Spain, Valencia
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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.
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.
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.