American School of Valencia vs Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March

	A American School of Valencia Valencia, Spain	C Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,246 - 9,545	Fees / year €4,390 - 10,120
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 960	Pupils 1,014
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened 1972
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Puçol, Valencia, Spain — Avenida Sierra Calderona, 29, Urbanización Los Monasterios, 46530 Puçol, Spain.	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.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Elementary School; Middle School; High School	Stages Infant Education (3–6 years), Primary (6–12 years), Secondary (12–16 years), Baccalaureate (16–18 years). International Baccalaureate (MYP and DP) programs.
School type	School type IB Diploma Program school	School type Private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 61 nationalities represented; about 35% of students are international.	Pupil nationality mix Over 20 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Guidance, psychopedagogy and nursing are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States (American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards).	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The academic year runs from September to June.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Extensive bus service to areas in and around Valencia.	Bus service details Bus routes and transportation are available.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Application Fee: €125 (one-time, non-refundable) for Nursery through Grade 12. One-time / enrolment / capital charges - Enrollment Fee (annual, non-refundable): Shareholders €280.55; Non-shareholders €1,200. - Capital Fee (one-time, non-refundable) for each newly enrolled student: €1,500. - ASV Share (one-time fee while the student is enrolled): €2,500. Annual tuition by division (amounts per year and the equivalent monthly invoice when paid in the school's standard plan) - Preschool (Nursery – Kindergarten): Annual €7,246 — invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments (September–June) = €724.60 per month. - Elementary (Grades 1–5): Annual €7,687 — invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments = €768.70 per month. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual €9,004 — invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments = €900.40 per month. - High School (Grades 9–10): Annual €9,204 — invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments = €920.40 per month. - High School (Grades 11–12): Annual €9,545. Families of students in Grade 11 are invoiced in 10 equal monthly payments = €954.50 per month; Grade 12 families are invoiced in 9 equal monthly payments = €1,060.56 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition and lunch are invoiced in regular monthly installments: standard plan is 10 equal monthly payments invoiced from September through June for most grades. Families of Grade 12 students are invoiced in 9 equal monthly payments. Invoices are issued during the first week of each calendar month and are due within one week of issuance. - School Materials & Textbooks Fee: invoiced in one installment (typically in July) to cover textbooks and grade-level materials. (This fee is invoiced separately from tuition). - Annual Bus Fee: optional; charged separately for families who register for the school bus service. Specific route/fee amounts are billed under the bus-service schedule. Other fees and charges (examples billed in addition to tuition) - IB Diploma examination fees: official IB exam charges plus an administrative handling fee (the school may apply an administrative surcharge to IB exam costs). - UNED fee (for Grade 12 students who take Spanish UNED examinations): administrative charge applies (example fee cited previously: €49 for UNED registration-related charges). - Graduation Fee (Grade 12): an additional one-off graduation charge (example previously published: €175). - Document/Certificate issuance fee: a small fee applies for voluntary issuance of official school documents or certificates (example previously published: €15.50). - School Materials & Textbooks Fee examples (published in prior fee schedules): Preschool materials ≈ €339; Elementary materials ≈ €357; Middle School materials ≈ €512. These material charges are invoiced separately as described above. - Bus service example (published in prior fee schedules): annual bus fee example ≈ €1,747 (optional and subject to route availability and conditions). - Family discounts for multiple children: reductions apply when more than two children are enrolled concurrently (the reduction typically applies to tuition only and not to mandatory lunch, capital fee, materials/textbooks, or bus service). Specific sibling-discount rules are published in the school fee policy. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; ASV operates as a day school. Refund and withdrawal conditions - The Enrollment Fee is non-refundable in general. Spanish consumer law permits a 14-day right of withdrawal from payment of the Enrollment Fee; withdrawal procedures and deadlines are set out in the school's fee policy. Refunds in exceptional medically documented circumstances or where the school cancels the academic year are handled under the school's refund rules. In cases of definitive or temporary withdrawal, specific penalties or reservation fees may apply (examples in published policy include non-refundable portions, administrative charges, and reservation receipts for temporary withdrawals). Fee payment options and accepted methods - The ASV Business Office establishes direct debit as the official payment method. Some other methods (such as card payments) may be used for certain one-off charges at the school's discretion, but direct debit is the school's primary/official payment arrangement. Parents should follow the Business Office billing instructions when completing payment arrangements. Notes on extra costs - Incidental costs that may arise during the year include field trips, optional co-curricular activities, external exam/accreditation charges (where applicable), sports tour/trip charges, specific course materials or kit, and replacement of items purchased at the ASV store (branded items/PE kit). These are billed as incurred or in separate invoices. Contact for billing queries - The ASV Business Office handles invoices, payment setup, and billing queries; families should use the school's Business Office contact to confirm payment arrangements and to request specific invoicing details for their child's grade and optional services.	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.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Common Core State Standards, International Baccalaureate Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and Spanish National Standards form the foundation of the school's curriculum, with other internationally recognized standards also used. The program provides a standards-based progression from Preschool through graduation. Instruction is delivered by qualified teachers and emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills needed for lifelong learning. Although separate curricular standards exist for each discipline, instruction is integrated and cross-curricular so students apply learning in real-life contexts. Since 2004 ASV has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP), and the IB Diploma Program pathway is available in high school, taught in English. In addition, ASV offers Global Experiences such as World Language Acquisition, Model United Nations Program, and Global Exchanges.	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).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	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.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression ASV provides a comprehensive university orientation program for High School students to assist with selecting and applying to Spanish, American and international universities. University Counseling offers resources, information, and a series of talks, workshops and university fairs to help explore each student's career choices and university options. Special guidance is offered for American and international universities in the European Union, United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.	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.
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 —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Start the application through OpenApply, ASV's digital admissions platform. Determine the appropriate entry level for your child: PreKinder 3 if born in 2022, or Nursery for births in 2023 or 2024. Create an OpenApply account and begin the Application for Admission; you can also schedule a guided tour or apply now online. 2. Submit the Application for Admission in detail and include transcripts for the previous three academic years as appropriate. Include any standardized test scores as part of the materials. Admissions interviews and evaluations are conducted at all grade levels (Nursery through Grade 12) at the discretion of the school. 3. Admissions Evaluation is conducted as part of the comprehensive process, with English and Mathematics assessments and MAP used for English reading and Mathematics. Evaluations may take place at ASV or at the applicant's current school; if testing abroad, provide a staff contact who can supervise the examination. 4. Admissions Criteria include multiple factors such as academic suitability, evaluation results, grade level availability, educational philosophy compatibility, alumni status and English proficiency. Each Application for Admission is reviewed individually by the Admissions team to determine compatibility with ASV's standards. 5. Communicating the Decision: The school informs families by telephone, email or OpenApply about the decision. An admission requires enrollment within ten days; documents and payments not received in that period place the student on the Waiting List. Non-admission is communicated if the applicant does not meet the Admissions Evaluation requirements. 6. Waiting Pool: If there is no space in the relevant grade, the family may be placed on the Waiting Pool. When a space becomes available, ASV revisits all waiting list applications and applies admission criteria to offer the place to the most suitable candidate. 7. Starting at ASV: You will receive a Welcome email in July, or upon registration if you enroll later, with key dates, basic supplies list and your school accounts and passwords. You will also receive a Welcome email from the Principal with additional information, and all relevant details are available in the ASV OpenApply app.	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.
Scholarships	Scholarships ASV Foundation Summer Scholarships are offered for participation in the ASV Summer Program. Recipients spend part of their holidays learning English and sharing experiences with peers from Valencia and other towns. The program was publicly recognized in 2018 during a school assembly.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist ASV maintains a waiting list. If an applicant is offered a place on the waiting list, availability is typically reviewed in March when current students re-enroll for the upcoming academic year, with openings possible as late as September. When a space becomes available in the grade concerned, the school revisits all waiting list applications and applies admission criteria to offer the place to the most suitable candidate.	Waitlist —
	View full profile →	View full profile →