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.
🎓 Los alumnos de Year 13 han finalizado sus exámenes, tanto los A-Levels como las PCE en la UNED. Nos sentimos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo y dedicación durante estas intensas semanas. Mientras esperamos con ilusión los resultados, ¡estamos preparados para celebrar su Ceremonia de Graduación la próxima semana! Muchísima suerte a todos ellos 🌟
🎓 Our Year 13 students have now completed both their A-Levels and PCE exams at the UNED. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication throughout this intense period. As we eagerly await their results, we’re also getting ready to celebrate their achievements at next week’s Graduation Ceremony. Best of luck to all! 🌟
#BSV #CognitaWay #FutureReady #InternationalEducation

Hemos tenido el placer de recibir en BSV a un representante de la plataforma educativa @centurytechlearning, una innovadora herramienta que combina inteligencia artificial y aprendizaje personalizado para ayudar a nuestros alumnos a avanzar a su propio ritmo y aprovechar al máximo su experiencia educativa. Esta visita, enmarcada dentro de una serie de encuentros con colegios Cognita, nos ha permitido conocer las últimas novedades de la plataforma, compartir buenas prácticas y poner en valor el trabajo que estamos haciendo en BSV. Queremos agradecer a nuestros Century Champions, los profesores que lideran y apoyan el uso de Century Tech en las aulas, impulsando un aprendizaje más eficaz y adaptado a las necesidades de cada estudiante 👏
We were delighted to welcome a representative from the educational platform Century Tech to BSV. This innovative tool combines artificial intelligence and personalised learning to support our students in progressing at their own pace and making the most of their educational experience. This visit, part of a series of meetings with Cognita schools, gave us the opportunity to explore the latest updates from the platform, share best practices and highlight the work we’re doing at BSV. A special thank you to our Century Champions, the teachers who lead and support the use of Century Tech in the classroom, promoting more effective and tailored learning for every student 👏
#BSV #CognitaWay #CenturyTech #PersonalisedLearning #EdTech

¡Nuestros alumnos de Year 2 han celebrado el Día del Superhéroe Ecológico! 🦸♂️🌍✨. Una jornada divertida y educativa con la que nuestros pequeños héroes han aprendido más sobre la importancia de cuidar el planeta y proteger el medio ambiente. Además de participar en actividades especiales en el colegio, los niños vinieron disfrazados con trajes creados por ellos mismos a partir de materiales reciclados. ¡Una explosión de creatividad y compromiso verde! ♻️🌱. Porque no hay edad para empezar a cambiar el mundo… ¡y nuestros alumnos ya están en marcha! 💪💚
Our Year 2 students have celebrated Eco Superhero Day! 🦸♂️🌍✨. A fun and educational day where our young heroes learnt more about the importance of looking after the planet and protecting the environment. As well as taking part in special activities at school, the children came dressed in costumes they had created themselves using recycled materials. A fantastic display of creativity and green commitment! ♻️🌱. Because it’s never too early to start changing the world… and our students are already leading the way! 💪💚

🚔✨ A lo largo del curso escolar, nuestros alumnos de Primaria y Secundaria participan en charlas impartidas por la Policía Nacional, centradas en un tema de vital importancia: la prevención del acoso escolar. Estas sesiones también se ofrecen a las familias BSV a través de encuentros específicos para ellas. En BSV creemos que educar va mucho más allá de lo académico. Enseñar a los niños sobre empatía, respeto y bienestar emocional es clave para construir un entorno escolar seguro y acogedor. Estos valores son el pilar de nuestra comunidad y desempeñan un papel fundamental en el desarrollo personal del alumnado. Agradecemos la colaboración de la Policía Nacional por ayudarnos a transmitir estos principios de forma tan significativa 💙
🚔✨ Throughout the school year, our Primary and Secondary students take part in informative sessions led by the Policía Nacional, focusing on a topic of vital importance: bullying prevention. These talks are also offered to BSV families through dedicated parent sessions. At BSV, we believe that education extends beyond academics. Teaching children about empathy, respect and emotional wellbeing is key to building a safe and supportive school environment. These values define the BSV community and play a fundamental role in the personal development of our students. We are grateful for the collaboration with the Policía Nacional, who help reinforce these principles in such an impactful way 💙
#BSV #CognitaWay #BSValues #WellbeingMatters #RespectAndEmpathy #StopBullying

🔬💡 Alumnos de Year 7 a Year 10 han participado en la competición @up_steam6, un certamen que impulsa la innovación en las disciplinas STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, arte y matemáticas) en centros educativos de toda la Comunidad Valenciana. Este año, el reto consistía en diseñar prototipos, videojuegos o soluciones tecnológicas con impacto positivo en la sociedad 🌍✨. Estamos realmente impresionados con la calidad de su trabajo, desarrollado con autonomía y cumpliendo los plazos. ¡Nuestros alumnos han estado a la altura!
🔬💡 Students from Year 7 to Year 10 have taken part in the Up! Steam 6 competition, a regional initiative promoting innovation in STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) across schools in the region of Valencia. This year, the challenge invited students to design prototypes, video games or technological solutions aimed at creating a positive impact on society 🌍✨. We are truly impressed by the quality of their work, completed independently and within the deadlines. Our pupils have certainly risen to the occasion!
#BSV #CognitaWay #STEAMeducation #UpSteam6 #ProjectBasedLearning

🏐 Nuestros alumnos han participado en un emocionante campeonato entre colegios británicos, demostrando esfuerzo, compañerismo y mucha deportividad 👏. El equipo masculino consiguió un merecido segundo puesto, pero más allá de los resultados, lo importante fue vivir una jornada que puso en valor el deporte como herramienta para fomentar el trabajo en equipo, el respeto y el espíritu de superación. ¡Enhorabuena a todos los participantes! 💙
🏐 Our students recently took part in an exciting tournament against other British schools, showing great effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship 👏. The boys’ team earned a well-deserved second place, but more importantly, the event highlighted the value of sport as a way to promote collaboration, respect, and a positive attitude. Well done to all our players! 💙
#BSV #CognitaWay #Teamwork #VolleyballTournament

Desde Infantil hasta Secundaria, en BSV hemos celebrado la Mental Health Awareness Week con actividades que promueven el bienestar, la conexión y el autocuidado.
👧 Hablamos de familia y comunidad
🎨 Compartimos mensajes positivos
💛 Pequeños gestos que cuidan de lo que importa
🔗 Encuentra más detalles en nuestra bio.
From Early Years to Secondary, we’ve celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week with activities that promote wellbeing, connection, and self-care.
👧 Talking about family and community
🎨 Sharing positive messages
💛 Small actions that nurture what matters
🔗 Find more details in our bio.
#BSV #CognitaWay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Wellbeing

📚 En nuestra actividad de Stay & Read, las familias de Infantil y los primeros cursos de Primaria son invitadas al aula para leer cuentos en inglés a los niños. Esta iniciativa no solo refuerza el vínculo entre familia y colegio permitiendo a las familias formar parte activa del proceso de aprendizaje, sino que también fomenta el amor por la lectura y apoya la inmersión lingüística desde edades tempranas, un pilar clave en nuestro enfoque educativo.
📚 During our Stay & Read sessions, families from Early Years and Primary are invited to the classroom to read stories in English to the children. This initiative not only strengthens the bond between home and school by allowing families to take an active role in the learning process, but also fosters a love of reading and supports language immersion from an early age – a key pillar of our educational approach.
#BSV #CognitaWay #StayAndRead #EarlyYearsBSV

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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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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.