British School Gandia vs Caxton College

	B British School Gandia Valencia, Spain	C Caxton College Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,630 - 7,620	Fees / year €6,610 - 9,600
Age range	Age range 6 months - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1987
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location British School Gandía is located in Gandía, in the Valencia region. It is part of the British School Group with British School Alzira and British School Xàtiva. The school teaches the British Curriculum with an individualized teaching style centered on the student.	Location Caxton College is located fifteen minutes from Valencia along the Mediterranean coastline in Puçol, Valencia, Spain. The campus spans more than 42,000 m² and sits between the mountains and the sea. It is near residential areas with excellent road, train and metro connections to Valencia city. The school operates a transport network with over 20 bus routes to Valencia and Castellón.
Stages	Stages Early Years (0-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), Sixth Form (16-18)	Stages Infantil (Early Years), Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato (Sixth Form). The school serves students from 1 to 18 years.
School type	School type —	School type Private, mixed British school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support SEN (Special Educational Needs) is available.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation British.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Efficient school transport network with over 20 bus routes to Valencia and Castellón.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Annual (reservation) fees - Infants & Primary (PreNursery, Nursery, Reception, Year 1–6): EUR 662 (one-off annual reservation fee). - Secondary & Key Stage 3 (Year 7–9): EUR 762 (one-off annual reservation fee). - Secondary & Key Stage 4 (Year 10–11): EUR 778 (one-off annual reservation fee). - Sixth Form (Year 12–13): EUR 795 (one-off annual reservation fee). - New intake students for Year 12/Year 13 (initial intake reservation): EUR 1,338. - Safety deposit (only applicable to students with non-resident parents): EUR 1,390. Important payment detail for the annual reservation fee - For new enrolments the reservation fee is payable at time of enrolment and secures the place; once the academic year has started any difference to the updated fee will be charged. For subsequent years the annual reservation fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments: the first instalment of EUR 200 is charged once enrollment renewal is confirmed (during the second term) and the second instalment is charged in July for the remaining balance. This annual reservation fee is non-refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal. Tuition fees (monthly, and calculated annual and per-term amounts) — billed from September to June Note: tuition is published as a monthly charge for the period September–June (10 months). The annual figure below is the published monthly amount multiplied by 10 (September–June). Per-term figures are the annual amount divided by 3 (assuming a standard three-term academic year: Autumn, Spring, Summer) and are shown for reporting convenience. The published monthly figures and billing period are provided by the school. - PreNursery, Nursery and Reception: - Monthly: EUR 563. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 5,630. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,876.67. - Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5: - Monthly: EUR 591. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 5,910. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,970.00. - Year 6, Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9: - Monthly: EUR 668. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 6,680. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,226.67. - Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4): - Monthly: EUR 701. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 7,010. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,336.67. - Year 12 and Year 13 (Sixth Form): - Monthly: EUR 762. - Annual (10 months Sep–Jun): EUR 7,620. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,540.00. Compulsory and optional monthly additional charges (published monthly amounts and annual/per-term calculations) - Gourmet school dinner service (lunch and afternoon snack) — Compulsory: - Monthly: EUR 215. - Annual (10 months): EUR 2,150. - Per term: EUR 716.67. - School bus — Optional: - Monthly (return): EUR 201. - Monthly (one-way only): EUR 115.50. - Annual (10 months) return: EUR 2,010; per term (annual ÷ 3) return: EUR 670.00. - School nurse — Compulsory: - Monthly: EUR 6.10. - Annual (10 months): EUR 61.00; per term: EUR 20.33. - iPad provision and related charges (mandatory for Year 7–Year 13): - Fixed monthly fee (includes iPad, case, lease and insurance; set for 3 years plus a final purchase fee): EUR 21. - Variable monthly fee (MDM licences, apps, Jamf Safe, firewall, SQL — may be adjusted annually): EUR 24.50. - Combined monthly iPad charge: EUR 45.50; Annual (10 months): EUR 455.00; Per term: EUR 151.67. - Note: a final purchase fee applies at the end of the three-year lease term. Other costs and services not included in the published monthly tuition - Textbooks: Families receive information and a breakdown of textbook costs and payment instructions before payment is required. - Uniform: School uniform is compulsory and available for purchase year-round from the school uniform shop (telephone: 650 080 644; email: uniformidad@colegiosbritanicos.com). - Official examination fees: Official British curriculum examination fees apply from Year 6 onward; families are provided with a breakdown in advance. - Digital licences and classroom materials: Digital platform licences and collective classroom materials (Tapestry, Class Dojo, Active Learning, My I Maths, GCSEPod, etc.) are charged as described by the school; collective materials fees apply for Pre-Nursery to Year 2. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; there is no published boarding or residential provision and no boarding fees. Refund information - The annual reservation fee is non-refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal. No other specific refund terms are published in the school's fee schedule for the items listed above. Billing schedule and payment terms (summary) - Tuition and additional monthly charges are published as monthly fees for the period September to June (10 monthly instalments). Annual reservation fees must be paid at enrolment for new students; for renewals the reservation fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments (first instalment EUR 200 charged during the second term upon confirmation, second instalment charged in July for the remaining balance). The school will charge any difference if the academic year has already commenced and fees have been updated. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule specifies that the annual reservation fee and renewals are collected by direct debit (two instalments for renewals). Monthly tuition and additional services are published as monthly charges for the September–June period; the school's published fee schedule shows these amounts as recurring monthly charges. Specific alternative payment methods (for example, card or bank transfer) are not itemized in the published fee schedule.	Fee details Application / enrolment fee - Enrolment (one‑off) fee for new students: EUR 900. Recurring tuition (published monthly amounts and computed per term / per academic year) Notes on calculation: the school publishes a monthly fee per educational stage; annual tuition figures below are the monthly amount multiplied by 10 (the school's published monthly rate multiplied to produce the commonly quoted annual totals for the 2025/2026 academic year). Per‑term amounts are those annual tuition totals divided by three (Autumn / Spring / Summer term). The school's published monthly rates and the corresponding annual/term totals are: - Baby Caxton (Baby / Nursery 1) - Published monthly fee: EUR 661. - Annual tuition (monthly × 10): EUR 6,610. - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,203.33. - Nursery & Reception - Published monthly fee: EUR 810. - Annual tuition: EUR 8,100. - Per term: EUR 2,700. - Primary (Years 1–6) - Published monthly fee: EUR 854. - Annual tuition: EUR 8,540. - Per term: EUR 2,846.67. - Secondary KS3 (Years 7–9) - Published monthly fee: EUR 912. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,120. - Per term: EUR 3,040. - Secondary KS4 (Years 10–11) - Published monthly fee: EUR 943. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,430. - Per term: EUR 3,143.33. - Sixth Form / Bachillerato (Years 12–13) - Published monthly fee: EUR 960. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,600. - Per term: EUR 3,200. Published recurring additional fees - Technological and classroom resources (annual): EUR 446. - School transport — Valencia city route (monthly): EUR 175 (annual equivalent if charged across ten months: EUR 1,750; per term: EUR 583.33). - Dining room / school lunch: listed as included in the published fees from Nursery & Reception upward. Other costs commonly charged (examples reported by independent school listings) - Uniform: approximate amounts reported by independent listings in the range of EUR ~350–450 (single payment). - Deposit (reported by some third‑party listings): examples cited around EUR 1,500 (one‑off). - Medical / student insurance (reported by third‑party listings): examples around EUR 300–400 per year. - Study / learning materials and classroom extras (reported examples): several hundred euros per year, depending on year group and exam entry. - Public exam entry fees (reported examples): sample amounts listed by third‑party sources — GCSE exam fees and A‑level exam fees reported in some listings (figures vary by exam session and subject). Boarding / accommodation - On‑campus boarding is not presented as a standard fee item on the school's published fees page. Independent sources indicate that international students are commonly placed in host‑family (homestay) programmes or local accommodation arrangements rather than traditional school boarding houses; fees for homestays / accommodation are handled separately and vary by arrangement and provider. No fixed on‑campus boarding fee is published in the main fee schedule. Billing schedule and payment terms (how fees are charged in the school year) - The school publishes a monthly fee for each stage. Annual tuition figures are consistent with those monthly rates multiplied by ten (that is, the published monthly amount × 10 = commonly quoted annual tuition for the academic year). From those published figures, per‑term and per‑year totals above are calculated on that basis. This indicates a school billing structure that is presented in monthly terms but commonly expressed as a ten‑month academic total and apportioned into three school terms for budgeting. Refund and cancellation - A specific public refund / cancellation schedule (for example: whether the one‑off enrolment fee is refundable, refund rules for mid‑term withdrawal, or administrative cancellation charges) is not clearly published on the school's main fees summary. Independent school listings cite that enrolment and administrative charges are commonly non‑refundable or subject to administrative fees at comparable schools; however, the school's detailed refund/cancellation terms and any statutory rights under Spanish consumer law or education regulations are not reproduced in the main fee summary. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - The school's public fee summary page lists amounts and frequency but does not show a detailed list of accepted payment instruments (for example, specific bank account / IBAN, direct debit, or card processors) in the headline fee summary. Typical payment methods used by international schools include bank transfer and card payment; the school's admissions or finance office supplies exact payment instructions and options on request. Summary (what is contained in the public fee schedule and what remains by arrangement) - The school publishes clear monthly fees by stage, a one‑off enrolment fee (EUR 900), an annual technological resources charge (EUR 446), and a published Valencia city transport rate (EUR 175 monthly). Published monthly amounts convert to the annual and per‑term totals shown above when multiplied by ten and apportioned into three terms. Dining is listed as included from Nursery & Reception upward. - Items that are commonly charged by schools but are not fixed on the headline fees page (such as uniform, deposits, medical insurance, examination entry charges, or homestay/boarding costs) appear in various independent listings with approximate amounts; those items are generally invoiced separately or handled through admissions/finance arrangements. Exact values, payment instructions, and the school's formal refund/cancellation conditions are not reproduced in the headline fee summary and are handled through the school's admissions/finance documentation.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The campus has boarding facilities on site.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniforms are available from the School Shop. The shop stocks uniforms and sports equipment.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school has an in-house kitchen and dining room service for all students. There are two on-site kitchens—one main facility for the daily menu and a second kitchen for dietary intolerances or specific diets.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Part of the British School Group (Colegios Británicos). The group operates other British schools in Valencia, including British School Alzira and British School Xàtiva.	Governance and ownership Founded in 1987 by the Gil-Marqués family. The school is described as a family school with governance by a directing committee.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British School Gandia teaches the British Curriculum with an individualized teaching style that places the student at the center and aims for students to give the best of their abilities. It offers Early Years (0–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), and Sixth Form (16–18).	Curriculum details The school provides the British Curriculum in Valencia. Students study English and Spanish. In Secondary, they study either German or French. They achieve officially certified levels in the main languages. Language Academy uses CEFR levels A1 to C2 to guide language learning, and prepares students for official exams with Cambridge University (English), Goethe-Institut (German), DELF certifications (French) and Instituto Cervantes (Spanish). On completion of their studies, they have credentials to study university degrees in Spain and abroad.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The school shows a strong track record of its students in A2 examination results. The school also presents information on Exam Results for Admission to Spanish Universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates can study university degrees in Spain and abroad.
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 The school is part of the British School Group and offers a structure that supports students across multiple levels within Valencia (Alzira, Gandía, Xàtiva).	Social & emotional learning Caxton College integrates social and emotional learning through pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives within the school community. Anti-bullying campaigns run across Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, with activities embedded in the PSHE curriculum and a focus on students speaking out against harm. The school promotes inclusion, respect, and a supportive environment so that pupils feel valued and safe. Staff support student wellbeing through ongoing programmes as part of daily school life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) SEN and health-related services are listed under the group's service sections, including psychopedagogical support and safety/medical assistance.	Special educational needs (SEN) Secondary SENCo leads the school's SEN provision. The presence of a named SENCo indicates dedicated support for students with additional needs in the secondary section. The school emphasises inclusive practices and wellbeing-integrated support to help learners succeed.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction across the British Curriculum, with resources and services available through the group's education network.	English as an additional language The Language Academy offers English, French, German and Spanish for pupils from age 3 and above. Language lessons are delivered with immersion at the heart of learning and are available during the school day and after school; Saturday English classes are offered. The curriculum blends British education with Spanish subjects, supporting bilingual mastery of languages and cultures.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed through the group's health and well-being services and psychopedagogical department.	Mental wellbeing The Calm Corner provides a space for students to pause, read, or play chess and recharge. The school discusses wellbeing initiatives with staff and school psychologists to support mental health across the community. The on-site clinic supports health and wellbeing with First Aid, health campaigns and monitoring of allergies and medical conditions.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are integrated into the school's support services and safety policies as part of the group's safeguarding framework.	Safeguarding The school has a whole-school Child Protection and Safeguarding policy to ensure that students feel safe at school. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and goes beyond responding to concerns to create a culture of safety and support. Safeguarding Leads include Marta Gil; Safeguarding Governor John Fraser; Primary Designated Safeguarding Lead Jason Philip; Primary Deputy Leads Ana Algaba and Naomi Skinner; Secondary Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Caxton College sits on a campus of more than 42,000 m² with a mix of indoor and outdoor learning and recreation spaces. The Primary Building and Secondary Building house teaching spaces and specialist rooms for music and ICT. The Caxton Sports Centre includes a heated indoor pool and a gym, with additional facilities such as a football pitch, tennis courts and a padel court. The campus also features a theatre, a chapel and the William Caxton Library with thousands of publications, plus dining facilities and an on-site clinic. An Early Years Area provides age-appropriate spaces for younger children and dedicated spaces for co-curricular activities such as chess, Chinese and art.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The Caxton Sports Centre includes a heated indoor pool and a fitness room. There is an Outdoor Football 8 Pitch (used by Secondary teams and PE lessons) and a Secondary Basketball Court for games and practice. Two GreenSet Tennis Courts are used for training and PE lessons. A Padel Court is available for lessons and bookings. An Outdoor Pool supports swimming training and leisure activities, alongside the Primary and Secondary play spaces for sport.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The Secondary Building has three floors with laboratories, general teaching classrooms, ICT, music and art classrooms, lockers and department offices. The school provides seven laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, plus exam rooms and ICT/music/art facilities across the campus. The Primary Building houses technology-enabled classrooms and specialist rooms for music and ICT. Co-Curricular Classrooms on upper floors support activities such as chess, Chinese and art. The William Caxton Library offers more than 35,000 publications in Spanish, English and other languages.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are offered across the British School Alzira – Xàtiva – Gandia Group, taught by highly qualified personnel, and allow students to develop their sports or artistic skills during school hours.	Extra curricular facilities Caxton College offers a range of co-curricular activities, including sports, art and languages. The Language Academy provides German, English, French and Spanish lessons during or after the school day. Summer Camp programs cover language learning, sports and cultural activities, with options for English, Spanish and other languages. Competition Sports are a core part of school life, complementing academic work. Co-Curricular activities and clubs run during and after school hours.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Inaugurated in September 2015, British School Gandia offers an international educational proposal based on the British curriculum from Pre-Nursery to Year 11, with plans to implement the baccalaureate in the next two years. Its modern building and state-of-the-art facilities create a bright, safe and motivating learning environment. It forms part of a solid educational project with British School Alzira and British School Xàtiva, enabling a continuous and coherent academic path for its students. The educational project is based on the British National Curriculum.	History Caxton College was founded in 1987 by the Gil-Marqués family. It is a private, co-educational British school located about fifteen minutes from Valencia on the Mediterranean coast. It offers education for children and adolescents aged 1 to 18 in an international environment following the British curriculum. The school has been recognised as an Excellent School and holds British School Overseas status awarded by the British Education Inspectorate.
Community	Community At British School Gandia, students find a dynamic, international and welcoming environment where they can grow happily and acquire key skills for their future. It is part of a three-campus project with British School Alzira and British School Xàtiva, ensuring a connected community across campuses. All subjects are taught in English following the British curriculum, while students also receive lessons in Spanish Language and Culture to support bilingual development. A broad range of extracurricular activities—ballet, funky, tennis, skating, Chinese, German, robotics, cooking and chess—complements classroom learning.	Community Caxton College fosters a dynamic, inclusive community on a campus of more than 42,000 m². It offers a wide range of co-curricular activities and a Language Academy providing immersion in German, English, French and Spanish. Summer camps and competitive sports are part of the activity programme, and events such as Respect and Inclusion Week and an annual anti-bullying campaign reinforce a culture of kindness and inclusion across Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Caxton College is a private, mixed British school located about 15 minutes from Valencia, offering a complete education to children and adolescents from 1 to 18. The school follows the British curriculum and provides a welcoming, bilingual environment that blends British and Spanish cultures. Students study English and Spanish, with German or French in Secondary, and achieve official language proficiency through recognised certificates. On completion, students gain credentials to study university degrees in Spain and abroad.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The Art Academy at Caxton College focuses on creativity. The school offers a broad spectrum of co-curricular activities including arts, music and drama. These activities provide opportunities for artistic exploration and performance as part of student life.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Language Academy offers German, English, French and Spanish. Lessons run at midday during the school day and in the late afternoon, with English classes also held on Saturdays. The academy prepares students for official exams with Cambridge English, Goethe‑Institut, DELF and Instituto Cervantes, and organises exam sessions in the school. Official CEFR levels are used to measure progress and enable entry to European universities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Caxton College develops talents through a wide range of co-curricular activities in sports, art, music, languages, science and technology. Sports clubs include basketball, football, swimming and tennis. Summer Camp offers language and sport experiences during the summer, with immersion in languages.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Extracurricular activities are taught by highly qualified personnel, which allow students to develop their sports or artistic skills during school hours. Creativity, sports, friendship and fun are encouraged without leaving the school. Extracurricular activities are designed to make students happy while they learn and develop.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus covers more than 42,000 m² and supports student wellbeing. The school emphasizes emotional wellbeing and values such as respect, resilience and responsibility. Sports and outdoor activities are available as part of daily life.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches the British Curriculum using a personalized teaching style with the student at the center.	Language provision English and Spanish are core languages; in Secondary, learners study either German or French and obtain an officially certified level of proficiency in the main languages.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school teaches English and Spanish, with German or French taught in Secondary.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs The Language Academy offers French, German, English or Spanish during or after the school day.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Step 1 Contact Caxton College by online contact form or by calling +34 96 142 41 72 from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Step 2 Place availability: after your request for information, the Admissions Department will inform you about the availability of places, and, depending on availability, organise a visit online or in person. Step 3 Confirmation of enrolment: after the visit, the Admissions Department will send you instructions to complete the online application form. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for Caxton College to contact the student's previous school. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis. Where places are not available, children will be added to the waiting list. If your child is on the waiting list and a place becomes available, Caxton College will contact you to start the admissions process. The application does not legally bind you to accept a place at Caxton College. Applications do not confirm places as these are subject to availability.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Places are offered on a first come, first served basis. Where places are not available, children will be added to the waiting list. If a place becomes available, the admissions team will contact you to start the admissions process.
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