Agora Portals International School vs Green Valley School

	A Agora Portals International School Mallorca, Spain	G Green Valley School Mallorca, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,750 - 13,400	Fees / year €6,100 - 12,450
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), German Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 285
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 26
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is in Portals Nous, Mallorca, Spain. It is located on Carretera Vella, Ctra. Andratx, s/n, Portals Nous, 07181, Islas Baleares - España. Portals Nous is in the southwest part of Mallorca, accessible by road from Palma and nearby towns.	Location Mallorca. Green Valley School is an international school on Mallorca. Programs offered include Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and the IB Diploma.
Stages	Stages Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate®	Stages Preschool, Primary, Secondary, IB Diploma
School type	School type Private international school	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Psychopedagogical department	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Weekdays (Mon–Fri) 8:30–17:30. Extended hours before school are 7:50–8:40, and after-school care runs until 17:30.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The Agora Portals school bus service operates to transport children from Palma (El Corte Inglés Avenidas), Son Verí and Marratxí (Festival Park).	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details One-time admission & annual re‑enrolment fees - Admission (Infant I1 & I2): EUR 400 (one-time). - Admission (Infant I3): EUR 600 (one-time). - Admission (Infant I4 to Baccalaureate): EUR 1,500 (one-time). - Re‑enrolment fee (reserve a place for 2026–27): EUR 535 per year. Annual tuition fees (stated by school year group) — annual amount and monthly instalment where applicable (The published tuition amounts are billed as an annual fee payable in 10 monthly instalments.) - Infant I1 & I2: EUR 7,750 per year — EUR 775 per month (10 payments). - Infant I3 to I5: EUR 8,050 per year — EUR 805 per month (10 payments). - Primary 1 & 2: EUR 9,200 per year — EUR 920 per month (10 payments). - Primary 3 & 4: EUR 9,400 per year — EUR 940 per month (10 payments). - Primary 5 & 6: EUR 10,050 per year — EUR 1,005 per month (10 payments). - Secondary 1 & 2: EUR 11,300 per year — EUR 1,130 per month (10 payments). - Secondary 3 & 4: EUR 11,600 per year — EUR 1,160 per month (10 payments). - National Baccalaureate (Bachillerato Nacional): EUR 12,150 per year — EUR 1,215 per month (10 payments). - International Baccalaureate (IB): EUR 13,400 per year — EUR 1,340 per month (10 payments). Additional educational fees (annual): - Primary Music School: EUR 820 per year — EUR 82 per month (10 payments). - Professional Music Studies in Secondary & Baccalaureate (optional): EUR 1,975 per year — EUR 197.50 per month (10 payments). Lunch, student care and related services - Lunch service (compulsory for Infant, Primary and Secondary): EUR 2,320 per year — billed as an annual fee payable in 10 monthly payments (EUR 232 per month equivalent). - Morning & Afternoon Student Care Service (07:45–08:45 and 16:30–17:30): - 1 hour/day: EUR 42 per month. - 2 hours/day: EUR 55 per month. - Single days / ad‑hoc hourly: EUR 7 per hour. Sibling discounts and other discounts - 3rd sibling on roll: 20% reduction on tuition. - 4th sibling on roll: 50% reduction on tuition. - 5th sibling on roll: 100% reduction on tuition (tuition waived). - Early payment discount: 2% off (applies as published). What the annual tuition covers - School accident insurance. - Psychopedagogical & pre‑university counselling. - Nurse service. - Mandatory curricular excursions. - Curricular swimming for Infant & Primary. - Sailing lessons for specific Primary years. - Participation in the Agora Choir. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and lunch are published as annual fees payable in 10 monthly instalments. - Admission fees are one‑time payments due at enrolment. - The re‑enrolment fee is charged annually to reserve a place. - An early‑payment discount (2%) is published. - Published prices are stated exclusive of taxes. Boarding fees (applicability) - The Portals campus does not operate an on‑site boarding residence; boarding opportunities are available through the Agora Andorra International School residence programme within the same school group for families who wish to arrange a residential placement. Boarding fees and terms are set by that residential programme. Other costs and typical additional charges - Optional extracurricular activities, instrument tuition beyond the music school programme, special trips or international exchanges, individual exam or certification fees, and any specific kit or equipment for special programmes may incur additional charges. - Uniforms, if required, and personal materials are not itemised in the published fee schedule and are typically an additional cost. Refund information - No separate refund schedule is published within the school's published fee document for the academic year; admission fees are presented as one‑time charges and re‑enrolment is shown as an annual charge. Refunds or pro‑rata arrangements (if any) would be handled under the school's enrolment and administrative terms. Fee payment options - The published fee materials list amounts and billing rhythm but do not specify accepted payment channels in the fee document itself. Payment arrangements (for example, bank transfer, card payment, payment portal or direct debit) are made through the school's admissions/billing process and should be arranged with the Admissions/Accounts team. Notes for parents - All amounts are in EUR and published exclusive of applicable taxes. - Tuition and service amounts in this summary match the school's published fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year, with tuition presented as annual figures and shown above with the equivalent 10‑month instalment where the school indicates "annual fee paid in 10 monthly payments."	Fee details Application and reservation fees - Annual reservation of place (non-refundable): EUR 500 for Year 2–Year 6; EUR 800 for Year 7–Year 13. - Refundable deposit on acceptance: EUR 1,000 (returned provided the school receives at least three months' written notice from the family during the months specified and there are no outstanding fees). Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year, academic year September 2025–June 2026) - Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6: - Per term (each term): EUR 3,775. - Total annual (sum of three terms): EUR 11,325. - Annual payment (full-year payment with 3% discount applied): EUR 10,985. - Optional school lunch: EUR 460 per term; EUR 1,340 per year. - Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13: - Per term (each term): EUR 3,950. - Total annual (sum of three terms): EUR 11,850. - Annual payment (full-year payment with 3% discount applied): EUR 11,495. - Optional school lunch: EUR 595 per term; EUR 1,735 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Reservation of place payment due by 31 January 2025. - Term payments (standard schedule): Term 1 due before 1 August 2025; Term 2 due before 1 December 2025; Term 3 due before 1 March 2026. - Annual full-year payment (if chosen) to be paid before 1 July 2025; the 3% discount applies only to full-year payments. - Fees for students joining during the academic year are prorated; the annual reservation of place fee must be paid in full. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedules for the current school-year documents. Other costs and recurring fees - Secondary book rental fee: EUR 200 for secondary students (applies as a textbook rental/subscription charge for certain year groups). External examination fees (IGCSE, IB) are not included in tuition and are charged separately. Primary and secondary trips and excursions are not included in listed tuition. Notebooks are provided and accident insurance is included (as noted in the school fee information). Uniforms are to be purchased from the specified retailer named in school communications. Refund information - The annual reservation of place fee is non-refundable. - The EUR 1,000 deposit paid on acceptance is refundable provided the family gives the required written notice (minimum three months' notice within the specified months of the school year) and there are no outstanding fees. - For students who join during the school year, fees are prorated but the reservation fee remains payable in full. Payment options and surcharges - The school's published material specifies payment deadlines and the availability of full-year, termly or prorated payments. The school's earlier fee notices also state that monthly payment plans can be arranged on request and that a surcharge may apply to alternative payment schedules; families should follow the school's published payment instructions when confirming a place. Notes on proration and non-payment - If a family fails to meet payment obligations, the school reserves the right to withdraw a student's place or to restrict attendance until fees are brought up to date. - For students who do not pay the deposit (older arrangements), the school requires written three-month notice during the school year to finalize payment obligations. Reimbursements are processed according to the school's refund timetable as stated in the fee documents.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Agora Portals International School offers an IB Continuum from Early Years to Baccalaureate, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It provides Infant, Primary and Secondary Education and is an IB World School. Since 2025 it is the first and only IB Continuum School in the Balearic Islands. English is the flagship language, with a multilingual education that includes additional languages. The curriculum develops breadth and depth of knowledge, physical, intellectual and emotional growth, and mastery of at least two languages, while fostering analytical thinking, information presentation, evaluation and defence of ideas, creative problem solving, knowledge retention, understanding key concepts and application of standardised methods.	Curriculum details Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and IB Diploma programs are offered. The school reports IB Diploma results in the global top 2%.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio A maximum of 25 pupils per class and 3 classes per academic year, with lower ratios in pre-school education.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma results are in the global top 2%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Careers Advice and University Guidance Programme from Year 10 onwards helps students look at careers and university options and supports decision-making.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1 Contact The school has an initial contact step. Families interested can request information using the admissions form or by calling 971 68 40 42 from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The admissions team is available to answer questions and start the admissions process. The admissions team can book a visit, in person or online, to learn more about the educational project. 2 Visit The school has an on-site or virtual visit that provides an in-depth presentation of the educational project, curricular and teaching aspects, and the buildings and facilities. This is the best time to resolve any doubts you may have. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and see the school environment. 3 Registration The school has a registration step following the formal application for admission. After the formal application, the previous marks of students from Primary to Baccalaureate are requested, the admissions form is completed, and all the documentation required for enrolment is received. Once the admission requirements are complete, the final admission form to enrol the student should be filled in and accompanied by all required documentation.	Admissions Tours and conversations are arranged for the 2025/2026 cycle, with places potentially available during the academic year. For Year 2–Year 12, the admissions process is outlined for 2025/2026 and guidance is available by contacting the admissions team for details. Registration and timeline: The Registration Deadline is 2 February 2026. Parents may register their child/children a year prior to entry. If places are available, families are encouraged to proceed with registration in advance to secure a spot. Assessments and offers: If an assessment and school tour have not already occurred, assessments take place in March 2026. Offers are issued after satisfactory completion of assessments in English and Maths. Families should expect a formal communication outlining the offer if criteria are met. Acceptance and securing a place: After an offer is emailed, there is a 3–4 day deadline to accept. A place is secured by paying the reservation fee and the deposit. Details of school fees are provided separately on the school's fee documents. Starting at Green Valley: Your child begins at Green Valley School in September 2026. Prior to starting, an email with important information and a welcome to school is sent. Transition for primary students: In June 2026, a Transition Morning is held for Primary students. Children attend to meet their cohort and form tutor as part of the onboarding process.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There is a waiting list for places. Students on waiting lists for a September 2026 start will be contacted if a place is available in the corresponding year group.
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