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Valencia's two featured international schools are both in Puçol but lead in different directions. Caxton combines a British route to A levels with required Spanish studies. ASV combines an American programme with the IB Diploma. Check the qualification first and the full fee structure second.
Caxton College and the American School of Valencia are often placed on the same shortlist because both are in Puçol, north of Valencia. Their locations are close enough to compare, but their curricula and fee structures are not. Start with the system your child is leaving and the qualification needed next.
Caxton College follows the British curriculum through A levels while also teaching the Spanish subjects required for recognition in Spain. It is the more direct continuation for a pupil coming from an English school, particularly once GCSE or A-level courses have begun.
Admissions become more academic with age. Applicants to Years 4–6 take assessments, while secondary applicants are tested in English and mathematics and complete a cognitive assessment. Sixth-form entry uses predicted GCSE results for British-system pupils. Applicants from other systems are assessed in English and in the subjects they hope to study at A level.
American School of Valencia offers an American programme alongside Spanish requirements, followed by the IB Diploma in the final years. It is the clearer fit for a child transferring from an American or IB school. Ask which diploma or combination of credentials the individual pupil will complete, rather than assuming every upper-school student takes the full IB Diploma.
Caxton’s live fee page publishes monthly charges but does not clearly label the headline table with a school year. The figures are €842 per month in Nursery and Reception, including dining; €888 in Primary; €948 in Years 7–9; €981 in Years 10–11; and €998 in Years 12–13. A new enrolment charge of €900 and annual classroom and technology charge of €464 are separate. The Valencia-city bus is listed at €182 per month.
Because the page still refers elsewhere to the 2025–26 Bono Infantil, do not describe the main figures as 2026–27 without written confirmation. Ask how many monthly payments apply to your child’s stage and whether meals, examinations and materials are included.
ASV publishes annual 2026–27 tuition: €7,427 in Early Childhood, €7,878 in Grades 1–5, €9,291 in Grades 6–8, €9,516 in Grades 9–10 and €9,862 in Grades 11–12. Tuition includes lunch. Application, annual enrolment and a one-time capital fee are additional; the enrolment charge differs for shareholder and non-shareholder families.
The numbers can make ASV look cheaper immediately, but verify transport, registration, any required share and support costs on both sides. Compare a written total for the same school year rather than multiplying an unlabeled monthly figure by assumption.
Caxton recommends contacting Admissions at least a year before entry. Applications are considered in order and a waiting list is used when a year group is full. Ask whether the child’s file is complete, whether assessment creates a place offer and how long that offer remains valid.
For ASV, confirm availability in the exact grade and the evidence needed from the previous school. A curriculum match does not resolve subject placement, Spanish requirements or learning support. Share reports and support plans early so the school can give a realistic response.
Both campuses sit beyond Valencia’s urban core: Caxton on Mas del León and ASV in Los Monasterios. Check the school’s current bus stop, arrival time and after-school return before signing a lease. If a parent will drive, map the campus entrance rather than the centre of Puçol.
For an older pupil, request the subject timetable before choosing. Switching from GCSE to the American system, or from an American transcript into A levels, can narrow options even when the age placement looks simple. For a younger child, compare the balance of English and Spanish and how new-language support works in class.
The Spain country guide explains national recognition and school categories. The fee guide helps turn each published table into a comparable family total.
Friendly orientation, not formal admissions advice. Always confirm dates with the school.
ASV is an English-medium day school in Puçol. It teaches from Nursery through Grade 12 and offers the optional IB Diploma in Grades 11–12. Spanish Bachillerato certification depends on completing specified Spanish subjects.
ValenciaCaxton College is a private British day school in Puçol for pupils from age one through Year 13. It follows the UK National Curriculum and also teaches Spanish subjects. Sixth Form pupils take British A levels alongside Spanish PCE subjects for access to Spanish universities.
Esplugues de LlobregatASB is a co-educational day school for ages 3–18 in Esplugues de Llobregat. Core teaching is in English, with Spanish and Catalan courses. Every graduate earns a US high-school diploma and can add an IB pathway.
BilbaoASB is a non-profit day school in Berango for ages 2–18. It offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes in English. New Diploma entrants pay substantially more than continuing ASB pupils.
Start with the qualification your child would actually receive. Then check its subjects, language demands, and recognition in the countries where they may study next.
7 minStart with your child and the family's likely plans. Define the non-negotiables, verify the school's claims, compare three realistic options and visit with specific questions.
7 minTuition is only one line of the budget. Separate charges from advance payments, record what each figure includes, and ask the school to confirm your calculation in writing.
7 minA useful visit should help you picture your child’s school day and resolve the questions that matter to your family. Ask for concrete examples, then separate what you observed from what you were told.