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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
English School Los Olivos is a British day school in Valencia that operates uniquely as a teaching cooperative. Established in 1976, the Primary Campus in Campo Olivar provides the English National Curriculum alongside mandatory Spanish and Valencian studies. The primary site features dedicated learning spaces, including a specialized music room, an infants' play area, and an on-site kitchen serving freshly prepared meals daily. The early years program focuses on total English immersion through play-based activities, while the primary curriculum expands to include design, technology, and computing. A distinctive tradition at Los Olivos is the annual countryside camping trip for students starting from Year 1, fostering practical outdoor skills and peer bonding. Extra-curricular options range from robotics and chess to rhythmic gymnastics. By functioning as a cooperative, the teaching staff directly manage the school's operations, ensuring close personal attention to student development and fostering a strong, inclusive, shared sense of community.
Carrer de Pino Panera, 25, 46110 Campolivar, Valencia, Spain
The Essentials
English School Los Olivos - Primary Campus has 570 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Campo Olivar–Godella, Valencia, Spain. Primary campus: Calle Pino Panera 25, 46110 Campo Olivar–Godella (Valencia). Secondary campus: Avenida de los Almendros 13, 46110 Campo Olivar–Godella (Valencia).
Stages
Nursery (3–5), Primary (5–11), Secondary (11–16), Sixth Form (16–18)
Type
British school in Valencia offering the British curriculum in English for ages 3 to 18
Country affiliation
UK affiliated; NABSS member
Bus service
Bus service available. Monthly fixed round-trip: €178.75; monthly fixed one-way: €134.05; single-trip: €8.00. Discounts: 10% for the second child, 20% for the third child.
Fees
Annual tuition at English School Los Olivos - Primary Campus ranges from EUR 9,955 to EUR 12,031 for 2026/27.
Application fees (matrícula / registration) - Registration (matrícula) for Nursery through Year 11 (current published cohort entries) : EUR 1,395.00. - Registration (matrícula) for Years 12 and 13 (current academic cycle): EUR 195.00 (next-year figure shown separately as EUR 197.70 for the following cycle). - Sibling discounts on matrícula: 10% discount for the second sibling and 50% for the third sibling.
Tuition (escolaridad) and lunch (comedor) — by year group (amounts shown as monthly fees in the published schedule) - Nursery (1º Infantil): Tuition EUR 577.67 per month; Lunch EUR 205.54 per month. - Reception, Year 1 (2º–3º Infantil): Tuition EUR 597.88 per month; Lunch EUR 205.54 per month. - Year 2 – Year 6 (1º–5º Primaria): Tuition EUR 605.39 per month; Lunch EUR 218.39 per month. - Year 7 – Year 9 (6º Primaria and Years 7–9): Tuition EUR 618.97 per month; Lunch EUR 220.96 per month. - Year 10 – Year 11 (Years 10–11): Tuition EUR 650.46 per month; Lunch EUR 220.96 per month. - Year 12 – Year 13 (Bachillerato / Years 12–13): Tuition EUR 755.49 per month; Lunch EUR 220.96 per month. - A 25% discount on tuition (escolaridad) is applied for the third child where three children from the same family are enrolled.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fee schedule presents tuition and lunch amounts as monthly figures ("escolaridad mensual" and "comedor mensual"). The school's published materials indicate matrícula for Years 12–13 is paid some months before those studies begin. Specific billing cadence (number of monthly instalments per academic year), invoice due dates, late-payment penalties, and formal payment terms are not specified in the publicly published fee schedule.
Transport (school bus) fees and discounts - Round-trip fixed monthly service (for the full school year): EUR 178.75 per month. - One-way fixed monthly service (for the full school year): EUR 134.05 per month. - Single trip (one-off) price per journey (one way): EUR 8.00. - Transport sibling reductions: 10% reduction for the second sibling and 20% reduction for the third sibling on the transport service price.
Wraparound care, clubs and extracurriculars - Morning Club (08:00–08:30): EUR 60.00 per month or EUR 5.00 per day. - Morning Club (07:30–08:30): EUR 90.00 per month or EUR 7.50 per day. - Afternoon Club (17:00–17:30): EUR 60.00 per month or EUR 5.00 per day. - Extracurricular activities: charged separately depending on the activity and days; prices vary by activity.
Other compulsory or recurring costs - Annual school materials / resources / insurance (not including textbooks and certain individual-use materials): - Infant and Primary: EUR 314.05 per year. - Secondary: EUR 294.80 per year. - Bachillerato: EUR 314.05 per year. - Excursions and trips: charged according to activity and number of days attended. - External British examination fees (for Year 11 to Year 13): approximately EUR 120.00 per exam (charged per exam through external examining bodies).
Boarding - Boarding is not offered; all published materials and contact details indicate the school operates as a day school at its primary and secondary campuses (no boarding fees are published).
Refund information - The general fee schedule and published policies do not set out a detailed, publicly available refund policy for tuition, matrícula or regular school fees. For the school's Summer School programme, a registration deposit (matrícula) is taken to confirm a place and that deposit is deducted from the total course fee; that specific summer-course deposit practice is stated in the Summer School information. No comprehensive refund timing, conditions or procedures for annual tuition or matrícula refunds are published in the publicly available fee schedule or the school's policy pages.
Fee payment options - The published fee schedule lists amounts and contact details but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, direct debit/SEPA, or cash) in the public fee pages. Contact addresses and telephone numbers are provided for administrative queries.
Notes on discounts and timing quoted in the published schedule - Sibling discounts are explicitly published: 10% discount on matrícula for second siblings and 50% for third siblings; 25% discount on tuition for the third child where three siblings are enrolled. - Certain registration/matrícula figures are shown by cohort years (the published schedule differentiates matriculation amounts for specific cohort entry years).
Academics
English School Los Olivos - Primary Campus teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
English School Los Olivos is a British school in Valencia established in 1976. It offers education for ages 3 to 18 across Infant (3-5), Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), and Bachillerato (16-18). The curriculum follows the British system, with IGCSE and AS and A Level examinations, and pathways to university entrance. In Early Years, creativity is fostered through play and social development, with total immersion in English. In Primary and Secondary, study areas include English, Castellano (Spanish), Valenciano, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Music, Art, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, and Computing. Education emphasizes mutual respect, dialogue, and solidarity, inside and outside the school.
Exam Results
Two students at English School Los Olivos received Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards. Marco Adrià Baccino Ferrandis earned the Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management High Achievement Award in Spain (June 2025). Mariia Bogdanova earned the Cambridge International A Level Computer Science Top in Spain Award (June 2025). The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recognize the highest performing Cambridge cohorts globally.
Higher Education Progression
Students take British A Level examinations together with the Spanish PAU (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) phase, obtain the Bachillerato diploma, and score out of 14 to enter Spanish universities. With these qualifications they can access both Spanish and international universities. From 2021 to 2025, the school reports 100% of students presenting for the university entrance exam and passing, with average scores ranging from 11.01 in 2021 to 12.50 in 2022, then 11.60 in 2023, 12.21 in 2024, and 12.08 in 2025.
The site provides a safeguarding and child protection policy in English. The policy outlines duties for staff and the designated safeguarding lead, reporting procedures, types of abuse, and actions to take when concerns arise. It covers roles and responsibilities, confidentiality, and collaboration with external agencies as needed.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Admission to the center is via free pre-enrollment. This initial step begins the admissions process and helps the school collect essential information. Step 2: Nursery places for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years are currently open. English School Los Olivos was founded in 1976 and offers British education from nursery to bachillerato. The curriculum is taught in English with native and specialist staff, and emphasizes a bilingual environment. The school is a member of NABSS and is authorized by the Valencian Education Department as a Foreign Center, with studies recognized in both the United Kingdom and Spain. Step 3: Enrollment in any other year group depends on the availability of places. The admissions team will provide details on current vacancies and the next steps in the application process. Step 4: Waiting list and data privacy: The pre-enrollment is used to manage the waiting list for enrollment. The personal data provided are necessary to manage the waiting list and will be stored in accordance with legal obligations. Data will not be shared with third parties except where legally required.
Scholarships
There is a 25% discount on tuition for the third child in families with three children enrolled at the school.
Waitlist
Waiting list: The waiting list is managed through the pre-enrollment process. Personal data provided are used to manage the waiting list for enrollment at the school. Data are kept while the commercial relationship exists or as required by law. Data are not shared with third parties except where legally required. You may access, correct or delete your data by emailing administracion@los-olivos.es.
FAQs
What does English School Los Olivos offer?
English School Los Olivos is a British international school in Valencia offering education from age 3 to 18. The school follows the British curriculum, delivering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE exa.
What age range?
Ages 3-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 9,955 to EUR 12,031.
How many students?
Approximately 570 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?
English School Los Olivos is a British international school in Valencia offering education from age 3 to 18. The school follows the British curriculum.
