British School Alzira

Early Years (0–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), Sixth Form (16–18)

The school is a British international school offering the British Curriculum. It serves students from Early Years through Sixth Form.

The British School Alzira teaches the British Curriculum. Educational stages are Early Years (0–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16) and Sixth Form (16–18). The school has taught the British Curriculum since 1997, with an individualized, student-centred approach. In Sixth Form, AS/A2 exams are taken to obtain the British Baccalaureate Certificate and the Spanish Baccalaureate Certificate, as the school is an Official Examination Centre, and students study a combination of British and Spanish Curriculum subjects to prepare for the PCE. Subjects available include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Computer Science, Spanish, French, Italian, English, Geography, Business Studies, Psychology and Art. The Sixth Form is described as among the best and most prestigious in Europe, and a university-orientation service supports university access.

Students have access to universities in Spain (public or private), the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and the rest of the world. There are scholarship agreements with other countries and access agreements to prestigious private universities and to ARA groups (High Academic Performance Groups at the Spanish Public University).

The educational project, psychology, mental health, and the well-being of students and families form the foundation of a positive learning experience. The Department of Psychology transforms challenges into opportunities, viewing each student as a universe of possibilities and guiding learning toward meaningful paths. Its action plan emphasizes four pillars: developing the comprehensive development of students through personalized monitoring; educating in values and norms to build self esteem and security; promoting integration and respect for all members of the school community; and collaborating with families and other institutions to guide decisions about higher studies and the world of work. The SEN and Psychopedagogical Departments coordinate to support emotional well being, cognitive development and academic progress. The department aims to foster autonomy, resilience and active participation in school life.

British School Alzira, Xàtiva and Gandia appoint a SENCO to lead the SEN Department, with Beatriz Pabón, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to reach their maximum potential. The SENCO coordinates care for students with special educational or specific learning needs, ensuring their full inclusion in school life. Its main functions include detecting and evaluating individual needs; designing and coordinating individualized Individual Education Plans (IEPs); advising and accompanying teachers to apply inclusive strategies in the classroom; maintaining direct communication with families; collaborating with the Psychopedagogical Department and other external specialists when additional support is required; and monitoring compliance with the British curriculum standards for inclusion and attention to diversity. The SEN service operates on three pillars: early detection and continuous evaluation; personalized planning and follow up; and collaborative work with families and professionals. The SEN team works in coordination with teaching staff and specialists to offer comprehensive care that combines emotional well being, cognitive development and academic support, fostering autonomy, self esteem and active participation in school life.

English is the main language of instruction and is used naturally in everyday learning. Complete linguistic immersion is provided from pre-nursery to Year 13. Students also receive lessons in Spanish Language and Culture to ensure full proficiency in both languages and to support their integration in both international and national contexts. Spanish and other languages are gradually introduced to ensure balanced linguistic development appropriate to each age group. Students can start at British School Alzira from early years, usually from the age of 2 or 3, with English as the main language of instruction throughout the learning journey.

The Department of educational psychology, mental health, and the well being of students and families form the foundation of a positive learning experience. The Department of Psychology transforms challenges into opportunities, and its work is focused on helping each student become capable of following their path. Its action plan centers on developing the comprehensive development of students through personalized monitoring, educating in values and norms to build self esteem and security, promoting integration and respect for all members, and collaborating with families and other institutions to guide decisions about university studies or the world of work. The SEN team collaborates with the Psychopedagogical Department to offer comprehensive care that combines emotional well being, cognitive development and academic support, ensuring that students flourish and participate actively in school life.

The School Nursing Service provides the presence of the School Nurse on site, offering a health reference and immediate professional action when needed. The nurse attends to daily queries and reports on health incidents, and the infirmary is fully equipped to provide quality health care. Nursing services include first health care in case of discomfort or accident, medication management following established protocols, and health care and monitoring for students with pathology or allergies, with advice to parents on health issues. To support health management, students are registered in an Online Health Platform for health records and medication administration. Safety education includes emergency response training such as Year 1 pupils learning how to react in an emergency with Call 112, and health education workshops such as clean hands to promote healthy habits.

Parents must make an appointment through the Centres' Secretary for the admissions process to the centres. The appointment includes a tour of the School and discussion of the general and centre-specific aspects. Enrollment forms are provided and the necessary personal documentation is detailed depending on the student's age and academic level. If, due to the student's age, a level test in English and Mathematics is required, the date and time of the test will be specified during this visit. You can book your appointment here or by calling 902 123 883.