Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus vs The Montessori School of Mallorca
Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus and The Montessori School of Mallorca are both in Mallorca, about 27 km apart. Both schools offer British and Cambridge IGCSE programmes. Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus also offers Cambridge A Levels and EYFS, and The Montessori School of Mallorca also offers Montessori. Published annual fees are €8,400 - 15,325 at Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus and €7,980 - 12,500 at The Montessori School of Mallorca, which puts Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus roughly 16% higher. Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus takes pupils from 3 to 18, and The Montessori School of Mallorca from 3 to 16. Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus is the larger school, with around 600 pupils to The Montessori School of Mallorca's 90. Both keep typical class sizes around 15.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
600
Pupils
90
Typical class size
Typical class size
15
Typical class size
15
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1957
Opened
2015
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
Santa Maria del Camí, Mallorca, Spain. Carrer Batle Josep Canyelles, 9, 07320 Santa Maria del Camí, Illes Balears, Mallorca. Just metres from the train station, with a dedicated parking area for families.
Stages
Stages
Nursery through Sixth Form (ages 3-18).
Stages
Casa (3-5 years); Primary (5-11 years); Secondary (11-16 years).
School type
School type
British international school with two campuses.
School type
The school is an international Montessori school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Sant Agustí represents 24 nationalities; Sa Porrassa represents over 40 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
W.I.S.E. Centre provides tailored academic and emotional support, including guidance for EAL, learning adaptations, and enrichment. Support can be one-to-one or in small groups, with learning plans as needed.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Spain
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
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
School hours are 9:00–16:00, Friday finishes at 15:30.
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
Tuition fees (annual and per term, by age group)
- Casa (ages 3–5): €7,980 – €8,400 per year. Per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3): €2,660 – €2,800 per term (rounded to the nearest euro).
- Primary (ages 5–11): €9,025 – €9,500 per year. Per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3): €3,008 – €3,167 per term (rounded to the nearest euro).
- Secondary (ages 11–16): €11,875 – €12,500 per year. Per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3): €3,958 – €4,167 per term (rounded to the nearest euro).
(Note: per-term values above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three terms to give a per-term figure; the school's published fees list both annual amounts and offer a termly payment option. )
Application / enrolment charges
- Enrolment Deposit: €1,500 (refundable after one full year).
- Annual Registration Deposit: €500 (deductible but non-refundable; credited against the first fee payment of the following academic year).
Discounts and payment incentives
- Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child; 7% for the third and subsequent children (applied in birth order).
- Payment discounts: 5% discount for annual fees paid in advance (early-bird), 2% discount for termly payments.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school publishes fees on an annual basis and offers payment options by term or by annual advance payment; the termly-payment option and the annual-payment option are reflected in the stated payment discounts. The per-term figures above are calculated on the basis of three academic terms per year.
Additional and recurring costs
- Annual lump-sum charge per student: €150 – €195 (covers agendas, notebooks and three regular day trips/outings per year).
- Uniforms: purchased separately through the school uniform shop (costs vary).
- Lunch: families may bring a packed lunch or opt into an on-site catering service (catering charged separately).
- Extracurricular activities and trips: after-school clubs, overnight trips and optional international trips are charged in addition to tuition.
- Examination fees: IGCSE exam fees and other external examination fees for Secondary students are charged in addition to tuition.
Boarding fees
- Boarding: not applicable. The school operates as a day school with published school hours (example: 09:00–16:00). No boarding fees are published.
Refund information
- The Enrolment Deposit (€1,500) is refundable after one full year of attendance.
- The Enrolment Fee (one-off) is non-refundable (reduced with sibling discount where applicable).
- The Annual Registration Deposit (€500) is deductible but non-refundable and is credited against the first fee payment of the next academic year.
Fee payment options and practical note
- The published fees information describes discounts for paying annually in advance or paying termly, which indicates the school accepts both annual and termly billing arrangements. Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, or card) are not listed in the published fees summary; contact details for Admissions are provided for payment-method or invoice queries.
Key contact for fees / payments
- Admissions email and phone (published contact for fee enquiries): [email protected] / +34 971 14 01 70.
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
Blending Montessori education with the British National Curriculum, The Montessori School of Mallorca provides a continuous journey from Casa (3-5) to Secondary (11-16). A British curriculum pathway guides Primary to Secondary, culminating in IGCSE and Spanish ESO qualifications. English is the main language of learning within a vibrant international community, with Model United Nations in Rome. Primary is homework-free and offers a broad, balanced program with core academics, languages, arts, and physical education, supported by Montessori and British-trained teachers and subject specialists in music, languages, and sport. In Secondary, learning is fully British with small classes taught by British-certified subject specialists, supported by the W.I.S.E. Centre for wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding, and a dual qualification pathway (IGCSE and ESO) alongside Global Perspectives and Model United Nations.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Small classes with British-certified teachers and subject specialists.
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
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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
After Year 11, students progress to A-Levels, the IB Diploma, or Spanish Bachillerato—qualifications recognised by universities in Spain, Europe, and worldwide.
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
Three-step admissions process: Step 1 Check Availability — Tell us about your child's age and preferred start date; we'll confirm current availability (or likely openings) and email more information within 1–2 working days. Step 2 Visit Us — Come and experience our school in person; join an Open Day or book an individual visit. Step 3 Interview & Offer — If places are available, we'll invite your family for a meeting and, where appropriate, a tester day. Children turning 3: interviews & offers begin November; Older children: rolling admissions; if full, we'll offer a waiting list place. Get in touch with our admissions team at +34 971 14 01 70 or [email protected]. Address: Carrer Batle Josep Canyelles, 9, 07320 Santa Maria del Camí, Illes Balears, Mallorca. The school is accredited by the British Council and NABSS; authorized by the Government of the Balearic Islands; and an authorised learning centre of Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge Assessment.
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.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
Older children: rolling admissions; if full, we'll offer a waiting list place.