Tuition Course 2025-2026

SHACKLETON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a British school offering instruction based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. Therefore, students who wish to enter at age 5 and up must demonstrate the minimum necessary knowledge.

All applicants, even if they come from another British school and/or are native speakers, will undergo a written test according to their age, and will have to present, that same day, the academic report from their previous school.

The decision, with respect to the suitability of the applicant, will be taken by the management team, which will also determine if any special measures are necessary to help the student’s transition.

Some applicants may be admitted to the school on the condition that they work with a personal tutor for some months.

Admission Procedure:

Fees 2024-2025

REGISTRATION (NON-REFUNDABLE)

1015€

A one-off payment due at the time of enrolment.

Sibling Discounts. Only applicable if all siblings are enrolled:

2º sibling 10% discount

3º sibling 30% discount

4º sibling free

ANNUAL RESERVATION

165€

This fee requested in February secures your child’s place for the following acedemic year.

TUITION (Annual Fee)

Nursery & Reception 8018€

Year 1 to Year 6 8328€

Year 7 to Year 8 8878€

Year 9 to Year 11 9328€

Included in the tuition Fee.

School Insurance
Psychopedagogical Services
Lunch Service (mandatory)
Daily Consumables
Early Birds (From 8AM)

NOT Included in the tuition Fee.

Chromebook selected by the school, from Year 2 (Approx. 500€).
Items for individual use, texbooks, Apps, classroom and technological resources...*
Uniforms
Extracurricular clubs and field trips.
British External Exams **

* Must be purchased through the school’s online shop before the start of the school year.

** Official external exams are conducted through examination boards from England. Exact amount will be communicated before billing Year 11 (IGCSE), aprox €1000/year. Year 12 and Year 13 (IB), aprox €1000/year. Year 6, 9 and 10 tests may be conducted at an aproximate cost of €50/year.

SCHOOL BUS

Academic year - 10 months

Roundtrip 177€/month

One way 105€/month

Random Months

Roundtrip 210€

One way 140€

One-time service 12€

PAYMENT OPTIONS

· A 10-instalment plan, available only via direct debit through a SEPA bank account, charged on the 2nd day of each month from September to June.

· Annual or termly payments, accepted by bank transfer paid in advance before the start of the year/term.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Sibling Discount: A 18 % discount on tuition fees from the third sibling, provided all siblings remain enrolled.

Early Payment Discount: 2% discount for annual payments made in full by the 1st of September.

Withdrawal: A 30-day notice is required to withdraw a pupil so that the following monthly payment is not charged.

Absence Policy: The fees will not be reduced or reimbursed as a result of the child’s absence from School due to travel, illness, holidays, or any other reason.

Bank Fees: A €30 charge will apply for any declined bank transaction.

Unpaid Fees: Failure to pay a monthly instalment will result in the suspension of contracted services until the outstanding debt has been settled.

Payment Schedule: The monthly school fee is calculated by adding the total annual cost and dividing the amount into 10 equal monthly payments, regardless of the number of school days in each month.

Annual Tuition Fee Increase: The tuition fee will increase by CPI + 2% annually, in line with Spain’s labour regulations.

Financial Information: Full details can be found in the InternRegulation document.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age can I register my children?

SHACKLETON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a British school offering an English and Welsh Curriculum based education from the age of 3. At our Superfriends Early Years Centre, children can start at 4 months of age and are then guaranteed a place at SHACKLETON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.

Are students with a basic level of English admitted?

All applicants, even if they come from another British school and/or are native speakers, will sit an age-appropriate written test and will be required to present their previous school’s marks on the same day.

The decision on the suitability of the applicant will be made by the management team, who will also decide if any special measures need to be taken to help the student’s transition.

Some applicants may be admitted to the school on condition that they work with the help of a tutor for a few months.

How can I apply for places for my child?

If you would like to enrol your children at our British school in Valencia, just contact us on our telephone number 960.45.03.40 and we will tell you how our admissions process works. You can also write to us at info@shackletonschool.com.

How many pupils are there in each class?

At SHACKLETON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL we aim for a maximum of around 25 students per class.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, we will offer Nursery up to Year 11, and will continue to open courses each year until we reach
Year 13, the equivalent of the baccalaureate.