Unlike the traditional UK system, Caxton College follows a strict calendar-year age cut-off (1 January to 31 December), aligning with Spanish educational regulations. Children born between January and December of the same calendar year are placed in the same year group. While our academic school year runs from September to June, class cohorts are decided strictly by birth year.

Admission mid-term is accepted, provided a space is available. However, entry into Year 10 and Year 12 must occur no later than 30 September to accommodate two-year exam courses. Direct entry into Year 11 or Year 13 is not possible as IGCSEs and A Levels require a full, uninterrupted two-year commitment starting in Years 10 and 12. Short-term or single-term placements are not accepted; enrolment is offered strictly for full academic years.

If a year group is full, qualified applicants are placed on an active waitlist. Our Admissions Department informs candidates should an opening arise.

Yes, the entire application and enrolment process is managed online through our official website. To apply, families must complete the online application form and upload a valid passport along with officially translated academic report cards/transcripts from the previous two school years. Once a place is offered, the family finalises registration by completing an electronic enrolment form provided directly by Admissions.

• Reception to Year 3: Focuses on an observational assessment and meeting with school leadership to evaluate social readiness and English development.
• Year 4 to Year 6: Short interview with Primary Coordination and a CAT4 exam.
• Key Stage 3 & 4 (Years 7–11): Requires formal entrance examinations, verified academic transcripts, and an upper-intermediate level of academic English (B2+).
• Sixth Form (Years 12–13): Requires subject-specific entrance exams, a minimum of 5 IGCSEs at grade 5/B or above in chosen subjects (or equivalent academic records), advanced English fluency (B2+/C1), and strong academic history.
• Remote Testing: Online entrance examinations can be arranged for prospective international students applying from abroad once an application is active.

Yes. You can request either an in-person campus tour or a virtual visit by completing the 'Book a Visit' form on our official website. Because appointment availability can fill up as early as up to a month in advance, we recommend submitting your request well ahead of time.

The National Curriculum in England is globally recognised for teaching children how to think rather than just what to think—fostering deep subject understanding, critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent enquiry from an early age. Qualifications earned at Caxton College, such as IGCSEs and A Levels, are accepted by top universities and employers worldwide (including in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Europe). Because the curriculum adheres to standard global benchmarks, relocating students can also transition seamlessly into other international schools without learning disruption.

Students complete both their IGCSEs and A Levels, which are rigorous two-year programmes:

IGCSEs (Years 10 & 11): These are chosen in Year 9. Alongside compulsory core subjects (Maths, English, Science), students choose optional subjects up to a total of 10 or 11 subjects, sitting exams at the end of Year 11.

• IGCSE Subjects Offered: Art, Business, Computer Science, English Language, English Literature, French, German, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Psychology, Science (Double or Single Award: Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Spanish.

A Levels (Years 12 & 13): Based on IGCSE results, students specialise in 4 subjects for in-depth university preparation. Additionally, Spanish-speaking students can take the Pruebas de Competencias Específicas (PCE) for direct access to Spanish universities.

• A Level Subjects Offered: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English Literature, EPQ (Extended Project Qualification), French, Further Maths, Geography, German, History, Maths, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish.

Yes. While young children entering Early Years or Reception may arrive with varying levels of prior instruction, knowledge of the English language becomes compulsory from Year 1 onwards. A proficient level of English is required upon entry as students are expected to follow the curriculum as a native English speaker. Our school does not offer parallel English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. Passing our language proficiency assessment is a mandatory entry requirement to ensure students can keep up with our fast-paced, analytical academic framework.

Learning Spanish is essential for social and cultural integration as well as admission to local universities. No prior Spanish knowledge is required for international applicants. For students who do not yet speak the language, we provide an adapted Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) program that builds foundational vocabulary and grammar. Once students demonstrate sufficient proficiency, they seamlessly transition into the mainstream Spanish curriculum alongside their Spanish-speaking peers. This includes five weekly lessons: three in Spanish language, one in Spanish Social Studies and one in Valenciano.

Yes. German and French are offered in the curriculum as well as through the Caxton College Language Academy.

Class sizes are structured to balance social interaction with individual academic attention:

• Baby Caxton 1 & 2: Kept in small care groups (13 and 20 per classroom respectively).
• Nursery to Year 9: 4 classes per year group, 25 students per class.
• Years 10 & 11 (IGCSE): Intake expands to 125 total students, split across 5 separate classes of 25 students.
• Years 12 & 13 (A Level): 125 total students, divided into highly specialised subject groups averaging 15 students per class.

Yes. In compliance with British Schools Overseas (BSO) standards set by the UK Department for Education, our teaching staff hold recognised UK teaching qualifications or official international equivalents, and are native English speakers. Caxton College maintains low overall teacher turnover, with a large proportion of international and local staff remaining long-term. This high retention rate maintains academic consistency and provides a stable, familiar environment for our pupils.

Caxton College represents a diverse, multicultural community with more than 60 different nationalities among its student body. Approximately 30% of students are international whilst 70% are Spanish.

We maintain active communication through our dedicated Family Area (accessible via our website or mobile app), which serves as the central portal for managing administrative tasks, school reports, and official notices. For daily updates, parents can follow their child’s learning journey, daily activities and social progress through specialised platforms depending on the educational stage.

We operate a balanced 'Blended Learning' framework. We continuously review our policies to prioritise healthy screen time habits across all year groups:

• Baby Caxton 1 & Baby Caxton 2: No screen exposure.  
• Early Years (Nursery & Reception): Screens are used for still image projection or the weekly dance. At the very end of Reception, children occasionally use iPads as cameras for guided class activities.
• Years 1 & 2: iPad usage is very infrequent. Children primarily use them to learn simple presentation skills using Book Creator.
• Years 3 & 4: Students expand their coding skills for introductory computing apps. At this stage, digital learning shifts toward physical PCs in our Techno Zone, where pupils learn essential word-processing skills and use Google Suite programs for topic work. 
• Years 5 & 6: iPads serve mainly for viewing assignments on Google Classroom while completing the actual work in physical exercise books. Students also learn digital media skills, culminating with our 'Lights, Camera, Action' project, where children plan, film, and edit their own four-minute short movies.
• Secondary maintain a strict daily balance between interactive screens/iPads and traditional pen-and-paper learning, reading, and handwriting.
• Mobile phones: Personal mobile phones are strictly prohibited during the school day. Students must keep personal devices turned off and stored away to prevent distraction, encourage face-to-face peer interaction and support digital wellbeing.

Under BSO standards, Artificial Intelligence is integrated through a dedicated AI Policy Framework designed to enhance, but never replace, human-led learning:

• Teacher-Led: Teachers remain the primary mentors; AI tools supplement instruction without replacing personal interaction.
• Critical Thinking: AI is leveraged for research, idea generation, and problem-solving, explicitly avoiding misuse that removes learning challenges.
• AI Traffic Light System: In Secondary stages, assignments are explicitly labeled 'AI Allowed' or 'AI Prohibited' to build academic honesty, proper citation practices, and transparent digital habits.
• Ethics & Safety: Aligned with GDPR and BSO safeguarding standards, pupils learn to identify technological bias and evaluate digital content responsibly.

No. Caxton College is exclusively a day school and does not provide boarding, host family placements or relocation services (such as housing assistance or legal support). All enrolled students under 18 must reside locally with their parents or legal guardians. Relocation logistics must be handled independently or through external agencies.

Once the admissions process is complete and a student has been enrolled, the school supports visa procedures by providing:

1. Certificate of enrolment confirming place, year group and start date.
2. Proof of tuition and fees: payment receipts or official fee documentation.

Yes, school uniforms are mandatory from Baby Caxton 1 through Year 11. All uniforms and required items can be purchased directly from the school shop on premises.

Our on-site clinic is staffed full-time by a qualified school nurse and assistant for daily first aid and care, with a specialist family medicine doctor visiting the clinic weekly for dedicated medical evaluations.

No. Caxton College is a private institution and does not provide scholarships, bursaries, or merit-based tuition discounts regardless of academic achievement.

No, we do not give discounts for siblings, large families or early bird enrolment. Caxton College maintains a single fees schedule for all pupils and we do not offer scholarships nor financial aid. 

For enrolments in Baby Caxton, Caxton College participates in the 'Bono Infantil' grants given by the regional government (Generalitat Valenciana).

Caxton College is a day school and does not offer boarding services. The school day is from Monday to Friday from 9:20am to 4:30pm (including dining room service and play time).

Yes. Although we are a lay and international school, we promote values inspired by Christianity and multicultural respect under our motto Honeste Vivere (Live Honestly).

Families may choose between two options:

• Catholic Religion: Taught in Spanish by specialised teaching staff.
• Ethics: Taught in English as a secular alternative with a curriculum based on critical thinking, tolerance and social responsibility.

Both subjects are meant to foster an environment of diversity and an inclusive community. 

We offer over 20 co-curricular activities integrated into the school day and afterwards (from 5:00 to 6:00pm). 

Sports & Athletics: Swimming, football, basketball, tennis, padel, karate, and ballet. We also run Competition Sports for athletes looking to participate in official leagues.

Arts & Culture: School of Music, Art Academy, choir, and drama/theatre workshops.

STEM & Academic Workshops: Robotics and electronics, debate, and school newspaper.

Language Academy: French, German, Chinese, English, and Spanish as an Additional Language.