Spain, Valencia
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BCLC offers a curricular enrichment program for primary and secondary students to develop key future skills. In secondary, enrichment includes two sessions per week with options such as fitness, yoga, entrepreneurship, charitable events, and a Magic card game. Sixth Form mentors Year 7 and runs reading clubs to promote independence and community. Physical Education is central and taught under the National Curriculum, with regular Sports Day and inter-school competitions.
Arts and creative activities are provided through a broad extracurricular program. Dance and Musicals are offered for both primary and secondary students, with opportunities to perform. Dance and Jazz are part of the program, with performances in live shows. Creative Workshop, Magic Workshop, Chess, and Tech Workshop support creativity and practical skills in art and technology.
German and French language activities are available through the extracurricular program. Excursions and cultural exchanges broaden students' horizons, including a snow trip and an exchange with the Institut Montpellier in France. These experiences foster multicultural awareness and global perspectives.
A wide range of after-school activities is offered, including language classes, dance, piano, French, Trinity Rock & Pop, football, and other clubs. Additional options include Magic, Creative Workshop, Chess, and Tech Workshop, along with sports such as basketball, tennis, judo, and skating. Activities are scheduled throughout the week to support hobbies and social development.
The enrichment program includes charity events and community service activities. Excursions and cultural exchanges are integrated into the program to broaden worldviews and social responsibility. Students engage in service projects and collaborative learning that supports the local and global community.
The Sixth Form offers university orientation and the ability to study A-Levels with double certification in British and Spanish systems. Students can participate in student leadership opportunities such as the Student Council, Youth Parliament, advising younger students, and the school newspaper, and there is a Work Experience programme. The school supports leadership development and career preparation through personal development programmes for staff and students.
Health and wellbeing are central, with a focus on emotional development, social skills, and self-confidence, supported by tutor meetings and regular Academic Review Days. Physical Education is a core part of the curriculum, with PE lessons, Sports Day, and inter-school competitions. A broad range of sports and fitness activities is offered, including multisport, football, basketball, tennis, judo, skating, funky, and dance.
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.