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Cumbres School Valencia

Spain, Valencia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 690
Type Co-educational
Opened 1986
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Catholic Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool
Introduction

Cumbres School Valencia is a private Catholic bilingual school on a 3.5-hectare Moncada campus serving ages 0–18. English is the main language of instruction, with Infants offering 100% English immersion in the first cycle and Primaria combining the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum with the national program. Secundaria follows Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary, with about 40% of subjects taught in English and strong internationalization initiatives (language assistants, European Youth Parliament). Bachillerato is trilingual with two modalities and four itineraries, culminating in Cambridge English certifications including IELTS, plus university orientation, work experience and mentoring. The campus provides extensive facilities—45 classrooms, four chapels, a 250-seat auditorium, multiple sports venues including a semi-Olympic pool, and a range of science laboratories. Extra programs include the Cumbres Sports Club, a Summer Camp with Total English Immersion and native-speaking teachers, and Be Active Be True wellness initiatives. The school's motto is I am Cumbres wherever I am.

Av. Daniel Comboni, 7, Poblados del Nte., 46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain

The Essentials

Cumbres School Valencia has 690 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Moncada, Valencia, Spain. Cumbres School Valencia is a private Catholic bilingual school serving students from 4 months through university level, and is part of the RC Schools group.

Stages
The school offers early years (Infantil), primary (Primaria), secondary (Secundaria), and Bachillerato as distinct educational stages.

Type
Private Catholic bilingual school with a campus spanning 3.5 hectares in Moncada; the school emphasizes international education and sport and involves families in school life.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school highlights internationalization and language immersion, with a multilingual environment, but exact nationality mix is not disclosed.

Additional learning support
Supports for Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and psychoeducational needs are provided as part of the curriculum, with a dedicated team.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with RC Schools group (Religious education and Catholic identity).

Religious affiliation
Catholic.

School day structure
The day is organized by educational stage with a structured program and activities across academic and extracurricular areas.

Bus service
Transportation options are available via external providers; specifics are coordinated through the admissions department.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
School lunch is available for all stages: 172€. Includes snacks for Early Childhood, and for Year 1 and Year 2 of Primary.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Regnum Christi and is run by the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ.
Fees
Annual tuition at Cumbres School Valencia ranges from EUR 979 to EUR 1,201 depending on year group. That works out at roughly EUR 979 to EUR 1,041 for the early years, EUR 1,066 to EUR 1,112 for primary, EUR 1,118 to EUR 1,149 for secondary, EUR 1,149 to EUR 1,201 for sixth form.
Academics

Cumbres School Valencia teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Catholic Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Cumbres School Valencia provides a private Catholic bilingual education from early years through Bachillerato, with English as the main language of instruction. Infantil has 100% English immersion in the first cycle, with English taught across early years. From age 5, Primaria uses the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum to supplement the national curriculum. Primaria emphasizes holistic development across intellectual, spiritual, emotional, communicative, athletic and social dimensions, with an individualized Development Plan and a curricular enrichment program that includes debates, poetry, math Olympiad, music, environmental projects, reading clubs and theatre, all supported by active, project-based learning and ICT integration. Secundaria follows Cambridge International Lower and Upper Secondary programs, with about 40% of subjects taught in English (including Music, Technology, History, Geography, Business Studies, Global English and Bilingual Science) and offers vocational guidance and internationalization initiatives (language assistants, European Youth Parliament) as part of its international program. Bachillerato is trilingual with two modalities and four itineraries, culminates in Cambridge English certifications (including IELTS) and offers international university orientation, Work Experience and mentoring, with opportunities to sit iGCSE exams in selected subjects.

Student Teacher Ratio
There are seven students per formador (teacher).

Exam Results
Cambridge examination results show a 100% pass rate. The 2025 PAU results show an 8.37 average English score, with 100% of graduates passing the exam; five students scored above 13 and three were among the top 100 at the University of Valencia. Cambridge Benchmarking exams are administered in Secondary centers. The Bachillerato program also includes IELTS preparation and Cambridge Assessment English certifications as part of its higher-education pathway.

Higher Education Progression
The Bachillerato includes Cambridge English certifications and IELTS preparation, with international university orientation and Work Experience programs to prepare students for study abroad; the school supports access to international universities and participates in alumni and external programs (e.g., European Youth Parliament) as part of its internationalization efforts.

Gifted and Talented
An enrichment of talent program runs across levels, offering activities such as literary contests, declamation and poetry anthologies, school publications, science events, mathematics Olympiad, summer courses for high achievers, and participation in external projects (Technovation, Educaixa, European Youth Parliament) to develop advanced talents.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Know yourself, accept yourself and improve yourself guides our approach to personal growth. Support is provided through a deep, ongoing relationship of support, dialogue and communication. Programs include affective-sexual training, sports training, the virtues program, career guidance, addiction prevention, bullying and eating disorders prevention, and family counseling. The community fosters respect, responsibility and collaboration, creating a nurturing and safe environment where each student can achieve their goals and develop fully.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An interdisciplinary team includes specialists in Human Development, Psychopedagogical Guidance and Stage Coordination, who work with tutors to design an individualized Development Plan for each student to support intellectual and personal growth. Comprehensive personal support is provided to cultivate each learner's potential.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English immersion is provided from an early age. 100% of activities are in English from 4 months to 2 years, with native and bilingual teachers in each classroom to develop the affective-emotional bond in both languages. From 3 to 5 years old, 50% of activities are in English, alternating full days in English and Spanish. From age 5, students join the Cambridge International Primary programme, and by graduation they finish with a C1/C2 in English and a B1/B2 in French or German.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the same personal development framework, including emotional education and a guidance team. The program includes continuous emotional development, with a focus on wellbeing alongside academic progress. Affective-sexual training, sport, the virtues program, career guidance, and family counseling contribute to holistic support for students' emotional health.

Safeguarding
A safe, values-based environment supports safeguarding through programs addressing addiction prevention, bullying and eating disorders, plus family counseling. The school also provides formation in faith with religious activities and leadership/service opportunities to nurture character and community responsibility.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1986 as Colegio Juan Guillem Tatay and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2012, moving from Godella to Moncada. It has educated many generations of Valencians; the spirit, pedagogy and dedication of the teaching team remain unchanged, ensuring a high-quality education for life. With 37 years of experience and constant growth in students, Cumbres School Valencia continues to be an educational benchmark in Valencia. The motto is “I am Cumbres wherever I am.”

Community
Cumbres For Life describes the school community as fostering values such as respect, responsibility and collaboration, creating a nurturing and safe environment where each student can achieve their goals and develop fully. The large campus spans 40,000 m² and provides spaces for training and sports to support comprehensive growth. From a young age, the school works hand in hand with families to ensure that students grow up with a solid foundation, experiencing natural immersion in English and an education that cares for the spirit, body and mind. This approach adds up to lifelong education.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Private, bilingual Catholic school. From 4 months to university. The campus covers 3.5 hectares on the site of the former Legionaries of Christ seminary in Moncada, Valencia, renovated for education. It has 45 classrooms, each 48 square meters, equipped with digital whiteboards. The site includes four chapels, an auditorium seating over 250, and multiple sports facilities, including an indoor soccer field, a soccer field, and a pool with paddle tennis courts. Address: Av. Daniel Comboni, 7, Poblados del Norte, 46113 Moncada, Valencia.

Sports Facilities
The sports facilities include a semi-Olympic swimming pool, paddle tennis courts, football fields, basketball courts and tennis courts. There are spaces for indoor and outdoor activities across the campus to support the athletics program.

Academic Facilities
The facilities include classrooms with technological equipment, four laboratories, an auditorium for 250 people, and four chapels. The campus spans 3.5 hectares and provides independent areas for each school stage to ensure personalized attention.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Cumbres Sports Club offers activities for Preschool through Baccalaureate, including Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Paddle Tennis, Judo, Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Arts & Crafts, Guitar, and Robotics. Summer Camp provides Total English Immersion (reading, listening, writing, speaking) with entirely English activities, integration of iPads, and native-speaking teachers. It features Play Group childcare from 8:00 a.m., small groups with personalized attention, Pool Time/Swimming Lessons, and homemade lunches. Weekly departures include Valencia Nautical Club activities (water-based excursions) and horseback riding, along with Recreational & Sport Workshops such as basketball, football, rugby, tennis, hockey, arts & crafts, urban gardening, theater, dance, chess, and more.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Primary Education includes a Curriculum Enrichment Program that strengthens intellectual development through activities such as Debate League, Poetic Anthology, Math Olympiad, Musical Listening, Environmental Project, Reading Club and Drama Club. Active, experiential learning is used, with Cooperative Work, Project-Based Learning, Gamification and Thinking Skills, plus formative assessment to support understanding. Teachers foster autonomous thinking and collaboration through inquiry-based activities and cross-curricular projects, with emphasis on research, problem solving and real-world science contexts.

Arts & Creative
Art, Music and Painting support social and cognitive development. Musical and artistic education is emphasized, and we promote dance, choral singing and instruments, integrating interdisciplinary projects and artistic appreciation workshops within cultural outings and extracurricular activities.

Cultural & Language
Language learning at the bilingual school includes English, Spanish and Valencian. The Cambridge International Primary Programme in Science, ICT, English and Arts & Design complements the curriculum. Students develop critical thinking through experiential, competency-based learning and participate in literary contests and activities in Spanish, English and Valencian.

Social & Hobbies
The Cumbres Sports Club offers a wide range of activities including Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Paddle Tennis, Judo, Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Arts & Crafts, Guitar and Robotics. Debates, Reading Club and Drama Club provide opportunities for social interaction and creativity. The Be Active, Be True program uses sport to develop virtues such as teamwork, perseverance, courage, respect and friendship, fostering social growth.

Community & Service
Through social action campaigns, the school collaborates with nursing homes, Cáritas Moncada and other partners, promoting service and social responsibility among students.

Leadership & Professional
Talent Quarry identifies students with outstanding creativity and abilities. An interdisciplinary team works with tutors to develop programs that enhance overall development and personal maturity, using the Renzulli and Reis enrichment models. The school supports family education and offers a range of sports and cultural activities that strengthen the community and leadership potential.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Sports Club supports physical and emotional growth with activities such as Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Paddle Tennis, Judo, Swimming and Rhythmic Gymnastics. The Be Active, Be True program reinforces virtues through sport. The school canteen provides fresh, daily-made meals with allergy-friendly options, supervised by nutritionists and the Health Council of the Valencian Community.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the main languages of instruction in the bilingual program. French and German are also taught.

Bilingual Teaching
The bilingual program centers on teaching English from an early age and integrates English across all curricular areas. The staff is native and bilingual, delivering instruction in English. French and German are also taught.

Immersion Programs
Cumbres Summer Camp offers Total English Immersion with activities conducted entirely in English, taught by native-speaking teachers.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge International; Colegios RC; Fundación Altius; Universidad Francisco de Vitoria; Oak International; Alexia
Admissions

Admissions
Admission Process
01. Parent interview. The interview lasts approximately 45 minutes and introduces parents to the school's ideology and facilities. It is the first step in the admissions process. The school is located at Av. Daniel Comboni, 7, Poblados del Nte., 46113 Moncada, Valencia.
02. Student interview. From the second year of primary, psycho-pedagogical tests are conducted to understand the future student and evaluate learning abilities. The tests help inform the student's profile and support placement decisions.
03. Registration. Access the digital portal to complete the information, upload the documentation, and digitally sign the enrolment form quickly and securely.

Scholarships
Enrollment: Infant + Primary: €510; Secondary + Bachillerato: €750 (if you already have siblings in the center, €310).
Re-enrollment: €190 (paid every year).
Tuition/Enseñanza: Infant 0–2: €354; Infant 3–5: €416; Primary 1–3: €510; Primary 4–6: €525; 1st Cycle Secondary: €577; 2nd Cycle Secondary: €608; Bachillerato: €660.
Comedor / School Lunch: All stages: €172 (includes infant snack in infancy, lunch for 1st and 2nd Primary); Daily ticket: €13.
Transporte / School Bus (Optional): Urbanization Mas Camarena, Torre en Conill, Campolivar, Rocafort: €140; Valencia and other localities: €172. Ticket per trip: €8.
Cuota Única / Special Fees: Infant: €435; Primary: €412; Secondary: €351; Bachillerato: €351. Includes: school materials, school insurance, festival costumes, calendar, cultural visits, and the Psychopedagogical Office for Infant; Primary includes materials, insurance, calendar, convivencia (from 4th grade), cultural visits, and the Psychopedagogical Office; Secondary includes insurance, calendar, cultural visits, convivencia, and the Psychopedagogical Office; Bachillerato includes insurance, calendar, cultural visits, convivencia, and the Psychopedagogical Office.
Descuento Hermanos / Sibling Discounts: 2 siblings enrolled receive 50% discount on the enrollment of the second child; 3 siblings enrolled receive 75% discount on the enrollment of the second child; 3 siblings receive 30% discount on tuition for the youngest; 4 siblings and subsequent receive 100% discount on tuition for the youngest.
In the case of orphanhood of any student, tuition would be covered until the completion of their studies at the school.
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