Compare Catholic International Schools in Valencia, Spain

Campo Olivar (Godella), a quiet residential area near Valencia, Spain. The campus is about 10 km from Valencia city centre and sits among pine trees in a natural setting. A bus service operates between Valencia and Campo Olivar, supervised by teachers. The facilities include a large garden, six football/basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a chapel.

From ages 2 to university; Aula de 2 años (2-year-old classroom), Infantil, Primaria, Secundaria, Bachillerato.

Private Catholic bilingual school.

School counselling; Early Morning drop-off service; School of Parents for guidance to students, families and teachers.

Spain

Catholic

Bus service between Valencia and Campo Olivar supervised by teachers.

All pupils wear the school uniform; the uniform is purchased at the school shop.

All students eat at school. Food is prepared daily in the kitchen.

Edelweiss School is a private Catholic school privately owned and run by the founding family; leadership is currently in the third generation. It is a private center dependent on the Valencian Community's Department of Education.

From nursery to Bachillerato (pre-university), Edelweiss School offers a Catholic, bilingual Spanish–English education in Valencia. Nursery students spend more than half a day in English with native or bilingual teachers and learn to read and write with Jolly Phonics. In Primary, all subjects are taught in English except for Spanish, Mathematics and Religion; English is the language of instruction for all learning and the main focus of project work. Middle School and High School aim to consolidate the English learned from a young age, with small groups to help students obtain Cambridge certificates corresponding to their level; Edelweiss School is an Addvantage member and an examination centre of the British Council. The vast majority of students leave with a Cambridge Certified Advanced level (C1), and the school emphasizes excellent results in university entrance examinations; in Bachillerato, small groups support individual progress.

The vast majority of students leave with a Cambridge-certified Advanced level (C1). Our students obtain very good results in university entrance examinations.

The staff adopt a loving, family-like attitude with all students. Small groups allow closer monitoring and better knowledge of each student. We work individually with students to develop the best in themselves. Parents have permanent and direct contact with the school, especially through tutoring sessions, where staff listen and address the specific needs of each family. The school fosters strong family involvement to support students' social and emotional development.

We promote bilingual English-language learning with specialized teachers. A third language (French) is introduced from Primary Education. Most students finish their schooling with Cambridge Advanced (C1) certification.

The school provides a caring, family-like environment with attentive support for each child. Pastoral care is available; there is a chapel on campus and two chaplains regularly visit to support students. Spiritual formation is extended to families through the family pastoral program, encouraging participation in the school's spiritual life and its values. Escuela de Padres sessions help families support their children's emotional development.

Capellanía y pastoral de familias: chapel on campus and accompaniment in the Christian formation of students. There are two chaplains who regularly visit the school. Preparation for sacraments is offered at the school. Family pastoral support extends into the home to involve families in the school's spiritual life.

The school requires a personal interview for all new admissions. To apply for the interview, use the available link labeled APPLY FOR A PERSONAL INTERVIEW. Educational stages include: Infantil (Nursery 2 years and up) where the development of intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities occurs through experimentation, play, and interaction with the environment; the introduction of English from age two supports phonetic and oral comprehension; Primaria (Primary) where communication, logical thinking, and understanding of the social and natural world form the basis of education, with students able to express themselves in English both orally and in writing; ESO and Bachillerato (Secondary and Bachillerato) where students are prepared in mathematics, sciences, and social studies, and achieve strong English proficiency with most students reaching at least C1 and some achieving C2. Final decision and enrollment are communicated within the established timeframe, and once admission is confirmed, information is provided to reserve a place and complete enrollment. Nursery admissions allow babies from 24 months; benefits may include bus transport if desired, lunches and snacks provided by the school from a local fruit supplier, and the Valencian Community child voucher. Admissions for Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato require submission of grades and reports, and include an entrance test with the school's educational psychologist as part of the process. The school offers the following levels: Nursery (Aula de 2 años), Infantil (3–5 años), Primaria (6–12 años), Secundaria (12–16 años), Bachillerato (16–18 años).

Valencia, Spain. Address: Avenida Blasco Ibáñez, 56, 46021 Valencia. The Guadalaviar School serves Kindergarten through High School, and is located in Valencia city.

Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, and High School

Catholic; corporate work of Opus Dei

Spain

Catholic (Opus Dei)

The academic and sports uniforms are a defining feature of Guadalaviar and promote the unity of the students. The academic uniform and the sports uniform can be purchased at Theresia.

The school has its own kitchen and a dining hall. Menus are prepared and reviewed by Ausolan together with the school's medical service. Meals are cooked on-site daily to provide a healthy, varied and balanced diet.

Guadalaviar is a corporate work of Opus Dei, an institution of the Catholic Church that promotes the idea that work and daily life are opportunities to grow closer to God, to serve others and to improve society. Opus Dei is not the owner or responsible for the school's professional or economic management; its role is doctrinal and spiritual formation for parents, students, teachers and staff.

From age 3, English, Valencian and Spanish are used in the classroom as vehicles to teach all subjects. In kindergarten, classes are taught in Spanish, English and Valencian in a proportion of 33% for each language. In Primary Education an English lesson is taught daily; from 4th grade there are two levels in English: normal and advanced. Environmental Awareness is taught in Valencian, and from 2011/2012 physical education is taught in English. In High School, German is offered as a foreign language. Guadalaviar is part of the Network of multilingual Teachers of the Valencian Community. Cambridge English examinations are available: Starters, Movers and Flyers in primary (4th–6th levels) and KET, PET and FIRST in secondary. An Eduspark reading program runs in kindergarten (in English and science); in primary it applies to Mathematics and English; in secondary to Valenciano, Technology, English, Biology and Physics and Chemistry. The school promotes ICT across levels with an intranet for internal communication and Education Manager tools for parent relations, and teacher education includes ongoing training in foreign languages, ICT and new teaching methodologies.

Guadalaviar was the first school in Valencia to participate in Cambridge Young Learners Examinations and has achieved strong results for over fifteen years, becoming advisers to other centers on this model of education. Starters, Movers and Flyers can be taken from primary (4th–6th), and KET, PET and FIRST in secondary.

Elementary and Secondary Education levels gained public funding in 1999/2000; Early Childhood Education in 2011; Bachillerato (pre-university) in 2007. The school is affiliated with the University of Valencia.

The school aims to develop a cultural, ethical and moral framework based on a Christian vision of life, promoting freedom and personal responsibility. The training of students covers spiritual, academic, athletic and civic aspects, with attention to human virtues and values such as a job well done, service, joy, sincerity and coherence. Personal tutor support and school counseling accompany students to help them mature and pursue their best.

Differentiated education targets each student's needs, supported by an approach that seeks equal opportunities and personalized pathways. The school participates in European and regional associations related to differentiated education.

From age 3, English, Valencian and Spanish are used in classrooms. In kindergarten, a 33% distribution for each language is maintained in the classroom. Primary includes a daily English lesson, with two levels (normal and advanced) available from 4th grade. English is also used for certain subjects (e.g., physical education in English since 2011/2012). German is offered as a foreign language in higher grades.

The school emphasizes a holistic education approach, integrating spiritual, personal and social development with academic learning, and maintains a supportive environment through individualized attention and family collaboration.

The school integrates a Christian educational project with pastoral support and maintains structures for student welfare and guidance through tutors and family engagement.

Admisión KINDER — STEP 1: INFORMATION REQUEST
If you have any questions or would like more information, fill out the following form and we will contact you.

STEP 2: VISIT THE SCHOOL
You will learn firsthand about the educational project tailored to each stage of schooling, and a tour of the facilities will be provided while any questions are answered.

STEP 3: ADMISSION APPLICATION
After the interview at the school, you can complete the admission application through the provided form.

STEP 4: ADMISSION CONFIRMATION
There is a formal notification of the student's admission from Guadalaviar School.

STEP 5: ENROLLMENT
Once admission is communicated, you will receive an email with the details to pay the seat reservation. The enrollment form is completed at this time, requesting supporting information, direct debit authorisation, allergies or dietary intolerances, and additional student data.

Admisión Otras Etapas — STEP 1: VISIT THE SCHOOL
Visit Guadalaviar to access the Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato stages. Fill out this form and we will contact you.

STEP 2: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ADMISSIONS CALENDAR
The Admissions Calendar for Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education and Bachillerato for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year has been published.

STEP 3: ADMISSION APPLICATION
From the Conselleria portal the admission application can be completed electronically.

STEP 4: ADMISSION DECISION
On the dates established the list of admitted students will be published, initially provisionally and later the definitive list.

STEP 5: ENROLLMENT
The enrollment is a telematic procedure carried out on the same portal.

XARXA LLIBRES
What is it? A voluntary program for reuse, replacement and renewal of textbooks and curricular material for Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato.
How does it work? In 1st and 2nd year of Primary, the aid is received as a voucher to purchase the books, as the material is not reusable. The voucher covers part of the total value of the books. For the remaining courses, Xarxa llibres assigns each student a batch of books belonging to the network, on loan.

NEES
AID FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR SUPPORT
The call for 2025-2026 assistance for students with specific educational support needs has been published. Application window: April 30, 2025 to September 11, 2025.

BECAS Y AYUDAS
Becas de comedor
The Department of Education published in the DOGV the resolution calling for School Meal Assistance for non-university public and privately funded centers for the 2024-2025 school year. Information, instructions and application: available via the Generalitat Valenciana.

AYUDAS AL ESTUDIO
General scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year for students pursuing post‑compulsory studies: Vocational Training, Bachillerato and University studies. Application period: March 24, 2025 at 08:00 to May 14, 2025 at 15:00.

FUNDACIÓN INICIATIVA SOCIAL
Call for Aid 2025/2026
Application deadline: Thursday, June 19, 2025. Purpose: Aids to cover school costs at Infantil, Primaria and Secundaria levels (including Bachillerato). Also available to students in Formación Profesional Básica or Intermediate Vocational Training. General age limit is 18. Geographic scope: students in centers in the Valencia Community and the Region of Murcia. Application through appfundaciones.eu platform. To apply you need: 1) create a user on the platform; 2) provide applicant data; 3) you may request aid for the children you wish.

Moncada, Valencia, Spain. Cumbres School Valencia is a private Catholic bilingual school serving students from 4 months through university level, and is part of the RC Schools group.

The school offers early years (Infantil), primary (Primaria), secondary (Secundaria), and Bachillerato as distinct educational stages.

Private Catholic bilingual school with a campus spanning 3.5 hectares in Moncada; the school emphasizes international education and sport and involves families in school life.

The school highlights internationalization and language immersion, with a multilingual environment, but exact nationality mix is not disclosed.

Supports for Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and psychoeducational needs are provided as part of the curriculum, with a dedicated team.

Affiliated with RC Schools group (Religious education and Catholic identity).

Catholic.

The day is organized by educational stage with a structured program and activities across academic and extracurricular areas.

Transportation options are available via external providers; specifics are coordinated through the admissions department.

School lunch is available for all stages: 172€. Includes snacks for Early Childhood, and for Year 1 and Year 2 of Primary.

The school is part of Regnum Christi and is run by the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ.

Cumbres School Valencia provides a private Catholic bilingual education from early years through Bachillerato, with English as the main language of instruction. Infantil has 100% English immersion in the first cycle, with English taught across early years. From age 5, Primaria uses the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum to supplement the national curriculum. Primaria emphasizes holistic development across intellectual, spiritual, emotional, communicative, athletic and social dimensions, with an individualized Development Plan and a curricular enrichment program that includes debates, poetry, math Olympiad, music, environmental projects, reading clubs and theatre, all supported by active, project-based learning and ICT integration. Secundaria follows Cambridge International Lower and Upper Secondary programs, with about 40% of subjects taught in English (including Music, Technology, History, Geography, Business Studies, Global English and Bilingual Science) and offers vocational guidance and internationalization initiatives (language assistants, European Youth Parliament) as part of its international program. Bachillerato is trilingual with two modalities and four itineraries, culminates in Cambridge English certifications (including IELTS) and offers international university orientation, Work Experience and mentoring, with opportunities to sit iGCSE exams in selected subjects.

There are seven students per formador (teacher).

Cambridge examination results show a 100% pass rate. The 2025 PAU results show an 8.37 average English score, with 100% of graduates passing the exam; five students scored above 13 and three were among the top 100 at the University of Valencia. Cambridge Benchmarking exams are administered in Secondary centers. The Bachillerato program also includes IELTS preparation and Cambridge Assessment English certifications as part of its higher-education pathway.

The Bachillerato includes Cambridge English certifications and IELTS preparation, with international university orientation and Work Experience programs to prepare students for study abroad; the school supports access to international universities and participates in alumni and external programs (e.g., European Youth Parliament) as part of its internationalization efforts.

An enrichment of talent program runs across levels, offering activities such as literary contests, declamation and poetry anthologies, school publications, science events, mathematics Olympiad, summer courses for high achievers, and participation in external projects (Technovation, Educaixa, European Youth Parliament) to develop advanced talents.

Know yourself, accept yourself and improve yourself guides our approach to personal growth. Support is provided through a deep, ongoing relationship of support, dialogue and communication. Programs include affective-sexual training, sports training, the virtues program, career guidance, addiction prevention, bullying and eating disorders prevention, and family counseling. The community fosters respect, responsibility and collaboration, creating a nurturing and safe environment where each student can achieve their goals and develop fully.

An interdisciplinary team includes specialists in Human Development, Psychopedagogical Guidance and Stage Coordination, who work with tutors to design an individualized Development Plan for each student to support intellectual and personal growth. Comprehensive personal support is provided to cultivate each learner's potential.

English immersion is provided from an early age. 100% of activities are in English from 4 months to 2 years, with native and bilingual teachers in each classroom to develop the affective-emotional bond in both languages. From 3 to 5 years old, 50% of activities are in English, alternating full days in English and Spanish. From age 5, students join the Cambridge International Primary programme, and by graduation they finish with a C1/C2 in English and a B1/B2 in French or German.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the same personal development framework, including emotional education and a guidance team. The program includes continuous emotional development, with a focus on wellbeing alongside academic progress. Affective-sexual training, sport, the virtues program, career guidance, and family counseling contribute to holistic support for students' emotional health.

A safe, values-based environment supports safeguarding through programs addressing addiction prevention, bullying and eating disorders, plus family counseling. The school also provides formation in faith with religious activities and leadership/service opportunities to nurture character and community responsibility.

Admission Process
01. Parent interview. The interview lasts approximately 45 minutes and introduces parents to the school's ideology and facilities. It is the first step in the admissions process. The school is located at Av. Daniel Comboni, 7, Poblados del Nte., 46113 Moncada, Valencia.
02. Student interview. From the second year of primary, psycho-pedagogical tests are conducted to understand the future student and evaluate learning abilities. The tests help inform the student's profile and support placement decisions.
03. Registration. Access the digital portal to complete the information, upload the documentation, and digitally sign the enrolment form quickly and securely.

Enrollment: Infant + Primary: €510; Secondary + Bachillerato: €750 (if you already have siblings in the center, €310).
Re-enrollment: €190 (paid every year).
Tuition/Enseñanza: Infant 0–2: €354; Infant 3–5: €416; Primary 1–3: €510; Primary 4–6: €525; 1st Cycle Secondary: €577; 2nd Cycle Secondary: €608; Bachillerato: €660.
Comedor / School Lunch: All stages: €172 (includes infant snack in infancy, lunch for 1st and 2nd Primary); Daily ticket: €13.
Transporte / School Bus (Optional): Urbanization Mas Camarena, Torre en Conill, Campolivar, Rocafort: €140; Valencia and other localities: €172. Ticket per trip: €8.
Cuota Única / Special Fees: Infant: €435; Primary: €412; Secondary: €351; Bachillerato: €351. Includes: school materials, school insurance, festival costumes, calendar, cultural visits, and the Psychopedagogical Office for Infant; Primary includes materials, insurance, calendar, convivencia (from 4th grade), cultural visits, and the Psychopedagogical Office; Secondary includes insurance, calendar, cultural visits, convivencia, and the Psychopedagogical Office; Bachillerato includes insurance, calendar, cultural visits, convivencia, and the Psychopedagogical Office.
Descuento Hermanos / Sibling Discounts: 2 siblings enrolled receive 50% discount on the enrollment of the second child; 3 siblings enrolled receive 75% discount on the enrollment of the second child; 3 siblings receive 30% discount on tuition for the youngest; 4 siblings and subsequent receive 100% discount on tuition for the youngest.
In the case of orphanhood of any student, tuition would be covered until the completion of their studies at the school.