British School of Valencia - Main Campus vs Imagine Montessori School - Valencia
British School of Valencia - Main Campus and Imagine Montessori School - Valencia are both in Valencia, about 5 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. British School of Valencia - Main Campus also offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels and EYFS, and Imagine Montessori School - Valencia also offers Montessori. Published annual fees are close, at €7,150 - 9,750 for British School of Valencia - Main Campus and €5,860 - 9,640 for Imagine Montessori School - Valencia. British School of Valencia - Main Campus takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Imagine Montessori School - Valencia from 1 to 18. British School of Valencia - Main Campus is the larger school, with around 800 pupils to Imagine Montessori School - Valencia's 400.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
800
Pupils
400
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
25
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1992
Opened
2016
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
The two campuses are located in the Ruzafa neighbourhood, in the heart of the city of Valencia, just a 5-minute walk from each other. Main Campus: Calle Filipinas, 37, 46006 Valencia. Nexus Campus: Avenida Peris y Valero, 99, 46006 Valencia.
Location
Valencia, Spain. The La Pinada campus is located at Calle Melissa 46, Lloma Llarga, Paterna (46980), in the Valencia metropolitan area. The campus is surrounded by nature and designed with sustainability in mind.
Stages
Stages
Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 2-5); Primary Education (ages 5-11); Secondary Education (ages 11-16); Sixth Form (BSV Nexus – ages 16-18)
Stages
Infant Community (20 months - 3 years); Children's House (3-6 years); Primary (6-12 years); Secondary & Pre-University (12-18 years)
School type
School type
Private British school
School type
Private secular mixed Montessori school located in Paterna, Valencia region; follows the British curriculum; recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
SEND policy; EAL policy; Specific Educational Support Needs policy; admissions policy states the school admits pupils with an additional educational need and/or disability
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Spain
Country affiliation
British; follows the curriculum and guidelines of the United Kingdom Department of Education, recognised by the Spanish Education Ministry.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Secular
School day structure
School day structure
Open 08:30–17:30, Monday to Friday, September–June. Timetable for Early Years, Primary & Secondary: 08:50–16:30. Sixth Form timetable: 08:50–16:30 (depends on lessons). Pre-Nursery to Year 11 morning start 07:50 (optional) and lunch 12:00–14:30 (with possible extra fee for extended day).
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
A transport service covers the Valencia metropolitan area and outlying towns; Bus Tracker from BatOnRoute provides real-time tracking; options include morning, afternoon, or both.
Bus service details
Summer Camp bus service operates between Valencia and Imagine La Pinada (Paterna). Route 1 runs Valencia to Imagine La Pinada with stops including Avenida Blasco Ibáñez, Corte Inglés (Av. de Francia), Gran Vía, Plaza España, and ends at Imagine La Pinada at 8:50. The return route runs from Imagine La Pinada to Valencia with multiple stops, starting at 16:30 and finishing around 17:25, including stops at L'Hemisferic and Plaza España. The La Pinada address is Calle Melissa 46, Lloma Llarga, Paterna.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Tuition — billing schedule and summary - Tuition is charged as ten equal monthly payments across the academic year.
Early Years Foundation Stage (monthly; annual = 10 monthly payments) - Pre‑Nursery (age 2): 715€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,150€. - Nursery (age 3): 715€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,150€. - Reception (age 4): 715€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,150€.
Primary (monthly; annual = 10 monthly payments) - Year 1 (age 5): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 2 (age 6): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 3 (age 7): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 4 (age 8): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 5 (age 9): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€. - Year 6 (age 10): 790€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 7,900€.
Secondary (monthly; annual = 10 monthly payments) - Year 7 (age 11): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. - Year 8 (age 12): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. - Year 9 (age 13): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. - Year 10 (age 14): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€. - Year 11 (age 15): 920€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,200€.
Sixth Form (monthly; annual = 10 monthly payments) - Year 12 (age 16): 957€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,570€. - Year 13 (age 17): 957€ per month — Annual total (10 payments): 9,570€.
Admission / registration fees - First-time admission (new student) registration fee: 3,250€. - Reduced admission fee: 1,600€ for siblings of current students and for students entering in Year 7 to Year 13. - Early booking split option for the admission fee: first payment of 1,250€ to confirm the place and a second payment of 2,000€ in April; the total admission fee must be paid before the academic year starts. - Annual renewal registration charge: 445€ (mandatory, non‑refundable).
Other recurring and one‑off costs - School material charge: 242€ per term. - Textbooks: invoiced in November (amount varies by year and will be billed separately). - Uniform: supplied through El Corte Inglés; cost varies by item and is paid separately. - Transport (optional): 199€ per month. - Dining room (school meals): 210€ per month; this service is mandatory for Pre‑Nursery through Year 3. - Morning Club (optional): 25€ or 50€ per month depending on hours chosen. - Afternoon Homework Club (optional): 25€ or 50€ per month depending on duration chosen. - School of Music (optional): 790€ for the year (33 classes); payable either in instalments or as a single payment. - Summer School: price depends on chosen dates and programme; amounts vary by session.
Refunds and cooling-off - There is a 10‑day cooling‑off period after the admission fee is paid; after that 10‑day period the admission payment is non‑refundable. - The annual renewal registration fee (445€) is mandatory and non‑refundable.
Fee payment schedule and terms - Tuition is collected as ten monthly instalments across the academic year. The admission registration fee must be paid to confirm and secure a place; early booking split payments are offered for the admission fee as detailed above.
Fee payment options (accepted methods) - The school's published fee information does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) on the public fee page.
Fee details
Application / Admission Fees - Admission (new enrolment, first year): EUR 2,100. - Enrolment (first child): EUR 630; second child: EUR 420; third child: no amount shown (blank on the published list). - Re-enrolment to secure a place for the following school year: EUR 395 (first child: EUR 361; second child: EUR 316; third child: amount blank on the published list).
Tuition fees by school stage (monthly amount and billing frequency) - Infant Community (Full day or Reduced day: 9:00–16:40 or 9:00–15:00): EUR 831 per month (billed as 10 instalments per year). Morning sessions only (9:00–12:00, for 2-year-olds): EUR 586 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Children's House (3–6 years) (Full day or Reduced day: 9:00–16:40 or 9:00–15:00): EUR 831 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Primary (6–12 years) (Full day 9:00–16:40): EUR 890 per month (10 instalments/year). Description covers tuition, materials and meals/snacks. - Secondary / Pre-University (9:00–16:40): - Year 7 to 9: EUR 947 per month (10 instalments/year). - Year 10 to 11: EUR 951 per month (10 instalments/year). - Year 12 to 13 (Baccalaureate / A-Levels): EUR 964 per month (10 instalments/year). Note: books and Cambridge/iGCSE/A-Level exam fees for Years 10–13 are charged in addition where applicable.
Annual totals (calculated from published instalments) - Annual tuition = published monthly figure × 10 instalments. Examples: - Infant / Children's House: EUR 831 × 10 = EUR 8,310 per academic year. - Primary: EUR 890 × 10 = EUR 8,900 per academic year. - Secondary Year 7–9: EUR 947 × 10 = EUR 9,470 per academic year. Year 12–13: EUR 964 × 10 = EUR 9,640 per academic year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in 10 instalments per year (the published amounts are shown per instalment/month). Early payment of the yearly fees and school supplies (and annual transport, if applicable) qualifies for a 2% discount on the total value. Multi-child discounts apply (see Discounts).
Discounts and sibling reductions - Early payment discount: 2% off the total when paying the yearly fee and school supplies (and annual transport if applicable). - Second child: 8.5% discount on the school monthly fee and school supplies. - Third child: 20% discount on the school monthly fee and school supplies.
Additional services and fees - School transport (annual contract rates shown as monthly): return trip EUR 175/month; one-way trip EUR 110/month (prices shown are based on a contract for the whole school year). - Nap materials (annual): EUR 95 per year (includes individual cot with fitted sheet and yearly cleaning irrespective of period of use). - Early Bird (before-school care): monthly option EUR 65; single session EUR 4. - Afternoon Club (after-school care): monthly option EUR 80; single session EUR 5.50. Sessions run from 16:40 to 18:00 on a daily basis with no prior notice required for single sessions. - Secondary & Baccalaureate: books and official Cambridge exam fees for iGCSE and A-Levels (Years 10–13) are charged in addition. Field trips and other activities carry additional charges announced during the academic year.
Uniforms and other routine costs - Uniform costs are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Charges for books, exam fees (Years 10–13), trips and certain activities are listed as additional where applicable.
Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; there is no published boarding provision or boarding tariff in the school's fee schedule.
Refund information - A specific refund policy or refund amounts (for withdrawal, partial attendance, or early termination) is not published within the school's fee schedule. Parents should note that re-enrolment and admission charges are presented as non-zero amounts but no public refund terms are specified in the published fees document.
Fee payment options - The published fee page lists instalment frequency and discounts but does not itemise accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.). Payment method options are not specified on the published fee schedule.
Notes on items not published in the fee schedule - The published fee information includes instalment amounts, admission/enrolment fees, re-enrolment fees, discounts, transport and ancillary services, but does not itemise accepted payment methods or a formal refund policy; it also does not list specific uniform prices. Where amounts appear blank (for the third child in certain lines), the published schedule shows no value.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
British School of Valencia offers a holistic British curriculum with multilingual education in Valencia. The taught curriculum broadly follows the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1–4 and is formally assessed by GCSEs, with KS5 assessment by A-Levels. The Spanish curriculum requirements are included as mandated by the Spanish authorities. CAT4 baseline assessments are used: pupils entering Years 7–9 take the CAT4 in September of their entry year, and all pupils take the CAT4 at the start of Year 10. Careers and Higher Education guidance is provided, and a wide range of co-curricular activities supplement the timetable.
Curriculum details
Montessori pedagogy informs the school's approach within the British curriculum. It serves students from 20 months through 18 years. The education is inspired by AMI principles. Students work toward iGCSEs and A-Levels. The school is accepted by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Careers and higher education guidance is provided to support students' progression.
Higher education progression
iGCSEs and A-Levels are available, guiding graduates to universities in the UK, Spain, and worldwide.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The curriculum contemplates accelerated progress for high-ability students within their class, while maintaining their peer group.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Six-step admissions process: 1. Contact us: After an enquiry, our Admissions Officer will contact you. 2. Visit BSV: Book a private tour or attend an open day to learn about the curriculum and learning atmosphere. 3. Entry requirements: Students from Year 2 to Year 13 submit school reports and proof of their level of English; an interview may be conducted to assess academic ability. 4. Offer of place: After submitting the required reports and completing any necessary interview, a time-limited formal offer of a place is made. If no places are available for the desired entry date, the child is placed on the waiting list. 5. Admissions documentation: If you accept the offer, complete the enrolment documents and pay the admission fee to secure admission. 6. Start at BSV: Arrival and onboarding ensure a smooth process and integration into the BSV community. Entry requirements: Enrolment forms and necessary documents; siblings of current students have preference. Early Years & Year 1: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception and Year 1 require enrolment forms and documents; no prior English is required. Primary: Year 2–Year 6 require an age-appropriate level of spoken and written English and numeracy; previous school reports and proof of English are requested; a meeting with the Head of Primary is arranged. Secondary: Year 7–Year 11 require two last school reports and proof of English; if a place is available, an appointment to visit is arranged and an admissions interview. Sixth Form: Year 12–Year 13 require evidence of 5 A*-C (9-4) IGCSE or equivalent, past school reports and proof of English (C1–C2); an interview assesses spoken English and guidance on AS/A-Level subject choices.
Admissions
The 4 steps of the admission process: 1. Check availability of places: By providing basic information, we check availability and arrange an online meeting or in-person visit to learn about the school and its methodology. 2. Get to know our school: Once availability is confirmed, you can choose a date and time for an online meeting or an in-person visit. 3. Student visit: From entry into Year 1 (5 years old), the prospective student spends time in the classroom to get to know us. 4. Admission outcome and enrolment: After evaluation by the educational team, a recommendation for admission is shared based on English level, academic performance, and potential for adaptation to the group.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
If no places are available for the desired entry date, the child will be placed on the waiting list and notified when a place becomes available.