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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
British School Xàtiva is a British international school in Spain offering British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. It serves ages 0 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. The campus covers 20,000 m^2 and includes four buildings for Administration, Early Years, Primary and Dining, plus Sixth Form Building, Sports and Conferences Hall, swimming pools, tennis court, two sports courts and climbing wall. Digital technology is installed in classrooms and offices, and Early Years classrooms have connected, fenced playgrounds linked to their spaces. The school traces its origins to the British School in Alzira and began in 2009 with infant and primary pupils, growing into a community with students from diverse nationalities. The curriculum is delivered with the student at the centre of learning through an individualized approach. Extracurricular activities focus on sport and artistic skills during school hours. The school holds CSR and EFQM certifications.
British international school offering the British Curriculum.
Additional learning support
ACADEMY program provides student support in Primary.
Country affiliation
Spain
Bus service
Bus routes BSX 01–BSX 06 for the 2025–2026 academic year. Morning pickups around 08:15–09:25 and afternoon returns around 16:50–17:50, with multiple stops across towns including Carlet, Ontinyent, Alcoy, Xàtiva, Alzira, Montaverner, and others.
Fees
Annual tuition at British School Xativa ranges from EUR 6,292 to EUR 8,958 for 2026/27.
Application / Annual reservation fees - A non‑refundable annual reservation fee is required for new enrolments and is payable at the time of enrolment. For subsequent years this annual fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments: first instalment €200 (charged when enrolment renewal is confirmed during the second term) and the remaining balance charged in July.
Annual (one‑off) reservation fee amounts (non‑refundable) - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception & Primary (Years 1–6): €662. - Secondary / Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): €762. - Secondary / Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11): €778. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13): €795. - New intake students for Year 12 / Year 13 (one‑off): €1,338. - Safety deposit (applicable only to students with non‑resident parents): €1,390.
Tuition fees (monthly basis — charged from September to June) - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception: €563 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). - Year 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: €591 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). - Year 6, 7, 8 and 9: €668 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). - Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4): €701 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June). - Year 12 and Year 13 (Sixth Form): €762 per month. (Ten monthly payments, September–June).
Equivalent annual tuition (calculated from the published monthly rate × 10 months) - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception: €5,630 per academic year (563€ × 10). - Years 1–5: €5,910 per academic year (591€ × 10). - Years 6–9: €6,680 per academic year (668€ × 10). - Years 10–11: €7,010 per academic year (701€ × 10). - Years 12–13: €7,620 per academic year (762€ × 10).
Other compulsory monthly charges - Gourmet school dinner service (lunch + afternoon snack): €215 per month (compulsory). - School nurse: €6.10 per month (compulsory).
Optional monthly charges - School bus: €201 per month for a round trip. One‑way users pay €115.50 per month.
Device / technology charges (Years 7–13) - iPad provision (mandatory for Years 7–13) is charged as two monthly components: - Fixed monthly fee (device lease, case and insurance): €21 per month (maintained for 3 years, plus a final purchase fee). - Variable monthly fee (MDM licences, apps, firewall, etc.): €24.50 per month (may be adjusted annually).
Other costs and additional fees - Textbooks: charged separately; families receive a breakdown before payment. - Uniform: compulsory and available for purchase year‑round from the school uniform shop (contact telephone: 650 080 644; e‑mail: uniformidad@colegiosbritanicos.com). - Official examination fees: charged from Year 6 onward; families receive a breakdown in advance. - Digital licences and classroom materials (examples listed by stage) may be charged in addition to the fees above.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and other monthly charges are published on a monthly basis for the period September to June. - The annual reservation fee for new students is payable at enrolment and is non‑refundable. For returning students the annual fee is collected by direct debit in two instalments: €200 charged when enrolment renewal is confirmed (second term) and the balance charged in July.
Refund information - The annual reservation fee is explicitly non‑refundable in the event of a student's withdrawal. No other general refund terms for tuition or ancillary charges are published on the school's fee schedule.
Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published information for British School Xàtiva; the school's services list describes day‑school services (dining, extracurricular activities, nursing, etc.).
Fee payment options - The published fee schedule states that annual fee instalments are collected by direct debit. No specific public listing of other payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, PayPal) appears on the fee schedule page.
Notes for budgeting and common items charged separately - Plan for the non‑refundable reservation/annual fee plus ten monthly tuition payments (September–June) and compulsory lunch and nurse charges. Allow for additional one‑off items such as textbooks, official exam fees (from Year 6), uniform purchases and any device final purchase fees or exam registration charges.
Academics
British School Xativa teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
British Curriculum used at British School Xàtiva since 2009. Educational stages: Early Years (0–5 years), Primary (5–11 years), Secondary (11–16 years), Sixth Form (16–18 years).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides personalized and individualized education with continuous supervision and curricular adaptation to the needs of each pupil, along with a holistic program that combines curricular and extracurricular learning to support emotional and social development. It emphasizes values education and maintains ongoing communication with parents about the education of their children.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the main language of instruction, with complete language immersion from Pre-Nursery to Year 13; Spanish and other languages are gradually introduced to ensure balanced linguistic development appropriate to each age group.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides personalized attention that enhances emotional and social development, and its campus environment is described as stimulating and safe.
Admissions
Admissions
1. 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 the general and particular aspects of the centre will be discussed. Enrollment forms are provided during the visit. The necessary personal documentation is detailed depending on the age and academic level of the student.
2. If, due to the age of the student, a level test in English and Mathematics is necessary, the date and time of the test will be specified during this visit. Appointments can be booked by calling 902 123 883 or via the 'Book an appointment' link. The admissions process is coordinated by the Centres' Secretary.
FAQs
What does British School Xativa offer?
British School Xàtiva is a British international school in Spain offering British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. It serves ages 0 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. The campus covers 20,000 m^2 and inclu.
What age range?
Ages 0-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 8,503 to EUR 8,783.
How many students?
Approximately 300 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
British School Xàtiva is a British international school in Spain offering British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. It serves ages 0.
