British School of Valencia - Main Campus vs British School Xativa

	B British School of Valencia - Main Campus Valencia, Spain	B British School Xativa Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,150 - 9,750	Fees / year €6,292 - 8,958
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 800	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened 2009
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Rotonda puente de la Beata Inés s/n (Ronda Norte), 46800 Xàtiva, Valencia
Stages	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)	Stages Early Childhood Education (Infant Education) – 1st cycle; Early Childhood Education – 2nd cycle; Primary Education; Secondary Education; Bachillerato (Sixth Form)
School type	School type Private British school	School type British international school offering the British Curriculum.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	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	Additional learning support ACADEMY program provides student support in Primary.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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).	School day structure —
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.	Bus service details Bus routes BSX 01–BSX 06 for the 2025–2026 academic year. Morning pickups around 08:15–09:25 and afternoon returns around 16:50–17:50, with multiple stops across towns including Carlet, Ontinyent, Alcoy, Xàtiva, Alzira, Montaverner, and others.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application / Annual reservation fees - A non‑refundable annual reservation fee is required for new enrolments and is payable at the time of enrolment. For subsequent years this annual fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments: first instalment €200 (charged when enrolment renewal is confirmed during the second term) and the remaining balance charged in July. Annual (one‑off) reservation fee amounts (non‑refundable) - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception & Primary (Years 1–6): €662. - Secondary / Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): €762. - Secondary / Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11): €778. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13): €795. - New intake students for Year 12 / Year 13 (one‑off): €1,338. - Safety deposit (applicable only to students with non‑resident parents): €1,390. Tuition fees (monthly basis — charged from September to June) - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception: €563 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). - Year 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: €591 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). - Year 6, 7, 8 and 9: €668 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). - Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4): €701 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). - Year 12 and Year 13 (Sixth Form): €762 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). Equivalent annual tuition (calculated from the published monthly rate × 10 months) - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception: €5,630 per academic year (563€ × 10). - Years 1–5: €5,910 per academic year (591€ × 10). - Years 6–9: €6,680 per academic year (668€ × 10). - Years 10–11: €7,010 per academic year (701€ × 10). - Years 12–13: €7,620 per academic year (762€ × 10). Other compulsory monthly charges - Gourmet school dinner service (lunch + afternoon snack): €215 per month (compulsory). - School nurse: €6.10 per month (compulsory). Optional monthly charges - School bus: €201 per month for a round trip. One‑way users pay €115.50 per month. Device / technology charges (Years 7–13) - iPad provision (mandatory for Years 7–13) is charged as two monthly components: - Fixed monthly fee (device lease, case and insurance): €21 per month (maintained for 3 years, plus a final purchase fee). - Variable monthly fee (MDM licences, apps, firewall, etc.): €24.50 per month (may be adjusted annually). Other costs and additional fees - Textbooks: charged separately; families receive a breakdown before payment. - Uniform: compulsory and available for purchase year‑round from the school uniform shop (contact telephone: 650 080 644; e‑mail: uniformidad@colegiosbritanicos.com). - Official examination fees: charged from Year 6 onward; families receive a breakdown in advance. - Digital licences and classroom materials (examples listed by stage) may be charged in addition to the fees above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and other monthly charges are published on a monthly basis for the period September to June. - The annual reservation fee for new students is payable at enrolment and is non‑refundable. For returning students the annual fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments: €200 charged when enrolment renewal is confirmed (second term) and the balance charged in July. Refund information - The annual reservation fee is explicitly non‑refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal. No other general refund terms for tuition or ancillary charges are published on the school's fee schedule. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published information for British School Xàtiva; the school's services list describes day‑school services (dining, extracurricular activities, nursing, etc.). Fee payment options - The published fee schedule states that annual fee instalments are collected by direct debit. No specific public listing of other payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, PayPal) appears on the fee schedule page. Notes for budgeting and common items charged separately - Plan for the non‑refundable reservation/annual fee plus ten monthly tuition payments (September–June) and compulsory lunch and nurse charges. Allow for additional one‑off items such as textbooks, official exam fees (from Year 6), uniform purchases and any device final purchase fees or exam registration charges.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school and does not offer boarding.	Boarding arrangements —
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).	Uniform requirement Uniform is compulsory and cannot be replaced by other clothing. Uniforms must be named with the pupil's name; the skirt length is knee‑length and shirts must be tucked in. Backpacks are available in the uniform shop, and Sixth Form students may use their own school bags; footwear must be purchased from the school shop or be completely white trainers.
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.	Food options Dining is prepared in-house by professional nutritionists and daily in our own kitchens, offering balanced meals with fresh, local ingredients. Menus are personalized for coeliacs, allergies, Halal, vegans and vegetarians. For 2025–26, there is You Choose Day with weekly international menus, a Bakery Corner, and an emphasis on local suppliers and the Mediterranean diet.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership British School of Valencia is part of the Cognita family of Schools.	Governance and ownership British School Xàtiva is part of the British School Alzira Xàtiva & Gandia Group, led by the Corbí-Ramón family. The Director of the Group is Franc Corbí Ramón, who has headed the three British Schools for more than 25 years.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details British Curriculum used at British School Xàtiva since 2009. Educational stages: Early Years (0–5 years), Primary (5–11 years), Secondary (11–16 years), Sixth Form (16–18 years).
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Careers and higher education guidance is provided to support students' progression.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The curriculum contemplates accelerated progress for high-ability students within their class, while maintaining their peer group.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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.	Social & emotional learning The school provides personalized and individualized education with continuous supervision and curricular adaptation to the needs of each pupil, along with a holistic program that combines curricular and extracurricular learning to support emotional and social development. It emphasizes values education and maintains ongoing communication with parents about the education of their children.
Special educational needs (SEN)	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.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language English is the main language of instruction, with complete language immersion from Pre-Nursery to Year 13; Spanish and other languages are gradually introduced to ensure balanced linguistic development appropriate to each age group.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing The school provides personalized attention that enhances emotional and social development, and its campus environment is described as stimulating and safe.
Safeguarding	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.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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.	Facilities overview The school site covers 20,000 m^2 and has four buildings for administration, Early Years, Primary and Dining Areas. The BSX campus has the latest digital technology in classrooms and offices. There is a Sixth Form Building on site. Differentiated recreational areas exist for Early Years and Primary, and Early Years classrooms have their own fenced, independent playgrounds connected to their classrooms.
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.	Sports facilities Two swimming pools (a 25 m pool and a small infants pool). A tennis court, two sports courts, and a climbing wall. A Sixth Form Building and a Sports and Conferences Hall are on site. There are two playgrounds and a paddle tennis court, with differentiated recreational areas for Early Years and Primary.
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.	Academic facilities Digital technology is installed throughout the classrooms and offices. A Sixth Form Building supports post-16 education. Early Years classrooms have their own connected, fenced playgrounds associated with their learning spaces.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Football, Basketball, Multisport, Skating, Martial arts, Theatre, Chess, Art, Robotics, Entrepreneurship and project creation, Science experiments, Mini chef.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History The British School Xàtiva is a large educational complex near Xàtiva. It grew from more than 25 years of educational experience at the British School in Alzira, which currently has almost 800 students from 60 nationalities. BSX began in 2009 with infant and primary students and has progressed toward becoming one of the best schools in Spain; the school holds CSR certification and EFQM certification.
Community	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.	Community Full language immersion from Pre-nursery to Year 13 is provided. Education is personalized with continuous supervision and curricular adaptation, and the program includes arts, sports, languages, and technology. The school maintains continuous contact with parents regarding their children's education. Feedback from families describes a first‑class service in teaching English and other languages and notes a strong sense of family spirit.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The British Curriculum has been used at BSX since 2009. The teaching style is individualized with the student at the centre of learning. The goal is that students give the best of their abilities.
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.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The Summer Club is an English-language program.	Cultural & language —
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.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Team-building activities and leadership-oriented exercises are included to promote collaboration and interpersonal skills.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Extracurricular activities are taught by highly qualified staff and allow students to develop their sports or artistic skills during school hours.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision English is the language of instruction, with full language immersion from Pre-nursery through Year 13. In Primary, Spanish and Valencian are taught. The Primary curriculum also includes Knowledge of the Environment / Social Sciences.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Full language immersion from Pre-nursery to Year 13 (0 to 18 years old). English is taught from day one. Personal and individualized education, with continuous supervision and curricular adaptation to the needs of each student.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Full language immersion from Pre-nursery to Year 13; English from day one; an individualized teaching style with the student at the center of learning; highly qualified teaching staff and facilities designed to enhance the educational experience.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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.	Admissions 1. 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 the general and particular aspects of the centre will be discussed. Enrollment forms are provided during the visit. The necessary personal documentation is detailed depending on the age and academic level of the student. 2. If, due to the age of the student, a level test in English and Mathematics is necessary, the date and time of the test will be specified during this visit. Appointments can be booked by calling 902 123 883 or via the 'Book an appointment' link. The admissions process is coordinated by the Centres' Secretary.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
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.	Waitlist —
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