British School Alzira and British School Gandia are both in Valencia, about 19 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes, and British School Alzira also offers Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. Published annual fees are close, at €5,630 - 7,620 for British School Alzira and €5,630 - 7,620 for British School Gandia. British School Alzira takes pupils from 0 to 18, and British School Gandia from 0.5 to 18.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
550
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
25
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1997
Opened
2015
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
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Location
British School Gandía is located in Gandía, in the Valencia region. It is part of the British School Group with British School Alzira and British School Xàtiva. The school teaches the British Curriculum with an individualized teaching style centered on the student.
Stages
Stages
Early Years (0–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), Sixth Form (16–18)
Stages
Early Years (0-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), Sixth Form (16-18)
School type
School type
The school is a British international school offering the British Curriculum. It serves students from Early Years through Sixth Form.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
SEN (Special Educational Needs) is available.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Annual (Reservation) Fee
- New students: an annual reservation fee is payable at the time of enrolment to reserve the place. - Annual (non-refundable) amounts by stage (paid at enrolment for new students): - Infants & Primary (PreNursery, Nursery, Reception, Years 1–6): EUR 662. - Secondary & Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): EUR 762. - Secondary & Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11): EUR 778. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13): EUR 795. - New intake supplement for Year 12/13: EUR 1,338 (one-off). - Safety deposit (only for students with non-resident parents): EUR 1,390.
Tuition — Monthly, Per Term and Per Academic Year (Compulsory tuition fees; monthly payments run from September to June)
- Monthly tuition (September–June): - PreNursery, Nursery and Reception: EUR 563 per month. - Year 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: EUR 591 per month. - Year 6, 7, 8 and 9: EUR 668 per month. - Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4): EUR 701 per month. - Year 12 and Year 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 762 per month.
- Annual tuition (calculated as the monthly fee × 10 months, covering September through June): - PreNursery, Nursery and Reception: EUR 5,630 per academic year. - Year 1–5: EUR 5,910 per academic year. - Year 6–9: EUR 6,680 per academic year. - Year 10–11: EUR 7,010 per academic year. - Year 12–13: EUR 7,620 per academic year.
- Per term amounts (calculated by dividing the annual tuition above by three terms): - PreNursery, Nursery and Reception: approximately EUR 1,876.67 per term. - Year 1–5: approximately EUR 1,970.00 per term. - Year 6–9: approximately EUR 2,226.67 per term. - Year 10–11: approximately EUR 2,336.67 per term. - Year 12–13: approximately EUR 2,540.00 per term.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- The annual reservation fee for first-time enrolment is payable at the time of enrolment and is treated as a place reservation; any difference if the academic year has already started will be charged. For subsequent years, the annual/reservation fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments: the first instalment of EUR 200 (charged once enrolment renewal is confirmed, during the second term) and the second instalment charged in July for the remaining balance. The reservation/annual fee is non-refundable if the student withdraws. - Tuition is presented as monthly amounts for the period September to June. The school may charge or adjust other monthly components (for example iPad-related fees) according to stated terms.
Boarding Fees
- Boarding is not listed in the school fee schedule; no boarding fees are provided. Therefore boarding is not applicable in the published fee schedule.
Other Compulsory and Optional Fees and Costs
- Gourmet school dinner service (lunch and afternoon snack — compulsory): EUR 215 per month (annual EUR 2,150; approx. EUR 716.67 per term). - School bus (optional): EUR 201 per month (one-way trip fee quoted as EUR 115.50). Annual and per-term totals follow the same monthly → annual calculation. - School nurse (compulsory): EUR 6.10 per month. - iPad (Years 7–13 — mandatory for Secondary and Sixth Form students): a fixed monthly fee of EUR 21 (maintained for three years plus a final purchase fee) and a variable monthly fee of EUR 24.50 (may be updated annually according to CPI); the iPad charge covers lease, case, insurance and licences as described. - Textbooks, official examination fees (from Year 6 onward), digital licences and other materials are not included in the monthly tuition and are charged separately; families are provided with information and a breakdown before payment. Materials for collective use are charged for Pre-Nursery to Year 2. School uniform is compulsory and is purchased from the school uniform shop (contact provided).
Refund Information
- The annual reservation fee is non-refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal. Other refund conditions for tuition or additional services are not specified in the public fee schedule; any adjustments or additional charges once the academic year has commenced are noted as possible and will be charged where applicable.
Fee Payment Options
- Regular payments are processed by bank-based methods: direct debit / domiciliación bancaria and bank transfer are used for fee collection; in some cases payments may also be made at the school office (secretariat). The school provides bank details and requests that bank transfer receipts be sent to the designated school email for confirmation.
Notes on recurring charges and adjustments
- Some monthly charges (for example the variable iPad fee) may be adjusted annually according to CPI or other stated rules. The annual reservation fee covers insurance, psychopedagogical services, class materials, software, and the school app.
Fee details
*Application / Annual (reservation) fees*
- Infants & Primary (PreNursery, Nursery, Reception, Year 1–6): EUR 662 (one-off annual reservation fee). - Secondary & Key Stage 3 (Year 7–9): EUR 762 (one-off annual reservation fee). - Secondary & Key Stage 4 (Year 10–11): EUR 778 (one-off annual reservation fee). - Sixth Form (Year 12–13): EUR 795 (one-off annual reservation fee). - New intake students for Year 12/Year 13 (initial intake reservation): EUR 1,338. - Safety deposit (only applicable to students with non-resident parents): EUR 1,390.
*Important payment detail for the annual reservation fee*
- For new enrolments the reservation fee is payable at time of enrolment and secures the place; once the academic year has started any difference to the updated fee will be charged. For subsequent years the annual reservation fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments: the first instalment of EUR 200 is charged once enrollment renewal is confirmed (during the second term) and the second instalment is charged in July for the remaining balance. This annual reservation fee is non-refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal.
*Tuition fees (monthly, and calculated annual and per-term amounts) — billed from September to June*
Note: tuition is published as a monthly charge for the period September–June (10 months). The annual figure below is the published monthly amount multiplied by 10 (September–June). Per-term figures are the annual amount divided by 3 (assuming a standard three-term academic year: Autumn, Spring, Summer) and are shown for reporting convenience. The published monthly figures and billing period are provided by the school.
- PreNursery, Nursery and Reception: - Monthly: EUR 563. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 5,630. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,876.67.
- Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5: - Monthly: EUR 591. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 5,910. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,970.00.
- Year 6, Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9: - Monthly: EUR 668. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 6,680. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,226.67.
- Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4): - Monthly: EUR 701. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 7,010. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,336.67.
- Year 12 and Year 13 (Sixth Form): - Monthly: EUR 762. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 7,620. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,540.00.
*Compulsory and optional monthly additional charges (published monthly amounts and annual/per-term calculations)*
- Gourmet school dinner service (lunch and afternoon snack) — Compulsory: - Monthly: EUR 215. - Annual (10 months): EUR 2,150. - Per term: EUR 716.67.
- School bus — Optional: - Monthly (return): EUR 201. - Monthly (one-way only): EUR 115.50. - Annual (10 months) return: EUR 2,010; per term (annual ÷ 3) return: EUR 670.00.
- School nurse — Compulsory: - Monthly: EUR 6.10. - Annual (10 months): EUR 61.00; per term: EUR 20.33.
- iPad provision and related charges (mandatory for Year 7–Year 13): - Fixed monthly fee (includes iPad, case, lease and insurance; set for 3 years plus a final purchase fee): EUR 21. - Variable monthly fee (MDM licences, apps, Jamf Safe, firewall, SQL — may be adjusted annually): EUR 24.50. - Combined monthly iPad charge: EUR 45.50; Annual (10 months): EUR 455.00; Per term: EUR 151.67. - Note: a final purchase fee applies at the end of the three-year lease term.
*Other costs and services not included in the published monthly tuition*
- Textbooks: Families receive information and a breakdown of textbook costs and payment instructions before payment is required. - Uniform: School uniform is compulsory and available for purchase year-round from the school uniform shop (telephone: 650 080 644; email: uniformidad@colegiosbritanicos.com). - Official examination fees: Official British curriculum examination fees apply from Year 6 onward; families are provided with a breakdown in advance. - Digital licences and classroom materials: Digital platform licences and collective classroom materials (Tapestry, Class Dojo, Active Learning, My I Maths, GCSEPod, etc.) are charged as described by the school; collective materials fees apply for Pre-Nursery to Year 2.
*Boarding*
- Boarding is not applicable; there is no published boarding or residential provision and no boarding fees.
*Refund information*
- The annual reservation fee is non-refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal. No other specific refund terms are published in the school's fee schedule for the items listed above.
*Billing schedule and payment terms (summary)*
- Tuition and additional monthly charges are published as monthly fees for the period September to June (10 monthly instalments). Annual reservation fees must be paid at enrolment for new students; for renewals the reservation fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments (first instalment EUR 200 charged during the second term upon confirmation, second instalment charged in July for the remaining balance). The school will charge any difference if the academic year has already commenced and fees have been updated.
*Fee payment options*
- The published fee schedule specifies that the annual reservation fee and renewals are collected by direct debit (two instalments for renewals). Monthly tuition and additional services are published as monthly charges for the September–June period; the school's published fee schedule shows these amounts as recurring monthly charges. Specific alternative payment methods (for example, card or bank transfer) are not itemized in the published fee schedule.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Gourmet dining is provided by professional nutritionists and prepared daily in on-site kitchens; meals are balanced and use fresh local ingredients, with personalized menus for coeliacs, allergies, diabetics, Halal, vegans and vegetarians. For 2025-2026, You Choose Day offers weekly international menus (e.g., Greek gyros, Moroccan tajine, Caribbean chicken) and a Bakery Corner, with an emphasis on fresh products and Mediterranean-inspired options.
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
British School Alzira is part of the British School Group. The project is led by Franc Corbí Ramón, who heads the group; the group has more than 1,200 students of many nationalities.
Governance and ownership
Part of the British School Group (Colegios Británicos). The group operates other British schools in Valencia, including British School Alzira and British School Xàtiva.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The British School Alzira teaches the British Curriculum. Educational stages are Early Years (0–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16) and Sixth Form (16–18). The school has taught the British Curriculum since 1997, with an individualized, student-centred approach. In Sixth Form, AS/A2 exams are taken to obtain the British Baccalaureate Certificate and the Spanish Baccalaureate Certificate, as the school is an Official Examination Centre, and students study a combination of British and Spanish Curriculum subjects to prepare for the PCE. Subjects available include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Computer Science, Spanish, French, Italian, English, Geography, Business Studies, Psychology and Art. The Sixth Form is described as among the best and most prestigious in Europe, and a university-orientation service supports university access.
Curriculum details
British School Gandia teaches the British Curriculum with an individualized teaching style that places the student at the center and aims for students to give the best of their abilities. It offers Early Years (0–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), and Sixth Form (16–18).
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Students have access to universities in Spain (public or private), the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and the rest of the world. There are scholarship agreements with other countries and access agreements to prestigious private universities and to ARA groups (High Academic Performance Groups at the Spanish Public University).
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The educational project, psychology, mental health, and the well-being of students and families form the foundation of a positive learning experience. The Department of Psychology transforms challenges into opportunities, viewing each student as a universe of possibilities and guiding learning toward meaningful paths. Its action plan emphasizes four pillars: developing the comprehensive development of students through personalized monitoring; educating in values and norms to build self esteem and security; promoting integration and respect for all members of the school community; and collaborating with families and other institutions to guide decisions about higher studies and the world of work. The SEN and Psychopedagogical Departments coordinate to support emotional well being, cognitive development and academic progress. The department aims to foster autonomy, resilience and active participation in school life.
Social & emotional learning
The school is part of the British School Group and offers a structure that supports students across multiple levels within Valencia (Alzira, Gandía, Xàtiva).
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
British School Alzira, Xàtiva and Gandia appoint a SENCO to lead the SEN Department, with Beatriz Pabón, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to reach their maximum potential. The SENCO coordinates care for students with special educational or specific learning needs, ensuring their full inclusion in school life. Its main functions include detecting and evaluating individual needs; designing and coordinating individualized Individual Education Plans (IEPs); advising and accompanying teachers to apply inclusive strategies in the classroom; maintaining direct communication with families; collaborating with the Psychopedagogical Department and other external specialists when additional support is required; and monitoring compliance with the British curriculum standards for inclusion and attention to diversity. The SEN service operates on three pillars: early detection and continuous evaluation; personalized planning and follow up; and collaborative work with families and professionals. The SEN team works in coordination with teaching staff and specialists to offer comprehensive care that combines emotional well being, cognitive development and academic support, fostering autonomy, self esteem and active participation in school life.
Special educational needs (SEN)
SEN and health-related services are listed under the group's service sections, including psychopedagogical support and safety/medical assistance.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
English is the main language of instruction and is used naturally in everyday learning. Complete linguistic immersion is provided from pre-nursery to Year 13. Students also receive lessons in Spanish Language and Culture to ensure full proficiency in both languages and to support their integration in both international and national contexts. Spanish and other languages are gradually introduced to ensure balanced linguistic development appropriate to each age group. Students can start at British School Alzira from early years, usually from the age of 2 or 3, with English as the main language of instruction throughout the learning journey.
English as an additional language
English is the language of instruction across the British Curriculum, with resources and services available through the group's education network.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
The Department of educational psychology, mental health, and the well being of students and families form the foundation of a positive learning experience. The Department of Psychology transforms challenges into opportunities, and its work is focused on helping each student become capable of following their path. Its action plan centers on developing the comprehensive development of students through personalized monitoring, educating in values and norms to build self esteem and security, promoting integration and respect for all members, and collaborating with families and other institutions to guide decisions about university studies or the world of work. The SEN team collaborates with the Psychopedagogical Department to offer comprehensive care that combines emotional well being, cognitive development and academic support, ensuring that students flourish and participate actively in school life.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the group's health and well-being services and psychopedagogical department.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The School Nursing Service provides the presence of the School Nurse on site, offering a health reference and immediate professional action when needed. The nurse attends to daily queries and reports on health incidents, and the infirmary is fully equipped to provide quality health care. Nursing services include first health care in case of discomfort or accident, medication management following established protocols, and health care and monitoring for students with pathology or allergies, with advice to parents on health issues. To support health management, students are registered in an Online Health Platform for health records and medication administration. Safety education includes emergency response training such as Year 1 pupils learning how to react in an emergency with Call 112, and health education workshops such as clean hands to promote healthy habits.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are integrated into the school's support services and safety policies as part of the group's safeguarding framework.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The British School Alzira campus spans 64,000 m2 and has two main buildings measuring 5,500 m2 and 1,500 m2. The larger building houses Early Years, Primary and Secondary Education. The smaller building houses Sixth Form students. Both buildings feature the latest digital technology in classrooms and offices. The school balances mind and body with first-class sports facilities.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The sports facilities include an indoor sports pavilion of 600 m2. There are three swimming pools and two tennis courts. There is one soccer field, one basketball court, and a climbing wall. Differentiated playgrounds and recreational areas are provided for Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
One building houses Early Years, Primary and Secondary Education, while the second building houses Sixth Form. Both buildings are equipped with the latest digital technology in classrooms and offices.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Extracurricular activities form part of a broad, complete and comprehensive education at the British School Group. They are taught by qualified staff. The activities help students develop sports or artistic skills during school hours. Creativity, sports, friendship and fun guide the program.
Extra curricular facilities
Extracurricular activities are offered across the British School Alzira – Xàtiva – Gandia Group, taught by highly qualified personnel, and allow students to develop their sports or artistic skills during school hours.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
British School Alzira has trained new talents and taught the British Curriculum since 1997. The school uses an individualized teaching style with the student at the centre of the learning process. It is part of the British School Group, with campuses in Alzira, Xàtiva, and Gandía. Educational stages include Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form.
History
Inaugurated in September 2015, British School Gandia offers an international educational proposal based on the British curriculum from Pre-Nursery to Year 11, with plans to implement the baccalaureate in the next two years. Its modern building and state-of-the-art facilities create a bright, safe and motivating learning environment. It forms part of a solid educational project with British School Alzira and British School Xàtiva, enabling a continuous and coherent academic path for its students. The educational project is based on the British National Curriculum.
Community
Community
British School Alzira is part of the British School Group with campuses in Alzira, Xàtiva, and Gandía. It offers Saturday Courses and Summer Courses across campuses and a broad range of extracurricular activities taught by highly qualified staff. Dining services include Gourmet Dining and a Breakfast Club. A Family Portal provides parent access.
Community
At British School Gandia, students find a dynamic, international and welcoming environment where they can grow happily and acquire key skills for their future. It is part of a three-campus project with British School Alzira and British School Xàtiva, ensuring a connected community across campuses. All subjects are taught in English following the British curriculum, while students also receive lessons in Spanish Language and Culture to support bilingual development. A broad range of extracurricular activities—ballet, funky, tennis, skating, Chinese, German, robotics, cooking and chess—complements classroom learning.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Extracurricular activities are part of a broad, complete and comprehensive education. They are taught by highly qualified personnel. They allow students to develop artistic skills during school hours.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
All activities are designed to encourage creativity and teamwork and reflect the school's values. A wide range of extracurricular options is offered, spanning artistic and sporting activities. They are conducted during school hours.
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Extracurricular activities focus on sports and artistic development as part of a broad education. They are taught by highly qualified staff and take place during school hours. They are designed to encourage creativity and teamwork.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Extracurricular activities are taught by highly qualified personnel, which allow students to develop their sports or artistic skills during school hours. Creativity, sports, friendship and fun are encouraged without leaving the school. Extracurricular activities are designed to make students happy while they learn and develop.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
The school teaches the British Curriculum using a personalized teaching style with the student at the center.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Parents must make an appointment through the Centres' Secretary for the admissions process to the centres. The appointment includes a tour of the School and discussion of the general and centre-specific aspects. Enrollment forms are provided and the necessary personal documentation is detailed depending on the student's age and academic level. If, due to the student's age, a level test in English and Mathematics is required, the date and time of the test will be specified during this visit. You can book your appointment here or by calling 902 123 883.
