Spain, Castellon
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English, Spanish and Valencian are the languages of instruction and learning. From Year 5 onward, students choose two additional languages from German, French and Mandarin Chinese. The school is an official examination centre for Cambridge and the French Institute.
The school uses a bilingual model with English as the language of instruction. English and Spanish are official languages from Early Years, with Valencian also taught. From Year 5, students choose two additional languages from German, French and Mandarin Chinese.
Language immersion is a core part of the curriculum, helping students acquire languages naturally and speak with confidence. There is a Linguistic Immersion programme for children who are not yet fluent in English. The school maintains official examination connections with Cambridge, Goethe Institute and the French Institute.
British School of Vila-Real offers a dual qualification pathway for ages 2 to 18, delivering the British National Curriculum alongside elements of the Spanish curriculum. All subjects are taught in English, with Spanish and Valencian in Primary and additional languages (German, French or Mandarin) starting in Year 5. In Secondary, students sit IGCSE/GCSE examinations, and a Cambridge Preparation Centre operates via a Saturday School. In Sixth Form, students study A Levels with direct access to universities in Spain and abroad, gaining British and Spanish qualifications. The school is affiliated with International Schools Partnership (ISP). Facilities include four classroom buildings, four laboratories, three computer rooms and music spaces, plus a 10,000 m² sports complex with a multifunctional hall, outdoor pitches, three swimming pools and an athletics track. After-school activities, a House System and a dining room and day care complete the campus offering.