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Top International Schools in Valencia

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International School Curriculums in Valencia: Choosing the Right Fit

Your child's level, future plans, and expected stay in Valencia should guide the choice.

🇬🇧 British (GCSE / A-Level)

Best for families planning UK or Irish university routes.

🇺🇸 American + IB Diploma

Portable and widely accepted in North America and Europe.

🇫🇷 French (Baccalaureat)

Popular option for French-speaking families and continuity.

🇩🇪 German (Abitur)

Strong fit for German-language academic progression.

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The 2026 Schools Database

17 Schools Found
Caxton College
British

Puzol

Caxton College

One of Valencia's most prestigious international schools. Full British curriculum with outstanding GCSE and A-Level results. Large campus 20 minutes north of the city.

Ages/GradesPre-nursery to Year 13
Language
EnglishSpanishValencian
Estimated Annual Cost€12,000 - €18,000/yr
School TypePrivate
American School of Valencia (ASV)
American

Puzol

American School of Valencia (ASV)

US-accredited school offering the American curriculum and IB Diploma. Strong college counseling program for US university applications.

Ages/GradesPre-school to Grade 12
Language
English
Estimated Annual Cost€7,427 - €9,862/yr tuition (2026-27) + separate application/enrollment/capital/share fees
School TypePrivate
Cambridge House Community College
British

Rocafort

Cambridge House Community College

Established British school in a quiet residential village 15 minutes from Valencia. Strong community feel and excellent pastoral care.

Ages/GradesToddlers to Year 13
Language
EnglishSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€9,000 - €15,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Lycée Français de Valence
French

Paterna

Lycée Français de Valence

French state school accredited by the AEFE. Follows the French National Education program. Excellent option for French and Franco-Canadian families. Lower fees than fully private schools.

Ages/GradesMaternelle to Terminale
Language
FrenchSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€5,809 - €7,442/yr tuition (2026-27) + €1,500 first-registration fee
School TypePrivate
British School of Valencia (BSV)
British

City Centre (Ruzafa)

British School of Valencia (BSV)

The only British curriculum school located inside Valencia city centre. Ideal for families who want to live in the urban core rather than commute from the suburbs.

Ages/GradesPre-nursery to Year 13
Language
English
Estimated Annual Cost€7,600 - €9,950/yr tuition (2026-27, 10 monthly payments) + €3,250 admission fee
School TypePrivate
Deutsche Schule Valencia
German

Jaume Roig (Pla del Real)

Deutsche Schule Valencia

The official German school in the Valencia region, accredited by the Federal Republic of Germany. Full German curriculum leading to the Abitur qualification.

Ages/GradesNursery to Abitur (Year 13)
Language
GermanSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€6,500 - €11,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Shackleton International School
British

Burjassot

Shackleton International School

British curriculum school in Burjassot with a modern campus, offering IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways alongside a genuinely multilingual program - English as the vehicular language, daily German from early years, Valencian from Year 3, and French from Year 5. Practical, teamwork-focused teaching with continuous student monitoring. Very close to Valencia city via metro Line 1. Parent review: "My daughter is enrolled in Shackleton and I am pretty happy about it. The infrastructure is modern and I love the fact that so many languages are being taught. This school also offers IB curriculum and IGCSE."

Ages/GradesAges 3-18 (Nursery to Year 12 / IB)
Language
EnglishSpanishValencianGermanFrench
Estimated Annual Cost€8,350 - €9,990/yr tuition (2026-27) + registration/reservation fees
School TypePrivate
El Plantío International School (ISV)
British

La Cañada

El Plantío International School (ISV)

One of Valencia's longest-established international schools, founded in the early 1970s. 40,000 m² campus in La Cañada with on-site student residence. British National Curriculum through to IB Diploma. Cambridge and Trinity College exam centre.

Ages/GradesAges 2-18 (Early Years to IB)
Language
EnglishSpanishValencian
Estimated Annual Cost€8,000 - €14,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Entrenaranjos International School
Spanish

Riba-roja de Túria

Entrenaranjos International School

Bilingual private school founded in 1974, set in the Entrenaranjos urbanisation near Riba-roja de Túria. Small class sizes (~18 students). Five educational pillars: bilingualism, music, sports, values, and ICT. Beautiful natural campus with gardens and outdoor learning areas.

Ages/GradesAges 0-18 (Infantil to Bachillerato)
Language
SpanishEnglish
Estimated Annual Cost€5,000 - €9,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Valencia Montessori School
Montessori

Campanar

Valencia Montessori School

The first official AMI-accredited American Montessori School in Valencia, established in 2012. UNESCO school and NEASC-accredited. Screen-free, hands-on learning philosophy with locally sourced seasonal meals prepared on-site. Sustainability-focused Ecoescuelas member.

Ages/GradesAges 18 months-12 (Infant Community to Upper Elementary)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€6,500 - €10,500/yr
School TypePrivate
Imagine Montessori School
Montessori

Paterna (La Pinada) & Valencia city

Imagine Montessori School

British-accredited Montessori school with two campuses: Valencia city (ages 20 months-6) and La Pinada in Paterna (Primary & Secondary). AMI-inspired education following the UK National Curriculum. Mixed-age classrooms where older students mentor younger peers.

Ages/GradesAges 20 months-18 (Toddler to Secondary)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€7,000 - €12,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Mammolina Montessori International School
Montessori

Montecañada, Paterna

Mammolina Montessori International School

Trilingual Montessori school (English-French-Spanish) founded in 2015, NEASC-accredited and authorised by the GVA. Spacious 2,600 m² garden with vegetable plots and outdoor learning. Strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, positive discipline, and neuroscience-based child development.

Ages/GradesAges 3-12 (Children's House & Primary)
Language
EnglishFrenchSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€5,950 - €6,500/yr tuition + catering
School TypePrivate
MDI International College
Montessori

Riba-roja de Túria

MDI International College

Unique alternative education school blending Montessori, Waldorf, and Farm School methodologies. Founded in 1968 on a rural campus with extensive outdoor spaces and horses. ISA member with American accreditation. Ideal for families seeking a nature-immersive, non-traditional approach.

Ages/GradesAges 3-18 (Preschool to Secondary / IB)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€3,000 - €6,870/yr tuition (2024-25) + registration/materials/lunch/transport
School TypePrivate
Mas Camarena International College
Spanish

Bétera (Mas Camarena)

Mas Camarena International College

Large bilingual school inside the Mas Camarena residential development in Bétera. IB-affiliated with strong sports facilities (football, tennis, padel, swimming). Children can walk or cycle to school from the urbanisation. Popular with expat families in the northwest suburbs.

Ages/GradesAges 0-18 (Infantil to Bachillerato / IB)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€5,500 - €10,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Second Body Montessori
Montessori

Sant Francesc (City Centre)

Second Body Montessori

Bilingual Montessori school in the heart of Valencia's old town, built around Montessori's Cosmic Education for Elementary and Secondary students. NEASC candidate school founded by Tess Igarta, with a strong focus on purpose-driven, community-based learning.

Ages/GradesAges 6-18 (Elementary to Secondary)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Estimated Annual Cost€7,850 - €9,300/yr tuition (2026-27) + one-time enrollment fee
School TypePrivate
ACIL International High School
American

Nuevo Centro (Corts Valencianes)

ACIL International High School

WASC-accredited American high school campus of a Miami-based school, offering a 2.5-hour core-academics model plus real-world electives and Arizona State University dual-enrollment credit. Diploma requires Spanish Ministry homologation for ESO/Bachillerato equivalence.

Ages/GradesGrades 6-12 (Ages ~11-18)
Language
English
Estimated Annual Cost€10,550 - €12,550/yr tuition (2026-27) + €2,355 registration + application/experiences/lab fees
School TypePrivate
Iale International School
British

L'Eliana

Iale International School

Bilingual English-Spanish private school in L'Eliana covering every stage from infants through university entry, offering the National and International Baccalaureate plus an American Dual Diploma option taught in English.

Ages/GradesAges 1 to university entry (Infants to Bachillerato)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Estimated Annual CostRoughly €4,700 - €10,700/yr, varies significantly by grade - confirm current figures directly with the school
School TypePrivate

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