International Waldorf School Valencia vs MDI International College

	I International Waldorf School Valencia Valencia, Spain	M MDI International College Valencia, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,856 - 6,441	Fees / year €3,000 - 6,870
Age range	Age range 3 - 16 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Waldorf Steiner Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1968
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location El Puig de Santa Maria, Valencia, Spain. The campus is located in El Puig de Santa María, with good access to central Valencia, which is about 14 kilometers away. The campus spans around 6,000 square metres of facilities including classrooms, dining room, sports court, outdoor areas, an orchard and a swimming pool.	Location Valencia region, Spain. It is located in Riba-roja del Turia on Carretera Manises a Riba-roja del Turia km 10. The campus is rural and intimate with abundant outdoor spaces.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (3-5 years), Primary, Secondary. The school provides a complete educational cycle from 3 to 16 years.	Stages Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate.
School type	School type Waldorf school based on Waldorf-Steiner pedagogy; centre authorised by the Generalitat Valenciana. It holds American accreditation by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges).	School type International bilingual school offering instruction in English and Spanish, based on the Spanish curriculum, inspired by Montessori and Steiner-Waldorf, and with a Farm School approach.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Small classes and individualized attention.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Spain (Spanish curriculum).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Rhythm guides the day with a consistent sequence of activities. 50% of the curriculum is taught in English, coexisting with Spanish; Valencian is taught as a co-official language. The day includes a dining room and after-school care from 15:00 to 17:00.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Annual registration fee: EUR 400 per year. Payment is made in March–April for the following school year and guarantees reservation of a place. This registration fee is non-refundable. - Family enrolment (initial deposit for new families): EUR 900, single payment per family. The initial deposit is non-refundable. Tuition fees by year group (study fee; paid in instalments and annual totals) - Kindergarten (ages 3–5): Study fee EUR 512 per month, paid in 11 instalments (September–July). Annual study-fee total (11 instalments): EUR 5,632. School materials: EUR 362 per year. Lunch service is not included in the monthly fee. A second-child discount of 25% and a third-child discount of 40% apply to the study fee. - Primary (Years 1–6, ages 6–11): Study fee EUR 502 per month, paid in 11 instalments (September–July). Annual study-fee total (11 instalments): EUR 5,522. School materials: EUR 334 per year (discounts do not apply to the cost of school materials; certain special materials such as flute are not included). A second-child discount of 25% and a third-child discount of 40% apply to the study fee. - Secondary (Years 7–10, ages 12–16): Study fee EUR 549 per month, paid in 11 instalments (September–July). Annual study-fee total (11 instalments): EUR 6,039. School materials: EUR 402 per year (discounts do not apply to the cost of school materials; certain special materials are not included). A second-child discount of 25% and a third-child discount of 40% are indicated (applied to registration or enrolment as shown). Billing schedule and payment terms - Study fees are billed as 11 instalments covering September through July (monthly instalments). Annual registration is payable in March–April for the following school year and reserves the student place. Family enrolment deposit for new families is a single payment at the time of enrolment and is non-refundable. Specific due dates for the 11 monthly instalments are not listed. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school (board ing is not applicable). Complementary services and other costs - Dining room (ecological menu; omnivore or vegetarian/vegan options): Single day EUR 10; Monthly dining fee EUR 117. Lunch is not included in Kindergarten monthly tuition. - Afternoon care (extension from 15:00 to 16:45): Single day EUR 7; Afternoon snack EUR 4; Monthly afternoon-care fee EUR 70. - School transport: Not operational (no transport fees currently). - School materials / special materials: Listed amounts above by level (materials fees are charged annually and discounts do not apply to material costs). Certain special items (for example, the flute) are not included in the materials fee. - Discounts for additional children: registration and tuition discounts are offered for second and third children (examples shown: registration discount 20% for second child and 40% for third child; tuition/enrolment discounts typically 25% for second child and 40% for third child as indicated for specific levels). Refund information - The annual registration fee is non-refundable. The family enrolment initial deposit for new families is non-refundable. No additional refund rules or conditions are specified for other fees. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct-debit details) are not specified alongside the published fee schedule. Summary of key numeric totals by level (for quick reference) - Kindergarten: Study fee EUR 512 per instalment (11 instalments), annual study-fee EUR 5,632; materials EUR 362 per year. - Primary (Years 1–6): Study fee EUR 502 per instalment (11 instalments), annual study-fee EUR 5,522; materials EUR 334 per year. - Secondary (Years 7–10): Study fee EUR 549 per instalment (11 instalments), annual study-fee EUR 6,039; materials EUR 402 per year.	Fee details Application / Annual registration fee - Infant (Educación Infantil): EUR 300. - Primary (Primaria): EUR 387. - 1st cycle Secondary (1º ciclo ESO): EUR 489. - 2nd cycle Secondary (2º ciclo ESO): EUR 587. - Baccalaureate (Bachillerato): EUR 687. Tuition fees (educational activities) — monthly and annual amounts - Tuition is billed across ten monthly instalments. - Infant: EUR 300 per month — EUR 3,000 per academic year (300 × 10). - Primary: EUR 387 per month — EUR 3,870 per academic year (387 × 10). - 1st cycle ESO: EUR 489 per month — EUR 4,890 per academic year (489 × 10). - 2nd cycle ESO: EUR 587 per month — EUR 5,870 per academic year (587 × 10). - Bachillerato: EUR 687 per month — EUR 6,870 per academic year (687 × 10). - Sibling discount on tuition: 20% reduction on the enseñanza (tuition) for siblings. Other standard fees and typical annual totals - School materials: EUR 250 per year. Payment is collected annually. - Lunch (Comedor): EUR 160 per month — EUR 1,600 per academic year (160 × 10). - Bus transport: EUR 189 per month — EUR 1,890 per academic year (189 × 10). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition (enseñanza) is billed in ten monthly instalments across the school year. - The annual registration (matrícula) is a one‑off annual charge by year group, payable at enrolment. - Materials fee is paid annually and is required before the start of the school year (payment is due by the usual administrative deadline before September). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with published daily schedules and school hours. Other costs and requirements - Uniform: Uniform is required for all students and is obtained from the specified supplier (Geles, C/ del Gral. San Martín, 12, L'Eixample, València). Specific uniform pricing is not published. - Additional occasional costs: Books and some curricular materials are supplied via the school materials fee or purchased by families as indicated in school communications; extra-curricular activities or special outings may incur separate charges depending on the activity. Refund information - No standard refund schedule or refund amounts for enrollment or tuition is published within the school's publicly listed fees. Refunds and cancellations are managed according to the school's administrative policies and applicable regulations. Fee payment options - Payments are processed through the school's administrative channels; the materials fee is to be paid by the usual administrative means before September. Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, card or direct debit) are handled through the school office at registration and by the administration. Contact details for administrative or billing enquiries are available through the school's published office contacts and administrative email.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Waldorf pedagogy with a complete educational cycle for students aged 3 to 16; NEASC accreditation; small class sizes.	Curriculum details MDI International College is an international bilingual school based on the Spanish curriculum, inspired by Montessori and Steiner-Waldorf and Farm School, with Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato. We offer small classes, individualized attention, and a warm, nurturing environment. The environment is intimate, rural, with many outdoor spaces. If you are looking for an alternative school in Valencia where your child is not a number, but where children and adolescents can be authentic, you are invited to visit us. Established in 1968, our international school, MDI, stands as a beacon of distinctive educational excellence. Far from conventional norms, we foster a unique approach that transcends traditional borders. At MDI, we embrace the essence of a small, intimate setting, prioritizing not only academic learning but also the development of each student's emotional and social intelligence. Here, we believe in offering an unparalleled educational journey that prepares students not only for academic success but also for a full and balanced life. English-language instruction is emphasized, with activities led by native English-speaking teachers.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes	Student teacher ratio —
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. To begin, fill out the form below. The form lists entrance course options such as 2025/2026, 2026/2027, or Next school years. It collects the parent or guardian's name, email, and telephone, and asks for City/Country of residence and nationality. It also asks how you heard about us and whether your children currently attend a Waldorf school, with sections for each child's details, including name, date of birth, current course/grade, and languages spoken. Attendance at the information meeting/open house is required.	Admissions MDI International College is a bilingual international school based on the Spanish curriculum, with inspiration from Montessori and Steiner-Waldorf and a Farm School approach. It offers Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and the Baccalaureate. Small classes, individualized attention, and a warm, nurturing environment are provided. The environment is intimate and rural with many outdoor spaces. Admissions and enrollment are open. The school is located at Carretera Manises a Riba-roja del Turia km. 10, in Rib a-Roja del Turia.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist If a place is not available, you will be put on the waiting list. We will contact you if a vacancy arises.	Waitlist —
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