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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 21
Strengths Languages
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Mas Camarena International School is a multilingual private school offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to the baccalaureate, complemented by a Spanish curriculum and international training. The Primary Years Programme guides students in the primary years while the Middle Years Programme serves the secondary level; at the upper levels, students can pursue the Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme. The Diploma Programme is offered in Spanish, English, or bilingual mode, reflecting multilingual education. Since 2015-16, Mas Camarena has offered Diploma Programme and is the only school in Valencia with all four IB programmes active. The IB approach emphasizes inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning and intercultural understanding to develop skills for higher education. With more than 28 years of experience, Mas Camarena is part of the Siglo XXI Group of Schools, and sits on over 100,000 square metres of facilities, including the Mas Camarena Students' Resort, serving ages 0 to 18.
C/ Charles Robert Darwin, 4 - Colegio, 46980 Mas Camarena, Valencia, Spain
The Essentials
Mas Camarena International School has 2,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Mas Camarena Educational Complex operates across multiple buildings in the Valencia region. Building A and Building B are located at Urb. Mas Camarena - Sector Esmeralda V, C/ Número 1, s/n, 46117 Bétera, Valencia. Building C is at C/ Charles Robert Darwin, 6, Parque Tecnológico Paterna, Valencia. Building D is Avenida Benjamín Franklin, 18, Parque Tecnológico Paterna, Valencia.
Type
Mas Camarena Educational Complex is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training.
Fees
Annual tuition at Mas Camarena International School ranges from EUR 4,650 to EUR 9,200 for 2026/27.
Application / Enrollment Fees
- First-year enrollment (non‑refundable): EUR 550 for the first child; EUR 400 for each additional sibling. - Annual renewal of enrollment (non‑refundable): EUR 375 for one child, EUR 590 for two children, EUR 750 for three or more children.
Tuition fees by school stage (annual and typical monthly invoice)
Note: Tuition is charged as an annual amount and is invoiced in 10 equal monthly installments (September–June). The monthly installment equals the annual fee divided by 10.
- Nursery (from 4 months): EUR 5,250 per year — monthly installment (10 months): EUR 525. - Nursery 1 (1–2 years): EUR 4,650 per year — monthly installment: EUR 465. - Nursery 2 (2–3 years): EUR 4,650 per year — monthly installment: EUR 465. (The 2‑year teaching stage receives an education subsidy applied to the total amount.) - Infant 2nd cycle / Primary programme (3–6 years): EUR 5,250 per year — monthly installment: EUR 525. - Primary (6–12 years): EUR 6,000 per year — monthly installment: EUR 600. - Secondary / MYP (ESO, 13–16 years): EUR 6,550 per year — monthly installment: EUR 655. - National Baccalaureate: EUR 7,300 per year — monthly installment: EUR 730. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Spanish or English): EUR 9,200 per year — monthly installment: EUR 920. - BTEC Level 3 in Sports Extended Diploma (Spanish or English): EUR 6,850 per year — monthly installment: EUR 685. - Combined IB orientation + BTEC programme (Spanish or English): EUR 8,300 per year — monthly installment: EUR 830. - International immersion groups (reduced-size, Spanish/English immersion): additional EUR 180 per month while the programme lasts.
Classroom / didactic / technology resources fees
- These are charged in three annual payments (October, February and April). Amounts by stage: 1st cycle Infants: EUR 65; 2nd cycle Infants (PEP): EUR 115; Primary (PEP): EUR 115; Secondary (PAI): EUR 100; National Baccalaureate: EUR 100; IB Diploma Programme: EUR 100. These fees cover classroom consumables, pedagogical resources, cultural visits and accident insurance (do not include textbooks or student devices).
Canteen / School meals
- Annual contract administration fee for the canteen: EUR 190 per year. Daily lunch menu: EUR 12 per day. Canteen is mandatory for all stages (except local residents registered as living on site). Infant stage includes an afternoon snack.
Transport (optional)
Transport fees depend on route and whether service is annual or monthly, and whether it is round‑trip or one‑way. Typical published charges are:
- Urban Mas Camarena & Torre en Conill: Annual round‑trip EUR 85; Annual one‑way EUR 60; Monthly round‑trip EUR 115; Monthly one‑way EUR 85. - Urban La Cañada & El Plantío: Annual round‑trip EUR 125; Annual one‑way EUR 90; Monthly round‑trip EUR 160; Monthly one‑way EUR 115. - Valencia and other localities: Annual round‑trip EUR 180; Annual one‑way EUR 110; Monthly round‑trip EUR 220; Monthly one‑way EUR 145. - Individual trip (when available on a route): EUR 12 per trip.
(Availability, routes and stops are set by the school; individual travel is subject to availability.)
Student residence / boarding
- Student residence (double room) with full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner) and transport to school: EUR 1,950 per month (Monday through Sunday). The residence price includes full board and transport.
Extended hours and occasional day services
- Extended hours (annual contracting): single session (morning or afternoon) EUR 75 per month; mornings and afternoons EUR 100 per month. - Extended hours (monthly contracting): single session EUR 95 per month; mornings and afternoons EUR 125 per month. - Single extra day of extended hours: EUR 8 per day. - Non‑teaching working days (school closed to regular classes but open for care): EUR 26 for care + EUR 12 for canteen + EUR 12 for transport (when applicable).
Sibling discounts
- Two siblings (with contracted canteen and transport): 10% discount on tuition for the younger sibling. - Three siblings: 35% discount on tuition for the younger sibling and 20% discount on the canteen for the younger sibling. - Four siblings: the youngest sibling's tuition is free.
Other costs and school shop / uniform
- Uniform is required for all stages. Uniforms and school stationery are purchased through the school shop. Specific uniform and stationery prices are set by the school shop and billed separately.
Refund and cancellation terms
- Enrollment fees and annual renewal fees are non‑refundable. Once a student is enrolled, if the family cannot join for reasons beyond the centre's control, the amount paid for enrollment cannot be reclaimed. No deductions or refunds are made for absence, illness or non‑attendance. Refund of an early full‑course payment (if returned) results in loss of any early‑payment discount. Two unpaid monthly receipts may lead to termination of the teaching contract and loss of the student's place.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Teaching fees, canteen and transport are invoiced in 10 equal monthly instalments (September–June). Receipts are collected by direct debit and are due within the first five days of each month. Changes to contracted services must be communicated before the 25th of the month to take effect the following month. Payments are to be made by direct debit to a Spanish bank account; the school also allows advance payment of the full course before 15 September with a 2% discount. Failure to pay invoices on time can lead to administrative actions up to contract termination.
Fee payment options
- Primary payment method: domiciliation bancaria (direct debit) on a Spanish bank account; the school provides forms to authorize direct debit and to set monthly or quarterly collection. - Advance full payment of the annual tuition is accepted (payment before 15 September) and carries a published early‑payment discount (2%). For certain short programmes and external activities, payments by bank transfer are used to formalize registration. No published routine option for payment by credit card is indicated in the school's prescribed billing terms.
Academics
Mas Camarena International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
Mas Camarena offers the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to the baccalaureate. Primary School follows the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Secondary follows the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) are offered at the upper levels, with DP available 100% in Spanish, 100% in English, or bilingual. It has offered the Diploma Programme since the 2015-16 academic year and is the only school in Valencia with all four IB programmes active. The IB approach is transdisciplinary and emphasizes inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding, and the development of skills for higher education.
Exam Results
Excellent results in Selectividad and the Diploma Programme endorse the school's Educational Project. The school has earned the best PAU grade in the Valencian Community on seven occasions in the last nine years.
Higher Education Progression
IB programmes prepare students to succeed in higher education, and prestigious universities recognize IB as a strong preparation for university life.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters an environment of work and respect, where effort and perseverance are valued; it involves families, teachers and non-teaching staff to surround students with learning stimuli and prepares them to be Citizens of the World, Citizens of the 21st Century.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Psychopedagogical and Guidance Dept.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Multilingual school with a Bilingual System – Spanish Curriculum; is an IB World School.
Admissions
Admissions
Mas Camarena is a multilingual private school with a Spanish curriculum and international training. It is part of the Siglo XXI Group of Schools, established in 1962 as a family-run education network that includes charter schools, private IB schools and nurseries. Mas Camarena began in 1997 as a small kindergarten and elementary school and has since expanded with extensive facilities, including the Students' Resort Mas Camarena, to support its educational program. The Director describes education as an environment of work and respect, with effort and perseverance as core values, supported by families, teachers and staff to prepare students to be global citizens.
FAQs
What does Mas Camarena International School offer?
Mas Camarena International School is a multilingual private school offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to the baccalaureate, complemented by a Spanish curriculum and international training. The Primary Years Programme .
What age range?
Ages 0-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 4,650 to EUR 9,200.
How many students?
Approximately 2500 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?
Mas Camarena International School is a multilingual private school offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to the baccalau.
