

American School of Valencia
Secular, Founded 1980
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
The American School of Valencia is a not-for-profit international school that provides a standards-based education for students from Preschool through graduation. It serves a diverse community of nearly 1,000 students representing 61 nationalities.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school aims to prepare globally-conscious, life-long learners within an innovative, collaborative, and caring environment. It emphasizes the development of the whole child by fostering academic excellence, creativity, and individuality, while adhering to the IB Learner Profile tenets of being inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, thinkers, communicators, principled, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.
Programmes
The academic curriculum integrates Common Core State Standards, International Baccalaureate (IB) standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and Spanish National Standards. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP), which has been available since 2004, alongside a comprehensive program spanning Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School. Instruction is provided by a highly qualified international staff and emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and multilingual communication.
Outcomes
Graduates of the school consistently enroll in top-tier universities in Spain and abroad, supported by a strong alumni association that maintains lifelong connections. Since 1993, the school has produced 1,492 graduates who benefit from the rigorous academic preparation provided by the institution.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs a dedicated Learning Support Coordinator and guidance counselors to support students from 4th to 8th grade. These professionals work to ensure that the academic and personal needs of the students are met within the school's international environment.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does American School of Valencia offer?
- American School of Valencia offers IB Diploma, US Common Core and NGSS.
- What accreditations does American School of Valencia hold?
- American School of Valencia holds accreditations including IB and Middle States Association.
- Where is American School of Valencia located?
- American School of Valencia is an international school in Valencia, Spain.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school manages admissions through a direct application process. Prospective families are encouraged to schedule a tour or contact the admissions office for further information regarding the application requirements.
Calendar
The academic year typically runs from September through June. The school provides a dedicated academic calendar for families, and summer programs are available during the month of July.
Facilities
About the campus
Located 20 kilometers north of Valencia in the Los Monasterios residential area, the 34,000-square-meter campus is situated in the Sierra Calderona Mountains. The facilities include an athletic center, an athletic field, specialized classrooms for Early Childhood and High School, and an atrium. The school also operates a bus service with 13 routes to transport students.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of co-curricular programs designed to extend classroom learning, including the Model United Nations (MUN) program and robotics teams that participate in competitions like the First Lego League. Students also engage in athletic activities such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, table tennis, badminton, handball, and relay races. Additionally, the school maintains an Eco-School project, which has earned the Green Flag distinction.






- Mr. Michael L. SmithDirector
Mr. Smith serves as the Director of the American School of Valencia. He has been involved in representing the school at international educational conferences and committees, including the Middle States Association.
- Mr. Ildefonso SeguraFinancial Director
- Mr. Josep Vicent FrechinaMiddle School and High School Assistant Director
- Ms. Nina CortinaPreschool and Elementary Principal
- Mr. Matías BenllochHigh School Assistant Principal. IB Coordinator
- Ms. Isabel CastroMiddle School Assistant Principal
- Mr. Richard AlbiñanaPreschool and Elementary Assistant Principal
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IB Diploma
US Common Core
NGSS
Middle States Association