Spain, Mallorca
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The school runs a broad extracurricular programme that complements the British National Curriculum. Activities include chess and other indoor games; a Spanish cinema club; a debating society; a creative writing group; and a guitar club. Practical STEM and problem‑solving are supported by robotics clubs and escape‑room style activities; a mentoring programme has sixth formers helping younger students.
Drama (production and backstage) is offered alongside knitting, creative writing, guitar club and other music and arts activities.
Spanish and Catalan language lessons are provided by specialist teachers through an extended Languages Programme; EAL support is offered and ALFRI accreditation recognises the English as an Additional Language provision.
After‑school clubs cover sports, arts and academics, including sailing, football, athletics, volleyball, tennis, basketball, jiu jitsu, drama, ballet and ballroom dance, music, chess, robotics and a debating club, plus various academic clubs.
Beach clean‑ups and community projects are part of student activities, and the school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
The House System supports leadership development; a mentoring programme has sixth formers working with younger students; the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available.
Facilities include an indoor sports centre, Astro‑Turf pitch, running track, a swimming pool and outdoor courts; after‑school activities include swimming, yoga, mindfulness groups and a range of sports and wellbeing activities.
Baleares International College (BIC), Sa Porrassa, is located in the Calvià municipality of Mallorca, approximately 15 kilometers from Palma. The school serves students aged 3 to 18, delivering the English National Curriculum culminating in IGCSE and A Level examinations. The campus features an indoor sports center, a swimming pool, and all-weather football pitches. Students utilize dedicated science laboratories and a drama studio for practical learning. A distinctive feature of the school is its status as an official center for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, providing students with structured outdoor expeditions and community service opportunities. The language program includes Spanish and German from an early age, catering to both foreign language learners and native speakers. The school operates a private bus network with routes covering the southwest and central regions of the island, facilitating access for families living outside the immediate Calvià area.