Spain, Valencia
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Edelweiss School is a private Catholic bilingual school in Valencia, serving ages 2 to 18. It offers a Catholic, bilingual Spanish–English education with a bespoke curriculum from nursery through Bachillerato. In Nursery, children spend most of the day in English with native or bilingual teachers and learn to read and write with Jolly Phonics. In Primary, most subjects are taught in English; Spanish, Mathematics and Religion are taught in Spanish. English remains the language of instruction across learning, guiding project work. In Secondary and Bachillerato, Cambridge exam preparation and small-group university guidance are emphasized. The school is an Addvantage member and an examination centre for the British Council; many graduates achieve Cambridge C1+/C2. The Campo Olivar campus in Godella features a 15,000 m2 garden, an integrated chapel, an outdoor pool, six sports courts, a science laboratory, and a kitchen serving daily meals. Extracurriculars include debate, choir, and chess for all.
Carrer de Pino Panera, 19, 46110 Campolivar, Valencia, Spain
Edelweiss School has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.
Campo Olivar (Godella), a quiet residential area near Valencia, Spain. The campus is about 10 km from Valencia city centre and sits among pine trees in a natural setting. A bus service operates between Valencia and Campo Olivar, supervised by teachers. The facilities include a large garden, six football/basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a chapel.
From ages 2 to university; Aula de 2 años (2-year-old classroom), Infantil, Primaria, Secundaria, Bachillerato.
Private Catholic bilingual school.
School counselling; Early Morning drop-off service; School of Parents for guidance to students, families and teachers.
Spain
Catholic
Bus service between Valencia and Campo Olivar supervised by teachers.
Edelweiss School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
From nursery to Bachillerato (pre-university), Edelweiss School offers a Catholic, bilingual Spanish–English education in Valencia. Nursery students spend more than half a day in English with native or bilingual teachers and learn to read and write with Jolly Phonics. In Primary, all subjects are taught in English except for Spanish, Mathematics and Religion; English is the language of instruction for all learning and the main focus of project work. Middle School and High School aim to consolidate the English learned from a young age, with small groups to help students obtain Cambridge certificates corresponding to their level; Edelweiss School is an Addvantage member and an examination centre of the British Council. The vast majority of students leave with a Cambridge Certified Advanced level (C1), and the school emphasizes excellent results in university entrance examinations; in Bachillerato, small groups support individual progress.
The vast majority of students leave with a Cambridge-certified Advanced level (C1). Our students obtain very good results in university entrance examinations.
The staff adopt a loving, family-like attitude with all students. Small groups allow closer monitoring and better knowledge of each student. We work individually with students to develop the best in themselves. Parents have permanent and direct contact with the school, especially through tutoring sessions, where staff listen and address the specific needs of each family. The school fosters strong family involvement to support students' social and emotional development.
We promote bilingual English-language learning with specialized teachers. A third language (French) is introduced from Primary Education. Most students finish their schooling with Cambridge Advanced (C1) certification.
The school provides a caring, family-like environment with attentive support for each child. Pastoral care is available; there is a chapel on campus and two chaplains regularly visit to support students. Spiritual formation is extended to families through the family pastoral program, encouraging participation in the school's spiritual life and its values. Escuela de Padres sessions help families support their children's emotional development.
Capellanía y pastoral de familias: chapel on campus and accompaniment in the Christian formation of students. There are two chaplains who regularly visit the school. Preparation for sacraments is offered at the school. Family pastoral support extends into the home to involve families in the school's spiritual life.
The school requires a personal interview for all new admissions. To apply for the interview, use the available link labeled APPLY FOR A PERSONAL INTERVIEW. Educational stages include: Infantil (Nursery 2 years and up) where the development of intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities occurs through experimentation, play, and interaction with the environment; the introduction of English from age two supports phonetic and oral comprehension; Primaria (Primary) where communication, logical thinking, and understanding of the social and natural world form the basis of education, with students able to express themselves in English both orally and in writing; ESO and Bachillerato (Secondary and Bachillerato) where students are prepared in mathematics, sciences, and social studies, and achieve strong English proficiency with most students reaching at least C1 and some achieving C2. Final decision and enrollment are communicated within the established timeframe, and once admission is confirmed, information is provided to reserve a place and complete enrollment. Nursery admissions allow babies from 24 months; benefits may include bus transport if desired, lunches and snacks provided by the school from a local fruit supplier, and the Valencian Community child voucher. Admissions for Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato require submission of grades and reports, and include an entrance test with the school's educational psychologist as part of the process. The school offers the following levels: Nursery (Aula de 2 años), Infantil (3–5 años), Primaria (6–12 años), Secundaria (12–16 años), Bachillerato (16–18 años).