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British College La Cañada

Spain, Valencia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €6,340 - 7,560
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

British College La Cañada is an independent British school in Valencia that welcomes students from age 2 to 18. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and BTEC qualifications, alongside Spanish language and culture. English is the vehicle language, and the curriculum is complemented by formal equivalence with the Spanish system, ensuring progression for university entry worldwide. The campus comprises modern, independent buildings and over 8,000 square meters of sports facilities, plus a Library, a Creativity Center, a Theatre, a Gym, an Art Gallery, Music classrooms, and dedicated spaces for Art and Drama. In 2025, an Early Years building expansion began. The school offers extracurriculars, including Creative and Magic Workshops, language clubs in French and German, and performing arts programs such as Dance, Musicals, and Trinity Rock & Pop. Sixth Form provides double certification in British A-Levels and the Spanish Baccalaureate.

www.britishcollegelacanyada.es

C. 232, 110, 46182 La Canyada, Valencia, Spain

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The Essentials

British College La Cañada has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located at Calle 232 Nº 110, 46182 La Cañada (Paterna), Valencia, Spain. The school is in the La Cañada area near Valencia city. It is served by a school bus service with multiple routes.

Stages
Early Years (2-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), Sixth Form (16-18)

Type
Bilingual British School in Valencia; follows the British curriculum.

Additional learning support
Psychopedagogical guidance is available to identify educational needs and coordinate support. The school offers an external Speech Therapy service for language and communication difficulties, available during or outside school hours depending on the case.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British curriculum; Cambridge International)

School day structure
Start of day 08:50; Primary classes start at 09:10; End of day 16:45. Early Morning Club 08:00–08:50; Afternoon Club 17:00–18:00.

Bus service
The school bus service with multiple routes is available to all pupils; routes can be full round-trip or half-route and are modified yearly to meet families' needs. For details, contact bus@bclc.edu.es.
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Fees

Annual tuition at British College La Cañada ranges from EUR 6,340 to EUR 7,560 for 2026/27.

Enrolment / Application fees

- Enrolment (matriculation) fee: EUR 925 (one-off; paid when enrolling the child; non‑refundable).
- Sibling concessions on the enrolment fee: second child 20% discount (applies only to siblings born from 2019 onwards); third child 50% discount; fourth child free.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- Nursery – Year 1: EUR 5,750 per year (shown as EUR 575 per month; fees are presented as the annual amount and as a monthly instalment).
- Year 2 – Year 6: EUR 6,340 per year (shown as EUR 634 per month).
- Year 7 – Year 9: EUR 6,790 per year (shown as EUR 679 per month).
- Year 10 – Year 11: EUR 6,910 per year (shown as EUR 691 per month).
- Year 12 – Year 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 7,560 per year (shown as EUR 756 per month).

Notes on the tuition figures above:
- The monthly figures shown correspond to the annual tuition divided into instalments (the published monthly amount is the annual cost expressed as a monthly payment). The school presents tuition as an annual fee with a corresponding monthly instalment.
- Sibling concessions on tuition: a 35% discount on education (tuition) fees applies to the third sibling; there are specified matriculation (enrolment) fee reductions for additional siblings as noted above. An annual discount of 3% applies to tuition when tuition and lunch are paid in a single full-course payment.

Education / materials fee (per term)

- Education fee (covers teaching & technological resources, consumables, psychopedagogical cabinet, school insurance): EUR 217 per term (three payments per year). The charge for individual-use materials and textbooks is billed in the October monthly payment.

Lunch / catering fees

- Foundation Stage & Primary: EUR 2,020 per year (shown as EUR 202 per month). This includes lunch and an afternoon snack.
- Secondary & Sixth Form: EUR 2,080 per year (shown as EUR 208 per month). This includes lunch and an afternoon snack.

Transport (optional)

- Regular round‑trip (annual): EUR 1,910 per year (shown as EUR 191 per month; based on 10 monthly payments).
- Non‑regular round‑trip (less than 10 months): EUR 2,010 per year (shown as EUR 201 per month).
- One‑way journey (single trip cost): EUR 10 per journey.

Extended‑hours and other optional services

- Early Morning Club (08:00–09:00): EUR 55 per month or EUR 4 per day.
- Afternoon Club (17:00–18:00): EUR 55 per month or EUR 4 per day.
- Extracurricular activities, school trips and similar variable expenses are invoiced separately (charged on the invoice of the following month).

Additional / ad hoc costs

- External UK examinations (Years 10–13): approximate cost EUR 138 per exam; exact cost communicated before invoicing and must be paid prior to exams.
- UNED and homologation related fees (approximate amounts communicated at invoicing): Apostille of the Hague (approx. EUR 120 per homologation); UNED accreditation fee approx. EUR 335.
- School continuity insurance: available upon request (optional).
- Uniform: school uniform is compulsory (except for Sixth Form, which follows a formal dress code). Uniforms are purchased via the official provider (orders may be delivered to school or to home). No fixed uniform price is published in the standard fees listing.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered / not applicable. The school operates as a day school with school‑day services, lunchtime provision and optional transport.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition figures are published as annual amounts and as monthly instalments; the monthly amounts are the annual tuition, lunch and transport costs divided into 10 monthly payments (payments cover the period September to June). Variable items (trips, extracurricular activities, early/afternoon clubs) are invoiced on the following month.
- Continuity (place‑reservation) fee: EUR 300 is charged in March to reserve a place for the following school year; this amount is deducted from the September invoice.
- Enrolment (matriculation) fee is required to secure a place; payment of this fee secures the place.

Refund information

- The enrolment (matriculation) fee is non‑refundable. Variable fees and deposits (where specified) follow the published terms for each service; exam fees and ad‑hoc charges are payable according to the invoicing instructions. Trip, extracurricular and course payments have their own refund rules as communicated at the time of booking.

Fee payment options and administration contact

- The school manages billing and payment arrangements through the administration office. For invoices, payment instructions and accepted payment methods, contact the administration team by email at administracion@bclc.edu.es or by phone at +34 96 132 40 40 (available Monday–Friday). The Admissions office can also be reached at admisiones@bclc.edu.es for enrolment and matriculation queries.

Short summary of discounts and key extras

- Sibling discounts: matriculation fee reductions for second/third/fourth children and a 35% discount on education (tuition) fees for the third (and fourth) sibling; third‑sibling matriculation reduction and fourth child matriculation waiver also apply. A 3% annual discount applies for full course payment (tuition + lunch) paid in a single payment. Continuity fee: EUR 300 (charged in March, deducted from September invoice).
Academics

British College La Cañada teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
British College La Cañada uses a British curriculum recognized by the DFES (Department for Education and Skills) and by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The English curriculum emphasizes understanding, the acquisition of concepts and skills, and the assimilation of knowledge. The British system fosters practical and intuitive learning, teamwork, and clear objectives with ongoing progress monitoring. The Spanish Department is responsible for teaching Spanish language and Spanish culture. The curriculum is taught by qualified native teachers for each stage, with English as the vehicle language of education that goes beyond bilingualism. An equivalence table maps British year groups to the Spanish system.

Exam Results
A-Level results for 2025 show 94% A-E and 66% A-C. Selectividad results for 2025 show highest Baccalaureate 9.85, highest PCE 3.75, highest Selectividad 13.10, with a Selectividad average of 10.45. IGCSE results for 2024 involve 53 students; LAMDA results include Merits and Distinctions; GL Year 6 results show an average score of 100.0 (English 108.1, Maths 103.5, Science 107.5).

Higher Education Progression
The British curriculum guarantees access to the world's leading universities, and, of course, to Spanish universities.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment Curriculum is delivered through clubs outside the core curriculum and during the school day. In primary and secondary, students participate in a range of activities designed to develop key skills; secondary includes two weekly Curriculum Enrichment sessions. Sixth Form mentors Year 7 and runs reading clubs with younger pupils; sessions foster independence, responsibility, belonging, and cross-age interaction.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Fill our contact form or call (+34) 96 132 40 40, Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 05:00 pm. If availability exists, you can request a visit to learn about the Educational Project and view the facilities. This begins the admissions process.
2. If there is availability, request a visit where we will inform you about our Educational Project and show you our facilities. The visit provides information about the school's educational approach and environment. It is an opportunity to ask questions and assess fit. The visit is arranged after the initial inquiry.
3. After receiving the admission request, we will arrange different level tests according to the educational stage you're applying to (Primary and Secondary). For Secondary entries, all prospective pupils undertake a personal interview and English level assessment with the Secondary Head Teacher to ensure they can access the curriculum; for other stages, tests assess literacy and numeracy appropriate to the level. A copy of the pupil's most recent school report is requested during the process. The results of the assessment, the interview and the reports help determine eligibility.
4. Once the tests have been passed and the required documentation has been received, enrolment will take place. If there is no space available in the child's class, the pupil will be placed on a waiting list and parents will be contacted when a place becomes available. Enrolment requires payment of the Enrolment Fee of 925€, which is non-refundable. Start dates are the first day of term or at any stage during the academic year, subject to availability.

Scholarships
No financial assistance or scholarships are available.

Waitlist
If there are no spaces available in the class, the child will be placed on a waiting list and parents will be contacted when a place becomes available.
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