
Top International Schools in Valencia
Compare British, American, IB, French, and German pathways for expat families.
10+
International Schools
5
Curriculums Available
€4k-19k
Annual Fee Range
Jan
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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 FoundPuzol
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.
Puzol
American School of Valencia (ASV)
US-accredited school offering the American curriculum and IB Diploma. Strong college counseling program for US university applications.
Rocafort
Cambridge House Community College
Established British school in a quiet residential village 15 minutes from Valencia. Strong community feel and excellent pastoral care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Cañada
El PlantÃo 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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