British School of Valencia - Main Campus vs Shackleton International School

	B British School of Valencia - Main Campus Valencia, Spain	S Shackleton International School Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,150 - 9,750	Fees / year €9,180 - 9,990
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 800	Pupils 240
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened 2021
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 Benieu 9, Burjassot, Valencia. The school is situated in Burjassot, Valencia. Bus routes are planned each school year, stops are established for safety and service needs, and pick-up/drop-off schedules are provided at registration. An Early Birds service runs from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
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 EYFS (3-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), International Baccalaureate (16-18)
School type	School type Private British school	School type The school is a British school offering instruction based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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 In-house school psychologists provide counselling, education, and mentoring; psychopedagogical services are available to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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 —
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 Bus routes are planned each year with stops established for safety; pick-up and drop-off schedules are provided at registration; families can monitor route location via a WhatsApp Community; punctuality is expected and if a student is not collected, they will be brought back to school
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 Registration & Reservation Fees - Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 1,015. - For new Year 12 entrants (single registration): EUR 500 (one-off). - Annual reservation / re-enrolment fee (paid in February to secure the place): EUR 165. - Sibling discounts (apply only if all siblings are enrolled): 2nd sibling 10% discount; 3rd sibling 30% discount; 4th sibling free. Tuition Fees (annual / per term / monthly) - Nursery & Reception: Annual EUR 8,290; Per term (termly payment, divided by 3): EUR 2,763.33; Monthly (10-month instalment plan): EUR 829.00. - Year 1 to Year 6: Annual EUR 8,610; Per term: EUR 2,870.00; Monthly (10 months): EUR 861.00. - Year 7 to Year 8: Annual EUR 9,180; Per term: EUR 3,060.00; Monthly (10 months): EUR 918.00. - Year 9 to Year 11: Annual EUR 9,650; Per term: EUR 3,216.67; Monthly (10 months): EUR 965.00. - Year 12 (current intake noted): Annual EUR 9,990; Per term: EUR 3,330.00; Monthly (10 months): EUR 999.00. Included in Tuition - School insurance; psychopedagogical services; mandatory lunch service; daily consumables; Early Birds (from 8:00). Not Included / Additional Costs - Chromebook (school-selected), from Year 2: approximately EUR 500 (must be purchased through the school's online shop before the start of the school year). - Personal items (textbooks, apps, individual technological resources), uniforms, extracurricular clubs and field trips. - British external examination fees: Year 11 (IGCSE) approximately EUR 1,000/year; Year 12 and Year 13 (IB) approximately EUR 1,000/year; Year 6, 9 and 10 assessment tests approx EUR 50/year (exact amounts communicated before billing). - ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language) classes for non-Spanish-speaking pupils from Year 3 onward when required: 1st year EUR 400 for the full academic year (payable at enrolment; non-refundable); 2nd year EUR 400 (payable at reservation). Transport (School Bus) - Academic year (10 months): Roundtrip EUR 183 per month; One-way EUR 109 per month. - Occasional / random months (single-month service): Roundtrip EUR 217; One-way EUR 145. One-time service (subject to availability): EUR 13. Payment Options & Billing Schedule - 10-instalment plan: available only via SEPA direct debit (charged on the 2nd day of each month from September to June). Monthly instalments are calculated by dividing the total annual tuition by 10 (equal payments). - Annual or termly payments: accepted by bank transfer and must be paid in advance before the start of the year or term. Termly payments are processed as three term payments per academic year. Discounts, Charges & Penalties - Early payment discount: 2% discount for annual payments made in full by 1 September. - Bank charge for declined bank transaction: EUR 30. - Consequence of unpaid fees: suspension of contracted services until outstanding balance is settled. Withdrawal & Refunds - Registration fee: non-refundable. - ELE first-year fee (EUR 400): non-refundable when charged at enrolment. - Withdrawal notice: a 30-day notice is required to withdraw a pupil so that the following monthly payment is not charged. - Absence policy: fees are not reduced or reimbursed for absence due to travel, illness, holidays, or any other reason. Boarding - Boarding provision: Day school only (no boarding facilities). Other Financial Conditions - Annual tuition increase: tuition will rise annually by CPI + 2% in line with Spanish labour regulations. If you require these figures displayed in a particular numeric format for your database (for example all amounts rounded to whole euros), they are presented above with standard currency formatting (EUR and amounts).
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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 The school follows the British Curriculum. It offers stages: EYFS (3–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for 16–18. It is an IB World School.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Careers and higher education guidance is provided to support students' progression.	Higher education progression —
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 —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 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 Shackleton International School is a British school offering instruction based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. For 2026/2027, courses run from Nursery to Year 12 (first IB year), with the IB cycle planned through Year 13. Applicants aged 5 and up must demonstrate the minimum knowledge. All applicants, including from other British schools or native speakers, undertake a written test and present the previous school's academic report on the same day. The management team decides suitability and whether any transition support is needed. Some applicants may be admitted on the condition of working with a personal tutor for several months. Admission steps: request an informational visit and complete the admissions form; complete the admission test; trial day for Primary; results and enrolment with safeguarding checks. Fees: Registration 1015€ (non-refundable). Sibling discounts: 2nd 10%; 3rd 30%; 4th Free; new Year 12 registration 500€. Annual Reservation / Re-enrolment 165€. Annual tuition: Nursery/Reception 8290€; Year 1–6 8610€; Year 7–8 9180€; Year 9–11 9650€; Year 12 9990€. Included: School Insurance, Psychopedagogical Services, Lunch (mandatory), Daily consumables, Early Birds. Not included: Chromebook (from Year 2) ~500€; textbooks, apps, uniforms, clubs and trips; external exams; ELE. Bus: 10-month year, Roundtrip 183€/month; One way 109€/month. Payment: 10-instalment SEPA or annual/termly. Payment conditions include siblings discounts, early payment (2% if paid by Sept 1), a 30-day withdrawal, absence policy, a €30 bank fee, and CPI + 2% annual tuition increases; full details are in the Internal Regulation document.
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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.	Waitlist —
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