Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March and Iale International School are both in Valencia, about 23 km apart. Both schools offer IB and Bespoke programmes. Published annual fees are close, at €4,390 - 10,120 for Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March and €4,400 - 9,300 for Iale International School. Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Iale International School from 1 to 18. Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March is the larger school, with around 1,014 pupils to Iale International School's 500. Typical class sizes are 20 at Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March and 18 at Iale International School.
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Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March
Valencia, Spain
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Iale International School
Valencia, Spain
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Fees / year
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Fees / year €4,390 - 10,120 | Fees / year €4,400 - 9,300 |
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Age range
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Age range 3 - 18 years | Age range 1 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum | Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils 1,014 | Pupils 500 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size 20 | Typical class size 18 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language Spanish, English | Instruction language English, Spanish |
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Opened
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Opened 1972 | Opened 1967 |
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Bus service
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Bus service Yes | Bus service Yes |
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Location
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Location Urbanización Residencial Tancat de L'Alter, 46220 Picassent – Valencia. The school is located in Picassent, a municipality in the Valencia region. It is accessible via local roads from Valencia city and surrounding areas. Contact: Tel. 96 123 05 66; ausias@ausiasmarch.com. | Location Located in L'Eliana, Valencia, Spain (C/ Campoamor 24, 46183). It is a private bilingual campus serving the L'Eliana community with easy access to Valencia via local road networks. The neighbourhood is family‑friendly and residential. |
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Stages
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Stages Infant Education (3–6 years), Primary (6–12 years), Secondary (12–16 years), Baccalaureate (16–18 years). International Baccalaureate (MYP and DP) programs. | Stages Infants, Primary and Secondary; offers National Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate programmes. |
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School type
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School type Private international school | School type Private day school; English‑Spanish bilingual. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix Over 20 nationalities represented. | Pupil nationality mix — |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support Guidance, psychopedagogy and nursing are provided. | Additional learning support Psycho-pedagogical department provides student support. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation No formal country affiliation. | Country affiliation Spain |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation No religious affiliation. | Religious affiliation — |
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School day structure
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School day structure — | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details Bus routes and transportation are available. | Bus service details School transport is offered with 10 daily routes for Infants to Baccalaureate; a teacher accompanies students on each bus; safety features include seatbelts, child seats, first aid kits, anti-rolling systems, air conditioning and heating; routes and stops are planned annually and may be extended if regulations allow. |
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Fee details
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Fee details Tuition fees (monthly and annual totals, by year group) - Infant School: EUR 439 per month; academic-year total (September–June, 10 months) EUR 4,390. - Primary School: EUR 524 per month; academic-year total (10 months) EUR 5,240. - 1st–2nd ESO (MYP): EUR 574 per month; academic-year total (10 months) EUR 5,740. - 3rd–4th ESO (MYP): EUR 607 per month; academic-year total (10 months) EUR 6,070. - 1st Bachillerato: EUR 707 per month; academic-year total (10 months) EUR 7,070. - 1st Diploma Programme (IB): EUR 877 per month; academic-year total (10 months) EUR 8,770. - 2nd Bachillerato: EUR 841 per month; billed over nine months (September–May); academic-year total EUR 7,569. - 2nd Diploma Programme (IB): EUR 1,012 per month; billed over nine months (September–May); academic-year total EUR 9,108. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition is quoted as a monthly fee billed from September to June (10 monthly instalments). The only exceptions explicitly billed over nine months (September–May) are 2nd Bachillerato and 2nd Diploma Programme. - Studies-insurance charges are collected on a biannual schedule: Infant and Primary continuity insurance EUR 300 per year payable as two instalments of EUR 150 in November and EUR 150 in February; ESO/MYP and Baccalaureate/DP continuity insurance EUR 138 per year payable as two instalments of EUR 69 in November and EUR 69 in February. - In the event of a pupil leaving before the end of the school year, the full term's school fees for the current term must be paid. A re‑enrolment / reservation amount is treated as an advance payment that is returned in November to families who continue at the school. Lunch, transport, and regular ancillary charges (monthly and annual totals where applicable) - Lunch (school canteen): EUR 159 per month; typical academic-year total (10 months) EUR 1,590. - Transport (monthly rates; examples and annual totals assuming 10 months): - Valencia Bus Route (round trip): EUR 172 per month; annual total EUR 1,720. - Valencia one-way: EUR 113 per month; annual total EUR 1,130. - Valencia single ticket (occasional): EUR 6 per month. - Picassent Bus Route (round trip): EUR 82 per month; annual total EUR 820. - Picassent one-way: EUR 54 per month; annual total EUR 540. - Picassent single ticket (occasional): EUR 3 per month. - Digital fee for Primary / ESO–MYP: EUR 12 per month; typical academic-year total EUR 120. - Extended hours (morning 07:45–09:00 and afternoon 17:00–18:00): EUR 25 per family (frequency not further specified in the published fee sheet). Compulsory annual charges and one-off/annual items - Compulsory extracurricular services (annual): - Accident insurance: EUR 56 per year. - Medical service: EUR 56 per year. - Psychological service: EUR 56 per year. - Cultural activities: EUR 56 per year. - School material fee: EUR 88 per year. - Studies-continuity insurance: amounts and biannual payment schedule are listed above under billing schedule. Uniforms, textbooks and digital licences - Uniforms are compulsory (from Infant Education through 4th ESO). Uniforms and textbooks/digital licences are not included in the published fee amounts; uniform and book purchases are handled through the school families' intranet. Specific uniform prices are not listed in the published fee schedule. Application / enrolment fees and deposits - There is no separate registration/membership fee charged as a permanent fee. Instead, a monthly payment is required at enrolment as a deposit; that deposit is returned in the November invoice for families who continue at the school. The re‑enrolment/reservation amount functions as an advance payment to guarantee the place for the following academic year. Refund information and cancellation terms - The re‑enrolment/reservation advance payment is returned in November to families who continue at the school. If a pupil leaves before the end of the school year, the family remains liable for the full term's school fees for the term in which the pupil departs. Boarding (if applicable) - Boarding is not applicable: the published materials and admissions information describe day-school provision and list day services (timetabled school hours, canteen, bus routes, extended hours) but do not list any boarding/residence provision or boarding fees. Fee payment options and how payments are administered - The published fee materials and admissions/FAQ pages indicate that families use the school's families' intranet to manage purchases (uniforms, books) and services; specific payment-method details (for example: SEPA direct debit, bank transfer, credit card acceptance) are not specified on the published fee sheet or FAQs. Payment arrangements and accepted methods are handled administratively through the school's admissions/families systems. | Fee details Application / registration fees - New student registration (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 790. - Registration fee for second sibling and subsequent (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 450. - Administrative/management fee for new Maternal (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 450 (applies to New Students Maternal 1 and Maternal 2). Tuition fees by year group (monthly instalment and academic‑year total) Note: The school charges tuition, meals and transport as pro‑rata payments in 10 equal monthly instalments from September to June (9 instalments for 2nd Baccalaureate where stated). Monthly figures below are the standard monthly instalment amounts; the academic‑year total is shown as 10 × monthly instalment unless otherwise noted. - EDI (Infants) 1–2–3 (ages 3–6): Tuition EUR 440 per month → Academic year (10 instalments) EUR 4,400. Lunch (included snack for Infants) EUR 175 per month → EUR 1,750 per year. - Primary 1–2 (ages 6–8): Tuition EUR 510 per month → Academic year EUR 5,100. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. - Primary 3–4–5–6 (ages 8–12): Tuition EUR 525 per month → Academic year EUR 5,250. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. - Secondary 1–2 (ages 12–14): Tuition EUR 595 per month → Academic year EUR 5,950. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. - Secondary 3–4 (ages 14–16): Tuition EUR 620 per month → Academic year EUR 6,200. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. - National Baccalaureate (ages 16–18): Tuition listed EUR 650 per month (standard instalment). For students in 2nd Baccalaureate the school bills the total cost of the academic year in 9 monthly instalments of EUR 723 (September–May); that payment schedule applies to Baccalaureate 2. Lunch EUR 175 per month → EUR 1,750 per year (or pro‑rated under the Bacc.2 9‑month schedule). - International Baccalaureate (Year 1, ages 16–17): Tuition EUR 830 per month → Academic year EUR 8,300. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. IB examination fees are charged separately in the second (exam) year. Second‑sibling tuition (monthly instalments) - Maternal 1: EUR 418 per month (Bono Infantil shown separately: -EUR 350; complement EUR 68). - Maternal 2: EUR 418 per month (Bono Infantil -EUR 300; complement EUR 118). - EDI 1–2–3: EUR 418 per month. - Primary 1–2: EUR 485 per month. - Primary 3–6: EUR 499 per month. - Secondary 1–2: EUR 566 per month. - Secondary 3–4: EUR 589 per month. - National Bacc. 1–2 (second‑sibling rate): EUR 618 per month. - International Bacc. 1 (second‑sibling rate): EUR 789 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: the total amount for the school year (tuition, meals and transport) is paid in 10 equal monthly instalments from September to June. For 2nd Baccalaureate the total is paid in 9 monthly instalments (September to May). Payments must be made through the bank or at the administration office (by credit card) between the 1st and 5th of each month (including January). Late/unpaid accounts incur bank charges and processing costs. Full annual payment before the 1st of September receives a 2.5% discount on tuition; that full‑year payment is non‑refundable in the event of cancellation during the academic year. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a school service; boarding fees are not applicable. The published fee schedules cover day‑school services only (tuition, meals, transport and optional extras). Other costs and recurring fees - Class material / educational resources: Maternal class material (annual payment, non‑refundable) EUR 325; other stages have annual reconfirmation/class‑material payments as specified below. Annual material payments are charged in February and are non‑refundable. - Reconfirmation of place (annual payment in February, non‑refundable): EDI/Primary EUR 385; Secondary/Baccalaureate EUR 480. - Lunch (school catering): Infants lunch/snack EUR 175 per month; Primary/Secondary/Baccalaureate lunch EUR 185 per month (where shown). The annual catering fee is divided into the same instalments used for tuition; if the catering service is contracted monthly rather than for the full academic year a surcharge may apply. - Transport: Return journey EUR 180 per month (instalment) / One‑way EUR 120 per month (instalment). The transport service is provided by external companies; the annual cost is divided into 10 fixed monthly payments. Using two different routes may incur an extra charge. - Extended hours: Full school month EUR 25; half month EUR 12.50; single day EUR 2 (extended hours cover specified daily time windows). - Language immersion / reinforcement programmes (optional): SUPPORT English EUR 70 extra per month; ELE (Spanish for foreigners) EUR 90 extra per month. - High‑performance sport and artistic programme (optional): small‑group surcharge (where applicable) EUR 100 extra per month. - IB Diploma Programme exam and external fees: IB examination fees are payable by Diploma students in the second (exam) year before the exams; UNED conversion fees where applicable are charged separately to the family. - Uniforms: discount of 5% from the second child onwards (uniform purchase handled via the school's uniform arrangements). - Parents' association voluntary fee (annual): EUR 96 for one child; EUR 78 per child when there are two siblings; EUR 50 for the third and fourth sibling. This voluntary fee helps cover tuition, meals and transport contributions and other items as described by the school. Refund information - One‑off registration, annual class‑material payment and reconfirmation payments are non‑refundable. In case of cancellation during the academic year any advance or full yearly payment is non‑refundable. Unpaid accounts may attract bank and management charges. IB exam and external fees are paid separately and are non‑refundable according to the external exam bodies' rules. Fee payment options - Bank transfer (bank payment) or payment at the administration office by credit card. All monthly instalments must be paid between the 1st and 5th of each month (including January). Additional payment‑method details (bank account details, card acceptance) are handled by the school administration. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement Uniform includes a pleated skirt, pants, Bermuda shorts, short- and long-sleeve polo shirts in green/yellow, a sweater, a complete tracksuit, tracksuit pants, tracksuit Bermuda, a T-shirt, a plush sweatshirt, a green fleece, a bib, and related items. | Uniform requirement All stages wear the school uniform. Wearing the uniform fosters a sense of belonging and there are no differentiations among students based on clothing. The uniform can be purchased at the school's boutique on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 14:00 and from 15:30 to 17:00, or via the online shop. |
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Food options
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Food options The school canteen offers a balanced menu and accommodates students with special dietary needs or allergies by providing individualized menus. | Food options A complete, healthy and balanced diet with fruit and vegetables as the protagonists of our meals. Menus are prepared daily in our own kitchen, prioritizing fresh seasonal produce and avoiding ultra-processed foods. We have a team of five cooks who prepare meals daily and cater for students with allergies, intolerances, coeliac disease, or other dietary needs. A vegetarian option is available every day, and Meat Free Mondays is observed. |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership Independent, non-subsidized private school; part of Affinitas Education. | Governance and ownership Colegio Iale, S.A. operates the school. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details The school has an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, including the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). It is an IB-authorized school. The education emphasizes multilingual proficiency and global awareness. It uses a student-centered, project-based approach that extends beyond the traditional curriculum. It emphasizes values-based education and holistic development, including emotional and social learning. It operates its own NGO (ASAM) and Model United Nations (AMUN). | Curriculum details Offers National Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate curricula. The school is a private English-Spanish bilingual school founded in 1967. English is used as a vehicular language in many subjects; a third language can be studied (Primary: Mandarin Chinese, French and Valenciano; Secondary: Mandarin Chinese, French and German). The Dual Diploma program provides the American Dual Baccalaureate (Spanish Baccalaureate + American High School Diploma) taught in English. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year course for 16-18 year olds, with six subjects and core components, and is recognized by prestigious universities. The school integrates technology into the curriculum (programming, robotics, AR, drones, 3D printing) and has the Apple Distinguished School designation. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
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Exam results EVAU 2024 results show a 100% pass rate. 62% of students scored above 10 out of 14, and 25% scored above 12 out of 14. Graduates are recognized for their academic excellence at top universities in the country and have the opportunity to attend prestigious institutions abroad, including in Canada, the United States, and Europe. | Exam results — |
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression Graduates are prepared to enter top Spanish universities and may continue their studies at prestigious institutions abroad in Canada, the United States, and Europe. | Higher education progression From ESO 4, university guidance focuses on university prospects and the professions that best match student strengths. Work experience at the university is supported. The Dual Diploma offers the American Dual Baccalaureate, an official programme that allows students to obtain both the Spanish Baccalaureate and the American High School Diploma; the program can be taken over a maximum of four years (ESO 3 - BACC 2) and is taught in English. |
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The Counseling and Psychopedagogy Department is dedicated to the emotional well-being of every student. In the Infant stage, specialists focus on preventive support, diagnosing learning difficulties, and promoting language development, in collaboration with families and tutors. In Primary, Study Skills programs are implemented, social interactions are monitored, and learning obstacles are identified early. Comprehensive assessments support tailoring interventions such as educational reinforcement, speech therapy, and curriculum adaptations. For ESO and Bachillerato students, ongoing academic and emotional support and vocational guidance are provided through testing and personalized counseling, with a quarterly Parent Information Program and Orienta Program as part of the guidance services. | Social & emotional learning The school develops intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills through high-quality academic programmes. Happy children are emotionally intelligent with self-esteem that enables them to approach life with joy, security and balance. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) The Counseling and Psychopedagogy Department identifies learning difficulties through assessments and collaborates with families for psycho-pedagogical growth. In Infant stage, specialists diagnose learning difficulties and promote language development, with family involvement to support psycho-pedagogical growth. In Primary, comprehensive assessments lead to tailored interventions such as educational reinforcement, speech therapy, and curriculum adaptations. For ESO and Bachillerato students, ongoing academic and emotional support is provided as part of the school's guidance services. | Special educational needs (SEN) The psycho-pedagogical department detects, prevents and intervenes in possible learning difficulties and provides a personalised plan for each student, guiding parents and teachers through a multidisciplinary intervention proposal. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language — | English as an additional language The school is English-Spanish bilingual; students experience daily use of English through practice, guided by highly qualified teachers. By mastering English and Spanish and knowing other languages (French, Chinese and German), students can function anywhere in the world. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core focus of the Culture of Care. The school believes students should feel safe, respected and connected, which supports engagement and resilience. The Culture of Care is designed to create a safe, supportive environment where students can raise concerns and receive help. A safeguarding-oriented, wellbeing-informed approach underpins daily practice, with staff trained to support emotional health. The Personal, Social, Health and Wellbeing dimensions are embedded in the curriculum alongside safeguarding and pastoral care. | Mental wellbeing Emotional management is delivered through group dynamics to improve attitude, motivation and self-esteem, based on relaxation exercises, psychomotor skills, rhythms and attention; the school prioritises happiness and emotional intelligence in students. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding The Culture of Care commits to a safeguarding ethos: students are valued, heard and supported; staff are supported to thrive; families are welcomed as trusted partners; safeguarding policies are translated into daily actions; ongoing training is provided, and clear behaviour standards are consistently applied. The school centers safeguarding around three core values: Trust, Responsibility, and Equality & Diversity. Key safeguarding policies include Safeguarding & Child Protection, Anti-Bullying & Positive Behaviour, Staff Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing, Health & Safety, First Aid, and Digital Safety & Acceptable Use. Safer recruitment is practiced, with identity, qualifications and references checks, background screening, and continuous staff training. The safeguarding curriculum is delivered as part of a broader Personal, Social, Health and Wellbeing program, including Relationship & Sex Education, Protective Behaviours, and Digital Safety & Citizenship. | Safeguarding — |
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview — | Facilities overview 45,000 m2 of educational facilities surrounded by extensive gardens and sports areas. The school is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment to create horizontal, versatile, interactive and fluid spaces. These spaces connect every area of learning with the outdoors and the school's natural environment. Technology is integrated to support learning and spaces are designed to encourage cooperative work. Apple Distinguished School. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities — | Sports facilities The campus includes extensive gardens and sports areas as part of the 45,000 m2 of educational facilities. Sports facilities are integrated within the campus to support physical education and outdoor activities. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities — | Academic facilities The school has 45,000 m2 of educational facilities surrounded by extensive gardens and sports areas. It is undergoing refurbishment to create horizontal, versatile, interactive and fluid spaces. These spaces connect every area of learning with the outdoors and the school's environment. The environment is guided by neuroscience studies to enhance learning. Technology is incorporated into the curriculum, including programming, robotics, augmented reality and 3D printing, and learning also involves drones. Apple Distinguished School. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are designed to be a choice, not an obligation, and promote physical fitness and emotional well-being. A wide range of educational, cultural, and sporting activities are held during school hours, helping students socialize and discover talents. Sports include Rhythmic Gymnastics School, Basketball School, Judo School, Track and Field School, Rollerblading School, Football School, and Prede-Sport. Arts include Guitar and Painting School. Languages include Lead into Cambridge Courses, French, German, and Mandarin Chinese. Other activities include Cooking Workshop, Chess School, and Robotics. | Extra curricular facilities Clubs include karate, basketball, indoor football, skating, ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, football, tennis, paddle tennis, hockey and dance, among others. These clubs run during school hours or after school depending on demand. From age 3, individual music lessons are available using the Suzuki Method (piano, guitar, cello, viola, violin, flute). The Music School offers instruments, choir and instrumental ensembles. |
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History
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History Founded in 1972, Ausiàs March International School has been established for over 50 years and has developed a distinctive educational project, becoming a key reference in the Valencian Community's education landscape. It is part of IB World Schools, providing a global perspective and helping students view the world as an interconnected community. The school serves students from the second cycle of Infant Education to the second cycle of Bachillerato, nurturing well-rounded, globally minded individuals. In 2023, it celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedication to education and continuous growth. | History Iale International School was founded in 1967 by the Monzonís Marín family. It provides a bilingual English–Spanish education and includes additional languages such as French, Mandarin and German. The school supports students from infancy through university and emphasizes values, alongside academic and personal development. As of 2026, Iale has 59 years of education. |
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Community
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Community Ausiàs March International School is a private international school located in Picassent, Valencia. Since 1972, it has pursued a progressive and inclusive ethos, free from political, religious, or cultural affiliations, built on empathy and mutual respect. It emphasizes multicultural programs and multilingual proficiency alongside the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The community includes students from more than 20 nationalities, and the school runs its own NGO (ASAM) and a Model United Nations program (AMUN). | Community The Iale community participates in charitable work through an annual CAMPAÑA SOLIDARIA that raises funds for community organisations, including Fundación Vicente Ferrer. The school also engages in inter-school competitions and events such as the Luis Monzonís Memorial, and offers clubs and activities including swimming, skating, and other extracurriculars. Activities extend to sport, culture and technology through the Iale 3.0 platform, which enhances communication among parents, students and teachers. |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association AMPA is the Association of Mothers and Fathers of Students at Ausiàs March International School. It represents the interests of families and collaborates with the school to enhance education and the well-being of students. To contact AMPA, email ampaausias@yahoo.es or join their Facebook group by submitting a request on Facebook and emailing your child's name and year group. Follow AMPA on Instagram to stay up to date with activities and news. | Parent teacher association The school has a Parents and Mothers Association (Asociación de Padres y Madres) created to offer continuity of studies for families in case of death of one or both progenitors. The annual voluntary fee is €96 for the first child, €78 for each additional child, and €50 for the third and fourth siblings. This association covers 75% of teaching, meals and transport costs (when used) and 100% of place reconfirmation, textbooks and digital licenses, with the school covering the remaining 25% of teaching costs. |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities—educational, cultural, and sporting—held during school hours. These activities are designed to be a choice, not an obligation, enabling students to decide how they want to spend their free time. They help students socialize, meet new classmates, and discover talents and skills that may not be fully addressed in the standard curriculum. | Academic & intellectual The school offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The National Baccalaureate modalities taught in Spanish include Sciences (Health Sciences, Technology) and Humanities and Social Sciences. The American Dual Diploma is offered, allowing two simultaneous qualifications and taught entirely in English. University guidance is provided by professionals and by public and private universities. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative Arts activities include Guitar and Painting School as part of the extracurricular program. These clubs provide opportunities to develop creativity and artistic expression within the school day. They complement the academic program by offering hands-on creative outlets and skill development. | Arts & creative Music is part of life at Iale. All pupils from Maternal 1 to 3rd ESO receive weekly music lessons as part of the curriculum. Willems Method is used in music education from age 1, and the Suzuki Method is also employed. The Music School offers instrument lessons, choir, and instrumental ensembles with instruments including violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, flute and more. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language Languages offerings include Lead into Cambridge Courses, French, German, and Mandarin Chinese. These language opportunities support multilingual development and exposure to international assessment pathways. They align with the school's international profile by providing varied language experiences for different age groups. | Cultural & language Iale International School is a private English-Spanish bilingual school. The school trains bilingual students who experience daily use of English; mastery of English plus Spanish and knowledge of other languages including French, Chinese and German helps students function anywhere in the world. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered. The school prepares students for a globalised, diverse and complex world. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies Social and hobby opportunities include Cooking Workshop, Chess School, and Robotics. These activities foster teamwork, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving while helping students build social connections. | Social & hobbies Clubs include karate, basketball, indoor football, skating, ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, football, tennis, paddle tennis, hockey, volleyball and dance. These clubs are optional, during school hours between 13:00 and 14:40 or from 17:00 onwards, depending on demand. Individual music classes and the Music School provide instrument lessons. Instruments offered include violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, flute, and more. |
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional — | Leadership & professional University guidance is provided by professionals and by public and private universities. Students can participate in Olympiads in Biology, Philosophy, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, and Spanish Linguistics. There is a Law School Debating Competition. The dual diploma program provides an American High School Diploma alongside the Spanish Baccalaureate. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing Learning with fun: Extracurricular activities promote physical fitness and emotional well-being. The activities are designed to be pursued during school hours, helping students stay active and engaged and supporting a balanced approach to personal development. | Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus spans 45,000 m2 of facilities with green spaces and sports facilities. The Healthy Food program offers a balanced diet with a kitchen on site, vegetarian options and a Meat Free Mondays initiative. Extended hours are available for infant and primary students (8:00–18:00 Monday–Thursday; 8:00–9:00 Friday). Special days during holidays include activities such as sports and other recreational events. |
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Language provision
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Language provision English is developed from Preschool through language immersion. Primary provides multilingual development as part of an international curriculum. Secondary emphasizes multilingualism with English mastery and a foundation in French or German. Mandarin Chinese is available as an extracurricular language. | Language provision The school teaches English and Spanish as core bilingual languages; daily use of English is integrated throughout learning, and additional languages include French, Chinese and German. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching — | Bilingual teaching The school is a private English-Spanish bilingual school founded in 1967. English is used daily through practice and instruction by highly qualified teachers. Mastering English and Spanish and knowing other languages such as French, Chinese and German enables students to function anywhere in the world. |
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Immersion programs
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Immersion programs Full English language immersion is provided in Preschool to build proficiency from an early age. In Secondary, multilingualism focuses on mastering English and gaining a solid foundation in French or German. Extracurricular languages include French, German, and Mandarin Chinese. Primary offers an international curriculum with a focus on multilingual development. | Immersion programs — |
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions
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Admissions Admission process follows four steps: Contact Us; Visit; Enrolment Formalization; and Experience the School from Day One. Contact Us: The Admissions Officer guides families through every step of the admissions process. Visit: Schedule a visit to tour the school; the Admissions Officer answers questions. Enrolment Formalization: Enrollment documents are reviewed with the Admissions Officer who assists in securing a place. Experience the School from Day One: The Guidance Department supports families during the transition and throughout the school year. The school provides personalized support to meet each family's needs and emphasizes emotional and social well-being alongside academic development. | Admissions Admission is open all year round, provided there is a place available in the year group you have applied for. A staff member will respond with available dates and times and provide initial guidance about the school's education model. This step starts the enrollment process and ensures you receive the most current information about openings. Visit the school. A visit to the school will be arranged to explain the educational project, show you around the facilities and answer any questions you may have. This step helps families understand fit and program details before applying. The visit is an opportunity to become familiar with the bilingual, international project and environment. Entrance Exams. Entrance exams are administered for applicants from Primary 1. The testing date is scheduled in coordination with the family. The exams determine eligibility for admission and assess readiness. Admission. A decision is communicated within 7 days of the exam. Acceptance is contingent on meeting admission criteria. Families are given details on next steps. Registration. Registration must be completed within 5 days. The registration form and required documents must be submitted, along with payment of the reconfirmation of place fee. After submission, families receive welcome information about school operations. Source: turn2view0 |
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