At Cambridge House British International School we follow the National Curriculum of England, along with meeting the Spanish schooling requirements of the Valencian government. This allows us to provide the excellence of the British education system with a global outreach from the age of three upwards.
The National Curriculum of England promotes curiosity and confidence, equipping our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in examinations and assessments. Our curriculum is designed to facilitate understanding of the world around us and to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We focus our efforts on making our students responsible and committed young people with the tools they need to succeed, whatever path they ultimately choose.
Immersion in English is total from the first day of school, at the age of three, although it is complemented by the learning of other languages such as Spanish, French, German or Italian as they progress their school years.
Personalised attention is a key pillar of our educational offer. We support our students so that they can progress at their own pace, without detriment to the general performance of the whole class, and achieve academic success.
In addition, our final year students receive a career and university guidance programme to help them set goals appropriate to their own abilities, supporting them every step of the way.
| Number of students |
1660 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 33 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Local 80%, international 20% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, they are |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
28 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels / AS. GE |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
15/20' |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Psicologist, learning suport teachers for Primary and Secondary |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yeas |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A Math and English test, to check the knowlege beyond and up to the level. In primary they are invited to spend one day with us to check their adaptation at the school. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Our process is ongoing during the whole year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9.05h |
| School finish time |
16.30h |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. From 8.00h to 8.30h.
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, basketball, tennis, chess, rhythmic gymnastics, dance, judo, karate, sport gymnastics, ballet, skating. |
| Sports activities included |
Voleiball, badminton, basketball, football rounders, pickleball, |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library for primary, library for secondary, drama room, art room, science labs, music rooms,independent study areas.forest areas |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football fields, gym, basketball court,dance room. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Cambridge House Community College is the first British school in Spain to gain double accreditation achieving the B.S.O (British Schools Overseas) standard and gaining accreditation in NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain). The school has offered an excellent British education following the English National Curriculum since 1986. CHCC is located in Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. In November 2014 the school was awarded the prize of British International School of the Year in the Independent Schools Awards, a world-wide recognition.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The mission of CHCC is firstly to create a warm, caring "home" environment for students which will enable them to develop to their full potential, regardless of their natural ability. The school also aims to provide a stimulating, purposeful learning environment which encourages lifelong learning.We prepare our students to face to a new world full of new experiences. |
The foundations for learning throughout a student's school life are laid in Early Years. It is a crucial stage in which children develop emotionally, physically, socially and cognitively. At this educational stage, classes have a teacher and a Teaching Assistant, which allows each student to work at their own pace in a welcoming, friendly and stimulating environment.
In the British education system, primary education consists of Key Stages 1 and 2, with standardised tests at the end of each stage. During this stage of education, as well as providing a solid foundation in language and numeracy skills, we consolidate our students' personal, social and emotional skills.
In this educational stage we teach the following subjects: Computing, Science, History and Geography, PSHE, Music, Art and PE.
Secondary education consists of Key Stages 3 and 4, culminating in the IGCSE examinations and the automatic recognition of the Spanish diploma of Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO).
In the National Curriculum of England, the Baccalaureate is known as the Sixth Form. At the end of this stage, our students obtain the A-Levels and the homologation to the Spanish Baccalaureate Diploma.
At this stage, students prepare for A-Levels, the British academic qualifications which give access to prestigious Spanish and international universities. Our students can choose from a wide range of A-Level subjects, depending on the pathway they have chosen to follow, while preparing for their Spanish PCE subjects, gaining access to a wide range of qualifications that will open doors to top universities in Spain, the UK, the USA, Europe or the rest of the world.
At Cambridge House British International School our students have access to specialised classrooms for the development of specific activities, such as an art room, theatre room, laboratories and an outdoor space with sports machines for the older pupils.
The facilities are adapted to meet any reduced mobility needs. All accesses to the school have ramps, lifts and lift platforms to facilitate transit.
Located on the outskirts of Valencia, in the town of Rocafort and close to a quiet residential area, the school has landscaped areas, which encourage the respect for nature that permeates the school community. The school is easily accessible by private transport, with two car parks nearby.
At Cambridge House British International School we prepare our students to face the challenges of tomorrow, today. A preparation that goes beyond the strictly academic, in which extracurricular activities, family conciliation programmes during the whole year, formation by values, language immersion opportunities abroad, outings and excursions play a very important role. These activities allow them to explore and discover the wider world and share unforgettable experiences with their peers.
In line with the school’s values and educational philosophy, Cambridge House offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to complement its curriculum in the academic, sporting and artistic/creative fields.