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Curriculum British Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, German, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
British School of Vila-Real offers a dual qualification pathway for ages 2 to 18, delivering the British National Curriculum alongside elements of the Spanish curriculum. All subjects are taught in English, with Spanish and Valencian in Primary and additional languages (German, French or Mandarin) starting in Year 5. In Secondary, students sit IGCSE/GCSE examinations, and a Cambridge Preparation Centre operates via a Saturday School. In Sixth Form, students study A Levels with direct access to universities in Spain and abroad, gaining British and Spanish qualifications. The school is affiliated with International Schools Partnership (ISP). Facilities include four classroom buildings, four laboratories, three computer rooms and music spaces, plus a 10,000 m² sports complex with a multifunctional hall, outdoor pitches, three swimming pools and an athletics track. After-school activities, a House System and a dining room and day care complete the campus offering.
Ctra. de Vila-real a, Camí 3r Sedeny, s/n, 12540 Borriana, Castellón, Spain
The Essentials
British School of Vila-Real has instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Located in Vila-real, Castellón, Spain. The campus is on the Ctra. Vila-real a Burriana, Tercer Sedeny, s/n, 12540 Vila-real, Castellón, Spain.
Stages
All stages of education from age 2 to 18, i.e., Early Years through Secondary and Sixth Form.
Type
Private, non-denominational British international school; instruction in English and Spanish, with a third language introduced in secondary.
Country affiliation
International Schools Partnership (ISP).
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational.
Bus service
Daily transportation to school is available as an optional service; can be added to annual fees.
Fees
Annual tuition at British School of Vila-Real ranges from EUR 5,820 to EUR 9,020 for 2026/27.
Application / enrolment fees - A one‑off enrolment/registration payment is required at the time of acceptance and must be paid to reserve a place. The published fee materials specify a deadline for full annual payment (before July 15) for families choosing annual payment and note that the annual registration payment applies to newly enrolled students.
Tuition (by stage) — standard monthly instalments and annual totals - Infants (Nursery 2, Nursery 3, Reception): monthly amount €582; equivalent annual tuition based on 10 monthly instalments (September–June) is €5,820. - Primary (Year 1–Year 6): monthly amount €732; equivalent annual tuition (10 instalments) is €7,320. - Secondary (Year 7–Year 11): monthly amount €835; equivalent annual tuition (10 instalments) is €8,350. - Sixth Form / Bachillerato (Year 12–Year 13): monthly amount €902; equivalent annual tuition (10 instalments) is €9,020.
Per‑term figures (three academic terms per year) - Infants per term: €5,820 / 3 = €1,940.00. - Primary per term: €7,320 / 3 = €2,440.00. - Secondary per term: €8,350 / 3 ≈ €2,783.33. - Sixth Form per term: €9,020 / 3 ≈ €3,006.67.
Dining / catering fees - Dining (mandatory): Nursery (Nursery 2, Nursery 3, Reception) — monthly €84.50 (equivalent annual €845). Years 1–13 — monthly €169 (equivalent annual €1,690). Dining is listed as mandatory where indicated.
School transport - School transport is optional. The published schedule shows transport fees listed as pending confirmation by providers and therefore not published as fixed euro amounts in the fee document.
Morning club and other routine extras - Morning club (includes breakfast) is listed as optional; the published fee schedule shows it as free in the published breakdown. Extracurricular activities, specific trips or external exam fees (where applicable) may be charged separately according to the school's activity schedule.
Uniform and school shop - Uniform is required; the school operates an online uniform shop for purchase of branded items and school kit. Prices for uniforms are handled through the school's authorised uniform supplier.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard instalment plan: tuition billed on the basis of ten monthly instalments (September through June), with the first day of each month as the payment date for monthly direct debit. Alternately, families may pay in three termly payments via direct debit: 1 September (first term), 1 January (second term) and 1 April (third term). A single annual prepayment option is also offered. - Annual prepayment: a single annual payment made before the published deadline (example: before 15 July in the published schedule) qualifies for a 3% discount on the total annual tuition and the annual registration fee when that payment option is used. - Payment methods accepted (as published): bank direct debit (SEPA), bank transfer, and online card payment (online card payment is available only for the annual prepayment option). Families must provide a Spanish bank account number to set up SEPA direct debit.
Boarding / accommodation - No boarding provision is specified in the school materials and the school presents a daily timetable and services consistent with a day school model. There are no boarding fees listed.
Other charges and optional extras - External exam fees, special course fees, selected trips and optional paid activities are not itemised in the standard monthly tuition lines and may be charged in addition to tuition and dining where applicable. Transport is optional and its price is supplier‑dependent. Uniforms and consumable items are additional costs. The fee schedule notes that some items (for example transport) were still pending confirmation by suppliers at the time of publication.
Refunds and cancellation - The published fee documents set out payment deadlines and the forms of payment but do not publish a detailed refund/cancellation policy within the publicly distributed fee schedule. The fee materials do state requirements for payment timing (including deadlines for annual payment) and that the annual registration payment applies to new students, but a specific public statement of refund amounts or refund procedure is not shown in the published fee schedule.
Summary of most important points - Monthly tuition (basis of 10 instalments, Sept–June): Infants €582; Primary €732; Secondary €835; Sixth Form €902. Dining: Nursery €84.50/month; Years 1–13 €169/month. Payment options: 10 monthly instalments, three termly debit payments, or single annual payment (3% discount if paid by the published annual deadline); payment methods include SEPA direct debit, bank transfer and online card for the annual payment. Transport is optional and supplier‑priced; morning club is shown as available without charge in the schedule.
Note about completeness - The publicly available fee schedule provides clear monthly tuition and catering amounts and explains instalment options, discounts for annual payment, and accepted payment methods. The published materials that were consulted do not include a fully itemised enrolment/registration fee amount in the sections visible in the fee document snippets and do not include a detailed public refund/cancellation policy in the same fee document. For those two particular items (exact enrolment/registration fee amount and the school's explicit refund terms) no definitive numeric figure or text was located in the publicly published fee schedule excerpts.
Academics
British School of Vila-Real teaches British Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school teaches the British National Curriculum from ages 2 to 18, together with subjects from the Spanish curriculum, leading to a double qualification (British and Spanish). All subjects are taught in English. In Primary, in addition to English, Spanish and Valencian, students choose two more languages from German, French or Mandarin Chinese starting in Year 5, with official exams in English, German, French and Chinese. In Secondary, students prepare for IGCSE/GCSE examinations as part of the programme. The school also operates a Cambridge Preparation Centre through its Saturday School to support Cambridge exam preparation. In Sixth Form, students study A Levels with direct access to universities in Spain and abroad, gaining the double qualification of Spanish and British.
Student Teacher Ratio
600 students in total; Infant and Primary classes are of optimum size; Secondary and Sixth Form classes are small.
Higher Education Progression
Direct access to universities in Spain and other countries through A Levels and the double qualification (Spanish and British).
Admissions
Admissions
1. Contact us. Reach out to schedule a visit to the school or arrange a virtual call, especially if you are currently abroad. This starts the admissions process. The admissions process follows a structured approach to ensure a smooth transition for your child.
2. School Tour/Virtual Call. A tour or virtual call gives us the chance to meet you and your child, understand their needs and interests, and discuss the curriculum. We show you the facilities to provide a glimpse into the learning environment. This step helps you get a clear sense of how the school operates.
3. Assessment/Taster Day. We may request your child's previous school report (if applicable) and organize placement tests if necessary. We may invite your child to a taster day to immerse them in the school community. These assessments help determine appropriate placement.
4. Acceptance. After completing the assessment, you will receive a written offer and a fixed period (five to ten days) to reserve a place while you complete registration. This period allows you to finalize enrolment arrangements. The next step follows once the place is reserved.
5. Enrolment. Your family becomes part of the School Community. Enrollment completes the admissions process.
Scholarships
One student each year is selected for academic excellence; this student wins an international scholarship to study at Lester B. Pearson at the University of Toronto. This scholarship is associated with the Sixth Form program.
FAQs
What does British School of Vila-Real offer?
British School of Vila-Real offers a dual qualification pathway for ages 2 to 18, delivering the British National Curriculum alongside elements of the Spanish curriculum. All subjects are taught in English, with Spanish and Valencian in Primary and a.
What age range?
Ages 2-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 9,010 to EUR 10,710.
How many students?
Approximately 600 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
British School of Vila-Real offers a dual qualification pathway for ages 2 to 18, delivering the British National Curriculum alongside elements of the.
