British School Gandia vs British School of Valencia - Main Campus

	B British School Gandia Valencia, Spain	B British School of Valencia - Main Campus Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,630 - 7,620	Fees / year €7,150 - 9,750
Age range	Age range 6 months - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location The two campuses are located in the Ruzafa neighbourhood, in the heart of the city of Valencia, just a 5-minute walk from each other. Main Campus: Calle Filipinas, 37, 46006 Valencia. Nexus Campus: Avenida Peris y Valero, 99, 46006 Valencia.
Stages	Stages Early Years (0-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), Sixth Form (16-18)	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 2-5); Primary Education (ages 5-11); Secondary Education (ages 11-16); Sixth Form (BSV Nexus – ages 16-18)
School type	School type —	School type Private British school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support SEN (Special Educational Needs) is available.	Additional learning support SEND policy; EAL policy; Specific Educational Support Needs policy; admissions policy states the school admits pupils with an additional educational need and/or disability
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Open 08:30–17:30, Monday to Friday, September–June. Timetable for Early Years, Primary & Secondary: 08:50–16:30. Sixth Form timetable: 08:50–16:30 (depends on lessons). Pre-Nursery to Year 11 morning start 07:50 (optional) and lunch 12:00–14:30 (with possible extra fee for extended day).
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A transport service covers the Valencia metropolitan area and outlying towns; Bus Tracker from BatOnRoute provides real-time tracking; options include morning, afternoon, or both.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Tuition — billing schedule and summary - Tuition is charged as ten equal monthly payments across the academic year. Early Years Foundation Stage (monthly; annual = 10 monthly payments) - Pre‑Nursery (age 2): 715€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,150€. - Nursery (age 3): 715€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,150€. - Reception (age 4): 715€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,150€. Primary (monthly; annual = 10 monthly payments) - Year 1 (age 5): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 2 (age 6): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 3 (age 7): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 4 (age 8): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 5 (age 9): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 6 (age 10): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. Secondary (monthly; annual = 10 monthly payments) - Year 7 (age 11): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. - Year 8 (age 12): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. - Year 9 (age 13): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. - Year 10 (age 14): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. - Year 11 (age 15): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. Sixth Form (monthly; annual = 10 monthly payments) - Year 12 (age 16): 957€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,570€. - Year 13 (age 17): 957€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,570€. Admission / registration fees - First-time admission (new student) registration fee: 3,250€. - Reduced admission fee: 1,600€ for siblings of current students and for students entering in Year 7 to Year 13. - Early booking split option for the admission fee: first payment of 1,250€ to confirm the place and a second payment of 2,000€ in April; the total admission fee must be paid before the academic year starts. - Annual renewal registration charge: 445€ (mandatory, non‑refundable). Other recurring and one‑off costs - School material charge: 242€ per term. - Textbooks: invoiced in November (amount varies by year and will be billed separately). - Uniform: supplied through El Corte Inglés; cost varies by item and is paid separately. - Transport (optional): 199€ per month. - Dining room (school meals): 210€ per month; this service is mandatory for Pre‑Nursery through Year 3. - Morning Club (optional): 25€ or 50€ per month depending on hours chosen. - Afternoon Homework Club (optional): 25€ or 50€ per month depending on duration chosen. - School of Music (optional): 790€ for the year (33 classes); payable either in instalments or as a single payment. - Summer School: price depends on chosen dates and programme; amounts vary by session. Refunds and cooling-off - There is a 10‑day cooling‑off period after the admission fee is paid; after that 10‑day period the admission payment is non‑refundable. - The annual renewal registration fee (445€) is mandatory and non‑refundable. Fee payment schedule and terms - Tuition is collected as ten monthly instalments across the academic year. The admission registration fee must be paid to confirm and secure a place; early booking split payments are offered for the admission fee as detailed above. Fee payment options (accepted methods) - The school's published fee information does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) on the public fee page.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school and does not offer boarding.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Wearing the school uniform is mandatory for all students from Early Years to Secondary; Sixth Form students are not required to wear the uniform. The P.E. kit is required only on days with Physical Education. Parents can buy the school uniform at El Corte Inglés (except for the school bag).
Food options	Food options —	Food options Meals are prepared daily in the school's kitchen by nutritionists from Colevisa and served in the dining room. The menus use fresh, local, and seasonal produce and include adapted menus for halal, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, and nut-free options. The lunch service runs from 12:00pm to 2:30pm.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership British School of Valencia is part of the Cognita family of Schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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).	Curriculum details British School of Valencia offers a holistic British curriculum with multilingual education in Valencia. The taught curriculum broadly follows the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1–4 and is formally assessed by GCSEs, with KS5 assessment by A-Levels. The Spanish curriculum requirements are included as mandated by the Spanish authorities. CAT4 baseline assessments are used: pupils entering Years 7–9 take the CAT4 in September of their entry year, and all pupils take the CAT4 at the start of Year 10. Careers and Higher Education guidance is provided, and a wide range of co-curricular activities supplement the timetable.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Careers and higher education guidance is provided to support students' progression.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The curriculum contemplates accelerated progress for high-ability students within their class, while maintaining their peer group.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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).	Social & emotional learning BSV provides a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that empowers students to achieve academic excellence and personal growth by balancing academics, relationships and character development. Our children feel appreciated, taken care of, motivated, and prepared for learning. The school nurtures an all-round personal development and social integration. Our teachers invest time and dedication to improve student wellbeing, guiding their emotional and social growth. There is an emphasis on open communication and collaboration between home and school to support wellbeing and build a connected learning community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) SEN and health-related services are listed under the group's service sections, including psychopedagogical support and safety/medical assistance.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school is committed to the fair treatment of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or disabilities (SEND). The policy aims to remove disadvantages by ensuring access to appropriate educational provision, not treating pupils with disabilities less favourably, and making reasonable adjustments to prevent disadvantage in admission and education. The school ensures that pupils with SEN and disabilities participate fully in school activities and keeps families informed about any special educational provision and progress. The policy recognises GDPR obligations and requires that families are informed about the provision available for their child. SEN is defined as a learning difficulty or disability requiring special educational provision and includes conditions such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, semantic processing difficulties and related medical or mental health needs; it also states that home language differences are not in themselves SEN.
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language BSV offers a British education following the English National Curriculum, with Early Years to Sixth Form. The curriculum strengthens links with Britain and Spain and aims to integrate students socially and academically. English proficiency is high, and students must have sufficient English to follow the curriculum, with language assessments conducted to support integration. Inclusive support for international students includes welcome programmes with orientation sessions and a buddy system, Spanish as a foreign language classes, and personalised tutoring for individual guidance. The school integrates English as the language of instruction across the curriculum and supports multilingual development and social inclusion.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed through the group's health and well-being services and psychopedagogical department.	Mental wellbeing Mental health and lifelong emotional wellbeing are high priorities for the school. The mission commits to promoting good mental health for all members of the school community and to lifelong emotional wellbeing. There is an emphasis on open communication between home and school to support wellbeing within a secure, constructive learning environment. The aims include developing resilient, engaged learners who can collaborate with others and demonstrate empathy and emotional awareness.
Safeguarding	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 The safeguarding and child protection policy defines safeguarding and child protection and sets out procedures for early intervention, reporting concerns, and working with external agencies to promote pupils' welfare. It describes the roles of Cognita safeguarding leads, the school's safeguarding coordinators, and local authority contacts, as well as data protection considerations under GDPR. The policy covers risk areas such as neglect, abuse, radicalisation, exploitation, and online safety, and it aligns with local safeguarding requirements and Cognita's safeguarding framework.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview BSV operates across two campuses in Valencia: the Main Campus for Early Years to Secondary education and BSV Nexus for Sixth Form. Both campuses are located in the heart of the city, in the Ruzafa neighbourhood, and host a diverse international community of students aged 2 to 18 from over 70 nationalities. The Main Campus offers multipurpose learning spaces for Early Years, Primary and Secondary, while Nexus provides a dedicated pre-university environment. Significant investment has been made in recent years to enhance facilities and support contemporary learning. The Main Campus features four playgrounds, an indoor gym, an auditorium, a library, a music space with three soundproof booths, and an on-site dining room; Nexus offers eight classrooms, four support spaces, a library, laboratories, an art room, a cafeteria and a staff room.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Main Campus provides an indoor gym and outdoor play spaces with four playgrounds, including one exclusively for Early Years and a main playground with basketball hoops and football goals, plus two large terraces (one with a vertical garden and tables) for outdoor learning and socialising.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Early Years spaces are renovated, colourful and flexible with movable walls and integrated toilets; Primary classrooms are bright and equipped with interactive touch screens and a device for each student; Secondary facilities are modern and flexible with movable walls, interactive screens and personal laptops, and include two laboratories for practical experiments and a dedicated storage area for chemicals. The Main Campus also features a makerspace, study pods, a library and a dedicated music space with a classroom and three soundproof booths, as well as an on-site kitchen and dining room. Nexus Campus offers eight permanent classrooms, four support classrooms, a library, a soundproof study booth, two laboratories with external storage, an art room, a multi-purpose study space, a cafeteria and a staff room.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities Football, Basketball, Multisport, Skating, Martial arts, Theatre, Chess, Art, Robotics, Entrepreneurship and project creation, Science experiments, Mini chef.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History Opened in 1992 as the British School Children's Garden, the British School of Valencia is a co-educational British school located in central Valencia. It joined the Cognita Schools group in 2018. The school offers education from Pre-Nursery to Year 13 and serves pupils from around 40 nationalities, with the majority being Spanish. A NABSS inspection in 2023 notes the school's aim to provide a British education and confirms a central Valencia location and facilities.
Community	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.	Community The school is proud of its family atmosphere and strong pastoral care. Its enrichment programme includes robotics, basketball, football, theatre, art, multisport and skating, with activities continuing post-pandemic. Educational visits, including residential stays and World Book Day theme days, supplement the curriculum. Past pupils and parents attend the university fair to offer guidance to current students, and students participate in charity work such as collecting books for disadvantaged children.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The English Creative Summer Club provides a range of activities that foster creativity and collaboration. It includes cooking workshops, music and movement, arts & crafts, and a film forum. The program also features multisport, cooperative games, team-building activities, and trips. It is conducted as an English language summer school with a focus on social and emotional development and wellbeing.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The Summer Club is an English-language program.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Social and recreational activities include cooperative games, team-building activities, and traditional games. There are water-based activities and trips as part of the schedule. The program emphasizes social interaction, collaboration, and enjoyment in an English-language setting.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Team-building activities and leadership-oriented exercises are included to promote collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The program focuses on emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, and social skill development in a positive environment. Mindfulness and wellbeing activities, along with group dynamics, are part of the schedule.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches the British Curriculum using a personalized teaching style with the student at the center.	Language provision The school provides multilingual education in the centre of Valencia with a holistic British curriculum. The curriculum broadly follows the English National Curriculum and includes the compulsory elements of the Spanish curriculum as required by the Spanish Ministry of Education and local education authorities. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) Policy supports pupils whose first language is not English.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Six-step admissions process: 1. Contact us: After an enquiry, our Admissions Officer will contact you. 2. Visit BSV: Book a private tour or attend an open day to learn about the curriculum and learning atmosphere. 3. Entry requirements: Students from Year 2 to Year 13 submit school reports and proof of their level of English; an interview may be conducted to assess academic ability. 4. Offer of place: After submitting the required reports and completing any necessary interview, a time-limited formal offer of a place is made. If no places are available for the desired entry date, the child is placed on the waiting list. 5. Admissions documentation: If you accept the offer, complete the enrolment documents and pay the admission fee to secure admission. 6. Start at BSV: Arrival and onboarding ensure a smooth process and integration into the BSV community. Entry requirements: Enrolment forms and necessary documents; siblings of current students have preference. Early Years & Year 1: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception and Year 1 require enrolment forms and documents; no prior English is required. Primary: Year 2–Year 6 require an age-appropriate level of spoken and written English and numeracy; previous school reports and proof of English are requested; a meeting with the Head of Primary is arranged. Secondary: Year 7–Year 11 require two last school reports and proof of English; if a place is available, an appointment to visit is arranged and an admissions interview. Sixth Form: Year 12–Year 13 require evidence of 5 A*-C (9-4) IGCSE or equivalent, past school reports and proof of English (C1–C2); an interview assesses spoken English and guidance on AS/A-Level subject choices.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If no places are available for the desired entry date, the child will be placed on the waiting list and notified when a place becomes available.
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