American School of Valencia vs Mas Camarena International School

	A American School of Valencia Valencia, Spain	M Mas Camarena International School Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,246 - 9,545	Fees / year €4,650 - 9,200
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 960	Pupils 2,500
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 21
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened 1997
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 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.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Elementary School; Middle School; High School	Stages —
School type	School type IB Diploma Program school	School type Mas Camarena Educational Complex is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training.
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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States (American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards).	Country affiliation —
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 —
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 / 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.
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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 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.
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Exam results	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.
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 IB programmes prepare students to succeed in higher education, and prestigious universities recognize IB as a strong preparation for university life.
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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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 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.
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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