Caxton College
International School in Valencia
Quick answer
Caxton College is a British international school in Valencia, Spain, founded 1987 and serving 1,650 students from 45 nationalities. The school holds 'Excellent School' recognition through COBIS and BSO accreditation, offering IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$14,000 USD (true cost ~$11,500, +15% — Valencia's 97th cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to British-curriculum families seeking Valencia's premium tier with strong British-school heritage.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $6,000–$14,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 25) Valencia international school · 1,650 students total.
- 45 nationalities top: Spanish.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 9:15am.
- Accreditations: COBIS, BSO verified.
1,650
45 (Spanish)
15 avg / 25 max
Rolling
1987
COBIS, BSO
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Caxton College
Caxton College is a private co-educational school that offers a complete education to students between 1 and 18 years of age. It was founded in 1987 and provides Valencia with a school for both local and international children who want to study the British National Curriculum in a multicultural environment. Caxton College's philosophy is expressed in our motto, Honeste Vivere. We aim for our pupils to always live and act honestly and truthfully and for them to build future social relationships based on fairness, respect, and responsibility.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,000 – $14,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 7056-10046 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Valencia | 97th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
British curriculum (IGCSE/A-Level). Large campus in Puçol, 15 km north of Valencia city. ~1,200 students. Strong sports facilities. One of oldest British schools in Spain.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
Students sit external IGCSE or A Level exams. Throughout Primary and Secondary, standardised testing is carried out in order to assess pupils' progress.
At IGCSE in 2024, 79% of students obtained between 9 and 6 in their exams. At A Level in 2024, 86% of students obtained A*-C grades. More detail about these results is available on the school web page: https://caxtoncollege.com/en/academic-programme/academic-results
Spanish as a Second Language, Valencian, German, French, Chinese
Cognitive testing is carried out throughout pupils' time at school and a traffic light system, linked to the students' Individual Plans is in place. Tracking is key and all results are processed so that where a problem is identified, appropriate intervention can take place.
Yes, we have three full time school psychologists and two SENCO co-ordinators.
Yes
9:15am – 4:45pm
Yes. All students eat a hot meal in the school Dining Room and this is included in the fees.
Yes, we can provide vegetarian and pork-free menus, as well as special diets due to allergies.
Recommended neighborhoods
Puçol, Puig, Rafelbunyol, Massamagrell, Port Saplaya
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Valencia
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Spanish
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
British curriculum (IGCSE/A-Level). Large campus in Puçol, 15 km north of Valencia city. ~1,200 students. Strong sports facilities. One of oldest British schools in Spain.
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