways.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative High School includes Visual Arts as a two-year course in Years 9 and 11, allowing study of portraiture, still life and landscapes. Art instruction follows the National Core Arts Standards of Creating, Presenting, Responding and Connecting. Arts are integrated into the High School curriculum as part of the broader pathway options available to students.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language ASV graduates with proficiency in English, Spanish, Valencian (Valencià), and German or French, depending on the language pathway. Spanish is introduced in Preschool and Valencian is taught in Grade 9 and 10, with a strong emphasis on world language acquisition across the curriculum. IB Diploma Program students have language options in English, Spanish, French, German, or their mother tongue. English is the default instructional language, with ongoing world language study incorporated throughout secondary years.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Model United Nations (MUN) is a renowned co-curricular program where students explore world affairs through simulated UN meetings. Global Exchanges offer cross-cultural experiences that broaden students' international perspectives. World language study and MUN together foster a globally minded student community.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Eco-School Project is part of ASV's co-curricular offerings, emphasizing environmental awareness and action. The Life after ASV program and alumni network provide ongoing connections among graduates to support community and professional networks.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional University Orientation and Counseling provide guidance for college admissions and post-secondary pathways. The Life after ASV alumni network maintains connections among graduates for ongoing networking and mentoring.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Counseling Department provides personal and social-emotional supports for students. The Physical Education program follows SHAPE standards and emphasizes physical literacy, fitness, and well-being as part of the school experience.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The language of instruction is predominantly English. Spanish is introduced in Preschool and is taught across Elementary School, Middle School, and High School; Spanish and Valencia are taught across levels. French and German are integrated beginning in Grade 6, and from Grade 9 these courses are electives with increasing instructional time. Students may earn language certifications aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or the equivalent levels established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages through World Languages courses or the SSL program.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school uses English as the principal instructional language and exposes students to other world languages throughout the curriculum.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Portuguese language immersion is offered; the Portuguese+ Curriculum is delivered entirely in Portuguese.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations International Baccalaureate Organization; Responsible AI in Learning; Ministerio de Educación; Middle States Association	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Start the application through OpenApply, ASV's digital admissions platform. Determine the appropriate entry level for your child: PreKinder 3 if born in 2022, or Nursery for births in 2023 or 2024. Create an OpenApply account and begin the Application for Admission; you can also schedule a guided tour or apply now online. 2. Submit the Application for Admission in detail and include transcripts for the previous three academic years as appropriate. Include any standardized test scores as part of the materials. Admissions interviews and evaluations are conducted at all grade levels (Nursery through Grade 12) at the discretion of the school. 3. Admissions Evaluation is conducted as part of the comprehensive process, with English and Mathematics assessments and MAP used for English reading and Mathematics. Evaluations may take place at ASV or at the applicant's current school; if testing abroad, provide a staff contact who can supervise the examination. 4. Admissions Criteria include multiple factors such as academic suitability, evaluation results, grade level availability, educational philosophy compatibility, alumni status and English proficiency. Each Application for Admission is reviewed individually by the Admissions team to determine compatibility with ASV's standards. 5. Communicating the Decision: The school informs families by telephone, email or OpenApply about the decision. An admission requires enrollment within ten days; documents and payments not received in that period place the student on the Waiting List. Non-admission is communicated if the applicant does not meet the Admissions Evaluation requirements. 6. Waiting Pool: If there is no space in the relevant grade, the family may be placed on the Waiting Pool. When a space becomes available, ASV revisits all waiting list applications and applies admission criteria to offer the place to the most suitable candidate. 7. Starting at ASV: You will receive a Welcome email in July, or upon registration if you enroll later, with key dates, basic supplies list and your school accounts and passwords. You will also receive a Welcome email from the Principal with additional information, and all relevant details are available in the ASV OpenApply app.	Admissions 1. Fill in the Form. Submit your details to receive more information about BGA Valencia and a link to join the live webinar. This initiates the admissions process and connects you with the admissions team. 2. Join Our Live Webinar. Get your questions answered about BGA. During the webinar you can learn about BGA's offerings. 3. Complete the Application and Payment. Follow the simple enrolment steps. Admission is complete and you are part of the BGA family.
Scholarships	Scholarships ASV Foundation Summer Scholarships are offered for participation in the ASV Summer Program. Recipients spend part of their holidays learning English and sharing experiences with peers from Valencia and other towns. The program was publicly recognized in 2018 during a school assembly.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist ASV maintains a waiting list. If an applicant is offered a place on the waiting list, availability is typically reviewed in March when current students re-enroll for the upcoming academic year, with openings possible as late as September. When a space becomes available in the grade concerned, the school revisits all waiting list applications and applies admission criteria to offer the place to the most suitable candidate.	Waitlist —
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