American School of Valencia vs Iale International School

	A American School of Valencia Valencia, Spain	I Iale International School Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,246 - 9,545	Fees / year €4,400 - 9,300
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 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 500
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened 1967
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 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.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Elementary School; Middle School; High School	Stages Infants, Primary and Secondary; offers National Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate programmes.
School type	School type IB Diploma Program school	School type Private day school; English‑Spanish bilingual.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 61 nationalities represented; about 35% of students are international.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Psycho-pedagogical department provides student support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States (American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards).	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	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 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.
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 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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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 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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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 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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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 —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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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 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
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 —
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