ISLA Academy vs King Richard III College

	I ISLA Academy Mallorca, Spain	K King Richard III College Mallorca, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,130 - 12,575	Fees / year €7,875 - 14,880
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 86	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2024	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ISLA Academy is located in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. The campus has two addresses: Campus Address Diseminado Poligon 07, 115, 07500 Manacor; Urban Address Calle Tortova 2, 07500 Manacor. Students come from around the world and are immersed in English and Spanish.	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 Primary Age 3-10; Secondary Age 11-18	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 The school is an international academy offering British education, with daily emphasis on sports and outdoor learning.	School type British international private day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	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 Supports students with special educational needs and those who have never received formal education through individual development plans, with parental involvement.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom as a British international school.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Enrolment fees - Primary enrolment fee: EUR 500 (non-refundable; charged prior to a child's first year at ISLA). Deposit: EUR 1,000 (refundable after completing the academic year). Materials fee: EUR 425 (includes one full uniform set: hoodie, sweatpants, shorts and t-shirt). Daily healthy snacks and lunches and insurance are listed as included in primary tuition; school trips and examinations are excluded. Tuition fees — Primary (monthly amounts listed; academic year = 10 months) - Early Years (age 3–4): EUR 745 per month. - Reception (age 4–5): EUR 795 per month. - Year 1 (age 5–6): EUR 830 per month. - Year 2 (age 6–7): EUR 895 per month. - Year 3 (age 7–8): EUR 960 per month. - Year 4 (age 8–9): EUR 1,025 per month. - Year 5 (age 9–10): EUR 1,185 per month. - Year 6 (age 10–11): EUR 1,215 per month. - Discounts: 30% large-family discount for every 3rd, 4th, etc., 5% discount for full academic-year payment made before the academic year starts, and a 30% community discount for eligible Spanish residents/long-stay families (limits apply; only one discount per student). One academic year consists of 10 months. Tuition fees — Secondary (published formats and billing shown) - Key Stage 3 (Lower secondary): - Year 7 (age 11–12): Enrolment/tuition figure shown as EUR 5,960 per year; Monthly fee shown as EUR 702. - Year 8 (age 12–13): Enrolment/tuition figure shown as EUR 5,960 per year; Monthly fee shown as EUR 702. - Year 9 (age 13–14): Enrolment/tuition figure shown as EUR 5,960 per year; Monthly fee shown as EUR 702. - Key Stage 4 (IGCSE): - Year 10 (age 14–15): Fee shown as EUR 9,920 every 2 years; Monthly fee shown as EUR 1,079. - Year 11 (age 15–16): Fee shown as EUR 9,920 every 2 years; Monthly fee shown as EUR 1,079. - Key Stage 5 (A-levels): - Year 12 (age 16–17): Fee shown as EUR 7,960 every 2 years; Monthly fee shown as EUR 1,252. - Year 13 (age 17–18): Fee shown as EUR 7,960 every 2 years; Monthly fee shown as EUR 1,252. - Secondary deposit: EUR 1,000 (refundable after completing the academic year). Materials: Lower secondary materials fee EUR 425 (includes one full uniform set); IGCSEs & A-Levels materials fee EUR 150. The enrolment fee description notes inclusion of Wolsey Hall enrolment fees for relevant subjects, materials, textbooks and one mock exam per subject in exam years; examinations at a local exam centre and field trips are excluded. A 5% discount applies when tuition for the full academic year is paid before the start of the academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school defines one academic year as 10 months. The published fee documents show monthly instalments and references to whole-year payment discounts (5% for full-year payment made before the academic year starts). An invoice is issued for the enrolment fee and deposit as part of the registration procedure. Specific termised billing schedules (for example: exact term dates and per-term invoices) are not published in the fee sheets. Boarding fees - There are no published boarding or residential fees in the school's fee documents for primary or secondary years. Tuition and materials listings reference daily meals and day-school services rather than residential provision. No boarding provision or boarding charges are published. Other costs and regular extras - Materials/uniform: Primary materials fee EUR 425 (includes one full uniform set). Lower secondary materials fee EUR 425; IGCSE/A-Level materials fee EUR 150. - Excluded items: School trips, local exam centre examination fees, and some external costs are explicitly excluded from tuition and billed separately. Students are expected to bring their own tablet/chromebook/laptop. Refund information - Deposit refund: The deposit of EUR 1,000 is refundable after the student completes the academic year. Enrolment fee: Primary enrolment fee EUR 500 is non-refundable. Materials fees and other charges are not described as refundable in the published fee documents. Fee payment options (methods) - The admissions text states an invoice is sent for the enrolment fee and deposit as part of registration and the contact page provides email, WhatsApp and telephone contact details; however, the published fee documents and admissions pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit or IBAN details). No formal list of payment channels is published in the fee materials. Brief summary of findings and gaps - Published fee sheets for the 2025–2026 year include detailed primary monthly fees, secondary fee figures and the principal charges (enrolment fee, deposit, materials), and list what is included and excluded. These documents do not publish a formal per-term invoice schedule, a clear list of accepted payment methods, or boarding/residential fees (no boarding is listed). The admissions page indicates detailed fees for 2026–2027 will be made available later.	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.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the British curriculum with maths, science and foundational subjects taught to a British framework. English, maths and Spanish are taught daily within levelled groups to ensure individual learning and progress. Project-based learning is used for foundational subjects, with daily outdoor activities linking learning to real life. Individual development plans support students with high abilities, special educational needs, or those with diverse educational backgrounds. The academic objective is to prepare students to undertake Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE and A-level examinations, with access to universities worldwide. The languages of instruction are English and Spanish.	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 —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes are maintained.
Exam results	Exam results —	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 The school prepares students to undertake Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE and A-level examinations and provides access to universities worldwide.	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 The school creates individual development plans to support students with high abilities.	Gifted and talented —
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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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
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Registration Procedure consists of 3 steps: 1. Show interest by filling Admission Form; 2) ISLA will contact you within 48 hours to schedule a meeting (in person or online) to get to know your family and answer questions about ISLA and its values; 3) An enrollment fee and deposit invoice is issued; after payment a place in the learning community is offered, or the child is placed on the waiting list. New admissions occur during the academic year. 100% individual support means families choose the educational pathway and ISLA acts as adviser, helping navigate options based on age, English fluency and academic level. Development Plans support each child's goals, and pathway options are discussed at key transition points to align with needs and future plans. Fees: Detailed information about fees for 2026-2027 will be available soon. No phone policy.	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.
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Waitlist	Waitlist ISLA admits new children during the academic year, and after completing the enrollment steps a place is offered if available or the child is placed on the waiting list.	Waitlist —
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