Who Owns British School of Valencia?

British School of Valencia was founded in 2000 in Valencia, Spain, as a premium international school offering the British National Curriculum to students from early childhood through secondary school. The school was established to serve the international community in Valencia, including British expatriates, other European nationals, and Spanish families seeking a British-curriculum education for their children.

Valencia is Spain's third-largest city and one of the country's most important economic and cultural centers. The city has a significant international community, including expatriates from the United Kingdom and other European countries who have relocated to Valencia for work or lifestyle reasons. Valencia's Mediterranean climate, quality of life, and growing economy have made it an increasingly popular destination for British and other European expatriates, creating demand for British-curriculum schools.

British School of Valencia was established to meet this demand, offering the British National Curriculum from early years through secondary school. The school's curriculum leads to IGCSE qualifications at age 16 and A-level qualifications at age 18, providing internationally recognized qualifications that support student progression to universities in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Over its first two decades, British School of Valencia developed a reputation as one of Valencia's leading international schools, serving students from the United Kingdom, other European countries, and Spanish families. The school built a diverse student body reflecting Valencia's international community.

In November 2018, British School of Valencia joined Cognita Schools, becoming part of Cognita's expanding network of premium international schools in Europe. The acquisition was part of Cognita's strategy to build a strong presence in the Spanish private school market. Cognita already operated several schools in Spain and the addition of British School of Valencia strengthened its Spanish portfolio.

Under Cognita's ownership, British School of Valencia gains access to Cognita's global educational resources, curriculum development support, teacher professional development programs, and the broader Cognita network of more than 100 schools across 20 countries. Cognita's philosophy emphasizes preserving each school's individual identity and local character while providing access to global resources and best practices.