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Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Julio Verne School, established in 1969 and located in the natural setting of El Vedat de Torrent near Valencia, offers a bilingual education system combining the Spanish curriculum with Cambridge International standards. The campus caters to students from early childhood through pre-university, featuring bilingual instruction in English and Spanish, alongside French and German as additional languages. The school emphasizes 'Learning by Doing' through its signature "Vuela Alto" competency program, which integrates digital empowerment, emotional learning, and public speaking initiatives like the JVS Talks. Students benefit from specialized campus amenities including a swimming pool, science laboratories, and thematic classrooms designed for collaborative learning. As an active participant in European Erasmus+ projects, the school provides extensive international exchange opportunities in countries such as France and Germany. Extracurricular options range from robotics and chess to fencing and violin, ensuring a broad array of developmental opportunities for all pupils.
Carretera de L’ Alberca, 51, 46901 Torrent, Valencia, Spai
The Essentials
Julio Verne School has 660 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Carretera de L'Alberca, 51, 46901 El Vedat de Torrent, Valencia, Spain. The school sits in the El Vedat de Torrent area of Torrent, in the Valencia region. It is served by bus routes across Valencia city and towns in L'Horta Sud and Oeste.
Stages
Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato (Pre-University).
Type
International school with a Spanish curriculum, bilingual instruction in English, and French or German as a second language. English immersion varies by stage: 100% in the first cycle of Infantil, 85% in the second cycle; in Primary, English is used up to Year 3 at 75%, and from Year 4 onward 68.5% English. The school prepares students for Cambridge exams and is a Cambridge ESOL examination center, with Trinity Stars starting in infancy.
Pupil Nationality Mix
23 nationalities represented in the student body for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Additional learning support
Orientation team supports an inclusive curriculum; promotes equality and coexistence; supports transitions between stages; provides academic and career guidance, engaging families through talks and workshops.
Country affiliation
Spain
Bus service
The bus service is optional; seven routes serve Valencia city and towns in L'Horta Sud and Oeste, with safety measures in place. For Bachillerato, a bus is available at 14:30 on Wednesdays and Fridays, with two strategic stops.
Fees
Application fee
- No fixed public amount for an application, registration or reservation fee is published for the current academic year. Families are provided with individual enrolment documentation and an admission process but no public numeric application fee appears in the school's published admissions materials.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public tuition table or fixed per‑year / per‑term fee schedule for the current academic year on its publicly available admissions or information bulletins. No specific numeric tuition figures for Infant (Infantil), Primary (Primaria), Secondary (Secundaria) or Bachillerato are listed in the school's general information pages or the school bulletin available for the 2025–2026 cycle.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published, itemised public billing schedule (for example: deposit amount, number of instalments, months of payment) or detailed payment terms for tuition are available in the school's public admissions materials and informational bulletin for the current academic year. Billing and payment terms are handled through the school's enrolment and invoicing process rather than via a public fee table.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school does not operate a boarding/residential programme and therefore there are no boarding fees. The school's public service listings and information do not include a residence or boarding offering.
Other costs and fees (uniform, meals, transport, extras, materials)
- Uniform: Uniform items are sold through the school's online uniform store and individual item prices are published in Euros. Example published prices (EUR) from the uniform store include: EUR 92.76 for an anorak; EUR 59.14 for a knit jacket; EUR 33.55 for a sports jacket; EUR 30.20 for a long‑sleeve polo; EUR 26.74 for a short‑sleeve polo; smaller items such as socks are listed (e.g., EUR 6.92). These uniform item prices are shown individually in the school's uniform shop catalogue.
- Meals / Comedor: The school operates an on‑site lunch service with menus and special diets available; no public per‑term or per‑meal price table for the cafeteria service is published on the school's public pages. The lunch service is described as mandatory for pupils under the centre's organisation, but numeric meal fees are not listed publicly.
- Transport / Bus: The school publishes detailed bus routes and stops for its seven bus routes, but per‑route or per‑student transport prices are not published in the school's public route information.
- Extracurricular activities and materials: Extracurricular programmes (extraescolares), learning resources and student materials are listed as available services; specific fees for extracurriculars, paid activities or curricular materials are not published as a single public fee schedule.
Refund information
- No publicly posted, itemised refund policy for tuition payments is available in the school's general admissions pages or in the published school bulletin accessible for 2025–2026. The uniform store includes a returns/devoluciones section in its site navigation, but the detailed returns/refund content was not accessible at the time of review. Refund terms for tuition, deposits or other school fees therefore are not publicly listed.
Fee payment options
- Uniform purchases are offered through the school's online store and display item prices in Euros; the online store interface indicates standard e‑commerce payment handling (online payment at checkout), though the school's public pages do not publish a separate, universal list of accepted payment methods specifically for tuition invoices. No public, itemised list of accepted payment channels for school tuition (for example explicit confirmation of bank transfer, direct debit, credit card for tuition) is posted in the admissions or billing information that is publicly available.
Summary of findings and gaps
- Published, numeric amounts for application fees, annual or per‑term tuition by year group, billing instalment schedules, and tuition refund rules are not present in the school's publicly available admissions pages or the school bulletin for the 2025–2026 cycle. The school does publish prices for uniform items and details of services such as the lunch program and bus routes, but specific charges for tuition, transport or cafeteria are not listed publicly.
Academics
Julio Verne School teaches Japanese Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school is an international school with a Spanish curriculum, offering bilingual instruction in English and teaching French or German. English immersion varies by stage: Infants have 100% English in the first cycle and 85% in the second cycle; Primary uses 75% English up to Year 3 and 68.5% English from Year 4. The level of English attained enables Cambridge English exams; the school is a Cambridge International School, a Cambridge ESOL exam center, and provides Cambridge exam preparation. French and German are taught as a second language from 3rd Primary to 1st Bachillerato, with official certifications. The school offers exchanges with Germany and France in 4th ESO and summer courses and study opportunities in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Switzerland, Germany and France.
Higher Education Progression
Bachillerato offers two modalities: Ciencias y Tecnologías and Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales. The students graduate with a Cambridge certification and technological competence that opens doors in their professional life. As a Cambridge International School, students complement the Spanish qualification with a Cambridge qualification; the school is a Cambridge ESOL exam center and provides preparation for Cambridge international exams. Be aware: Intercambios with Germany and France in 4º ESO and international trips and summer courses support international exposure and progression.
Gifted and Talented
The school runs the Competency Development program 'Vuela Alto', including Inspiring Talents, Social and Emotional Learning, Pre-University Programme, Long Life Learners, Be International, Digital Empowerment, Solidarity & Sustainability, Living our values, Critical-Original Thinkers, and Grow Healthy, designed to strengthen power skills, thinking, collaboration, and autonomous learning.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates an international mindset with a values-based approach to learning, emphasizing collaboration, reflection, and personal growth as part of its broader educational model.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN provision details are not provided here.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is an international bilingual institution with English as the main medium of instruction and with French or German taught as additional languages; English immersion varies by stage, ranging from 100% in the Early Years to about 68.5% in later Primary years as proficiency grows.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing initiatives are part of the school's holistic approach, with programs designed to support student wellbeing and resilience.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding policies are in place as part of the school's safeguarding framework.
Admissions
Admissions
A unique education for every student. The school has an admissions protocol and entrance tests to understand the capacities, attitudes and aptitudes of each applicant. For new students in all stages, except Infantil, the school commits to offering the linguistic reinforcement necessary (Spanish for foreigners, Valencian for students from other communities, or English in any case) to understand the classes. The enrollment process can be conducted in person by appointment or online, with virtual visits available so you can learn about the center from home. Steps: Request a visit; Visit; Office meeting; Enrollment. Reserve your appointment and discover a different education. Call +34 961 551 698, fill out the form, or sign up for the next KIDS Open Day. The next KIDS Open Day in person will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 14:30.
Scholarships
Academic Scholarships: These scholarships reward students with an excellent academic record, recognizing their effort and talent. They are aimed at students, both internal and external to Grupo Sorolla Educación centers, who are in 4th of ESO at the time of application. Criteria include an excellent academic record, financial capacity, and English level. Interested students may send the Academic Scholarship application and required documents by email to gruposorolla@gruposorolla.es.
FAQs
What does Julio Verne School offer?
Julio Verne School, founded in 1969 in Valencia, Spain, is a Cambridge International School serving students from Preschool through Bachillerato across 23 nationalities. Part of Grupo Sorolla Educacion, the school follows a 'Learning by Doing' method.
What age range?
Ages 2-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: Contact school.
How many students?
Approximately 660 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Julio Verne School, founded in 1969 in Valencia, Spain, is a Cambridge International School serving students from Preschool through Bachillerato acros.
