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American Curriculum International Schools in Valencia, Spain

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About international schools in Valencia, Spain

American-curriculum international schools in Valencia generally follow US standards (Common Core or AERO) and award a US high-school diploma, often alongside internationally recognised options such as AP courses or the IB Diploma; some smaller schools blend American standards with Montessori or local Spanish syllabuses. Instruction is primarily in English but most schools build substantial Spanish (and in Valencia the regional Valencian language) into the programme, so families should expect bilingual requirements from primary years upwards. Annual tuition for private American-style schools in the Valencia area commonly falls in the low-to-mid five-figure euro range per child, though exact fees depend on age group and services and additional costs (registration, meals, transport, activities) are normal. Admissions usually require an application, basic documents and an assessment or interview and run on an annual cycle with many schools offering places on a rolling basis and maintaining waiting lists, so start enquiries several months before your planned move.

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At a glance 4 schools · avg fee EUR 6,041
Schools listed
4
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
EUR 6,041
Fee range
EUR 0 – 11,940
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
599 pupils
Largest by enrolment
American School of Valencia
Oldest
American School of Valencia (1980)

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FAQs for Spain

How does an American curriculum in Valencia differ from the Spanish system or the IB?
An American curriculum is organised around US grade levels and standards such as Common Core or AERO and typically leads to a US high-school diploma; it emphasises breadth of subjects and, where offered, Advanced Placement (AP) options. By contrast, the Spanish system follows national and regional curricula with compulsory subjects like Valencian, and the IB is an international programme (DP) with externally assessed courses; some Valencia schools combine American programmes with the IB or the Spanish Bachillerato so students can obtain recognised qualifications for university application both in Spain and abroad.
What languages will my child learn and how quickly will they become fluent?
Lessons are usually taught in English, with structured Spanish instruction from early primary and Valencian included where required by regional education rules; the pace of language acquisition depends on the child’s age, prior exposure and whether the school runs an intensive EAL/ESL or bilingual track. Most American-style schools offer staged EAL support and expect reasonable progress within a school year for motivated beginners, but full academic fluency commonly takes longer and benefits from out-of-school practice and family support.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Published fees for American-curriculum schools in the Valencia area typically sit in a band of roughly €7,000 - €13,000 per year depending on the school and the student’s year group, with some smaller or specialist providers charging less or certain year groups costing more. Parents should also budget separately for one-off registration or enrolment fees, school meals, transport, uniforms, external exam fees (for AP/IB) and extracurricular activities, which together can add several hundred to a few thousand euros a year.
When should we apply and what does admissions usually involve?
Begin enquiries as soon as you have a target move date: many schools open applications for the next academic year months in advance, assess candidates on a rolling basis, and keep waiting lists for full year groups. Admissions commonly require an application form, proof of identity and previous school reports, and an assessment or interview (often in English); younger children may have play-based assessments while older students usually sit literacy/maths tests and meet staff.
What practical checks should relocating families make before deciding?
Confirm accreditation or recognised authorisations, the language-support provision (EAL/ESL), and whether the school’s diploma is accepted by universities you are considering; also check transport options, school day hours, lunch provision and the full fee schedule including hidden extras. Visit the campus where possible, ask about class sizes and pastoral support, and request recent examples of destinations for graduates so you can judge curriculum fit with your child’s future plans.
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