Spain, Valencia
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Opened in 1992 as the British School Children's Garden, the British School of Valencia is a co-educational British school located in central Valencia. It joined the Cognita Schools group in 2018. The school offers education from Pre-Nursery to Year 13 and serves pupils from around 40 nationalities, with the majority being Spanish. A NABSS inspection in 2023 notes the school's aim to provide a British education and confirms a central Valencia location and facilities.
The school is proud of its family atmosphere and strong pastoral care. Its enrichment programme includes robotics, basketball, football, theatre, art, multisport and skating, with activities continuing post-pandemic. Educational visits, including residential stays and World Book Day theme days, supplement the curriculum. Past pupils and parents attend the university fair to offer guidance to current students, and students participate in charity work such as collecting books for disadvantaged children.
The British School of Valencia is a private, co-educational school in central Valencia, welcoming students aged 2 to 18 from around 40 nationalities. It delivers a British curriculum starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage, with National Curriculum coverage through Key Stages 1–4, GCSEs, and A-Levels in the Sixth Form; the Spanish curriculum requirements are integrated as required by authorities. The school is multilingual and reflects Valencia's international community. Admissions use CAT4 baseline assessments (Years 7–9 and Year 10) to support progression, and Careers and Higher Education guidance is provided. BSV operates across two campuses: the Main Campus for Early Years to Secondary and the Nexus campus for Sixth Form. Facilities include four playgrounds, an indoor gym, a library, a music room with soundproof booths, multiple laboratories, a makerspace, and an on-site dining room. Notable features include an English Creative Summer Club offering cooking, arts and music activities. For families.