Iale International School vs Mas Camarena International School

	I Iale International School Valencia, Spain	M Mas Camarena International School Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,400 - 9,300	Fees / year €4,650 - 9,200
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 500	Pupils 2,500
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 21
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1967	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in L'Eliana, Valencia, Spain (C/ Campoamor 24, 46183). It is a private bilingual campus serving the L'Eliana community with easy access to Valencia via local road networks. The neighbourhood is family‑friendly and residential.	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 Infants, Primary and Secondary; offers National Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate programmes.	Stages —
School type	School type Private day school; English‑Spanish bilingual.	School type Mas Camarena Educational Complex is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Psycho-pedagogical department provides student support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details School transport is offered with 10 daily routes for Infants to Baccalaureate; a teacher accompanies students on each bus; safety features include seatbelts, child seats, first aid kits, anti-rolling systems, air conditioning and heating; routes and stops are planned annually and may be extended if regulations allow.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fees - New student registration (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 790. - Registration fee for second sibling and subsequent (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 450. - Administrative/management fee for new Maternal (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 450 (applies to New Students Maternal 1 and Maternal 2). Tuition fees by year group (monthly instalment and academic‑year total) Note: The school charges tuition, meals and transport as pro‑rata payments in 10 equal monthly instalments from September to June (9 instalments for 2nd Baccalaureate where stated). Monthly figures below are the standard monthly instalment amounts; the academic‑year total is shown as 10 × monthly instalment unless otherwise noted. - EDI (Infants) 1–2–3 (ages 3–6): Tuition EUR 440 per month → Academic year (10 instalments) EUR 4,400. Lunch (included snack for Infants) EUR 175 per month → EUR 1,750 per year. - Primary 1–2 (ages 6–8): Tuition EUR 510 per month → Academic year EUR 5,100. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. - Primary 3–4–5–6 (ages 8–12): Tuition EUR 525 per month → Academic year EUR 5,250. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. - Secondary 1–2 (ages 12–14): Tuition EUR 595 per month → Academic year EUR 5,950. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. - Secondary 3–4 (ages 14–16): Tuition EUR 620 per month → Academic year EUR 6,200. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. - National Baccalaureate (ages 16–18): Tuition listed EUR 650 per month (standard instalment). For students in 2nd Baccalaureate the school bills the total cost of the academic year in 9 monthly instalments of EUR 723 (September–May); that payment schedule applies to Baccalaureate 2. Lunch EUR 175 per month → EUR 1,750 per year (or pro‑rated under the Bacc.2 9‑month schedule). - International Baccalaureate (Year 1, ages 16–17): Tuition EUR 830 per month → Academic year EUR 8,300. Lunch EUR 185 per month → EUR 1,850 per year. IB examination fees are charged separately in the second (exam) year. Second‑sibling tuition (monthly instalments) - Maternal 1: EUR 418 per month (Bono Infantil shown separately: -EUR 350; complement EUR 68). - Maternal 2: EUR 418 per month (Bono Infantil -EUR 300; complement EUR 118). - EDI 1–2–3: EUR 418 per month. - Primary 1–2: EUR 485 per month. - Primary 3–6: EUR 499 per month. - Secondary 1–2: EUR 566 per month. - Secondary 3–4: EUR 589 per month. - National Bacc. 1–2 (second‑sibling rate): EUR 618 per month. - International Bacc. 1 (second‑sibling rate): EUR 789 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: the total amount for the school year (tuition, meals and transport) is paid in 10 equal monthly instalments from September to June. For 2nd Baccalaureate the total is paid in 9 monthly instalments (September to May). Payments must be made through the bank or at the administration office (by credit card) between the 1st and 5th of each month (including January). Late/unpaid accounts incur bank charges and processing costs. Full annual payment before the 1st of September receives a 2.5% discount on tuition; that full‑year payment is non‑refundable in the event of cancellation during the academic year. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a school service; boarding fees are not applicable. The published fee schedules cover day‑school services only (tuition, meals, transport and optional extras). Other costs and recurring fees - Class material / educational resources: Maternal class material (annual payment, non‑refundable) EUR 325; other stages have annual reconfirmation/class‑material payments as specified below. Annual material payments are charged in February and are non‑refundable. - Reconfirmation of place (annual payment in February, non‑refundable): EDI/Primary EUR 385; Secondary/Baccalaureate EUR 480. - Lunch (school catering): Infants lunch/snack EUR 175 per month; Primary/Secondary/Baccalaureate lunch EUR 185 per month (where shown). The annual catering fee is divided into the same instalments used for tuition; if the catering service is contracted monthly rather than for the full academic year a surcharge may apply. - Transport: Return journey EUR 180 per month (instalment) / One‑way EUR 120 per month (instalment). The transport service is provided by external companies; the annual cost is divided into 10 fixed monthly payments. Using two different routes may incur an extra charge. - Extended hours: Full school month EUR 25; half month EUR 12.50; single day EUR 2 (extended hours cover specified daily time windows). - Language immersion / reinforcement programmes (optional): SUPPORT English EUR 70 extra per month; ELE (Spanish for foreigners) EUR 90 extra per month. - High‑performance sport and artistic programme (optional): small‑group surcharge (where applicable) EUR 100 extra per month. - IB Diploma Programme exam and external fees: IB examination fees are payable by Diploma students in the second (exam) year before the exams; UNED conversion fees where applicable are charged separately to the family. - Uniforms: discount of 5% from the second child onwards (uniform purchase handled via the school's uniform arrangements). - Parents' association voluntary fee (annual): EUR 96 for one child; EUR 78 per child when there are two siblings; EUR 50 for the third and fourth sibling. This voluntary fee helps cover tuition, meals and transport contributions and other items as described by the school. Refund information - One‑off registration, annual class‑material payment and reconfirmation payments are non‑refundable. In case of cancellation during the academic year any advance or full yearly payment is non‑refundable. Unpaid accounts may attract bank and management charges. IB exam and external fees are paid separately and are non‑refundable according to the external exam bodies' rules. Fee payment options - Bank transfer (bank payment) or payment at the administration office by credit card. All monthly instalments must be paid between the 1st and 5th of each month (including January). Additional payment‑method details (bank account details, card acceptance) are handled by the school administration.	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 Offers National Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate curricula. The school is a private English-Spanish bilingual school founded in 1967. English is used as a vehicular language in many subjects; a third language can be studied (Primary: Mandarin Chinese, French and Valenciano; Secondary: Mandarin Chinese, French and German). The Dual Diploma program provides the American Dual Baccalaureate (Spanish Baccalaureate + American High School Diploma) taught in English. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year course for 16-18 year olds, with six subjects and core components, and is recognized by prestigious universities. The school integrates technology into the curriculum (programming, robotics, AR, drones, 3D printing) and has the Apple Distinguished School designation.	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 From ESO 4, university guidance focuses on university prospects and the professions that best match student strengths. Work experience at the university is supported. The Dual Diploma offers the American Dual Baccalaureate, an official programme that allows students to obtain both the Spanish Baccalaureate and the American High School Diploma; the program can be taken over a maximum of four years (ESO 3 - BACC 2) and is taught in English.	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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission is open all year round, provided there is a place available in the year group you have applied for. A staff member will respond with available dates and times and provide initial guidance about the school's education model. This step starts the enrollment process and ensures you receive the most current information about openings. Visit the school. A visit to the school will be arranged to explain the educational project, show you around the facilities and answer any questions you may have. This step helps families understand fit and program details before applying. The visit is an opportunity to become familiar with the bilingual, international project and environment. Entrance Exams. Entrance exams are administered for applicants from Primary 1. The testing date is scheduled in coordination with the family. The exams determine eligibility for admission and assess readiness. Admission. A decision is communicated within 7 days of the exam. Acceptance is contingent on meeting admission criteria. Families are given details on next steps. Registration. Registration must be completed within 5 days. The registration form and required documents must be submitted, along with payment of the reconfirmation of place fee. After submission, families receive welcome information about school operations. Source: turn2view0	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.
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