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.
✨⚽️ Algunos de nuestros alumnos de Year 4 participaron en su primer torneo de fútbol contra los colegios de @losolivos.school y @cambridgehousevalencia 🏫⚽️. La ilusión se hacía patente mientras nuestros pequeños jugadores representaban con orgullo a BSV, demostrando trabajo en equipo, deportividad y un gran entusiasmo de principio a fin 🙌💙 Estamos muy orgullosos de cómo jugaron y se apoyaron mutuamente durante los partidos 🌟. Es fantástico ver a nuestros alumnos disfrutar de estas oportunidades extracurriculares, que les ayudan a ganar confianza y a fortalecer lazos de amistad más allá del aula 🚀💪
✨⚽️ Some of our brilliant Year 4 students took part in their very first inter-school football competition, playing a lively triangular tournament against Los Olivos and Cambridge House schools! 🏫⚽️ The excitement was sky-high as our young players proudly represented BSV, showing teamwork, sportsmanship, and incredible enthusiasm from start to finish 🙌💙 We’re so proud of how fabulously they played and supported one another throughout the matches 🌟 It’s wonderful to see our students embracing these supra-curricular opportunities, building confidence and friendships beyond the classroom 🚀💪
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¡En BSV seguimos mejorando nuestros espacios! Este curso hemos renovado parte del patio con nuevas estructuras de madera que llenan de color y alegría esta zona del colegio 🌈. Los niños disfrutan jugando o tomando su snack durante el recreo, haciendo de este espacio un lugar aún más divertido y acogedor. También hemos instalado lonas con los valores de BSV, reforzando nuestra voluntad de vivir y transmitir dichos valores cada día 💙. Además, como parte de nuestro compromiso por el planeta, hemos creado una nueva zona de reciclaje para fomentar la sostenibilidad y los hábitos responsables en toda nuestra comunidad educativa ♻️
At BSV, we keep improving our school spaces! This year, we’ve renovated part of the playground with new wooden structures that bring colour and joy to this area of the school 🌈. The children love using them to play or enjoy their snack during break time, making this space even more fun and welcoming. We’ve also installed banners featuring the BSV values, reinforcing our commitment to living and sharing these values every day 💙. And as part of our dedication to the planet, we’ve created a new recycling area to promote sustainability and responsible habits across our entire school community ♻️
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Nos llena de orgullo anunciar a los dos alumnos de Year 12 y Year 13 que han sido distinguidos con el Premio a la Excelencia Académica BSV 🏆✨. Este reconocimiento no solo celebra su brillante trayectoria académica, sino también su compromiso con el aprendizaje y su crecimiento personal. Su esfuerzo, constancia y dedicación son una verdadera inspiración para toda nuestra comunidad educativa 💙. ¡Enhorabuena a ambos por este logro tan merecido! 👏🎓
We are incredibly proud to announce the two students from Year 12 and Year 13 who have been awarded the BSV Award for Academic Excellence 🏆✨. This recognition not only celebrates their outstanding academic achievements but also their commitment to learning and personal growth. Their effort, perseverance and dedication are a true inspiration to our entire school community 💙. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved achievement! 👏🎓
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☕💙 Aprovechando la celebración Día Mundial del Bienestar, no podíamos haber elegido un mejor momento para retomar nuestros ‘Coffee Mornings’ para disfrutar de la compañía de nuestras familias. Fue una ocasión perfecta para conectar, compartir y reforzar nuestro sentido de comunidad, recordándonos que el bienestar también significa sentirse parte de un entorno cercano y solidario. Momentos como este reflejan a la perfección el ambiente familiar que define a BSV. ¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañasteis!
☕💙 In the spirit of Global Be Well Day, we couldn’t have chosen a better moment to bring back our Coffee Mornings and enjoy a lovely time with our families. It was a wonderful occasion to connect, share and strengthen our sense of community, reminding us that wellbeing also means feeling part of a caring, supportive environment. Moments like these truly reflect the family atmosphere that defines BSV. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
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✨ El pasado viernes celebramos el Día Mundial del Bienestar bajo el lema “conectar”, uno de los pilares fundamentales de nuestro Be Well Charter de Cognita. Fue una jornada muy especial en la que toda la comunidad escolar disfrutó de actividades diseñadas para reforzar la unión, la empatía y el sentido de pertenencia 💙. Uno de los momentos más emocionantes fue la cadena humana, que reunió a pequeños y mayores, alumnos, profesores y familias en un gesto simbólico de conexión. ¡Gracias a todos por hacerlo posible! 🌍💫
✨ Last Friday we celebrated Global Be Well Day under the theme “connect”, one of the key pillars of our Cognita Be Well Charter. It was a truly special day, with our whole school community enjoying activities designed to strengthen unity, empathy and a sense of belonging 💙. One of the most moving moments was the human chain, bringing together young and old, students, teachers and families in a symbolic gesture of connection 🤝. A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible! 🌍💫
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🌟 ¡Falta solo una semana para que celebremos el Día Mundial del Bienestar! El próximo viernes 26 de septiembre, bajo el lema “conectar”, viviremos una jornada muy especial junto a toda la comunidad de colegios @cognitaschools en el 🌍. Será un día para reconectar con nosotros mismos, con nuestro entorno más cercano y con el mundo que nos rodea 🤝✨ Nos encanta ver a nuestros alumnos y a toda nuestra comunidad educativa disfrutar de esta jornada llena de bienestar, reflexión y diversión.
🌟 Only one week to go until we celebrate Global Be Well Day! Next Friday, 26th September, under the theme “connection”, we will share a very special day together with the entire Cognita schools community around the 🌍. It will be a day to reconnect with ourselves, with our immediate surroundings, and with the wider world around us 🤝✨ We love seeing our students and our whole school community enjoy this day full of wellbeing, reflection, and fun.
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Esta semana hemos tenido el placer de recibir en BSV la visita de Adrian Massam, Head of School Improvement de @cognitaschools. Durante la jornada visitó ambos campus, pudo asistir a algunas clases, conocer a nuestro personal docente y trabajar mano a mano con nuestro equipo de liderazgo para conocer de cerca la esencia de nuestro colegio y de esta manera seguir impulsando la mejora continua de BSV.
This week we were delighted to welcome Adrian Massam, Head of School Improvement at Cognita to BSV. During his visit, he toured both campuses, attended some classes, met our teaching staff, and worked closely with our Leadership Team to gain a deeper understanding of the essence of our school – all with the aim of continuing to drive BSV’s ongoing improvement.
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¡Qué bonita forma de comenzar el curso! Nuestra primera semana ha estado llena de alegría, aprendizaje y mucho entusiasmo… y como podéis ver, sus sonrisas lo dicen todo 💙
What a wonderful start to the school year! Our first week back has been all about joy, learning and excitement – as you can see, their smiles say it all 💙
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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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09/11/2022
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.
