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English School Los Olivos - Primary Campus

Spain, Valencia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €9,955 - 12,031
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 570
Type Co-educational
Opened 1976
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, German, English
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

English School Los Olivos is a British day school in Valencia that operates uniquely as a teaching cooperative. Established in 1976, the Primary Campus in Campo Olivar provides the English National Curriculum alongside mandatory Spanish and Valencian studies. The primary site features dedicated learning spaces, including a specialized music room, an infants' play area, and an on-site kitchen serving freshly prepared meals daily. The early years program focuses on total English immersion through play-based activities, while the primary curriculum expands to include design, technology, and computing. A distinctive tradition at Los Olivos is the annual countryside camping trip for students starting from Year 1, fostering practical outdoor skills and peer bonding. Extra-curricular options range from robotics and chess to rhythmic gymnastics. By functioning as a cooperative, the teaching staff directly manage the school's operations, ensuring close personal attention to student development and fostering a strong, inclusive, shared sense of community.

Carrer de Pino Panera, 25, 46110 Campolivar, Valencia, Spain

The Essentials

English School Los Olivos - Primary Campus has 570 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Campo Olivar–Godella, Valencia, Spain. Primary campus: Calle Pino Panera 25, 46110 Campo Olivar–Godella (Valencia). Secondary campus: Avenida de los Almendros 13, 46110 Campo Olivar–Godella (Valencia).

Stages
Nursery (3–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), Sixth Form (16–18)

Type
British school in Valencia offering the British curriculum in English for ages 3 to 18

Country affiliation
UK affiliated; NABSS member

Bus service
Bus service available. Monthly fixed round-trip: €178.75; monthly fixed one-way: €134.05; single-trip: €8.00. Discounts: 10% for the second child, 20% for the third child.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals are prepared on-site in the canteen facilities at each campus, with special diets accommodated for religious or health reasons. A varied and balanced monthly menu is offered, and Bachillerato students may bring lunch from home with a proportional charge for using the canteen.

Governance and Ownership
English School Los Olivos is a British school founded in 1976 and run as a secular, open and plural teaching cooperative. Teaching is conducted in English across all subjects by native teachers, with the compulsory Spanish and Valencian areas taught as required for foreign centers. The center is a member of NABSS and is authorized by the Valencian Education Department as a foreign center, with UK and Spanish qualifications recognized; it prepares students for IGCSE/GCSE at 16 and A-Levels (GCE) at 18, including the Specific Phase for the Spanish university entrance exam.
Fees

Annual tuition at English School Los Olivos - Primary Campus ranges from EUR 9,955 to EUR 12,031 for 2026/27.

Application fees (matrícula / registration)
- Registration (matrícula) for Nursery through Year 11 (current published cohort entries) : EUR 1,395.00.
- Registration (matrícula) for Years 12 and 13 (current academic cycle): EUR 195.00 (next-year figure shown separately as EUR 197.70 for the following cycle).
- Sibling discounts on matrícula: 10% discount for the second sibling and 50% for the third sibling.

Tuition (escolaridad) and lunch (comedor) — by year group (amounts shown as monthly fees in the published schedule)
- Nursery (1º Infantil): Tuition EUR 577.67 per month; Lunch EUR 205.54 per month.
- Reception, Year 1 (2º–3º Infantil): Tuition EUR 597.88 per month; Lunch EUR 205.54 per month.
- Year 2 – Year 6 (1º–5º Primaria): Tuition EUR 605.39 per month; Lunch EUR 218.39 per month.
- Year 7 – Year 9 (6º Primaria and Years 7–9): Tuition EUR 618.97 per month; Lunch EUR 220.96 per month.
- Year 10 – Year 11 (Years 10–11): Tuition EUR 650.46 per month; Lunch EUR 220.96 per month.
- Year 12 – Year 13 (Bachillerato / Years 12–13): Tuition EUR 755.49 per month; Lunch EUR 220.96 per month.
- A 25% discount on tuition (escolaridad) is applied for the third child where three children from the same family are enrolled.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published fee schedule presents tuition and lunch amounts as monthly figures ("escolaridad mensual" and "comedor mensual"). The school's published materials indicate matrícula for Years 12–13 is paid some months before those studies begin. Specific billing cadence (number of monthly instalments per academic year), invoice due dates, late-payment penalties, and formal payment terms are not specified in the publicly published fee schedule.

Transport (school bus) fees and discounts
- Round-trip fixed monthly service (for the full school year): EUR 178.75 per month.
- One-way fixed monthly service (for the full school year): EUR 134.05 per month.
- Single trip (one-off) price per journey (one way): EUR 8.00.
- Transport sibling reductions: 10% reduction for the second sibling and 20% reduction for the third sibling on the transport service price.

Wraparound care, clubs and extracurriculars
- Morning Club (08:00–08:30): EUR 60.00 per month or EUR 5.00 per day.
- Morning Club (07:30–08:30): EUR 90.00 per month or EUR 7.50 per day.
- Afternoon Club (17:00–17:30): EUR 60.00 per month or EUR 5.00 per day.
- Extracurricular activities: charged separately depending on the activity and days; prices vary by activity.

Other compulsory or recurring costs
- Annual school materials / resources / insurance (not including textbooks and certain individual-use materials):
- Infant and Primary: EUR 314.05 per year.
- Secondary: EUR 294.80 per year.
- Bachillerato: EUR 314.05 per year.
- Excursions and trips: charged according to activity and number of days attended.
- External British examination fees (for Year 11 to Year 13): approximately EUR 120.00 per exam (charged per exam through external examining bodies).

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; all published materials and contact details indicate the school operates as a day school at its primary and secondary campuses (no boarding fees are published).

Refund information
- The general fee schedule and published policies do not set out a detailed, publicly available refund policy for tuition, matrícula or regular school fees. For the school's Summer School programme, a registration deposit (matrícula) is taken to confirm a place and that deposit is deducted from the total course fee; that specific summer-course deposit practice is stated in the Summer School information. No comprehensive refund timing, conditions or procedures for annual tuition or matrícula refunds are published in the publicly available fee schedule or the school's policy pages.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule lists amounts and contact details but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, direct debit/SEPA, or cash) in the public fee pages. Contact addresses and telephone numbers are provided for administrative queries.

Notes on discounts and timing quoted in the published schedule
- Sibling discounts are explicitly published: 10% discount on matrícula for second siblings and 50% for third siblings; 25% discount on tuition for the third child where three siblings are enrolled.
- Certain registration/matrícula figures are shown by cohort years (the published schedule differentiates matriculation amounts for specific cohort entry years).
Academics

English School Los Olivos - Primary Campus teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
English School Los Olivos is a British school in Valencia established in 1976. It offers education for ages 3 to 18 across Infant (3-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), and Bachillerato (16-18). The curriculum follows the British system, with IGCSE and AS and A Level examinations, and pathways to university entrance. In Early Years, creativity is fostered through play and social development, with total immersion in English. In Primary and Secondary, study areas include English, Castellano (Spanish), Valenciano, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Music, Art, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, and Computing. Education emphasizes mutual respect, dialogue, and solidarity, inside and outside the school.

Exam Results
Two students at English School Los Olivos received Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards. Marco Adrià Baccino Ferrandis earned the Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management High Achievement Award in Spain (June 2025). Mariia Bogdanova earned the Cambridge International A Level Computer Science Top in Spain Award (June 2025). The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recognize the highest performing Cambridge cohorts globally.

Higher Education Progression
Students take British A Level examinations together with the Spanish PAU (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) phase, obtain the Bachillerato diploma, and score out of 14 to enter Spanish universities. With these qualifications they can access both Spanish and international universities. From 2021 to 2025, the school reports 100% of students presenting for the university entrance exam and passing, with average scores ranging from 11.01 in 2021 to 12.50 in 2022, then 11.60 in 2023, 12.21 in 2024, and 12.08 in 2025.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Get to know us; Contact us; Hours of operation: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Email us at info@los-olivos.es; Enrollment open; Have fun learning English; Last places available for Nursery class 2025-26; Contact: +34 963 631 409; Enrollment form; News; Year 1 visits Valencia Botanical Garden; Two English School Los Olivos students receive the prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in Spain; Year 11 excursion to Madrid: discovering Madrid of the 19th and 20th centuries; Participation in the 48th NABSS Annual Conference; Sex education talk for Year 10; Address: Primary: Calle Pino Panera 25, 46110 Campo Olivar-Godella (Valencia); Secondary: Av. de los Almendros, 13, 46110 Campo Olivar-Godella (Valencia); Phone: +34 963 631 409; Email: info@los-olivos.es; Legal Notice; © Copyright 2024 English School Los Olivos; Educational Offer; Public Exams; Admissions; Agenda; News; Facilities: Primary; Secondary.

Safeguarding
The site provides a safeguarding and child protection policy in English. The policy outlines duties for staff and the designated safeguarding lead, reporting procedures, types of abuse, and actions to take when concerns arise. It covers roles and responsibilities, confidentiality, and collaboration with external agencies as needed.
Parent Experience

History
English School Los Olivos began in the 1976-1977 academic year as a British kindergarten located in a Valencian farmhouse at El Plantío-La Cañada, surrounded by century-old olive groves. Its pedagogy blended Montessori and Freinet approaches, with English learning integrated into daily life in a joyful, open, and free environment. In 1981 it expanded to Primary and Lower Secondary education (British studies corresponding to the Spanish EGB) and moved to Campo Olivar (Godella), later occupying a building on Camino de Mas Camarena; in 1984-85 a new building at the back of the site housed all EGB courses (Year 2 to Year 9). The first EGB graduates appeared in 1989; in 1996-97 a Secondary building was added on Avenida de Los Almendros 13, German was introduced in Secondary, and in 1998 the first cohort completed with IGCSE exams. The center consolidated as a British, secular, open, and plural Cooperative sharing British, Spanish and local cultures, with most classes taught in English; its foundations are respect, dialogue, and tolerance; freedom and responsibility; a participatory and critical spirit of knowledge; and a solid humanistic and scientific formation. In 2001-02 Year 12 and Year 13 were added and the first 18-year-old graduates occurred in June 2003, with students prepared for British GCE exams and Spanish university entry. The school has grown while remaining a mid-sized community with close, respectful, and affectionate relationships between staff and students.

Community
English School Los Olivos is a British school in Valencia serving ages 3 to 18. It emphasizes an affectionate, family‑like education and a friendly, caring environment, built on responsibility, dialogue, and mutual respect. The school engages the community through events such as the Carrera contra el Hambre 2025 and other school activities that reflect daily life on campus. Notable achievements include Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards for students, and staff participation in NABSS conferences.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
English School Los Olivos is a British education centre offering Early Years through Bachillerato for ages 3 to 18. Classrooms serve the primary and secondary sections. There is a dining hall with an on-site kitchen. There is a playground and recreation areas. There are common spaces, a library, a laboratory, and a dedicated sports zone.

Sports Facilities
There is a dedicated sports zone that supports physical education and school sports. Patios and recreation areas provide space for active use. Indoor and outdoor spaces are used for a range of PE activities. The sports facilities are integrated with common spaces to support a holistic school day. The facilities are available to both primary and secondary students.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms serve Early Years through Secondary students. There is a library that provides books and study resources. A laboratory enables practical science experiments. There are additional spaces for other subjects and activities. The facilities support a comprehensive curriculum across the age range.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A wide range of extracurricular activities are available as part of Vida escolar. Students participate in excursions to educational destinations. Celebrations, a school fair and sports day form part of the calendar. Themed days and camps offer varied experiences beyond the classroom. A Summer Concert provides cultural and performance opportunities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel Examinations for public exams, and the school is recognised by both boards. The school provides a British-based curriculum for Nursery through Year 13, with a formal equivalence mapping to the Spanish system. The school offers AS and A Level courses with Cambridge or Edexcel as examination boards. The school enables Year 12 and Year 13 students to undertake AS and A Levels alongside the Spanish university entrance pathway, enabling access to Spanish and international universities.

Arts & Creative
The school holds a Summer Concert at the end of the school year for both primary and secondary pupils. Students perform individually, in class groups, or in self-formed ensembles. The concert develops musical skills and confidence in a supportive environment.

Cultural & Language
The school conducts regular extracurricular visits for each class, aligned with curricular areas or the local cultural environment. The school has older secondary students who undertake cultural visits to Madrid and Seville in Spain, and to London and Berlin in Europe. The school runs theme days such as Book Day, Water Day, and Tree Day, with cross-curricular activities and sometimes external partners. The school's educational approach emphasises living culture and learning a foreign language within a framework of responsibility, dialogue, and mutual respect.

Social & Hobbies
The school celebrates Halloween, Christmas, Fallas, and Year 13 graduation with enthusiasm and collaborative effort. The celebrations involve students, staff, and families in a positive, inclusive atmosphere. Theme days provide cross-curricular experiences with activities around the theme. External experts or organisations may participate in these activities to enrich learning.

Community & Service
The school hosts the Feria del colegio on a Friday afternoon at the end of May, combining social engagement with fun and directing proceeds to NGOs. In recent years the Feria has supported organisations such as Ayuda en Acción, Médicos Sin Fronteras, Sonrisas de Bombay, Aceem and Amnistía Internacional.

Leadership & Professional
The school is a secular, plural Cooperative of Teaching whose aim is to unite cultural enrichment and foreign-language learning through a pedagogy based on responsibility, dialogue, and mutual respect. The school seeks the holistic development of the student—humane, emotional, intellectual, artistic, and physical—preparing them for life as engaged citizens. The school emphasises individualized attention and close collaboration among teachers, students, and parents, with regular course meetings and progress updates. The school operates an orientation department with ongoing guidance for cognitive, study, and socio-emotional development, and supports Years 11–13 in choosing higher education paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school marks the Día del deporte with a day of team-based sports to be enjoyed by all, emphasising fun and shared effort with mixed teams. From Year 1 to Year 8, camps take place where pupils stay a few days with teachers in a natural setting, enabling shared living and outdoor activities. The school fosters physical and social well-being through outdoor and group activities as part of the overall school experience.
Languages

Language Provision
Have fun learning English. English School Los Olivos is a British school in Valencia offering Early Years (3 to 5), Primary (5 to 11), Secondary (11 to 16), and Bachillerato (16 to 18). It has operated as a British educational establishment since 1976. It provides access to Cambridge examinations, including IGCSE and AS/A Level.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Admission to the center is via free pre-enrollment. This initial step begins the admissions process and helps the school collect essential information. Step 2: Nursery places for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years are currently open. English School Los Olivos was founded in 1976 and offers British education from nursery to bachillerato. The curriculum is taught in English with native and specialist staff, and emphasizes a bilingual environment. The school is a member of NABSS and is authorized by the Valencian Education Department as a Foreign Center, with studies recognized in both the United Kingdom and Spain. Step 3: Enrollment in any other year group depends on the availability of places. The admissions team will provide details on current vacancies and the next steps in the application process. Step 4: Waiting list and data privacy: The pre-enrollment is used to manage the waiting list for enrollment. The personal data provided are necessary to manage the waiting list and will be stored in accordance with legal obligations. Data will not be shared with third parties except where legally required.

Scholarships
There is a 25% discount on tuition for the third child in families with three children enrolled at the school.

Waitlist
Waiting list: The waiting list is managed through the pre-enrollment process. Personal data provided are used to manage the waiting list for enrollment at the school. Data are kept while the commercial relationship exists or as required by law. Data are not shared with third parties except where legally required. You may access, correct or delete your data by emailing administracion@los-olivos.es.
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