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.
🎭 ¡Orgullo BSV! Más de 30 alumnos de Secundaria protagonizaron el musical Trust the Process en la @salarussafa que ha sido escrito y dirigido por dos alumnas de Year 13. Gracias a su energía, ritmo y compromiso, logramos recaudar más de 800€, que irán destinados a apoyar a las familias del CEIP Jaume I de Catarroja afectadas por la DANA. En BSV creemos que educar en valores como la empatía y la solidaridad es clave. ¡Nuestros alumnos lo han demostrado con creces! 💙
🔗 Más información en nuestra bio.
🎭 Proud to be BSV! Over 30 Secondary students showcased their talent at Sala Ruzafa with Trust the Process, a musical written and directed by two Year 13 students. Thanks to their talent, energy, and commitment, we raised over 800€ to support the families of CEIP Jaume I in Catarroja affected by the DANA floods. At BSV, we believe that teaching values like empathy and solidarity is essential — and our students have truly embraced this spirit! 💙
🔗 More information on our bio.
#BSV #CognitaWay #SolidarityThroughArt #EducationWithValues
🎉 Nuestra alumna de Year 13 ha sido una de las ganadoras en las Olimpiadas de Economía y Gestión Empresarial organizadas por la @universitatvalencia. Una competición exigente con cientos de estudiantes participantes en la que ha demostrado todo el conocimiento, esfuerzo y compromiso de estos últimos años. La entrega de premios fue aún más especial al recibir el reconocimiento de manos de la propia rectora de la universidad. ¡Por segundo año consecutivo en estas olimpiadas, BSV vuelve a destacar al máximo nivel! 👏📈🎓
🎉 Our Year 13 student has been one of the winners in the Economics and Business Management Olympiad organised by the University of Valencia. This was a demanding competition with hundreds of students taking part, in which she demonstrated all the knowledge, effort, and commitment of recent years. The award ceremony was even more special as she received her recognition from the university’s own rector. For the second year running, BSV has once again excelled at the highest level in these Olympiads! 👏📈🎓
#BSV #CognitaWay #EconomicsOlympiad #FutureLeaders
📚✍️ El departamento de español ha organizado un concurso literario dirigido a los alumnos de Year 7 a Year 10. Con esta iniciativa han querido fomentar su capacidad para transmitir conocimientos, emociones y sentimientos de forma clara, estructurada y creativa. Una oportunidad fantástica para seguir desarrollando habilidades clave para su futuro académico y su pensamiento crítico.
📚✍️ The Spanish Department has launched a literary competition for students from Year 7 to Year 10. The aim was to encourage them to express knowledge, emotions, and ideas in a clear, structured, and creative way. It was a great opportunity to strengthen key skills for their academic journey and build their critical thinking.
#BSV #CognitaWay #LiteraryCompetition
📢 ¡Últimos días!
Recuerda, las inscripciones para nuestra Escuela de Verano cierran este viernes 13 de junio.
🎨🏃♂️ ¡Diversión, aprendizaje y nuevas experiencias les esperan! ¡Que tus hijos no se queden sin su plaza! ☀️🎉
🔗 Más información e inscripciones en nuestra bio.
📢 Final call!
Don`t forget – registration for our Summer School closes this Friday, 13th June.
🎨🏃♂️ A summer full of fun, learning and new experiences awaits! Make sure your child doesn’t miss out on their place ☀️🎉
🔗 More information and registration on our bio.
🎨 ¡Nuestro nuevo mural ya está aquí! En la zona de Secundaria hemos dado vida a una pared en blanco con un homenaje lleno de color y creatividad a nuestra ciudad: la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, las Torres de Serranos, el Ágora o el Oceanogràfic son solo algunos de los monumentos representados. El arte es una parte fundamental de nuestro currículo, y esta intervención no solo transforma el espacio, sino que refleja también nuestra apuesta por un aprendizaje creativo, visual e inspirador 🖌️✨
¡Así de bonito nos ha quedado!
👉 Desliza para ver el antes y el después.
Gracias @mural11_studio 👩🎨🖼️
🎨 Our new mural is here! We`ve transformed a blank wall in the Secondary area into a vibrant tribute to our city. Featuring iconic landmarks such as the City of Arts and Sciences, the Torres de Serranos, the Ágora and the Oceanogràfic, it’s a colourful celebration of Valencia. Art plays a key role in our curriculum, and this project not only brightens the space but also reflects our commitment to creative, visually engaging, and inspiring learning 🖌️✨
Look how lovely it turned out!
👉 Swipe through to see the before and after.
Thank you @mural11_studio 👩🎨🖼️
#BSV #CognitaWay #ArtMural
¡Enhorabuena a nuestro equipo de natación por lograr un magnífico tercer puesto en la competición de natación junto a otros colegios británicos e internacionales de Valencia! 🏊♂️🥉 Nuestros alumnos ofrecieron un rendimiento excepcional, demostrando talento, constancia y un gran espíritu de equipo. Representaron a BSV con orgullo y excelencia. ¡Buen trabajo chicos!
Congratulations to our swim team for achieving an excellent third place in the swimming competition alongside other British and international schools in Valencia! 🏊♂️🥉 Our students delivered some incredible performances across the board. They showed outstanding skill, determination, and motivation, proudly representing BSV with excellence. Well done, everyone!
#BSV #CognitaWay #SwimmingCompetition #Sportsmanship
🎓 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
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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.
