ISLA Academy vs Raoul Wallenberg International School
ISLA Academy and Raoul Wallenberg International School are both in Mallorca. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes. ISLA Academy also offers British, and Raoul Wallenberg International School also offers Cambridge (Primary) and Cambridge (Secondary). Published annual fees are €4,130 - 12,575 at ISLA Academy and €9,630 - 11,800 at Raoul Wallenberg International School, which puts Raoul Wallenberg International School roughly 28% higher. ISLA Academy takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Raoul Wallenberg International School from 5 to 18. Raoul Wallenberg International School is the larger school, with around 350 pupils to ISLA Academy's 86. Typical class sizes are 15 at ISLA Academy and 16 at Raoul Wallenberg International School.
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
C/Oblates 23, La Vileta, 07011 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Stages
Stages
Primary Age 3-10; Secondary Age 11-18
Stages
Primary and secondary
School type
School type
The school is an international academy offering British education, with daily emphasis on sports and outdoor learning.
School type
Independent international school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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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
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Spain
Country affiliation
Sweden
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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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
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
Application / Enrolment fees
- Enrolment fee (non-refundable): EUR 800. - Refundable deposit: EUR 1,000 (refunded on withdrawal subject to the school's notice and outstanding-fee conditions). - Annual re-enrolment forward-payment (all students): EUR 600 (non-refundable at time of payment; paid by March 1 and deducted from the following academic year's tuition).
Tuition fees by year group (2025/2026 academic year) — per term and total per year
- Early Years: Not listed for 2025/2026 (see Years below). For the 2025/2026 published schedule, tuition is provided per year group as follows.
- Year 1: Term 1 EUR 3,680; Term 2 EUR 2,760; Term 3 EUR 2,760; Total annual tuition EUR 9,200. - Year 2: Term 1 EUR 3,680; Term 2 EUR 2,760; Term 3 EUR 2,760; Total annual tuition EUR 9,200. - Year 3: Term 1 EUR 3,850; Term 2 EUR 2,890; Term 3 EUR 2,890; Total annual tuition EUR 9,630. - Year 4: Term 1 EUR 3,850; Term 2 EUR 2,890; Term 3 EUR 2,890; Total annual tuition EUR 9,630. - Year 5: Term 1 EUR 4,020; Term 2 EUR 3,020; Term 3 EUR 3,020; Total annual tuition EUR 10,060. - Year 6: Term 1 EUR 4,020; Term 2 EUR 3,020; Term 3 EUR 3,020; Total annual tuition EUR 10,060. - Year 7: Term 1 EUR 4,450; Term 2 EUR 3,340; Term 3 EUR 3,340; Total annual tuition EUR 11,130. - Year 8: Term 1 EUR 4,450; Term 2 EUR 3,340; Term 3 EUR 3,340; Total annual tuition EUR 11,130.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees are payable in advance to secure and maintain enrolment. Fees may be paid annually or in instalments. A 3% discount is applied if the full annual tuition is paid in advance and before August 1. Instalment due dates are: - Instalment 1 (September–December): due on or before August 1. - Instalment 2 (January–March): due on or before December 1. - Instalment 3 (April–June): due on or before March 1. - All school-related fees and invoices are processed in the name of Raoul Wallenberg Mallorca School S.L.U.; returned payments will incur bank charges plus an administration fee of EUR 30.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates with a published school-day calendar and term structure (day-school provision).
Other costs and typical additional fees
- School uniform: A school uniform is required. Uniforms are supplied via an authorised supplier (Dyreco) with ordering details provided (online order link and contact email/phone). Prices vary by item and are payable directly to the uniform supplier. - School lunches (Raoul's Kitchen): Meals are provided through the school restaurant; enrolled families receive details about the lunch programme and arrangements directly. A separate charge may apply for school lunches (detailed costs are provided to enrolled parents). - After-school activities (ASAs): ASAs run on a termly basis and are charged per activity per term. Typical ASA fees range from EUR 120 to EUR 250 per activity per term. Families pay termly for each activity chosen. - Any returned-payment bank charges and the EUR 30 administration fee will be added to the family account in the event of failed payments.
Refund information and withdrawal
- The refundable deposit (EUR 1,000) will be returned following withdrawal provided a minimum of three months' written notice of withdrawal is given and there are no outstanding financial or contractual obligations to the school at the time of withdrawal. Deposits and any school fees already paid will be returned in full only under those conditions.
Fee payment method(s) and invoicing
- The school requires payment of all school-related fees by SEPA Direct Debit. Invoices are issued in the name of Raoul Wallenberg Mallorca School S.L.U. No alternative payment method (e.g., credit card) is listed as the standard method for school-related fees. Returned SEPA payments will attract bank charges plus a EUR 30 administration fee.
(Amounts and dates are those published for the 2025/2026 tuition schedule and the school's published fee and admissions statements.)
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
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
RWIS Palma uses the Cambridge International Pathway as its core framework, built around the Cambridge International Curriculum. It provides education from age 5 to 18 across four stages: Cambridge Primary (5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (11–14), Cambridge Upper Secondary (14–16), and Cambridge Advanced (16–19). The RWIS Curriculum blends the Cambridge framework with RWIS's cycle of inquiry, with each year level engaging students in six points of inquiry to develop critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration. Cambridge qualifications are globally recognised and enable progression to universities worldwide. Assessments follow Cambridge's mastery-based approach to education.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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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
Cambridge International qualifications are recognised by universities worldwide, including all UK universities and more than 800 US universities, including the Ivy League, with recognition by more than 2,000 international universities overall.
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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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
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
Steps to Join RWIS Community: Step 1: Enquiry & Expression of Interest: Review our programs on the RWIS website and submit an Expression of Interest Form. Families are encouraged to attend a campus tour, meet our staff, and experience the school environment. During this stage, we will share detailed information, discuss your child's educational needs, and assess suitability for our school and curriculum. Step 2: Online Application: Complete the online application form and upload all required information and documents. Step 3: Admissions Review: Once your application is complete, it will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Additional information, meetings, or assessments may be requested to ensure the best fit for your child and our community. You will be notified of the outcome via an official Confirmation Letter. Step 4: Enrolment Confirmation: If accepted, a non-refundable enrolment fee of 800€ and a 1,000€ deposit (refundable upon leaving the school) are required to confirm your place. Fees must be paid within one week of the offer. Welcome to Palma's most beautiful, progressive, and values-driven school.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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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.
