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.
¡Enhorabuena a nuestro alumno de Year 5, ganador del concurso de poesía organizado en el colegio! 📑 Su poema sobre la DANA destacó por su sensibilidad, creatividad y fuerza expresiva. Durante la asamblea, tuvo la oportunidad de recitarlo ante sus compañeros y recibió su premio; una tarjeta regalo. ¡Felicidades por este logro tan especial! 🏆
Congratulations to our Year 5 student, winner of the school’s poetry competition! 📑 His poem about the DANA stood out for its sensitivity, creativity, and powerful expression. During the assembly, he had the chance to recite it in front of his classmates and was awarded his well-deserved prize: a gift card. Well done on such a special achievement! 🏆
#BSV #CognitaWay #PoetryCompetition
Nuestros alumnos de Secundaria que forman parte del Consejo de Estudiantes organizaron una asamblea centrada en el respeto. Durante la sesión, destacaron la importancia de tratar a los demás con consideración y empatía, reflexionando sobre cómo el respeto mutuo fortalece nuestro bienestar físico y mental y contribuye a un entorno escolar más positivo. Esta iniciativa refuerza uno de los valores esenciales de nuestro colegio: fomentar el respeto y el desarrollo integral de nuestros alumnos en un espacio seguro. ¡Enhorabuena a todos los participantes por su implicación y compromiso! 👏
Our Secondary Student Council members organised an assembly focused on respect. During the session, they emphasised the importance of treating others with consideration and empathy, reflecting on how mutual respect strengthens our physical and mental wellbeing and contributes to a more positive school environment. This initiative reinforces one of our school`s core values: promoting respect and the holistic development of our students in a safe space. Congratulations to all participants for their dedication and commitment! 👏
#BSV #CognitaWay #Wellbeing #StudentLeadership
🎉 ¡Felicidades a los ganadores de nuestra competición de Duolingo! Nuestros alumnos de español para extranjeros participaron en dos niveles, A1 y A2, y fueron premiados los mejores de cada grupo. Estas iniciativas hacen que aprender un idioma sea mucho más dinámico y motivador, ¡y demuestran todo lo que pueden lograr con esfuerzo y entusiasmo! 💬🧠
🎉 Congratulations to the winners of our Duolingo competition! Our Spanish as a Foreign Language students took part across two levels, A1 and A2, with prizes awarded to the top performers in each group. Initiatives like this make language learning more engaging and fun, encouraging students to keep progressing whilst strengthening their vocabulary and language skills. Well done to everyone for your dedication and enthusiasm! 💬🧠
#BSV #CognitaWay #DuolingoChallenge
¡Nuestro certamen de poesía ha sido todo un éxito! 🎉 Los diez alumnos finalistas demostraron su talento recitando sus poemas durante la asamblea. ¡Enhorabuena a nuestra alumna de Year 8 que se proclamó vencedora del certamen y ganó un vale por su fantástico poema! 📚✨ ¡Muchas gracias a Miss Barker por organizar este concurso, a los profesores que ejercieron como jurado y a todos los participantes por su entusiasmo!
Our poetry slam has been a great success! 🎉 The ten finalists showcased their talent by reciting their poems during the assembly. Congratulations to our Year 8 student who was crowned the winner of the competition and received a voucher for her fantastic poem! 📚✨ A big thank you to Miss Barker for organising the competition, to the teachers who served as judges, and to all the participants for their enthusiasm!
#BSV #CognitaWay #PoetrySlam
¡Un grupo de alumnos de Year 7, Year 8 y Year 9 pudo visitar la protectora @protectoradeanimales_modepran 🐾! Allí conocieron a los animales que esperan ser adoptados y entregaron personalmente las donaciones recogidas en BSV 🐶🐱. Esta ha sido una experiencia muy enriquecedora que refuerza la importancia de participar en iniciativas solidarias y fomentar valores como la empatía y la responsabilidad. Además, gracias al esfuerzo de toda la comunidad BSV también se consiguieron recaudar 616,18€ que ya fueron donados para continuar apoyando la gran labor de Modepran.
A group of Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 students had the opportunity to visit the #Modepran animal shelter 🐾! They had the chance to meet the animals waiting to be adopted and personally delivered the donations collected at BSV 🐶🐱. It was a truly enriching experience that highlights the importance of taking part in charitable initiatives and promoting values such as empathy and responsibility. Thanks to the efforts of the entire BSV community, 616.18€ were also raised and donated to continue supporting the incredible work carried out by Modepran.
#BSV #CognitaWay #AnimalShelter
✨ 🔢 Nuestros alumnos de Year 6 han tenido la oportunidad de participar en un certamen matemático organizado por nuestros compañeros de @elis.murcia junto a otros colegios de @cognitaschools España. Tres grupos de cada clase de Year 6 representaron a BSV disfrutando de una mañana en la que tuvieron que resolver varios problemas matemáticos. ¡El grupo de Year 6B empató en primer lugar con alumnos de ELIS Murcia! Fue una experiencia muy enriquecedora, en la que todos disfrutaron del reto, trabajaron en equipo y demostraron sus habilidades. Todos los participantes recibieron un diploma nuestros ganadores, una tarjeta regalo. ¡Enhorabuena por vuestro esfuerzo y entusiasmo! 👏🏆
✨ 🔢 Our Year 6 students had the opportunity to participate in a Maths competition organised by our colleagues at ELIS Murcia, together with other Cognita schools across Spain. Three teams from each Year 6 class represented BSV and they all enjoyed a great morning putting their problem-solving skills to the test with a range of maths challenges. The Year 6B team tied for first place with students from ELIS Murcia! It was a truly enriching experience where everyone embraced the challenge, worked collaboratively, and demonstrated their skills. All participants received a certificate, and our winning team was awarded a gift card. Well done to all of them for their hard work and enthusiasm! 👏🏆
#BSV #CognitaWay #MathsCompetition #CognitaChallenge
🦖❄️ En Reception, ¡nuestros pequeños exploradores han estado aprendiendo todo sobre los dinosaurios! Para hacer la experiencia aún más emocionante, ¡congelaron globos con un dinosaurio escondido dentro de cada uno, creando sus propios "huevos de dinosaurio"! 🥚. Con mucha curiosidad y paciencia, los niños observaron cómo el hielo se derretía poco a poco, viendo con emoción cómo los dinosaurios finalmente "nacían" 👀✨. Esta actividad práctica no solo les resultó muy divertida, sino también una forma fantástica de explorar los distintos estados de la materia de una manera lúdica y entretenida 💡🧊🦕
🦖❄️ In Reception, our little explorers have been learning all about dinosaurs during topic time! To make the experience even more exciting, they froze balloons with a dinosaur hidden inside each one — creating their very own dino “eggs”! 🥚. With lots of curiosity and patience, the children observed how the ice slowly melted, watching how the dinosaurs finally “hatched” 👀✨. This hands-on activity was not only roaringly fun, but also a fantastic way to explore the different states of matter in a playful and memorable way 💡🧊🦕
#BSV #CognitaWay #LearningThroughPlay
Nuestros alumnos han participado en una enriquecedora charla sobre el papel de la mujer en el ámbito tecnológico. Una experiencia diseñada para romper estereotipos y descubrir las múltiples salidas profesionales en este sector. Durante la jornada, nuestros estudiantes se pusieron en la piel de testers de software, desarrolladores, analistas de negocio, diseñadores de soluciones y líderes informáticos. A través de dinámicas participativas, pudieron comprobar que la tecnología es mucho más que programar: implica creatividad, pensamiento crítico, colaboración y, sobre todo, tener impacto. En BSV seguiremos abriendo puertas y fomentando la presencia femenina en ámbitos clave del futuro 🌍✨
Our students recently took part in an inspiring talk focused on women in technology, aimed at breaking stereotypes and guiding them towards the many exciting opportunities the tech world has to offer. For one day, they stepped into the shoes of testers, developers, business analysts, solution designers and IT leaders. Through engaging discussions and hands-on experiences, they learnt that technology goes far beyond coding – it’s about creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and the power to make a real impact. At BSV, we remain committed to opening doors and encouraging young girls to take their place in shaping the future 🌍✨
#BSV #CognitaWay #GirlsInTech #FemaleAtTech #DiversityInTech
School News
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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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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.
