Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus vs King Richard III College
Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus and King Richard III College are both in Mallorca, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus also offers EYFS, and King Richard III College also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Cambridge International AS Levels. Published annual fees are close, at €8,400 - 15,325 for Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus and €7,875 - 14,880 for King Richard III College. Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus takes pupils from 3 to 18, and King Richard III College from 2 to 18. Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus is the larger school, with around 600 pupils to King Richard III College's 250.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
600
Pupils
250
Typical class size
Typical class size
15
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Opened
Opened
1957
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Two campuses on Mallorca, Spain: Sant Agustí and Sa Porrassa. Sant Agustí is in the coastal village on the outskirts of Palma; Sa Porrassa is on the Cala Figuera road in Calvià. The school is part of the Orbital Education group.
Location
Located on the island of Mallorca (Majorca), 10 minutes west of Palma and 20 minutes from Palma airport. It is a private, fee-paying British international day school and a member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain). The school educates children from age 2 to 18 and provides bilingual education in English and Spanish.
Stages
Stages
Nursery through Sixth Form (ages 3-18).
Stages
Primary (Age 3-11) and Secondary (Age 11-18). KR3 educates children from the age of 2 to 18 and follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to A Levels, with the Spanish Bachillerato offered in parallel.
School type
School type
British international school with two campuses.
School type
British international private day school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Sant Agustí represents 24 nationalities; Sa Porrassa represents over 40 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
Over 40 nationalities represented; countries represented include the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, France, United States, Zimbabwe, Russia, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Spain
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom as a British international school.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Sant Agustí: Day school 08:45–15:45; Extracurricular activities 15:45–17:00. Sa Porrassa: Primary 08:45–15:50; Secondary 08:45–16:00.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
BIC Sa Porrassa — Tuition fees (per term and total by year group)
- Year 1: Term 1 EUR 3,956; Term 2 EUR 2,967; Term 3 EUR 2,967; Total if paid termly EUR 9,890; Annual prepayment (1 August) EUR 9,593. - Year 2: Term 1 EUR 3,956; Term 2 EUR 2,967; Term 3 EUR 2,967; Total EUR 9,890; Annual prepayment EUR 9,593. - Year 3: Term 1 EUR 4,213; Term 2 EUR 3,161; Term 3 EUR 3,161; Total EUR 10,535; Annual prepayment EUR 10,219. - Year 4: Term 1 EUR 4,213; Term 2 EUR 3,161; Term 3 EUR 3,161; Total EUR 10,535; Annual prepayment EUR 10,219. - Year 5: Term 1 EUR 4,468; Term 2 EUR 3,351; Term 3 EUR 3,351; Total EUR 11,170; Annual prepayment EUR 10,835. - Year 6: Term 1 EUR 4,637; Term 2 EUR 3,479; Term 3 EUR 3,479; Total EUR 11,595; Annual prepayment EUR 11,247. - Year 7: Term 1 EUR 5,080; Term 2 EUR 3,810; Term 3 EUR 3,810; Total EUR 12,700; Annual prepayment EUR 12,319. - Year 8: Term 1 EUR 5,360; Term 2 EUR 4,020; Term 3 EUR 4,020; Total EUR 13,400; Annual prepayment EUR 12,998. - Year 9: Term 1 EUR 5,740; Term 2 EUR 4,305; Term 3 EUR 4,305; Total EUR 14,350; Annual prepayment EUR 13,920. - Year 10: Term 1 EUR 5,932; Term 2 EUR 4,449; Term 3 EUR 4,449; Total EUR 14,830; Annual prepayment EUR 14,385. - Year 11: Term 1 EUR 5,997; Term 2 EUR 4,499; Term 3 EUR 4,499; Total EUR 14,995; Annual prepayment EUR 14,545. - Years 12 & 13 (Sixth Form): Term 1 EUR 6,129; Term 2 EUR 4,598; Term 3 EUR 4,598; Total EUR 15,325; Annual prepayment EUR 14,865.
BIC Sant Agustí — Tuition fees (per term and total by year group)
- Nursery: Term 1 EUR 3,452; Term 2 EUR 2,589; Term 3 EUR 2,589; Total EUR 8,630; Annual prepayment EUR 8,371. - Reception: Term 1 EUR 3,452; Term 2 EUR 2,589; Term 3 EUR 2,589; Total EUR 8,630; Annual prepayment EUR 8,371. - Year 1: Term 1 EUR 3,768; Term 2 EUR 2,826; Term 3 EUR 2,826; Total EUR 9,420; Annual prepayment EUR 9,137. - Year 2: Term 1 EUR 3,768; Term 2 EUR 2,826; Term 3 EUR 2,826; Total EUR 9,420; Annual prepayment EUR 9,137. - Year 3: Term 1 EUR 4,044; Term 2 EUR 3,033; Term 3 EUR 3,033; Total EUR 10,110; Annual prepayment EUR 9,807. - Year 4: Term 1 EUR 4,044; Term 2 EUR 3,033; Term 3 EUR 3,033; Total EUR 10,110; Annual prepayment EUR 9,807. - Year 5: Term 1 EUR 4,340; Term 2 EUR 3,255; Term 3 EUR 3,255; Total EUR 10,850; Annual prepayment EUR 10,525. - Year 6: Term 1 EUR 4,340; Term 2 EUR 3,255; Term 3 EUR 3,255; Total EUR 10,850; Annual prepayment EUR 10,525.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in three terms. Payments are due on: Term 1 – 1 August; Term 2 – 1 December; Term 3 – 1 March. Paying the full annual tuition in advance by 1 August qualifies for a 3% discount. - Fees are payable in advance. The school may apply a 10% surcharge to overdue payments. - Withdrawing a student requires two months' written notice or payment of two months' tuition fees in lieu of notice. The school reserves the right to withdraw a place if fees are not paid on time.
Application, registration and deposit fees
- BIC Sa Porrassa (new students): Registration fee (non-refundable) EUR 600 and refundable deposit EUR 800 payable on acceptance. Re-enrolment deposit for returning students EUR 600 (non-refundable) payable by the end of the second term and deducted from the Term 1 invoice. - BIC Sant Agustí (new students): Registration fee (non-refundable) EUR 500 and refundable deposit EUR 600 payable on acceptance. Re-enrolment deposit for returning students EUR 500 (non-refundable) payable by the end of the second term and deducted from the Term 1 invoice. - Refund of the refundable deposit is made when the child leaves the school, provided two months' notice is given in advance.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; there are no boarding fees listed.
Other costs and recurring charges
- School uniform is required and purchased online via the designated supplier. Uniform costs are charged to families directly through the supplier. - School lunches are optional and charged separately by the school's catering provider; parents are invoiced directly by that provider. - Optional excursions and trips are charged separately at cost and invoiced when appropriate. External examination fees for IGCSE, AS and A Level are charged according to the examining boards and invoiced separately. - Replacement Yondr pouches are available from the school at EUR 33 each. - Students are covered by a school group accident insurance policy while on premises or on school-led activities; further details are available from the school.
Refund and surcharge rules
- Registration fees are non-refundable. Re-enrolment deposits are non-refundable and will be deducted from the Term 1 invoice for the following year. Refundable deposits for new students are returned when a pupil leaves, subject to two months' notice. - A surcharge may be applied to overdue payments (the school reserves the right to apply a 10% surcharge).
Fee payment options and bank details
- Payments can be made by direct debit or by bank transfer to the school account. Bank: BANCO SANTANDER. Account Name: Baleares International School Mallorca S.L. IBAN: ES56 0075 6907 9106 0082 9990 – SWIFT: BSCHESMM. Families should state the child's name and year as reference and provide the school finance team with transaction details.
Fee details
Overview (Academic Year 2025–2026)
Annual tuition by year group (full year) - Early Years (Nursery & Reception): EUR 7,875.00. - Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): EUR 9,975.00. - Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): EUR 11,570.00. - Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): EUR 13,450.00. - Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11): EUR 14,880.00. - Years 12 & 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 14,880.00.
Tuition per term (based on the school's published term payment split: Sept 1 = 40%, Jan 1 = 30%, Apr 1 = 30%) - Early Years (EUR 7,875.00 per year): - Term 1 (Sept 1, 40%): EUR 3,150.00. - Term 2 (Jan 1, 30%): EUR 2,362.50. - Term 3 (Apr 1, 30%): EUR 2,362.50. - Key Stage 1 (EUR 9,975.00 per year): - Term 1 (40%): EUR 3,990.00. - Term 2 (30%): EUR 2,992.50. - Term 3 (30%): EUR 2,992.50. - Key Stage 2 (EUR 11,570.00 per year): - Term 1 (40%): EUR 4,628.00. - Term 2 (30%): EUR 3,471.00. - Term 3 (30%): EUR 3,471.00. - Key Stage 3 (EUR 13,450.00 per year): - Term 1 (40%): EUR 5,380.00. - Term 2 (30%): EUR 4,035.00. - Term 3 (30%): EUR 4,035.00. - Key Stage 4 (EUR 14,880.00 per year): - Term 1 (40%): EUR 5,952.00. - Term 2 (30%): EUR 4,464.00. - Term 3 (30%): EUR 4,464.00. - Years 12 & 13 (EUR 14,880.00 per year): - Term 1 (40%): EUR 5,952.00. - Term 2 (30%): EUR 4,464.00. - Term 3 (30%): EUR 4,464.00.
Application and entry charges - Registration fee (application): EUR 1,500.00. This fee is charged for all new pupils; it is non-refundable except that families who notify intention to withdraw with at least one term's notice may request a EUR 500.00 refund from this fee. - Registration deposit: EUR 800.00.
What the tuition covers - Lunches included. - Textbooks included (where stated for the year groups). - Accident insurance included. - External examination entry fees and some other specific charges are not included and are charged per exam.
Boarding - The school operates as a fee-paying day school; there are no boarding facilities and therefore no boarding fees.
Discounts, surcharges and late-payment terms - 5% discount on annual fees for payments made in full by July 15. - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child; 15% overall for three children; 20% overall for four children. - Monthly payment plans carry a surcharge of 5%. - Late-payment surcharge: 5% charged on fees outstanding after the due date. Failure to pay within 15 days may result in loss of the pupil's place.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Term payment dates and split: Sept 1 (40% of the annual fee), Jan 1 (30%), April 1 (30%). - Monthly instalments are possible but incur the 5% surcharge mentioned above.
Other charges and typical extras - External examination fees are charged separately per exam and are not included in tuition. - The published fee schedule does not list specific charges for uniform, optional trips, extra-curricular activities, specialist equipment or materials; such items are commonly charged separately where applicable. External examination and similar specific charges are explicitly noted as not included.
Refund policy - The registration fee is non-refundable except that families who give at least one term's notice of withdrawal may request a EUR 500.00 refund from the registration fee. - There are no refunds for withdrawal or expulsion.
Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not specified in the published fee details. Payment is organised according to the billing schedule and the school's invoicing arrangements. For payment method details, the school's published contact information is provided alongside the fee schedule.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Baleares International College offers a British style international education for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. There are two campuses on Mallorca: Sa Porrassa in Calvià and Sant Agustí on the outskirts of Palma. Lessons are delivered in English, with a team of language specialists; students learn Spanish, Catalan, German and French, with English as an Additional Language support. The school offers IGCSE and A Level qualifications. It is COBIS compliant and Mallorca's only COBIS compliant school. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is part of school life, and the community includes over 40 nationalities with specialist science, sport and art facilities.
Curriculum details
The school educates children from age 3 to 18 following the English national curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through the English Primary and Secondary systems, culminating with A Levels (AS and A2) using the Cambridge International Exam board and EdExcel. It also provides a bilingual pathway by offering the Spanish System (ESO and Bachillerato) alongside the English framework. The school teaches a broad range of subjects at IGCSE and A Level, including Marine Science, Photography and Music up to A Level. The exam framework includes IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations, preparing students for university places in Europe and beyond.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes are maintained.
Exam results
Exam results
GCSE and A-Level outcomes have excelled, making the school one of the Balearics' highest achieving international schools. Last summer, a third of all GCSE grades were A/A* (7-9), significantly exceeding global averages. A-Level results in 2025 show strong performance, with 84% of A-Level grades at A-C.
Exam results
The school's exam results for IGCSE, AS and A Level are excellent; students graduate to top universities in Europe and further afield. Every year, Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards are won by students for examination achievements.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
A Levels remain the standard route for university entry. After completing A Levels, the majority of Sixth Formers proceed to higher education. Sixth Form students have studied at universities across Europe (including the UK and Spain), the USA and other countries around the world. Destinations include Alfonso X in Madrid, TU Delft in the Netherlands, Kings College London, University of Leeds, Universidad Europea in Madrid, Amsterdam University College, City University London, University of Southampton and UPC in Barcelona.
Higher education progression
Graduates usually move on to universities worldwide, with recent Year 13 cohorts gaining places at Imperial College London, King's College London, Durham, Exeter, York, Glasgow, Sheffield, Queen Mary University of London, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences and Boston University, among others.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Your Journey to Joining Us: The admissions process is the same for Sant Agustí and Sa Porrassa. Step 1: Enquire or Book a visit. Fill in our online enquiry form to register your interest or book a school tour. You can select the school, request a virtual tour, and the admissions team will contact you. Step 2: Visit School. A personal tour of the school to explore classrooms and facilities and meet academic staff. Step 3: Start your Application. Apply via the Admissions Portal. Log in to view progress and submit documents; each child needs their own application. Step 4: Offer and acceptance. After review, a formal offer is sent via the portal; you sign the terms and conditions and pay the Enrolment Fee and Transcript Fee. An entry test or interview may be requested. Admissions are assessed in line with policies for Sant Agustí and Sa Porrassa.
Admissions
The school offers places, when available, to students who are successful in the application process which involves an interview and an entrance exam. Reports and references from current schools form a major part of the selection procedure, and applicants are invited to participate in a taster day. Entry to 6th Form is selective and based largely on performance at IGCSE. To enter Year 12, students must attain a minimum grade C/5 in English Language and Mathematics and a minimum grade B in the subjects they wish to study at A Level.
Scholarships
Scholarships
BIC 2021 Scholarship Programme provides 50% of the tuition costs for the 2-year A Level programme funded by Orbital Education. Available to current Baleares International College students and new entrants starting A Level studies in September 2021. Scholarships awarded on achievement and potential. Example requirements include GCSE/IGCSE grades of B (or 6) and above in English, Mathematics and at least four other subjects; or GCSE/IGCSE grades of A/A* (7-9) in the subjects chosen for A Level study. To apply, download the Scholarship Application Form and Scholarship Information Pack. Applications for current BIC students and students from other schools must be received by Friday 16 April 2021. For more information contact Holley McMonagle, Admissions Officer, registrar@balearesint.net, 971 133 167.