Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Celebrating multilingualism

At British School of Vila-real, the linguistic diversity of every student is celebrated as an essential part of our international community, creating an environment where languages coexist naturally to enrich learning and foster a truly global mindset.

Our classrooms are inclusive and inspiring space where learning is enhanced through the active use of different languages. Our multilingual approach, supported by a community of 39+ nationalities and the opportunity to learn several languages, reflects our commitment to preparing students for a globalised world, where communication and intercultural understanding are key.

Languages offered

Discover our language programmes, from the Early Years through to the final years of school, supporting students from their first words to their greatest achievements. In addition to perfecting their English, they have the opportunity to learn other languages including Valencian, French, German or Chinese.

Early Years Primary School Secondary School High School

Early Years

English and Spanish are co-official languages and languages of learning. This enables children to acquire both languages naturally, to the point where they can regard them as mother tongues.

 

Through playful experiences, games and age-appropriate activities, students begin to communicate with confidence in a bilingual environment that lays the foundations for their linguistic development.

Primary School

English and Spanish are the main languages of learning, while Valencian is incorporated as part of the curriculum.

 

From Year 5, students are introduced to languages including German, French and Chinese, and in Year 6 they choose one of these languages as part of their academic pathway, building a strong foundation that will enable them to continue their language development in later stages.

Secondary School

English remainins the main academic language alongside Spanish and Valencian. The foreign language chosen in Primary is continued throughout this stage, with specific preparation for official IGCSE examinations. In Year 8 students add a second additional language.

 

Our school also offers support for certification in other languages such as Italian, Polish, Russian, Greek or Arabic.

High School

Our international approach is further strengthened through the A Level programme, taught in English, consolidating a high level of language proficiency.

 

Students continue with their chosen languages, with preparation for official certifications and the opportunity to sit examinations in other languages too, maintaining an advanced multilingual profile that prepares them to access international universities and thrive in global contexts.

Languages offered

Discover our language programmes, from the Early Years through to the final years of school, supporting students from their first words to their greatest achievements. In addition to perfecting their English, they have the opportunity to learn other languages including Valencian, French, German or Chinese.

Empowering every learner

Through our language immersion programmes, each student’s individual development is ensured, helping them interact academically and socially in both English and Spanish. From the very beginning, theyt gains the confidence, independence and skills they need to thrive in an international environment.

Personalised language assessments

Students have their level of English assessed when they join the school, through specific and age-appropriate tests. In Secondary, continuous monitoring is carried out through Cambridge ESOL assessments to measure their progress and ensure they succeed in IGCSEs and A Levels.

Personalised language assessments

Students have their level of English assessed when they join the school, through specific and age-appropriate tests. In Secondary, continuous monitoring is carried out through Cambridge ESOL assessments to measure their progress and ensure they succeed in IGCSEs and A Levels.

English support

Non-Spanish-speaking students and those with lower English levels join our EAL programme. This two-year pathway supports progress from A1 to B1, prepares students for Cambridge exams, and helps them integrate confidently through assessment and personalised guidance.

English support

Non-Spanish-speaking students and those with lower English levels join our EAL programme. This two-year pathway supports progress from A1 to B1, prepares students for Cambridge exams, and helps them integrate confidently through assessment and personalised guidance.

Real-life learning

Language development is reinforced beyond the classroom through exchanges with schools in the United Kingdom and ISP's International Learning Opportunities for Studens, as well as cultural trips to countries such as Germany and France, where students can apply their language skills in real-life contexts.

Real-life learning

Language development is reinforced beyond the classroom through exchanges with schools in the United Kingdom and ISP's International Learning Opportunities for Studens, as well as cultural trips to countries such as Germany and France, where students can apply their language skills in real-life contexts.

Supporting families

We work closely with families to support students’ language adaptation, particularly during international transitions, offering guidance and ongoing monitoring to ensure successful academic and personal integration.

Supporting families

We work closely with families to support students’ language adaptation, particularly during international transitions, offering guidance and ongoing monitoring to ensure successful academic and personal integration.

Antonio  Tintoré

The multilingual education that BSVR has given me, together with the dedication of its teachers, has been the spark behind my studies and aspirations. Thanks to high quality language learning, new doors have opened for me and I have been grateful to step through them without hesitation

Antonio Tintoré, Alumni

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