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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.
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.
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.
