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American School of Valencia

Secular, Founded 1980

Updated July 2026

Non-profitOwnership

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.

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

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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

Sports fieldGymnasium

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