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Education Guide

Top International Schools in Valencia

Compare British, American, IB, French, and German pathways for expat families.

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International Schools

5

Curriculums Available

€4k-19k

Annual Fee Range

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Choosing the right curriculum

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

18 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
Annual Fees€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
Annual Fees€13,000 - €19,000/yr
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
Annual Fees€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
Annual Fees€4,000 - €8,500/yr
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
Annual Fees€10,000 - €16,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Deutsche Schule Valencia
German

Torrent

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
Annual Fees€6,500 - €11,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Highlands International School
British

Alfafar (10 min south)

Highlands International School

Growing international school south of Valencia offering the British curriculum through to IB Diploma. Strong arts and sports programme with modern facilities.

Ages/GradesPre-nursery to Year 13
Language
EnglishSpanish
Annual Fees€8,000 - €14,500/yr
School TypePrivate
SEK International School Alboraya
IB Diploma

Alboraya (beachside, 10 min north)

SEK International School Alboraya

Part of the prestigious SEK education group. IB World School offering the full IB curriculum. Walking distance from El Cabayal beach — a popular choice for beach-loving families.

Ages/GradesEarly Years to Year 13
Language
EnglishSpanish
Annual Fees€9,500 - €16,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Colegio Internacional Areteia
Spanish

Torrent

Colegio Internacional Areteia

Bilingual Spanish-English private school offering IB alongside the Spanish Bachillerato. Strong integration into Spanish culture while maintaining international standards. Good value.

Ages/GradesPre-nursery to Year 13
Language
EnglishSpanish
Annual Fees€5,500 - €10,000/yr
School TypeSemi-private
The English Montessori School
Montessori

City Centre (Eixample)

The English Montessori School

A Montessori-method school in the heart of Valencia's Eixample district. Child-led learning in a bilingual environment. Currently up to Year 6 — ideal for younger expat families.

Ages/GradesNursery to Primary (Year 6)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Annual Fees€7,000 - €11,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Shackleton International School
British

Burjassot

Shackleton International School

British curriculum school in Burjassot offering IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways. Practical, teamwork-focused teaching with continuous student monitoring. Very close to Valencia city via metro Line 1.

Ages/GradesAges 3-18 (Nursery to Year 12 / IB)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Annual Fees€7,500 - €12,000/yr
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
Annual Fees€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
Annual Fees€5,000 - €9,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Valencia Montessori School
Montessori

Benimaclet

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 0-18 (Infant to Adolescent)
Language
EnglishSpanish
Annual Fees€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
Annual Fees€7,000 - €12,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Mammolina Montessori International School
Montessori

North Valencia

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
Annual Fees€6,000 - €9,500/yr
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
Annual Fees€6,000 - €11,000/yr
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
Annual Fees€5,500 - €10,000/yr
School TypePrivate
Interactive - 2026

Annual School Cost Calculator

Education in Valencia ranges from free public schooling (with comedor and material fees) to fully-private international schools. Set your school type, family size, and add-ons to see what to budget per year.

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School-provided lunch is common in Spain. Public/concertada around EUR 100/month, international schools EUR 150-200/month.

Routes covering most Valencia neighbourhoods. Cost varies with distance and school - typical EUR 80-130/month.

Sports, language, music, homework support. Average EUR 60/month per child.

One-time per year. Public schools rarely require uniforms; international schools always do (EUR 200-400 per child).

Annual Education Budget

Per child:
Tuition€11,000
Materials and books€900
Comedor (10 months)€1,800
Transport (10 months)€1,300
Uniform€350
Total per year€30,700
Monthly equivalent (10 months)€3,070
Hidden cost reminder

International schools often add a one-off enrolment fee (EUR 1,000-3,000) and an annual capital levy on top of tuition. Always read the full fee schedule, not just the headline tuition number.

Estimate only

Real fees vary widely between schools, age groups (infantil / primaria / secundaria / bachillerato) and individual school capital fees. International schools' fees in particular range from EUR 8,000 to EUR 18,000+ per year depending on grade. For a binding number, contact each school directly.

Sources

  • -Public and concertada material/comedor cost averages - Generalitat Valenciana, Conselleria d'Educacio 2025-2026 family budgets.
  • -International school tuition ranges Valencia 2025-2026 - ISC Research, ECIS market reports, and individual school published fee schedules.
  • -School transport pricing - typical Valencia route operators (Autocares Herca, Subus, etc.) and individual school transport providers.
  • -Spanish private school sector data - Asociacion Espanola de Centros Privados de Ensenanza (CECE) annual report.

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