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.
🏆✨ ¡Qué orgullo para toda nuestra comunidad! En nuestro primer año como colegio acreditado por #OxfordAQA International Qualifications, un alumno de Year 13 ha sido reconocido con dos premios internacionales en la asignatura de AS English Literature:
⭐ Winner – Top in Country
⭐ Winner – Top in Region
Este logro forma parte de los #GoFurtherAwards de OxfordAQA, que cada año distinguen a los estudiantes que han obtenido la nota más alta en su país o región en una materia concreta. Un reconocimiento extraordinario que refleja su dedicación, talento y constancia, e inspira a toda nuestra comunidad a alcanzar su máximo potencial 💙📚
¡Enhorabuena! 🌟
🏆✨ We are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement as a school community! In our first year as a school accredited by OxfordAQA International Qualifications, a Year 13 student has been recognised with two international awards in AS English Literature:
⭐ Winner – Top in Country
⭐ Winner – Top in Region
This achievement is part of the OxfordAQA Go Further Awards, which each year recognise students who achieve the highest mark in their country or region in a specific subject. An extraordinary accomplishment that reflects his dedication, talent and perseverance, and inspires our whole community to reach their full potential 💙📚
Congratulations! 🌟
#BSV #BSVCommunity #AcademicExcellence #OxfordAQAFurtherAwards #CognitaWay
Ha sido un placer compartir estos últimos `Coffee Mornings` con nuestras familias de Secundaria y Bachillerato, tanto en el campus principal como en BSV Nexus ☕💬. Gracias por acompañarnos y por convertir estos encuentros en espacios llenos de conversación, cercanía y comunidad ¡Esperamos veros de nuevo muy pronto en nuestros próximos `Coffee Mornings`! 🤍
It has been a pleasure to share these recent Coffee Mornings with our Secondary and Sixth Form families, both on our main campus and at BSV Nexus ☕💬. Thank you for joining us and for turning these gatherings into such warm and engaging spaces filled with conversation, connection and community. We look forward to seeing you again very soon at our next Coffee Mornings! 🤍
#BSV #BSVCommunity #CoffeeMornings #CognitaWay
Nuestro director y subdirectora han asistido al #EuropeAndUSAEducationSummit2025 en Londres, un encuentro internacional organizado por @cognitaschools que reúne a líderes educativos de los colegios del grupo en Europa y Estados Unidos para compartir experiencias, inspiración y estrategias que impulsan la excelencia educativa. Nos sentimos muy orgullosos de anunciar que BSV ha sido reconocido con dos premios que reflejan el espíritu y compromiso de nuestra comunidad:
🏅 We Believe We Can — dentro de los #CognitaMindsets, que celebra la actitud de superación y confianza que promovemos cada día.
🏅 Great Place to Work 2025 — un reconocimiento a nuestro entorno laboral y al valor que damos a las personas que forman BSV.
En la foto aparece parte de nuestro equipo de liderazgo junto a los dos galardones. Un momento que refleja la dedicación y la colaboración que impulsan a nuestro colegio a seguir avanzando. Gracias por formar parte de este camino. En BSV seguimos creciendo, soñando y construyendo el futuro junto a todos vosotros 🌟
Our Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher attended the Europe & USA Education Summit 2025 in London, an international event organised by Cognita that brings together educational leaders from Cognita schools across Europe and the United States to share experiences, inspiration and strategies that drive educational excellence. We are very proud to share that BSV has been recognised with two awards that reflect the spirit and commitment of our community:
🏅 We Believe We Can — part of the Cognita Mindsets, celebrating the attitude of ambition, perseverance, and self-belief we encourage every day.
🏅 Great Place to Work 2025 — recognising our positive working environment and the value we place on the people who make BSV what it is.
The photo features part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) alongside the two awards — a moment that represents the dedication and collaboration that drives our school forward. Thank you for being part of this journey. At BSV, we continue to grow, dream, and shape the future alongside all of you 🌟
#BSV #BSVCommunity #CognitaWay #WeBelieveWeCan #GreatPlaceToWork
🍋💛 ¡Aprendiendo con los cinco sentidos! Nuestros alumnos de Pre-Nursery han disfrutado de una divertida experiencia sensorial con unos limones. Primero, observaron, tocaron y olieron este fruto, reconociendo su textura, aroma y color. Después, utilizaron mitades de limón como sellos, impregnándolos con pintura amarilla para estamparlos sobre papel 🎨. Mientras aprendían sobre el color amarillo, también exploraron el sentido del gusto, descubriendo lo ácido que puede ser el limón 🍋😝. Este tipo de actividades prácticas estimulan su creatividad, favorecen el desarrollo de la coordinación motora fina y fomentan su curiosidad natural por el mundo que les rodea 🌟
🍋💛 Learning through the five senses! Our Pre-Nursery students enjoyed a fun sensory activity exploring lemons. First, they looked at, touched, and smelled them, recognising their texture, scent, and colour. Then, they used half lemons as stamps, dipping them in yellow paint to print on white paper 🎨. Whilst learning about the colour yellow, they also explored the sense of taste, discovering just how sour a lemon can be! 🍋😝 These kinds of hands-on experiences stimulate creativity, help develop fine motor coordination, and encourage their natural curiosity about the world around them 🌟
#BSV #BSVEarlyYears #EarlyYears #LearningByDoing #HandsOnExperience #SensoryPlay #CognitaWay
✨⚽️ Algunos de nuestros alumnos de Year 4 participaron en su primer torneo de fútbol contra los colegios de @losolivos.school y @cambridgehousevalencia 🏫⚽️. La ilusión se hacía patente mientras nuestros pequeños jugadores representaban con orgullo a BSV, demostrando trabajo en equipo, deportividad y un gran entusiasmo de principio a fin 🙌💙 Estamos muy orgullosos de cómo jugaron y se apoyaron mutuamente durante los partidos 🌟. Es fantástico ver a nuestros alumnos disfrutar de estas oportunidades extracurriculares, que les ayudan a ganar confianza y a fortalecer lazos de amistad más allá del aula 🚀💪
✨⚽️ Some of our brilliant Year 4 students took part in their very first inter-school football competition, playing a lively triangular tournament against Los Olivos and Cambridge House schools! 🏫⚽️ The excitement was sky-high as our young players proudly represented BSV, showing teamwork, sportsmanship, and incredible enthusiasm from start to finish 🙌💙 We’re so proud of how fabulously they played and supported one another throughout the matches 🌟 It’s wonderful to see our students embracing these supra-curricular opportunities, building confidence and friendships beyond the classroom 🚀💪
#BSV #BSVCommunity #FootballTournament #TeamSpirit #CognitaWay
¡En BSV seguimos mejorando nuestros espacios! Este curso hemos renovado parte del patio con nuevas estructuras de madera que llenan de color y alegría esta zona del colegio 🌈. Los niños disfrutan jugando o tomando su snack durante el recreo, haciendo de este espacio un lugar aún más divertido y acogedor. También hemos instalado lonas con los valores de BSV, reforzando nuestra voluntad de vivir y transmitir dichos valores cada día 💙. Además, como parte de nuestro compromiso por el planeta, hemos creado una nueva zona de reciclaje para fomentar la sostenibilidad y los hábitos responsables en toda nuestra comunidad educativa ♻️
At BSV, we keep improving our school spaces! This year, we’ve renovated part of the playground with new wooden structures that bring colour and joy to this area of the school 🌈. The children love using them to play or enjoy their snack during break time, making this space even more fun and welcoming. We’ve also installed banners featuring the BSV values, reinforcing our commitment to living and sharing these values every day 💙. And as part of our dedication to the planet, we’ve created a new recycling area to promote sustainability and responsible habits across our entire school community ♻️
#BSV #BSVCommunity #BSVValues #BSVSustainability #CognitaWay
Nos llena de orgullo anunciar a los dos alumnos de Year 12 y Year 13 que han sido distinguidos con el Premio a la Excelencia Académica BSV 🏆✨. Este reconocimiento no solo celebra su brillante trayectoria académica, sino también su compromiso con el aprendizaje y su crecimiento personal. Su esfuerzo, constancia y dedicación son una verdadera inspiración para toda nuestra comunidad educativa 💙. ¡Enhorabuena a ambos por este logro tan merecido! 👏🎓
We are incredibly proud to announce the two students from Year 12 and Year 13 who have been awarded the BSV Award for Academic Excellence 🏆✨. This recognition not only celebrates their outstanding academic achievements but also their commitment to learning and personal growth. Their effort, perseverance and dedication are a true inspiration to our entire school community 💙. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved achievement! 👏🎓
#BSV #BSVExcellence #BSVAcademicAward #CognitaWay
School News
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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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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.
