British School of Valencia - Main Campus vs Mas Camarena International School
British School of Valencia - Main Campus and Mas Camarena International School are both in Valencia, about 13 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. British School of Valencia - Main Campus also offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels and EYFS, and Mas Camarena International School also offers IB. Published annual fees are €7,150 - 9,750 at British School of Valencia - Main Campus and €4,650 - 9,200 at Mas Camarena International School, which puts British School of Valencia - Main Campus roughly 22% higher. British School of Valencia - Main Campus takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Mas Camarena International School from 0 to 18. Mas Camarena International School is the larger school, with around 2,500 pupils to British School of Valencia - Main Campus's 800.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
800
Pupils
2,500
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
21
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Opened
Opened
1992
Opened
1997
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
Mas Camarena Educational Complex operates across multiple buildings in the Valencia region. Building A and Building B are located at Urb. Mas Camarena - Sector Esmeralda V, C/ Número 1, s/n, 46117 Bétera, Valencia. Building C is at C/ Charles Robert Darwin, 6, Parque Tecnológico Paterna, Valencia. Building D is Avenida Benjamín Franklin, 18, Parque Tecnológico Paterna, 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
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School type
School type
Private British school
School type
Mas Camarena Educational Complex is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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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
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Spain
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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
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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
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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 / Enrollment Fees
- First-year enrollment (non‑refundable): EUR 550 for the first child; EUR 400 for each additional sibling. - Annual renewal of enrollment (non‑refundable): EUR 375 for one child, EUR 590 for two children, EUR 750 for three or more children.
Tuition fees by school stage (annual and typical monthly invoice)
Note: Tuition is charged as an annual amount and is invoiced in 10 equal monthly installments (September–June). The monthly installment equals the annual fee divided by 10.
- Nursery (from 4 months): EUR 5,250 per year — monthly installment (10 months): EUR 525. - Nursery 1 (1–2 years): EUR 4,650 per year — monthly installment: EUR 465. - Nursery 2 (2–3 years): EUR 4,650 per year — monthly installment: EUR 465. (The 2‑year teaching stage receives an education subsidy applied to the total amount.) - Infant 2nd cycle / Primary programme (3–6 years): EUR 5,250 per year — monthly installment: EUR 525. - Primary (6–12 years): EUR 6,000 per year — monthly installment: EUR 600. - Secondary / MYP (ESO, 13–16 years): EUR 6,550 per year — monthly installment: EUR 655. - National Baccalaureate: EUR 7,300 per year — monthly installment: EUR 730. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Spanish or English): EUR 9,200 per year — monthly installment: EUR 920. - BTEC Level 3 in Sports Extended Diploma (Spanish or English): EUR 6,850 per year — monthly installment: EUR 685. - Combined IB orientation + BTEC programme (Spanish or English): EUR 8,300 per year — monthly installment: EUR 830. - International immersion groups (reduced-size, Spanish/English immersion): additional EUR 180 per month while the programme lasts.
Classroom / didactic / technology resources fees
- These are charged in three annual payments (October, February and April). Amounts by stage: 1st cycle Infants: EUR 65; 2nd cycle Infants (PEP): EUR 115; Primary (PEP): EUR 115; Secondary (PAI): EUR 100; National Baccalaureate: EUR 100; IB Diploma Programme: EUR 100. These fees cover classroom consumables, pedagogical resources, cultural visits and accident insurance (do not include textbooks or student devices).
Canteen / School meals
- Annual contract administration fee for the canteen: EUR 190 per year. Daily lunch menu: EUR 12 per day. Canteen is mandatory for all stages (except local residents registered as living on site). Infant stage includes an afternoon snack.
Transport (optional)
Transport fees depend on route and whether service is annual or monthly, and whether it is round‑trip or one‑way. Typical published charges are:
- Urban Mas Camarena & Torre en Conill: Annual round‑trip EUR 85; Annual one‑way EUR 60; Monthly round‑trip EUR 115; Monthly one‑way EUR 85. - Urban La Cañada & El Plantío: Annual round‑trip EUR 125; Annual one‑way EUR 90; Monthly round‑trip EUR 160; Monthly one‑way EUR 115. - Valencia and other localities: Annual round‑trip EUR 180; Annual one‑way EUR 110; Monthly round‑trip EUR 220; Monthly one‑way EUR 145. - Individual trip (when available on a route): EUR 12 per trip.
(Availability, routes and stops are set by the school; individual travel is subject to availability.)
Student residence / boarding
- Student residence (double room) with full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner) and transport to school: EUR 1,950 per month (Monday through Sunday). The residence price includes full board and transport.
Extended hours and occasional day services
- Extended hours (annual contracting): single session (morning or afternoon) EUR 75 per month; mornings and afternoons EUR 100 per month. - Extended hours (monthly contracting): single session EUR 95 per month; mornings and afternoons EUR 125 per month. - Single extra day of extended hours: EUR 8 per day. - Non‑teaching working days (school closed to regular classes but open for care): EUR 26 for care + EUR 12 for canteen + EUR 12 for transport (when applicable).
Sibling discounts
- Two siblings (with contracted canteen and transport): 10% discount on tuition for the younger sibling. - Three siblings: 35% discount on tuition for the younger sibling and 20% discount on the canteen for the younger sibling. - Four siblings: the youngest sibling's tuition is free.
Other costs and school shop / uniform
- Uniform is required for all stages. Uniforms and school stationery are purchased through the school shop. Specific uniform and stationery prices are set by the school shop and billed separately.
Refund and cancellation terms
- Enrollment fees and annual renewal fees are non‑refundable. Once a student is enrolled, if the family cannot join for reasons beyond the centre's control, the amount paid for enrollment cannot be reclaimed. No deductions or refunds are made for absence, illness or non‑attendance. Refund of an early full‑course payment (if returned) results in loss of any early‑payment discount. Two unpaid monthly receipts may lead to termination of the teaching contract and loss of the student's place.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Teaching fees, canteen and transport are invoiced in 10 equal monthly instalments (September–June). Receipts are collected by direct debit and are due within the first five days of each month. Changes to contracted services must be communicated before the 25th of the month to take effect the following month. Payments are to be made by direct debit to a Spanish bank account; the school also allows advance payment of the full course before 15 September with a 2% discount. Failure to pay invoices on time can lead to administrative actions up to contract termination.
Fee payment options
- Primary payment method: domiciliation bancaria (direct debit) on a Spanish bank account; the school provides forms to authorize direct debit and to set monthly or quarterly collection. - Advance full payment of the annual tuition is accepted (payment before 15 September) and carries a published early‑payment discount (2%). For certain short programmes and external activities, payments by bank transfer are used to formalize registration. No published routine option for payment by credit card is indicated in the school's prescribed billing terms.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
The school is a day school and does not offer boarding.
Boarding arrangements
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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
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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 has a canteen and a cafeteria/restaurant.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
British School of Valencia is part of the Cognita family of Schools.
Governance and ownership
The school belongs to the Siglo XXI Group of Schools.
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
Mas Camarena offers the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to the baccalaureate. Primary School follows the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Secondary follows the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) are offered at the upper levels, with DP available 100% in Spanish, 100% in English, or bilingual. It has offered the Diploma Programme since the 2015-16 academic year and is the only school in Valencia with all four IB programmes active. The IB approach is transdisciplinary and emphasizes inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding, and the development of skills for higher education.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
Excellent results in Selectividad and the Diploma Programme endorse the school's Educational Project. The school has earned the best PAU grade in the Valencian Community on seven occasions in the last nine years.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Careers and higher education guidance is provided to support students' progression.
Higher education progression
IB programmes prepare students to succeed in higher education, and prestigious universities recognize IB as a strong preparation for university life.
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
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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 fosters an environment of work and respect, where effort and perseverance are valued; it involves families, teachers and non-teaching staff to surround students with learning stimuli and prepares them to be Citizens of the World, Citizens of the 21st Century.
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)
Psychopedagogical and Guidance Dept.
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
Multilingual school with a Bilingual System – Spanish Curriculum; is an IB World School.
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
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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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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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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
Mas Camarena is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training. The Mas Camarena Educational Complex belongs to the Siglo XXI Group of Schools, which includes two charter schools, three private IB schools and twelve nursery schools. Since its founding, the school has expanded its facilities alongside the Mas Camarena Students' Resort, which covers more than 100,000 m2. The future perspective is to keep Mas Camarena at the forefront of education.
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
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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
The school has a multilingual approach with a Spanish curriculum and international training.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Football, Basketball, Multisport, Skating, Martial arts, Theatre, Chess, Art, Robotics, Entrepreneurship and project creation, Science experiments, Mini chef.
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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
Mas Camarena is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training. With more than 28 years of experience, the school emphasizes meeting challenges, openness to change, and pursuing innovation and continuous updating in the pursuit of quality education. In 1997, a small kindergarten and elementary school was founded in the Mas Camarena Urbanization and led from the start by Maite Marín Medina. Growth has expanded the facilities alongside the Mas Camarena Students' Resort to more than 100,000 square meters, accompanied by notable academic achievements. Mas Camarena belongs to the Siglo XXI Group of Schools, established in 1962, a family group that includes other schools and nurseries.
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
Welcome from the Director describes an education based on work and respect, with effort and perseverance as core values. With the support of families, teachers, and non-teaching staff, students are surrounded by a learning-rich environment that prepares them to be Citizens of the World, Citizens of the 21st Century. The school reports strong academic results in Selectividad and the Diploma Program, including seven top PAU grades in the Valencian Community in the last nine years. Mas Camarena belongs to the Siglo XXI Group of Schools.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
The Summer Club is an English-language program.
Cultural & language
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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
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Team-building activities and leadership-oriented exercises are included to promote collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Leadership & professional
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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
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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
From kindergarten, the school follows a bilingual English–Spanish model with Valencian also taught. A pyramidal language learning system increases English exposure over time with English used in many subjects and Cambridge examinations. Valencian is taught, and a second foreign language (French or German) is introduced in 5th grade. In the Upper School, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme can be pursued with bilingual English–Spanish or English- or Spanish-only tracks, and exams such as PEP, FCE, CAE, and Proficiency are offered.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
The school uses a bilingual system with English as the vehicular language and Spanish as the foundation of the curriculum, with Valencian also taught. Mas Camarena is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
Language immersion programs outside the classroom include summer courses abroad, academic years or terms in English schools, and exchange programs.
Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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
Mas Camarena is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training. It is part of the Siglo XXI Group of Schools, established in 1962 as a family-run education network that includes charter schools, private IB schools and nurseries. Mas Camarena began in 1997 as a small kindergarten and elementary school and has since expanded with extensive facilities, including the Students' Resort Mas Camarena, to support its educational program. The Director describes education as an environment of work and respect, with effort and perseverance as core values, supported by families, teachers and staff to prepare students to be global citizens.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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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.