Find the right school for your child in Valencia
Choosing the right school or childcare solution in Valencia is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an expat family — and one of the hardest to navigate in an unfamiliar system, in another language. At Expats Valencia, we guide you through every option, at every stage, so you can make the right choice with confidence.
1. Understanding the School System Spain’s education system has several layers that can be confusing at first — public, private, concertado, international, and bilingual schools all operate differently. Add the presence of the Valencian language in local classrooms, and the picture becomes even more complex for arriving families.
How We Help You
We give you a clear and honest overview of every option available in Valencia: how each type of school works, what the differences mean in practice, and what curriculum choices mean for your child’s long-term academic path. You’ll understand the full landscape before making any decision.
2. Finding the Right School With over 32 international schools in Valencia alone — plus hundreds of local options across different curricula, languages, and pedagogies — finding the right fit takes more than a Google search.
How We Help You
We assess your family’s priorities, your child’s age and language level, your location, and your budget. We then present a shortlist of schools genuinely suited to your situation — whether you’re looking for a British, American, IB, French, Montessori, or Spanish bilingual environment.
Want us to arrange school visits or accompany you to the schools in person? That’s covered in our Settlement Pass.
3. Enrolment Support Enrolment in Spain involves deadlines, specific documents, and administrative steps that vary from school to school. Missing one requirement can delay your child’s start by weeks.
How We Help You
We guide you through the full enrolment process — preparing the required paperwork, reviewing your documents in advance, and coordinating with schools on your behalf. We make sure everything is complete, compliant, and submitted on time.
4. Nursery & Daycare Options Finding quality childcare for younger children is often the first priority for families arriving in Valencia — and the options range from local neighbourhood nurseries to international early years programmes.
How We Help You
We help you identify nurseries and daycare centres that match your expectations for language, pedagogy, opening hours, and proximity to your home or workplace. We give you a realistic picture of availability, costs, and waiting lists so you can plan ahead.
5. Ongoing Guidance & Expert Connections Education-related questions don’t stop once your child is enrolled. School changes, curriculum transitions, language support needs, or childcare adjustments may come up as your life in Valencia evolves.
How We Help You
We remain available to support you as your needs change, and connect you with trusted local professionals — including educational consultants and language tutors — whenever specialist guidance is needed.
Need support beyond school search — such as housing near your preferred school or legal paperwork for enrolment? That’s covered in our Settlement Pass.
