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 from over 90 nationalities, aged 2 to 18, offering a global, innovative education with an international outlook.
Recognised by the leading Education Rankings in Spain
We believe that educational excellence is built day by day in the classroom. The school has been featured in some of Spain’s most prestigious education rankings, compiled by leading media outlets and educational platforms that assess factors such as the teaching approach, academic performance, international outlook, student support, and the quality of the facilities.
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 an 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.
Reviews
3.6/5
We are proud of our school and delighted that so many parents are too! Please read some of our reviews below:
🎪✨ ¡El circo ha llegado a Year 1! Después de explorar el fascinante mundo circense en clase, nuestros alumnos han puesto el broche final a este topic con un divertido concurso de talentos, en el que sus compañeros y profesoras se han convertido en un público de excepción 🎭. ¡Hemos descubierto magos, arlequines, gimnastas y hasta un pequeño león! 🦁🎩. Una actividad llena de creatividad, risas y sorpresas en la que no han faltado las ganas de participar y pasarlo en grande. Estas experiencias permiten a nuestros alumnos poner en práctica lo aprendido, desarrollar su creatividad y ganar confianza mientras aprenden de la forma más divertida ❤️
🎪✨ The circus has arrived in Year 1! After exploring the fascinating world of the circus in class, our students rounded off their topic with a fun talent show, with their classmates and teachers making up a very special audience 🎭. We discovered magicians, harlequins, gymnasts and even a little lion! 🦁🎩 It was an activity full of creativity, laughter and surprises, with everyone eager to take part and have fun. Experiences like these allow our students to put their learning into practice, develop their creativity and grow in confidence, all whilst learning in the most enjoyable way ❤️
#BSV #CognitaWay #LearningByDoing #HandsOnLearning
Nuestros nuevos alumnos BSV han compartido un desayuno con sus buddies, una oportunidad para conocerse mejor, intercambiar experiencias y empezar a sentirse parte de la comunidad BSV. Estudiantes de distintas edades y nacionalidades han disfrutado de un encuentro distendido que fomenta la integración y crea vínculos desde el primer día. ¡Qué mejor manera de empezar esta nueva etapa en BSV! ✨
Our new BSV students have enjoyed breakfast with their buddies, an opportunity to get to know one another, share experiences and start feeling part of the BSV community. Students of different ages and nationalities came together in a relaxed atmosphere, helping them settle in and build friendships from day one. What better way to start this new chapter at BSV! ✨
#BSV #BSVCommunity #CognitaWay
☕ ¡Bienvenidos a la cafetería de Reception! 🥐 Nuestros pequeños han convertido parte de su aula en una auténtica cafetería, donde se turnan para atender a sus compañeros y convertirse en clientes y auténticos baristas. Pero el aprendizaje no acaba en el mostrador, también practican el vocabulario, la escritura y el dibujo mientras descubren los utensilios, ingredientes y productos que podemos encontrar en una cafetería. Una actividad práctica y llena de posibilidades en la que aprenden haciendo, desarrollan nuevas habilidades y dan rienda suelta a su imaginación, ¡todo mientras se divierten y disfrutan aprendiendo!
☕ Welcome to Reception’s coffee shop! 🥐 Our students have transformed part of their classroom into a real café, taking turns to serve their classmates and play the roles of customers and baristas. But the learning doesn’t stop at the counter! They also practise their vocabulary, writing and drawing as they explore the utensils, ingredients and products you might find in a coffee shop. A fun, hands-on activity full of learning opportunities, where they learn by doing, develop new skills and let their imaginations run wild, all whilst having fun and enjoying the learning process!
#BSV #CognitaWay #EarlyYears #HandsOnLearning
¡Hemos recaudado más de 175€! 🧁 En BSV hemos celebrado una ‘Charity Bake’ con un objetivo solidario: recaudar fondos para @macmillancancer y @contraelcancer.es La iniciativa, organizada por una profesora de Primaria, ha contado con la participación de toda la comunidad del colegio. Por una parte los que han aportado dulces caseros y por otra los que han querido colaborar mediante una aportación económica. Más allá de la recaudación, acciones como esta nos permiten compartir valores como la solidaridad, la generosidad y el compromiso con los demás, dando ejemplo a nuestros alumnos y mostrándoles que pequeños gestos pueden contribuir a grandes causas ❤️
We’ve raised over €175! 🧁 At BSV, we held a Charity Bake with an aim: to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer. Organised by a Primary teacher, the initiative brought together our whole school community, with colleagues contributing homemade bakes and others showing their support through a donation. Beyond the funds raised, initiatives like this help us promote values such as solidarity, generosity and commitment to others, setting a positive example for our students and showing them how small acts of kindness can contribute to great causes ❤️
#BSV #BSVCommunity #CognitaWay #CharityBake #CancerAwareness
Nuestros equipos masculinos de Year 10 y Year 11 han participado en un torneo de fútbol junto a otros colegios internacionales, disfrutando de una jornada llena de deporte y buen ambiente. Más allá de la competición, ha sido una gran oportunidad para poner en práctica valores como el esfuerzo, la colaboración y el respeto, demostrando una excelente actitud y un gran compañerismo tanto dentro como fuera del campo. ¡Enhorabuena a todos por representar a BSV con tanta deportividad! 👏⚽
Our Year 10 and Year 11 boys’ football teams took part in a tournament alongside other international schools, enjoying a day full of sport and great team spirit. Beyond the competition, it was a fantastic opportunity to put values such as effort, teamwork and respect into practice, showing a positive attitude and great sportsmanship both on and off the pitch. Well done to everyone for representing BSV with such sporting spirit! 👏⚽
#BSV #CognitaWay #FootballTournament #Wellbeing
¡472€ para la @fundacionsasm! Esta semana hemos recibido en BSV a dos representantes de la Fundación SASM, que han participado en una asamblea para recoger el cheque simbólico de la recaudación de nuestro ‘Move for SASM’. Una gran iniciativa liderada por nuestro Club de Correspondencia como parte de nuestra celebración del Día Mundial del Bienestar que disfrutamos en comunidad el pasado 25 de septiembre. A través del deporte, la Fundación SASM ayuda a personas con problemas de salud mental a mejorar su bienestar y encontrar un espacio en el que desconectar de sus dificultades. Por eso, esta iniciativa encajaba tan bien con el lema del Día Mundial del Bienestar, dedicado este año al bienestar físico. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a convertir el movimiento en solidaridad! 💙
472€ raised for the SASM Foundation! This week, we welcomed two representatives from the SASM Foundation to BSV, who joined us for an assembly to receive the symbolic cheque from our Move for SASM fundraiser. This fantastic initiative, led by our Correspondence Club, was part of our Global Be Well Day celebrations, which we enjoyed together as a community on September 25th. Through sport, the SASM Foundation helps people experiencing mental health difficulties improve their wellbeing and find a space where they can take a break from their challenges. This made our initiative a perfect fit for this year’s Global Be Well Day theme, which focused on physical wellbeing. Thank you for helping us turn movement into solidarity! 💙
#BSV #CognitaWay #GlobalBeWellDay #MoveForSASM #FundaciónSASM #PhysicalWellbeing #MentalHealth #Wellbeing
¡Así han sido nuestras ‘BSV Meriendas’ con nuestra nuevas familias BSV! 💙. Una tarde para darles la bienvenida, conocerse, compartir experiencias y empezar a crear vínculos dentro de la comunidad BSV. Nuestro director también quiso acompañarlos, conversar con ellos y resolver sus primeras dudas. ¡Gracias por compartir esta tarde con nosotros! Que sea la primera de muchas ✨
Here’s a look at our ‘BSV Meriendas’ with our new BSV families! 💙. An afternoon to welcome them, get to know one another, share experiences and start building connections within the BSV community. Our Headteacher had the opportunity to chat with the families and answer any questions they had during their first few weeks. Thank you for spending the afternoon with us! Here’s to many more to come ✨
#BSV #BSVCommunity #BSVMerienda #NewFamilies #CognitaWay
Nos hace mucha ilusión compartir una noticia muy especial: dos de nuestros alumnos de Year 12 y Year 13 han recibido el #PremioExcelenciaAcadémicaBSV 🏆✨. Este premio reconoce mucho más que unos excelentes resultados académicos. Es también un reconocimiento a su dedicación, su actitud ante el aprendizaje y la constancia que han demostrado a lo largo de su trayectoria en BSV. Su compromiso y esfuerzo son un gran ejemplo para todos nosotros. ¡Enhorabuena a ambos por este merecido reconocimiento! 👏🎓
We are delighted to celebrate two of our students, from Year 12 and Year 13, who have received the #BSVAwardForAcademicExcellence 🏆✨. This award recognises more than outstanding academic results. It also celebrates their dedication, commitment to learning and the consistency they have shown throughout their time at BSV. Their hard work and determination are a wonderful example to our whole school community. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved achievement! 👏🎓
#BSV #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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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.
