Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
600 |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
BSV has a Linguistic Immersion programme both in English and Spanish for those children who are not as fluent in English as BSV' students. Likewise, students who cannot speak Spanish get support in order to learn the language. Each student is considered individually so that BSV can ensure their success with the right amount of work and dedication. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, German, French, Mandarin |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
BSV has 3 Computer Rooms with 25 computers in each one. 95% of its classrooms have interactive equipment (interactive whiteboards, laptops and projectors). |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Educational Needs |
Learning support offered |
Students who exhibit certain characteristics or require additional support are evaluated by the School. Based on the results of the evaluations, an intervention plan is proposed for the individual student, teachers and possibly also for the parents. This plan is regularly reviewed in order to assess the child’s progress. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Those students accessing the Primary, Secondary or Baccalaureate stages will be required to complete an entrance exam in both Spanish and English. |
School start time |
9:30 |
School finish time |
16:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
BSV opens its doors at 7:45 so that families who need to leave their children at school early can do so. Children are looked after by school staff. This service is free of charge and includes breakfast. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
BSV has different menus catering for vegetarian, Muslim, celiac and diabetic diets. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chinese, robotics, modern dancing, swimming, aloha mental maths, pequechef, educachef, dancing, ballet and Spanish dancing, piano, clarinet, tennis, ceramics, volleyball, football, mindfulness, country dancing, choir and musical language, chess, BBC news report team, drama, magazine BSV, multi-sports club, samba batucada, debate club |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
A Sports Hall with four badminton courts, a volleyball court, an indoor football field and a stage for dancing. Three outdoor football fields, one of which is artificial turf. Three Basketball Courts, Two Tennis Courts. Three swimming pools, one of which is covered at a constant temperature of 29º, with new fully equipped changing rooms. One of the pools is adapted for our younger students Outdoor running track |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
British School of Vila-Real is a private, non-confessional mixed, British school in Castellón that offers all the educational stages from Early Years to Sixth Form (from 2 to 18 years old). The school is recognised by both the Spanish Ministry of Education and the British Council in the United Kingdom. Students achieve British and Spanish qualifications allowing them to study at any university worldwide. |
Teaching approach of the school |
BSV specialises in the provision of high-quality British education together with Spanish Curriculum subjects so that students can obtain a double certification (both British and Spanish) and can enter any European university without sitting the Spanish Selectividad exams. |