4 best private schools in Valencia 2024

Private schools in Valencia offer a rich and diverse educational experience, known for their cultural diversity and cosmopolitan environment. Below there are some core benefits of studying in Valencia:

• Cultural diversity and cosmopolitan atmosphere;
• Acquaintance with different religions and traditions, learning tolerance and respect;
• A broad selection of educational institutions;
• Internationally recognized academic programs;
• Highly qualified teaching staff;
• Opportunity to learn several foreign languages;
• Enriching academic experience;
• Development of independence, self-confidence and responsibility;
• The favourable Mediterranean climate, sunny weather almost all year round;
• Numerous cultural and historical attractions in Valencia.

The private schools in Valencia typically use a 0 – 10 grading scale, with 5 as a passing mark. Students receive grades in individual subjects, and these grades are averaged to determine their overall academic performance. Students usually receive numerical grades, and letter grades are less common in the Spanish grading system.

In the spring, schools in Valencia hold Open Days and educational visits for foreign children and their parents. They provide basic information about the school — classrooms, cost, goals and methods, linguistic project, services and extracurricular activities.

Most private schools in Valencia are guided by the school calendar, which lasts from September to June and is divided into 3 trimesters:

• Autumn semester — from mid-September to the Christmas (2 week break);
• The winter semester begins after Epiphany (January 6) and ends with the Easter Week holidays (which vary depending on the year, from March to April). The Easter Week holidays last about 10 days;
• Spring Semester — begins after Easter Week and ends before St. John's Day, Midsummer Day (June 24).

School days in Valencia are usually structured: students attend classes from Monday to Friday. A typical school day starts around 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Students have a lunch break, which is an important part of Spanish culture. Extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs are also available.

The private schools in Valencia often offer a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art and language clubs. These activities provide students with the opportunity to discover their interests and develop skills beyond the regular curriculum.

• Caxton College

This school is located in the municipality of Pusol (Valencian Community), between the mountains of Picayo and the Mediterranean Sea. The school adheres to a British mixed-type school program offering an integrated educational system for children from 1 to 18 years old.  The school was founded in 1987 by the Gil-Marquez family with the aim of creating an educational institution in Valencia where Spanish and foreign children could obtain education together according to the British system.

Caxton College offers accommodation with Spanish families both during the academic year and the summer courses in addition to living in comfortable residence. There are many facilities for learning, sports and leisure activities on the school grounds (45,000 m2). Children obtain education in two languages – Spanish and English.

• El Plantio Valencia boarding school

The school El Plantio Valencia has been offering quality education for children based on the British system since 1982. Foreign students can study here, starting from the age of 2 and up to 18 years old. El Plantio Valencia is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education and holds the certificate of International Baccalaureate (IB organization), and is also a member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain).

One of the main aims of El Plantio International School is to take care of the basic needs of each pupil in terms of intellectual, social, emotional, physical, as well as ethical and moral. The studying is conducted in English. The Spanish language itself is given to children as a separate discipline. Already at the primary school stage, a second foreign language is chosen – it can be French or German. The students can also learn Chinese in additional classes, if their academic workload allows.

In addition to academic classes, students of the El Patio International School have all the conditions for sports and creative leisure.

On average, the tuition costs, including accommodation are the following:

• Primary school – 7,070€ per academic year excluding accommodation;
• Secondary school – 16,842€ per year;
• High school (IB) – 17,364€ per year.

Additional costs include:

• Registration fee – 250 euro;
• Deposit – 1,400 euro (covering 3 months);
• Round-trip flights;
• Round trip transfer;
• Consular fee;
• Translation and legalization of documents;
• Registration of guardianship.

To enrol in private schools in Valencia, the foreign students must provide the following documents:

• A copy of the birth certificate/passport;
• Photos of the established sample;
• A completed questionnaire with personal information about the child;
• An extract with grades from the school report card;
• Medical insurance;
• Certificate of proficiency in a foreign language;
• Motivation letter;
• Teacher recommendations.