British School of Valencia - Main Campus vs Imagine Montessori School - Valencia

	B British School of Valencia - Main Campus Valencia, Spain	I Imagine Montessori School - Valencia Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,150 - 9,750	Fees / year €5,860 - 9,640
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 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, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 800	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened 2016
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 Valencia, Spain. The La Pinada campus is located at Calle Melissa 46, Lloma Llarga, Paterna (46980), in the Valencia metropolitan area. The campus is surrounded by nature and designed with sustainability in mind.
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 Infant Community (20 months - 3 years); Children's House (3-6 years); Primary (6-12 years); Secondary & Pre-University (12-18 years)
School type	School type Private British school	School type Private secular mixed Montessori school located in Paterna, Valencia region; follows the British curriculum; recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation British; follows the curriculum and guidelines of the United Kingdom Department of Education, recognised by the Spanish Education Ministry.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Secular
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 Summer Camp bus service operates between Valencia and Imagine La Pinada (Paterna). Route 1 runs Valencia to Imagine La Pinada with stops including Avenida Blasco Ibáñez, Corte Inglés (Av. de Francia), Gran Vía, Plaza España, and ends at Imagine La Pinada at 8:50. The return route runs from Imagine La Pinada to Valencia with multiple stops, starting at 16:30 and finishing around 17:25, including stops at L'Hemisferic and Plaza España. The La Pinada address is Calle Melissa 46, Lloma Llarga, Paterna.
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 / Admission Fees - Admission (new enrolment, first year): EUR 2,100. - Enrolment (first child): EUR 630; second child: EUR 420; third child: no amount shown (blank on the published list). - Re-enrolment to secure a place for the following school year: EUR 395 (first child: EUR 361; second child: EUR 316; third child: amount blank on the published list). Tuition fees by school stage (monthly amount and billing frequency) - Infant Community (Full day or Reduced day: 9:00–16:40 or 9:00–15:00): EUR 831 per month (billed as 10 instalments per year). Morning sessions only (9:00–12:00, for 2-year-olds): EUR 586 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Children's House (3–6 years) (Full day or Reduced day: 9:00–16:40 or 9:00–15:00): EUR 831 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Primary (6–12 years) (Full day 9:00–16:40): EUR 890 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Secondary / Pre-University (9:00–16:40): - Year 7 to 9: EUR 947 per month (10 instalments/year). - Year 10 to 11: EUR 951 per month (10 instalments/year). - Year 12 to 13 (Baccalaureate / A-Levels): EUR 964 per month (10 instalments/year). Note: books and Cambridge/iGCSE/A-Level exam fees for Years 10–13 are charged in addition where applicable. Annual totals (calculated from published instalments) - Annual tuition = published monthly figure × 10 instalments. Examples: - Infant / Children's House: EUR 831 × 10 = EUR 8,310 per academic year. - Primary: EUR 890 × 10 = EUR 8,900 per academic year. - Secondary Year 7–9: EUR 947 × 10 = EUR 9,470 per academic year. Year 12–13: EUR 964 × 10 = EUR 9,640 per academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in 10 instalments per year (the published amounts are shown per instalment/month). Early payment of the yearly fees and school supplies (and annual transport, if applicable) qualifies for a 2% discount on the total value. Multi-child discounts apply (see Discounts). Discounts and sibling reductions - Early payment discount: 2% off the total when paying the yearly fee and school supplies (and annual transport if applicable). - Second child: 8.5% discount on the school monthly fee and school supplies. - Third child: 20% discount on the school monthly fee and school supplies. Additional services and fees - School transport (annual contract rates shown as monthly): return trip EUR 175/month; one-way trip EUR 110/month (prices shown are based on a contract for the whole school year). - Nap materials (annual): EUR 95 per year (includes individual cot with fitted sheet and yearly cleaning irrespective of period of use). - Early Bird (before-school care): monthly option EUR 65; single session EUR 4. - Afternoon Club (after-school care): monthly option EUR 80; single session EUR 5.50. Sessions run from 16:40 to 18:00 on a daily basis with no prior notice required for single sessions. - Secondary & Baccalaureate: books and official Cambridge exam fees for iGCSE and A-Levels (Years 10–13) are charged in addition. Field trips and other activities carry additional charges announced during the academic year. Uniforms and other routine costs - Uniform costs are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Charges for books, exam fees (Years 10–13), trips and certain activities are listed as additional where applicable. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; there is no published boarding provision or boarding tariff in the school's fee schedule. Refund information - A specific refund policy or refund amounts (for withdrawal, partial attendance, or early termination) is not published within the school's fee schedule. Parents should note that re-enrolment and admission charges are presented as non-zero amounts but no public refund terms are specified in the published fees document. Fee payment options - The published fee page lists instalment frequency and discounts but does not itemise accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.). Payment method options are not specified on the published fee schedule. Notes on items not published in the fee schedule - The published fee information includes instalment amounts, admission/enrolment fees, re-enrolment fees, discounts, transport and ancillary services, but does not itemise accepted payment methods or a formal refund policy; it also does not list specific uniform prices. Where amounts appear blank (for the third child in certain lines), the published schedule shows no value.
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 —
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 The school provides three nutritious, non-processed meals daily (morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack) using organic, seasonal and 0km produce, with one vegetarian day per week and accommodations for health- or personal-diet restrictions (gluten-free, allergies, vegetarian, vegan) with appropriate certificates. Mealtimes are in classrooms, children help set the table and serve, and meals are prepared on-site by the cook Carmen.
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 —
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 Montessori pedagogy informs the school's approach within the British curriculum. It serves students from 20 months through 18 years. The education is inspired by AMI principles. Students work toward iGCSEs and A-Levels. The school is accepted by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
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 iGCSEs and A-Levels are available, guiding graduates to universities in the UK, Spain, and worldwide.
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 follows the Montessori approach, supporting the whole child. Daily work and coexistence build cognitive, emotional and social abilities. The curriculum emphasises developing autonomy, the ability to resolve conflicts, cooperation and self-discipline. Students also develop critical thinking, analysis and problem solving, with creative and entrepreneurial spirit, and the use of new technology as learning tools. There is a strong commitment to human and democratic values and a high level of English.
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) A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and an SEN Assistant are on the staff.
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 There are English language specialists on staff, including an ESL teacher and English teachers.
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 Mental wellbeing is central to the education, addressed through a holistic approach that includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development. Daily work and life at the school build cognitive, emotional and social abilities, while autonomy, conflict resolution and cooperation support personal growth.
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 A whistleblowing channel is available to report concerns.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
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 Spaces are prepared environments designed to support concentration, independence, and personalised learning. The interiors and exteriors are open-plan, with classrooms opening onto private outdoor terraces facing a pine forest, allowing learning to continue in nature when possible. Early Years and Primary spaces provide over 100 m² of space per classroom and five learning areas: Sensorial, Practical Life, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies. The environments aim to foster autonomy and meaningful connections—with oneself, others, and the world around. The Secondary and Sixth Form spaces are currently under construction and will include spacious, naturally lit classrooms, social areas, science labs, an art studio, a music room, a library (Learning Resource Centre), a Makers Lab, a multimedia room, a dining hall/cafeteria, and outdoor spaces integrated with the surrounding environment.
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 Heated Swimming Pool for students aged 6 to 14; an Athletics Field for events including 60m, 200m, 400m, and 800m races, long jump, high jump, shot put, and relays; two full-size Football Pitches; an Indoor Sports Hall for handball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor football; and an Outdoor Basketball Court.
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 Montessori Environments: Early Years and Primary classrooms are designed to promote concentration, independence, and personalised learning, with over 100 m² of space and five learning areas; the classroom entry leads to a vestibule with lockers and benches, and each room opens onto a private outdoor terrace facing the pine forest. The Forest: A Woodland Within the School connects the curriculum with nature, promoting independence, resilience, and environmental awareness. Art Studio: A dedicated space for free expression and creative development, nestled in nature to nurture creativity within the Montessori approach. Performing Arts: Music and Expression provides an integrated process for music, theatre, and dance, fostering self-expression and teamwork. Science Laboratory: A space for experimentation and learning in physics, chemistry, and biology. La Pinada Lab: A collaborative space that brings together Zubi Labs' venture builder companies and the educational environment for students aged 16 to 18, hosting them during the 2025/2026 academic year.
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 Performing Arts: Music and Expression offers an integrated arts experience with rhythm, movement, and voice to foster self-expression and teamwork. Art Studio provides a space for free expression and creative development. The outdoor playground and forest enable nature-based exploration, while the Secondary spaces include a Makers Lab for hands-on making. La Pinada Lab serves as a collaborative space bringing together venture-builder activities and education for older students, supporting real-world experiences.
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 Imagine Montessori School began in Valencia in 2016 by three families who were seeking the best for their children. It is a private secular college educating children from 20 months to 18 years, using Montessori pedagogy within the British curriculum and is accepted by the Spanish Ministry of Education. It is made up of a team of professionals with diverse areas of expertise and now boasts a community of more than 350 students and their families. The founders are Iker Marcaide, Irene Cañero and Mariano Pontón.
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 The school has an engaged community of families who participate in the learning process and in Imagine Community. Families have an active role in the school's life and in events, celebrations, pedagogical sessions and assemblies. The school-family relationship is fundamental for the holistic education of our children.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The school runs Weekend Family Experiences, known as Parent Enrichment Sessions, to support children's development within a family and educational environment. These sessions, held on Saturdays, address topics from emotional wellbeing to healthy relationships and empathy, and provide practical tools to strengthen family life; some workshops are offered in Spanish and English. Programs include Reflecting Together for families with children aged 6–18, Positive Discipline in Early Childhood for families with children 0–6, and Exploring Montessori with Babies for families with babies 6–24 months, led by school specialists. Prices are €30 for a single participant and €50 for two people, with discounts for booking multiple sessions; registration is via an online form. Sessions are designed to be reflective, practical and respectful, and some include a participation certificate.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school follows the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) pedagogy, offering a holistic education for children aged 20 months to 18 years. It follows the curriculum and guidelines set by the UK Department of Education and Skills, recognised by the Spanish Education Ministry. Daily work and life at the school foster autonomy, conflict resolution, cooperation and self-discipline, helping students think critically and apply learning across real-life situations.
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 The Enrichment Programme includes Art, Drama, Mixed Gymnastics, Ballet, STEAM/Robotics, Chess, and individual music lessons. Music is delivered through Junior and Senior Music Bands and individual piano instruction, with opportunities to explore core instruments in a band setting. The activities nurture creativity and artistic expression within a bilingual, respectful environment.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The Summer Club is an English-language program.	Cultural & language Imagine Language Academy offers after-school English lessons for ages 3 to 16 and Spanish for non-native speakers, as well as Cambridge exam preparation from A1 Young Learners to C1 Advanced. Cambridge exams available include PET (B1), A1 Foundations, A2 Horizons, B2 Summit (First), C1 Advanced, and B2 Certification (First). The school notes a diverse community with more than 30 nationalities represented.
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 Enrichment activities for various ages include Art, Drama, Mixed Gymnastics, Ballet, STEAM/Robotics, Chess, Padel, Kenpo Karate, Freestyle Skating and Football, with additional options such as Judo and Instrument Lessons. These activities support creativity, collaboration and social development in a bilingual and respectful setting. The programme encourages personal interests and confidence through hands-on experiences.
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 The Enrichment Programme supports physical and emotional wellbeing through movement and sport, offering Padel, Kenpo Karate, Mixed Gymnastics and Football. Activities are designed to promote concentration, personal wellbeing and healthy engagement with others. Sessions are designed for ages 3 to 16 and delivered in English or Spanish as appropriate.
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 The school follows the British curriculum and Cambridge International iGCSEs and A-Levels. A high level of English is highlighted as a consideration in admissions decisions.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Architecture Awards 2024 – finalist (Valencia Plaza). European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture Awards 2026 – nomination.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) – education inspired by AMI principles. UK Department of Education and Skills – follows UK curriculum guidelines recognized by the Spanish Education Ministry. UCAS – Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UK). Oxford AQA – Approved Centre for International Qualifications (Oxford AQA).
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 The 4 steps of the admission process: 1. Check availability of places: By providing basic information, we check availability and arrange an online meeting or in-person visit to learn about the school and its methodology. 2. Get to know our school: Once availability is confirmed, you can choose a date and time for an online meeting or an in-person visit. 3. Student visit: From entry into Year 1 (5 years old), the prospective student spends time in the classroom to get to know us. 4. Admission outcome and enrolment: After evaluation by the educational team, a recommendation for admission is shared based on English level, academic performance, and potential for adaptation to the group.
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 —
	View full profile →	View full profile →