International Schools in Mallorca – Guide for Expat Families

One of the biggest concerns for families moving to Mallorca: which school is right for my child? Mallorca offers surprisingly many options – from international schools to the Spanish state system.

International schools in Mallorca

• Baleares International School (BIS): IB curriculum, Palma
• Bellver International College: British curriculum, Palma
• The Academy International School: British curriculum, Calvià
• Agora International School: IB curriculum, near Palma
• Queens College: British curriculum, Palma
• Eurocampus Deutsche Schule: German curriculum, Palmanova/Calvià

Costs: International schools range from 600 to 1,500 euros/month.

Spanish state schools

The public Spanish school system is free and structured as:

• Educación Infantil (ages 3-6): Preschool, optional but very common
• Educación Primaria (ages 6-12): Primary school, 6 years
• ESO (ages 12-16): Compulsory secondary, 4 years
• Bachillerato (ages 16-18): Upper secondary, 2 years, optional

Language: Teaching in Spanish and Catalan (roughly 50/50). Children learn both languages remarkably quickly.

Which school fits?

• Short stay (1-3 years): International school to maintain continuity
• Permanent move: Spanish state school – best integration and free
• Children under 10: Integration into the Spanish system usually works well
• Teenagers: Language barrier is bigger – international school may be better

Registration

For state schools, Empadronamiento (municipal registration) is required. Registration periods are usually March/April for the following school year (September-June).

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Well-known international schools in Mallorca

• Eurocampus – German School Mallorca (Palma): German curriculum, shared campus with the French school
• Baleares International College (Sa Porrassa & Palma): British curriculum, ages ca. 3–18
• Bellver International College (Palma): British curriculum, one of the island’s oldest international schools
• King Richard III College (Portals Nous): British curriculum
• Agora Portals International School (Portals Nous): Spanish-international with IB Diploma
• The Academy International School (Marratxí): British-oriented, rural campus
• Queen’s College (Palma): British curriculum
• Rafa Nadal International School (Manacor): international curriculum with a sports focus

What does education in Mallorca cost?

International school fees range roughly from 500 to 1,500 euros per month (about 6,000–15,000 euros per year and child), plus one-off registration fees, uniform, lunch and school bus. Spanish state schools are free of charge – teaching is in Spanish and Catalan.

FAQ: Education in Mallorca for expat families

Is there free schooling in Mallorca?

Yes. Spanish state schools (and the semi-private concertado schools with low fees) are open to all resident children. You register through the municipality; a padrón certificate (empadronamiento) is required.

How early should I apply?

Popular international schools have waiting lists – apply 6–12 months ahead, especially for entry years and schools in the southwest of the island.

International or Spanish school?

Younger children usually pick up Spanish and Catalan quickly and integrate well into the free state system. For older children or shorter stays, an international school with a British, IB or German curriculum is often the smoother path.