Mas Camarena International School vs Shackleton International School

	M Mas Camarena International School Valencia, Spain	S Shackleton International School Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,650 - 9,200	Fees / year €9,180 - 9,990
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,500	Pupils 240
Typical class size	Typical class size 21	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1997	Opened 2021
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Benieu 9, Burjassot, Valencia. The school is situated in Burjassot, Valencia. Bus routes are planned each school year, stops are established for safety and service needs, and pick-up/drop-off schedules are provided at registration. An Early Birds service runs from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
Stages	Stages —	Stages EYFS (3-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), International Baccalaureate (16-18)
School type	School type Mas Camarena Educational Complex is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training.	School type The school is a British school offering instruction based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support In-house school psychologists provide counselling, education, and mentoring; psychopedagogical services are available to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus routes are planned each year with stops established for safety; pick-up and drop-off schedules are provided at registration; families can monitor route location via a WhatsApp Community; punctuality is expected and if a student is not collected, they will be brought back to school
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Registration & Reservation Fees - Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 1,015. - For new Year 12 entrants (single registration): EUR 500 (one-off). - Annual reservation / re-enrolment fee (paid in February to secure the place): EUR 165. - Sibling discounts (apply only if all siblings are enrolled): 2nd sibling 10% discount; 3rd sibling 30% discount; 4th sibling free. Tuition Fees (annual / per term / monthly) - Nursery & Reception: Annual EUR 8,290; Per term (termly payment, divided by 3): EUR 2,763.33; Monthly (10-month instalment plan): EUR 829.00. - Year 1 to Year 6: Annual EUR 8,610; Per term: EUR 2,870.00; Monthly (10 months): EUR 861.00. - Year 7 to Year 8: Annual EUR 9,180; Per term: EUR 3,060.00; Monthly (10 months): EUR 918.00. - Year 9 to Year 11: Annual EUR 9,650; Per term: EUR 3,216.67; Monthly (10 months): EUR 965.00. - Year 12 (current intake noted): Annual EUR 9,990; Per term: EUR 3,330.00; Monthly (10 months): EUR 999.00. Included in Tuition - School insurance; psychopedagogical services; mandatory lunch service; daily consumables; Early Birds (from 8:00). Not Included / Additional Costs - Chromebook (school-selected), from Year 2: approximately EUR 500 (must be purchased through the school's online shop before the start of the school year). - Personal items (textbooks, apps, individual technological resources), uniforms, extracurricular clubs and field trips. - British external examination fees: Year 11 (IGCSE) approximately EUR 1,000/year; Year 12 and Year 13 (IB) approximately EUR 1,000/year; Year 6, 9 and 10 assessment tests approx EUR 50/year (exact amounts communicated before billing). - ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language) classes for non-Spanish-speaking pupils from Year 3 onward when required: 1st year EUR 400 for the full academic year (payable at enrolment; non-refundable); 2nd year EUR 400 (payable at reservation). Transport (School Bus) - Academic year (10 months): Roundtrip EUR 183 per month; One-way EUR 109 per month. - Occasional / random months (single-month service): Roundtrip EUR 217; One-way EUR 145. One-time service (subject to availability): EUR 13. Payment Options & Billing Schedule - 10-instalment plan: available only via SEPA direct debit (charged on the 2nd day of each month from September to June). Monthly instalments are calculated by dividing the total annual tuition by 10 (equal payments). - Annual or termly payments: accepted by bank transfer and must be paid in advance before the start of the year or term. Termly payments are processed as three term payments per academic year. Discounts, Charges & Penalties - Early payment discount: 2% discount for annual payments made in full by 1 September. - Bank charge for declined bank transaction: EUR 30. - Consequence of unpaid fees: suspension of contracted services until outstanding balance is settled. Withdrawal & Refunds - Registration fee: non-refundable. - ELE first-year fee (EUR 400): non-refundable when charged at enrolment. - Withdrawal notice: a 30-day notice is required to withdraw a pupil so that the following monthly payment is not charged. - Absence policy: fees are not reduced or reimbursed for absence due to travel, illness, holidays, or any other reason. Boarding - Boarding provision: Day school only (no boarding facilities). Other Financial Conditions - Annual tuition increase: tuition will rise annually by CPI + 2% in line with Spanish labour regulations. If you require these figures displayed in a particular numeric format for your database (for example all amounts rounded to whole euros), they are presented above with standard currency formatting (EUR and amounts).
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniforms exist. Uniforms are not included in tuition.
Food options	Food options The school has a canteen and a cafeteria/restaurant.	Food options The school has its own kitchen. Colevisa provides balanced meals; the pre-set menu is designed by paediatric nutritionists and dietary needs are met, including Halal and No Pork, Vegetarian and Vegan options.
House system	House system —	House system The school has a House System with four Houses: Endurance, Nimrod, Quest, and Discovery. Throughout the year, House activities foster collaboration and cross-age friendships, and Houses accumulate House Points for positive behavior and achievements. The winning House is awarded a Cup at the end of each term, and each House elects a Captain.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school belongs to the Siglo XXI Group of Schools.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The school follows the British Curriculum. It offers stages: EYFS (3–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for 16–18. It is an IB World School.
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Exam results	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.	Exam results —
Higher education 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.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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.	Social & emotional learning Emotional intelligence is a focus of Shackleton International School's approach to education. The school emphasises social-emotional development and emotional education as part of its culture. Extracurricular clubs promote socialisation and contribute to emotional wellbeing and self-perception. The day-to-day environment supports collaboration and self-discovery as part of a holistic learning journey.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Psychopedagogical and Guidance Dept.	Special educational needs (SEN) In-house school psychologists help students who are struggling academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally by providing counselling, education, and mentoring. They address mental health needs, promote crisis prevention and ongoing safety, and support diverse learners by fostering secure and positive school environments and strengthening family–school partnerships.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Multilingual school with a Bilingual System – Spanish Curriculum; is an IB World School.	English as an additional language English is the primary language of instruction, and French, German, and Spanish are also part of the curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing In-house school psychologists provide counselling, education, and mentoring to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. They address mental health needs, promote crisis prevention and ongoing safety, and support diverse learners while fostering secure and positive school environments and strengthening family–school partnerships.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding is supported by in-house school psychologists who provide counselling, education, and mentoring to promote safe, secure school environments and strong family–school partnerships.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview The school has a welcoming reception area connected to the administration and the library. Each class has a dedicated room and there are specialised spaces throughout the building, including labs, a multi-purpose room and a STEAM area. The IT room is a recently upgraded, purpose-built space that supports digital learning with high-performance computers and up-to-date software. The science facilities include laboratories that support hands-on experimentation. The campus also features a gym with a climbing wall, an auditorium, a courtyard, a rooftop for breaks and informal matches, plus a library, a kitchen and a dining hall.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Facilities for sport include a modern gymnasium with a climbing wall. The rooftop space is used for breaks and also hosts soccer and basketball matches. These spaces support physical activity and informal sporting events across the school day.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has a multilingual approach with a Spanish curriculum and international training.	Academic facilities The school provides dedicated classrooms and specialised spaces across the curriculum, including labs, a STEAM area and a recently upgraded IT room to support digital learning. Lab facilities support science teaching and hands-on experiments. The library supports reading, research and collaborative work as part of daily learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Summer School for children aged 3 to 15 provides themed weeks, hands-on workshops and field trips to local destinations such as parks, science centers and museums. Workshops cover arts and crafts, drama, cooking, sports, game design and artificial intelligence. Water games, daily mindfulness and supervised outdoor play are included, with nutritious lunches that accommodate dietary needs. Each week closes with a show featuring student artwork, music and performances.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History SHACKLETON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL emerges as a British school through the extensive experience of its founding team in education. For over 40 years, the founders have taught in early childhood education and language learning centres, developing an early linguistic immersion method. In 2012, they opened SUPERFRIENDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, and Shackleton now welcomes students from Year 3 to Year 16, organized into Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary, with the International Baccalaureate offered from ages 16 to 18.
Community	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.	Community The Shackleton community is a close-knit family that fosters collaboration and inclusivity, celebrating diversity across the student body. Connection and collaboration are core values, and life at Shackleton includes extracurricular activities, house events, and charity initiatives that build community spirit. The House System is inspired by Ernest Shackleton's expeditions and supports teamwork and school identity.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school follows the British Curriculum with stages EYFS (3 to 5 years), Primary (5 to 11), Secondary (11 to 16), and International Baccalaureate (16 to 18). It emphasizes critical, creative, and collaborative thinking as part of its educational approach.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Extracurricular activities include music, drama, and piano; dance (classical, urban, rhythmic).
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Multilingualism is a pillar of the education model. German is taught as a second language every day, and an English immersion approach is supported by Total English Teaching.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies SIS Clubs offer lunchtime and after-school activities: physical activities such as basketball, football, karate, skating, acro, and dance; creativity activities like music and drama; and skills development including chess, robotics, cooking, and origami.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Integral Leadership is a pillar of education. The House System is inspired by Ernest Shackleton's expeditions.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is supported through a focus on nutrition, movement and rest, and balancing work with family life, including time with family.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision English is the vehicular language. German is taught daily. Spanish and Valencian are taught as part of the curriculum; Valencian is introduced in Year 3 for native Spanish speakers and is a co-official language of the region. French is introduced in Year 5. Spanish is compulsory under Spanish government regulations; language immersion is pursued through practical, contextualized projects.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Language immersion programs outside the classroom include summer courses abroad, academic years or terms in English schools, and exchange programs.	Immersion programs Language immersion through practical and contextualized projects.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions Shackleton International School is a British school offering instruction based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. For 2026/2027, courses run from Nursery to Year 12 (first IB year), with the IB cycle planned through Year 13. Applicants aged 5 and up must demonstrate the minimum knowledge. All applicants, including from other British schools or native speakers, undertake a written test and present the previous school's academic report on the same day. The management team decides suitability and whether any transition support is needed. Some applicants may be admitted on the condition of working with a personal tutor for several months. Admission steps: request an informational visit and complete the admissions form; complete the admission test; trial day for Primary; results and enrolment with safeguarding checks. Fees: Registration 1015€ (non-refundable). Sibling discounts: 2nd 10%; 3rd 30%; 4th Free; new Year 12 registration 500€. Annual Reservation / Re-enrolment 165€. Annual tuition: Nursery/Reception 8290€; Year 1–6 8610€; Year 7–8 9180€; Year 9–11 9650€; Year 12 9990€. Included: School Insurance, Psychopedagogical Services, Lunch (mandatory), Daily consumables, Early Birds. Not included: Chromebook (from Year 2) ~500€; textbooks, apps, uniforms, clubs and trips; external exams; ELE. Bus: 10-month year, Roundtrip 183€/month; One way 109€/month. Payment: 10-instalment SEPA or annual/termly. Payment conditions include siblings discounts, early payment (2% if paid by Sept 1), a 30-day withdrawal, absence policy, a €30 bank fee, and CPI + 2% annual tuition increases; full details are in the Internal Regulation document.
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