Welcome to British School of Valencia
British School of Valencia (BSV) is a prestigious private British school located in the heart of the city.
It features two campuses designed to provide an outstanding education: one dedicated to Early Years, Primary and Secondary education, and the other, known as BSV Nexus, exclusively for Sixth Form students.
With an international student community, BSV welcomes pupils of all nationalities, from the ages of 2 to 18, offering a global and innovative educational experience.
A family atmosphere where collaboration and willingness to share their educational experience makes the students feel unique, understood, appreciated and loved.
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British School of Valencia
British Education System
Based on the British curriculum, our teaching aims to strengthen the cultural ties between Britain and Spain, encouraging the integration of our students, motivating and stimulating them at an academic and personal level.
BSV is recognised by both the British and Spanish education authorities. Students obtain both official certificates: A-Level and Spanish Bachillerato qualifications.
The school nurtures an all-round personal development, fostering students’ individuality and social integration for them to tackle future social and professional responsibilities.
Academic Excellence
BSV strives to offer a distinct educational model providing an excellent British education both at an academic and human level.
Through a combination of hard work from the students, as well as the guidance and support of their teachers, pupils manage to reach their goals in their official examinations. This allows our students to get into the university of their choice, whether in Spain, the UK or any other foreign country.
BSV Community
Since the school was founded in 1992, BSV has continued to thrive and improve to meet the shifting requirements of an ever-changing world.
Throughout this transformation, the school has made it a priority that the family feeling fostered from the very beginning continues to pervade.
Mr Capper is and experienced school and system leader. Prior to joining BSV he was Headteacher at The Marvell College, a large secondary school in the North of England and prior to that he was Head of Teaching School at The Pathfinder Teaching School Hub in York. These roles afforded him a breadth of experiences both in supporting schools and developing staff.
Our teachers
BSV rely on the essential contribution of highly qualified teachers to make our educational vision a reality.
Made up of British and Spanish staff, but also from other nationalities such as French, German, Chinese or American, our teachers invest their time and dedication to improve their student’s wellbeing, motivating and guiding them throughout their educational journey.
¡Y con otra fiesta de la espuma despedimos nuestro Summer School hasta el año que viene! 🎉💦. Os deseamos unas estupendas vacaciones de verano. ¡Disfrutad mucho! ☀️😎
We wrapped up our Summer School in the best possible way… with one last foam party! 🎉💦. Wishing you all a wonderful summer holiday — enjoy every moment! ☀️😎
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🌊☀️ ¡Día de playa en el Summer School! Nuestros alumnos disfrutaron de una jornada llena de diversión y aventuras en el mar: surf, paddle board, juegos en el agua y muchas risas bajo el sol. Una experiencia refrescante que seguro recordarán todo el verano 🏄♂️🏖️💦
🌊☀️ Beach day at Summer School! Our students enjoyed a fun-filled day of seaside adventures — surfing, paddle boarding, splashing around and plenty of laughter in the sun. A refreshing experience they’ll surely remember all summer long 🏄♂️🏖️💦
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🍫👩🍳 ¡Manos a la masa! Nuestros alumnos del Summer School se lo han pasado en grande preparando unas deliciosas bolitas de avena, plátano y chocolate… ¡con un toque final de coco rallado! Una actividad divertida, creativa y, sobre todo, ¡riquísima! 😋
🍫👩🍳 Time to get our hands messy! Our Summer School students really enjoyed themselves making delicious oat, banana, and chocolate bites… finished off with a sprinkle of shredded coconut on top! A fun, creative and – most importantly – tasty activity! 😋
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Nuestros alumnos del Summer School lo han dado todo deslizándose por el tobogán de agua, disfrutando de una actividad cargada de adrenalina y risas para combatir el calor del verano. ¡Una mañana refrescante y llena de emoción! 💦☀️
Our Summer School students had a fantastic time on the water slide, enjoying an adrenaline-filled activity full of laughter to beat the summer heat. A refreshing and thrilling morning! 💦☀️
#BSV #CognitaWay #SummerSchool

Nuestros alumnos del Summer School lo han pasado en grande en el parque multiaventura: tirolinas, puentes de troncos, refrescantes chapuzones y un montón de actividades que les han hecho disfrutar al máximo de un día lleno de emoción y diversión al aire libre 🏞️
Our Summer School students had an amazing time at the adventure park: zip lines, rope bridges, refreshing dips and loads of activities that made the most of a fun-filled, action-packed day in the outdoors 🏞️
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Nuestros alumnos del Summer School pasaron una mañana súper entretenida preparando sus propias creaciones usando tortitas de arroz como base. Podían elegir entre guacamole, zanahoria o fiambre de pavo como aderezo. Una actividad deliciosa y creativa… ¡que después disfrutaron comiendo! 😋🥑🥕
Our Summer School students had a fantastic morning creating their own tasty treats using rice cakes as a base. They could choose from toppings like guacamole, carrot, or turkey slices. A fun and delicious activity… which they then enjoyed eating! 😋🥑🥕
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💦☀️ ¡Así se disfruta del verano en nuestro Summer School! Los alumnos se lo pasaron en grande con el cañón de espuma, entre risas, juegos y diversión sin parar 🎉
💦☀️ Summer fun at its best at our Summer School! Our students had a fantastic time with the foam cannon, laughing, playing, and enjoying endless fun 🎉
#BSV #CognitaWay #SummerSchool

🌿✨ Nuestros alumnos del Summer School han disfrutado de una excursión inolvidable al paraje natural de la Albufera, donde pudieron descubrir la naturaleza y disfrutar de un divertido paseo en barca. ¡Aprender explorando es siempre la mejor aventura! 🌞🚤💚
🌿✨ Our Summer School students enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the Albufera Natural Park, where they explored nature and had great fun on a boat ride. Learning through adventure is always the best way! 🌞🚤💚
#BSV #CognitaWay #SummerSchool

School News
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26/04/2024
The Internet has enabled students to have instant access to an ever-expanding world of Information.
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Ranking of Best International Schools in the Comunidad Valenciana by El Mundo British School of Valencia has been included in the list of the 12 best...
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El Mundo Ranking of the Best International Schools in Spain 2022 Once again, we are very proud to announce that British School of Valencia has...
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British School of Valencia among Forbes’ Best Schools in Spain The prestigious Forbes magazine has published the second edition of their Best Schools in Spain ranking...
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Going back to school or going back to work for an adult might seem a complicated task at first due to all the changes that this implies.
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09/11/2022
We had the pleasure to host Mr Frank Maassen, Group Chief Executive Officer of Cognita.
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26/04/2024
El Mundo Ranking of the Best International Schools in Spain 2022 Once again, we are very proud to announce that British School of Valencia has...
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26/04/2024
Ranking of Best International Schools in the Comunidad Valenciana by El Mundo British School of Valencia has been included in the list of the 12 best...
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26/04/2024
British School of Valencia among Forbes’ Best Schools in Spain The prestigious Forbes magazine has published the second edition of their Best Schools in Spain ranking...
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09/11/2022
We had the pleasure to host Mr Frank Maassen, Group Chief Executive Officer of Cognita.
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The British School of Valencia (BSV) offers a comprehensive education from Early Years to Sixth Form, following the National Curriculum for England. It begins with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children aged 2 to 5, followed by Primary Education (Years 1 to 6) for ages 5 to 11. Secondary Education (Years 7 to 11) prepares students aged 11 to 16 for the prestigious Cambridge IGCSE exams. Finally, the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) provides pre-university preparation through A-Level programmes, guiding students toward international universities.
Studying at a British school in Valencia offers numerous advantages, including an internationally recognised and academically rigorous education through the British National Curriculum, ensuring high proficiency in English and other foreign languages. This environment fosters personal development by enhancing social, emotional, and physical skills while also promoting cultural diversity, equipping students with the understanding and adaptability needed to thrive in both professional and personal settings.
The level of English required to study at our British school in Valencia varies depending on the educational stage. For early levels, no extensive prior knowledge is required, as children naturally acquire the language from their early years. However, for higher levels, students are expected to have sufficient English proficiency to follow the academic curriculum. Language assessments are conducted to ensure students can integrate successfully.
Our British school in Valencia ensures a smooth integration for international students through inclusive support, including welcome programmes with orientation sessions and a buddy system, Spanish as a foreign language classes, personalised tutoring for individual guidance, and diverse extracurricular activities that promote social and cultural integration.