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.
📚✨ ¡Aquí tenemos a los finalistas del concurso de deletreo Spelling Bee! Queremos dar la enhorabuena a nuestro ganador de Year 9, que como premio ha recibido un vale regalo para nuestra feria del libro por su gran destreza 🎉. También felicitamos al resto de participantes de Year 7, Year 8 y Year 9, que demostraron un gran talento y esfuerzo enfrentándose a palabras difíciles en inglés. ¡Sois increíbles! 👏
📚✨ Here are the finalists of the Spelling Bee competition! We want to congratulate our Year 9 winner, who has received a voucher for our book fair as a prize for his outstanding skill 🎉. We also want to praise all the other participants from Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9, who showed great talent and effort tackling challenging English words. You are amazing! 👏
#BSV #SpellingBee #CognitaWay
En Reception, nuestros alumnos han leído el libro ‘The Paper Dolls’ de Julia Donaldson. A través de un enfoque práctico, han aprendido a volver a contar la historia utilizando distintas acciones para así dar vida a cada escena. También han creado sus propios muñecos de papel, experimentando con arcilla y añadiendo color con acuarelas. ¡Una maravillosa combinación de creatividad, narración y aprendizaje práctico! 🎨📚✨
In Reception, our students have been reading the book ‘The Paper Dolls’ by Julia Donaldson. Through a learning by doing approach, they’ve learnt to retell the story using actions, bringing each scene to life. They also created their own paper dolls, experimenting with clay and adding colour with watercolours. A wonderful blend of creativity, storytelling and hands-on learning! 🎨📚✨
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El pasado viernes disfrutamos de la compañía de algunas familias de Infantil a Year 2 ya que nos visitaron para participar en nuestro Stay & Read y así leer cuentos a los distintos cursos, creando momentos llenos de magia, sonrisas y mucha ilusión. Estas actividades no solo fomentan el amor por la lectura, sino que también fortalecen la sensación de comunidad que tanto valoramos en BSV. ¡Gracias a todas las familias por hacerlo posible! 📖💗
Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome several Early Years to Year 2 families who joined us for our Stay & Read, sharing wonderful stories with the different year groups and creating moments filled with magic, smiles and excitement. These activities not only encourage a love of reading but also strengthen the sense of community that we value so highly at BSV. Thank you to all the families for making it possible! 📖💗
#BSV #BSVCommunity #StayAndRead #CognitaWay
Hoy en BSV celebramos el Día del Maestro de la forma más dulce 🥐. Además de la fruta variada y las galletas que disfruta nuestro staff a diario, hoy el personal de comedor ha querido sorprendernos con este detalle tan especial. ¡Gracias por endulzar el día a quienes educan con tanta dedicación! 💙📚
Today at BSV we’re celebrating Teacher’s Day in the sweetest way 🥐. In addition to the mixed fruit and biscuits our staff enjoy every day, the dining team surprised us with this special treat. Thank you for sweetening the day for those who teach with such dedication! 💙📚
#BSV #BSVCommunity #DíaDelMaestro #Wellbeing #CognitaWay
🏅 Nos complace anunciar que tres alumnos BSV han sido reconocidos con los #OutstandingCambridgeLearnerAwards, un prestigioso reconocimiento internacional que premia el rendimiento excepcional en los exámenes de Cambridge.
Nuestros alumnos han obtenido:
🇫🇷 High Achievement Award en AS Level de Francés
🌍🏃 Top in World Award en AS Level de Educación Física
🌍🇪🇸 Top in World Award en A-Level de Lengua y Literatura Española
¡Estamos muy orgullosos de todos ellos! 👏
🏅 We are delighted to announce that three BSV students have been recognised with the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, a prestigious international distinction that celebrates exceptional performance in Cambridge examinations.
Our students have achieved:
🇫🇷 High Achievement Award in AS Level French
🌍🏃 Top in the World Award in AS Level Physical Education
🌍🇪🇸 Top in the World Award in A Level Spanish Language and Literature
We are very proud of all of them! 👏
#BSV #AcademicExcellence #OutstandingCambridgeLearners #CambridgeInternational #CognitaWay
🏆 ¡Un logro inolvidable en los World School Basketball Championships! Nuestros equipos masculino y femenino brillaron en sus categorías y dejaron el listón muy alto, demostrando que cuando hay talento, esfuerzo y trabajo en equipo… pasan cosas increíbles 💙. Enhorabuena especialmente a nuestros alumnos reconocidos como MVP del torneo 🙌. Un orgullo ver cómo nuestros jugadores dan lo mejor de sí y contagian a todo el que está a su alrededor 💪. Gracias también a las familias y amigos que animaron sin descanso. La pasión y el compromiso de nuestra comunidad escolar hacen que todo esto haya sido posible 🏀💫
🏆 An unforgettable achievement at the World School Basketball Championships! Our boys’ and girls’ teams shone in their categories and set the bar incredibly high, proving that when there’s talent, effort and teamwork… amazing things can happen 💙. A special congratulations to our students who were recognised as MVPs of the tournament 🙌. We are so proud to see our players giving their very best and inspiring everyone around them 💪. Thank you as well to the families and friends who supported us tirelessly. The passion and commitment of our school community made all of this possible 🏀💫
#BSV #BSVCommunity #TeamBSV #WorldSchoolBasketballChampionships #SomosComunidad #CognitaWay
🪥✨ ¡Nuestros alumnos de Nursery han recibido una visita muy especial! Una dentista —mamá de BSV— y una higienista dental vinieron al colegio para enseñarles, de forma sencilla y divertida, cómo cuidar su boca y mantener sus dientes sanos y limpios 🦷😊. Estas experiencias ayudan a que los más pequeños adquieran buenos hábitos desde edades tempranas… ¡y además se lo pasan en grande aprendiendo! 🪥💙
🪥✨ Our Nursery students received a very special visit! A dentist —a BSV mum— and a dental hygienist came to school to teach them, in a simple and fun way, how to look after their teeth to keep them clean and healthy 🦷😊. These experiences help young children develop good habits from an early age… and they also have a great time learning! 🪥💙
#BSV #BSVCommunity #BSVParents #Wellbeing #CognitaWay
El pasado viernes tuvo lugar en BSV una enriquecedora jornada de formación centrada en fortalecer la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de nuestro equipo docente y no docente. Se impartió una sesión sobre la implementación del ciclo de aprendizaje así como formaciones sobre el uso de la IA para prácticas inclusivas o la comprensión del papel del personal de apoyo al aprendizaje dentro del ciclo de aprendizaje. El personal no docente participó en una sesión sobre el uso correcto, beneficios y buenas prácticas en el empleo de herramientas de IA. Una jornada muy valiosa de crecimiento, colaboración y aprendizaje profesional.
Last Friday, we held at BSV an enriching inset day focused on strengthening teaching and learning amongst both our teaching and non-teaching staff. The programme included a session on implementing the learning cycle, as well as training on the use of AI for inclusive practices and on understanding the role of learning support staff within the learning cycle. Non-teaching staff took part in a session on the correct use, benefits and best practices when employing AI tools. It was a highly valuable day of growth, collaboration and professional learning.
#BSV #BSVCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #InsetDay #JornadaFormación #CognitaWay
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We had the pleasure to host Mr Frank Maassen, Group Chief Executive Officer of Cognita.
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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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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.
