British College La Cañada vs British School Alzira

	B British College La Cañada Valencia, Spain	B British School Alzira Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,340 - 7,560	Fees / year €5,630 - 7,620
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 550
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at Calle 232 Nº 110, 46182 La Cañada (Paterna), Valencia, Spain. The school is in the La Cañada area near Valencia city. It is served by a school bus service with multiple routes.	Location —
Stages	Stages Early Years (2-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), Sixth Form (16-18)	Stages Early Years (0–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), Sixth Form (16–18)
School type	School type Bilingual British School in Valencia; follows the British curriculum.	School type The school is a British international school offering the British Curriculum. It serves students from Early Years through Sixth Form.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Psychopedagogical guidance is available to identify educational needs and coordinate support. The school offers an external Speech Therapy service for language and communication difficulties, available during or outside school hours depending on the case.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British curriculum; Cambridge International)	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Start of day 08:50; Primary classes start at 09:10; End of day 16:45. Early Morning Club 08:00–08:50; Afternoon Club 17:00–18:00.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The school bus service with multiple routes is available to all pupils; routes can be full round-trip or half-route and are modified yearly to meet families' needs. For details, contact bus@bclc.edu.es.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Enrolment / Application fees - Enrolment (matriculation) fee: EUR 925 (one-off; paid when enrolling the child; non‑refundable). - Sibling concessions on the enrolment fee: second child 20% discount (applies only to siblings born from 2019 onwards); third child 50% discount; fourth child free. Tuition fees (by year group) - Nursery – Year 1: EUR 5,750 per year (shown as EUR 575 per month; fees are presented as the annual amount and as a monthly instalment). - Year 2 – Year 6: EUR 6,340 per year (shown as EUR 634 per month). - Year 7 – Year 9: EUR 6,790 per year (shown as EUR 679 per month). - Year 10 – Year 11: EUR 6,910 per year (shown as EUR 691 per month). - Year 12 – Year 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 7,560 per year (shown as EUR 756 per month). Notes on the tuition figures above: - The monthly figures shown correspond to the annual tuition divided into instalments (the published monthly amount is the annual cost expressed as a monthly payment). The school presents tuition as an annual fee with a corresponding monthly instalment. - Sibling concessions on tuition: a 35% discount on education (tuition) fees applies to the third sibling; there are specified matriculation (enrolment) fee reductions for additional siblings as noted above. An annual discount of 3% applies to tuition when tuition and lunch are paid in a single full-course payment. Education / materials fee (per term) - Education fee (covers teaching & technological resources, consumables, psychopedagogical cabinet, school insurance): EUR 217 per term (three payments per year). The charge for individual-use materials and textbooks is billed in the October monthly payment. Lunch / catering fees - Foundation Stage & Primary: EUR 2,020 per year (shown as EUR 202 per month). This includes lunch and an afternoon snack. - Secondary & Sixth Form: EUR 2,080 per year (shown as EUR 208 per month). This includes lunch and an afternoon snack. Transport (optional) - Regular round‑trip (annual): EUR 1,910 per year (shown as EUR 191 per month; based on 10 monthly payments). - Non‑regular round‑trip (less than 10 months): EUR 2,010 per year (shown as EUR 201 per month). - One‑way journey (single trip cost): EUR 10 per journey. Extended‑hours and other optional services - Early Morning Club (08:00–09:00): EUR 55 per month or EUR 4 per day. - Afternoon Club (17:00–18:00): EUR 55 per month or EUR 4 per day. - Extracurricular activities, school trips and similar variable expenses are invoiced separately (charged on the invoice of the following month). Additional / ad hoc costs - External UK examinations (Years 10–13): approximate cost EUR 138 per exam; exact cost communicated before invoicing and must be paid prior to exams. - UNED and homologation related fees (approximate amounts communicated at invoicing): Apostille of the Hague (approx. EUR 120 per homologation); UNED accreditation fee approx. EUR 335. - School continuity insurance: available upon request (optional). - Uniform: school uniform is compulsory (except for Sixth Form, which follows a formal dress code). Uniforms are purchased via the official provider (orders may be delivered to school or to home). No fixed uniform price is published in the standard fees listing. Boarding - Boarding is not offered / not applicable. The school operates as a day school with school‑day services, lunchtime provision and optional transport. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition figures are published as annual amounts and as monthly instalments; the monthly amounts are the annual tuition, lunch and transport costs divided into 10 monthly payments (payments cover the period September to June). Variable items (trips, extracurricular activities, early/afternoon clubs) are invoiced on the following month. - Continuity (place‑reservation) fee: EUR 300 is charged in March to reserve a place for the following school year; this amount is deducted from the September invoice. - Enrolment (matriculation) fee is required to secure a place; payment of this fee secures the place. Refund information - The enrolment (matriculation) fee is non‑refundable. Variable fees and deposits (where specified) follow the published terms for each service; exam fees and ad‑hoc charges are payable according to the invoicing instructions. Trip, extracurricular and course payments have their own refund rules as communicated at the time of booking. Fee payment options and administration contact - The school manages billing and payment arrangements through the administration office. For invoices, payment instructions and accepted payment methods, contact the administration team by email at administracion@bclc.edu.es or by phone at +34 96 132 40 40 (available Monday–Friday). The Admissions office can also be reached at admisiones@bclc.edu.es for enrolment and matriculation queries. Short summary of discounts and key extras - Sibling discounts: matriculation fee reductions for second/third/fourth children and a 35% discount on education (tuition) fees for the third (and fourth) sibling; third‑sibling matriculation reduction and fourth child matriculation waiver also apply. A 3% annual discount applies for full course payment (tuition + lunch) paid in a single payment. Continuity fee: EUR 300 (charged in March, deducted from September invoice).	Fee details Application / Annual (Reservation) Fee - New students: an annual reservation fee is payable at the time of enrolment to reserve the place. - Annual (non-refundable) amounts by stage (paid at enrolment for new students): - Infants & Primary (PreNursery, Nursery, Reception, Years 1–6): EUR 662. - Secondary & Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): EUR 762. - Secondary & Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11): EUR 778. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13): EUR 795. - New intake supplement for Year 12/13: EUR 1,338 (one-off). - Safety deposit (only for students with non-resident parents): EUR 1,390. Tuition — Monthly, Per Term and Per Academic Year (Compulsory tuition fees; monthly payments run from September to June) - Monthly tuition (September–June): - PreNursery, Nursery and Reception: EUR 563 per month. - Year 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: EUR 591 per month. - Year 6, 7, 8 and 9: EUR 668 per month. - Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4): EUR 701 per month. - Year 12 and Year 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 762 per month. - Annual tuition (calculated as the monthly fee × 10 months, covering September through June): - PreNursery, Nursery and Reception: EUR 5,630 per academic year. - Year 1–5: EUR 5,910 per academic year. - Year 6–9: EUR 6,680 per academic year. - Year 10–11: EUR 7,010 per academic year. - Year 12–13: EUR 7,620 per academic year. - Per term amounts (calculated by dividing the annual tuition above by three terms): - PreNursery, Nursery and Reception: approximately EUR 1,876.67 per term. - Year 1–5: approximately EUR 1,970.00 per term. - Year 6–9: approximately EUR 2,226.67 per term. - Year 10–11: approximately EUR 2,336.67 per term. - Year 12–13: approximately EUR 2,540.00 per term. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - The annual reservation fee for first-time enrolment is payable at the time of enrolment and is treated as a place reservation; any difference if the academic year has already started will be charged. For subsequent years, the annual/reservation fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments: the first instalment of EUR 200 (charged once enrolment renewal is confirmed, during the second term) and the second instalment charged in July for the remaining balance. The reservation/annual fee is non-refundable if the student withdraws. - Tuition is presented as monthly amounts for the period September to June. The school may charge or adjust other monthly components (for example iPad-related fees) according to stated terms. Boarding Fees - Boarding is not listed in the school fee schedule; no boarding fees are provided. Therefore boarding is not applicable in the published fee schedule. Other Compulsory and Optional Fees and Costs - Gourmet school dinner service (lunch and afternoon snack — compulsory): EUR 215 per month (annual EUR 2,150; approx. EUR 716.67 per term). - School bus (optional): EUR 201 per month (one-way trip fee quoted as EUR 115.50). Annual and per-term totals follow the same monthly → annual calculation. - School nurse (compulsory): EUR 6.10 per month. - iPad (Years 7–13 — mandatory for Secondary and Sixth Form students): a fixed monthly fee of EUR 21 (maintained for three years plus a final purchase fee) and a variable monthly fee of EUR 24.50 (may be updated annually according to CPI); the iPad charge covers lease, case, insurance and licences as described. - Textbooks, official examination fees (from Year 6 onward), digital licences and other materials are not included in the monthly tuition and are charged separately; families are provided with information and a breakdown before payment. Materials for collective use are charged for Pre-Nursery to Year 2. School uniform is compulsory and is purchased from the school uniform shop (contact provided). Refund Information - The annual reservation fee is non-refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal. Other refund conditions for tuition or additional services are not specified in the public fee schedule; any adjustments or additional charges once the academic year has commenced are noted as possible and will be charged where applicable. Fee Payment Options - Regular payments are processed by bank-based methods: direct debit / domiciliación bancaria and bank transfer are used for fee collection; in some cases payments may also be made at the school office (secretariat). The school provides bank details and requests that bank transfer receipts be sent to the designated school email for confirmation. Notes on recurring charges and adjustments - Some monthly charges (for example the variable iPad fee) may be adjusted annually according to CPI or other stated rules. The annual reservation fee covers insurance, psychopedagogical services, class materials, software, and the school app.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British College La Cañada uses a British curriculum recognized by the DFES (Department for Education and Skills) and by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The English curriculum emphasizes understanding, the acquisition of concepts and skills, and the assimilation of knowledge. The British system fosters practical and intuitive learning, teamwork, and clear objectives with ongoing progress monitoring. The Spanish Department is responsible for teaching Spanish language and Spanish culture. The curriculum is taught by qualified native teachers for each stage, with English as the vehicle language of education that goes beyond bilingualism. An equivalence table maps British year groups to the Spanish system.	Curriculum details The British School Alzira teaches the British Curriculum. Educational stages are Early Years (0–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16) and Sixth Form (16–18). The school has taught the British Curriculum since 1997, with an individualized, student-centred approach. In Sixth Form, AS/A2 exams are taken to obtain the British Baccalaureate Certificate and the Spanish Baccalaureate Certificate, as the school is an Official Examination Centre, and students study a combination of British and Spanish Curriculum subjects to prepare for the PCE. Subjects available include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Computer Science, Spanish, French, Italian, English, Geography, Business Studies, Psychology and Art. The Sixth Form is described as among the best and most prestigious in Europe, and a university-orientation service supports university access.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results A-Level results for 2025 show 94% A-E and 66% A-C. Selectividad results for 2025 show highest Baccalaureate 9.85, highest PCE 3.75, highest Selectividad 13.10, with a Selectividad average of 10.45. IGCSE results for 2024 involve 53 students; LAMDA results include Merits and Distinctions; GL Year 6 results show an average score of 100.0 (English 108.1, Maths 103.5, Science 107.5).	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The British curriculum guarantees access to the world's leading universities, and, of course, to Spanish universities.	Higher education progression Students have access to universities in Spain (public or private), the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and the rest of the world. There are scholarship agreements with other countries and access agreements to prestigious private universities and to ARA groups (High Academic Performance Groups at the Spanish Public University).
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Enrichment Curriculum is delivered through clubs outside the core curriculum and during the school day. In primary and secondary, students participate in a range of activities designed to develop key skills; secondary includes two weekly Curriculum Enrichment sessions. Sixth Form mentors Year 7 and runs reading clubs with younger pupils; sessions foster independence, responsibility, belonging, and cross-age interaction.	Gifted and talented —
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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
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. Fill our contact form or call (+34) 96 132 40 40, Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 05:00 pm. If availability exists, you can request a visit to learn about the Educational Project and view the facilities. This begins the admissions process. 2. If there is availability, request a visit where we will inform you about our Educational Project and show you our facilities. The visit provides information about the school's educational approach and environment. It is an opportunity to ask questions and assess fit. The visit is arranged after the initial inquiry. 3. After receiving the admission request, we will arrange different level tests according to the educational stage you're applying to (Primary and Secondary). For Secondary entries, all prospective pupils undertake a personal interview and English level assessment with the Secondary Head Teacher to ensure they can access the curriculum; for other stages, tests assess literacy and numeracy appropriate to the level. A copy of the pupil's most recent school report is requested during the process. The results of the assessment, the interview and the reports help determine eligibility. 4. Once the tests have been passed and the required documentation has been received, enrolment will take place. If there is no space available in the child's class, the pupil will be placed on a waiting list and parents will be contacted when a place becomes available. Enrolment requires payment of the Enrolment Fee of 925€, which is non-refundable. Start dates are the first day of term or at any stage during the academic year, subject to availability.	Admissions Parents must make an appointment through the Centres' Secretary for the admissions process to the centres. The appointment includes a tour of the School and discussion of the general and centre-specific aspects. Enrollment forms are provided and the necessary personal documentation is detailed depending on the student's age and academic level. If, due to the student's age, a level test in English and Mathematics is required, the date and time of the test will be specified during this visit. You can book your appointment here or by calling 902 123 883.
Scholarships	Scholarships No financial assistance or scholarships are available.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist If there are no spaces available in the class, the child will be placed on a waiting list and parents will be contacted when a place becomes available.	Waitlist —
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