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Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Spanish, English
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Palma College is an independent international sixth-form college in Palma, Mallorca, established in 2012. It delivers the British Edexcel curriculum for ages 16–18, offering AS and A2 Levels (and BTEC) with English as the language of teaching. The Lower Sixth studies four AS Level subjects with five and a half teaching hours per subject each week, plus a 15‑minute weekly tutor meeting; the Upper Sixth focuses on three A2 Level subjects with seven hours per subject and ongoing personal tutorials. The college is an Edexcel examination centre with a comprehensive enrichment and Next Steps Programme that supports university applications worldwide, including UCAS and SAT guidance. Facilities include two buildings, two art studios, a drama studio, and small classes. A Host Boarding Programme will launch from September 2026 for international students aged 16–18. Cultural activities, sport, PHSE, and extensive language options complement academic life. A friendly, supportive community underpins student progress.
Carrer de Can Verí, 5, Centre, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
The Essentials
Palma College has 85 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.
Location
Palma College is located in the heart of Palma, Mallorca, Spain, with two campuses: the main building on Can Veri near Es Born, and a second building between the Parliament and Cathedral in Estudi General.
Stages
Dedicated sixth form for students aged 16 and older; offers Edexcel A Level subjects and an enrichment programme.
Type
Independent international sixth form college
Fees
Annual tuition at Palma College ranges from EUR 17,200 to EUR 17,900 for 2026/27.
Sixth-form tuition (full-time)
- First year (2024–25): EUR 17,200 per academic year. - Second year (2025–26): EUR 17,900 per academic year.
- Teaching (maximum 4 subjects in first year; maximum 3 subjects in second year). - Weekly one-to-one time with each subject teacher (15 minutes per subject). - Textbooks, registration and examination entry for up to three full A Levels and one AS Level, enrichment and Next Steps programme, and SEND support where possible within timetables.
Single-subject (part-time) fees
- Fee per single AS or A2 subject (including exams): EUR 5,000 for 2024–25. - Fee per single AS or A2 subject (including exams): EUR 5,200 for 2025–26. - Maximum of two single-subjects in one year; more subjects require the full-time programme.
Other charges linked to single-subject enrolment
- Optional Enrichment & Next Steps Programme (single-subject students): EUR 3,000 per college year (optional). - Registration fee for single-subject enrolment: EUR 1,000 per subject (maximum EUR 2,000). - Security deposit for single-subject students: EUR 1,000.
Exam, assessment and examination-centre charges (examples and typical costs)
- Examination unit costs for International Advanced Level (IAL) / IAS units vary by subject; sample unit costs for IAL/GCE subjects are published by the college's exam centre. Administration costs and invigilation charges may apply. (See exam-centre fee schedule for unit costs and practice/session fees for modern languages.) - The college notes additional charges for: extra A Level or IGCSE courses on request, and for retake examinations.
Billing schedule and notice / payment terms
- A full term's notice is required to withdraw (even when moving from AS to A2). Written notice must be given to Admissions three months before the end of the term (excluding July and August). - Specific per-term invoicing amounts (a published per-term split of the annual tuition) are not provided in the published fee statements; tuition is presented as an annual figure for each year group.
Boarding / accommodation fees
- A Host Boarding Programme is planned to begin from September 2026 for international students aged 16–18; no published boarding fee schedule is provided for the current academic year. Host boarding placements are described as host-family placements (private bedroom, meals, safeguarding) and will be managed via a Host Family Boarding Coordinator.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Optional enrichment programme charges (where applicable) are indicated for single-subject students (EUR 3,000 per year). - Exam-related extras such as speaking-practice sessions for modern languages and administration / invigilation charges apply and are priced separately through the college's exam centre. - Extra tuition or hourly/termly costs for additional support (e.g., extra English, Spanish or Mathematics support) and charges for additional subjects or resits are applied where requested.
Refund information
- No separate, detailed public refund policy for tuition, registration fees or deposits is published alongside the main fee schedules; no explicit standard refund terms are listed in the fee pages. If refund terms are required for an enrolment scenario, they are not stated in the published fee pages.
Fee payment options and contact for payment queries
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, online payment processors) are not listed in the fee pages. For payment queries, the college provides admissions and reception contact points: admissions@palmacollege.com and reception@palmacollege.com, and a telephone contact +34 971 724 083.
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Brief note on information gaps found
- The published materials give clear annual tuition figures, registration fees and deposits, single-subject fees, and examples of exam-related charges; however, they do not publish a per-term breakdown of the annual tuition, a formal, detailed refund policy on the fee pages, nor a published schedule of Host Boarding fees (the Host Boarding Programme is scheduled from September 2026). They also do not list the accepted payment methods on the fee pages. These specific details are not present in the publicly posted fee pages cited above.
Academics
Palma College teaches British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 16 to 19.
Curriculum
Palma College offers Edexcel AS and A2 Level courses as part of a coherent, enriched sixth-form curriculum. Lower sixth study four AS Level subjects with five and a half teaching hours per week per subject, plus a 15-minute weekly one-to-one meeting with their academic tutor. In the upper sixth, most students concentrate on three A2 Level subjects with seven teaching hours per subject per week, along with ongoing personal tutorials and one-to-one meetings. The college also runs sport, PHSE (Personal, Health, Social and Economic education) and a comprehensive enrichment programme. The Edexcel examination board is the college's chosen board, and the curriculum is designed to prepare students for university worldwide, supported by a Next Steps Programme and guidance on university applications.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with increased teacher contact time. Lower sixth has a weekly 15-minute one-to-one meeting with each subject teacher, and upper sixth students receive ongoing personal tutorials.
Higher Education Progression
Students are prepared for university worldwide, with targeted guidance to strengthen university applications. The Next Steps Programme provides structured support for applications and interviews, helping students plan for higher education and future careers. The curriculum focuses on developing employability, life skills and global citizenship to ease progression to higher education.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit an enquiry via the Palma College Enquiry form and complete the application forms. After initial contact and submission of the application, the applicant may be invited for interview and a campus tour (interviews may be conducted through electronic media if requested). References are collected as part of the process and a firm offer of a place is issued in writing by the Head. Acceptance and payment of the registration fee are required within one week of the offer to secure the place; otherwise the offer will be withdrawn.
2. Acceptance is confirmed in writing and the registration fee must be paid within one week of the offer to secure the place; otherwise the offer is withdrawn. The registration fee is €2,000 and a security deposit of €1,500 apply; extra costs may apply for additional A Level or IGCSE courses or retake examinations. The Sixth-form Fees for 2024-25 are €17,200 for the first year and €17,900 for the second year, and these fees include textbooks, up to four subjects in the first year (three in the second), enrichment and the next steps programme.
3. Entry criteria require a high level of English; IGCSE examinations (or equivalent standard) are studied or completed; predicted grades of B/A in A Level subjects are expected, with overall predicted grades considered for new subjects. An entrance interview with the Head and passes at IGCSE (or equivalent) are required. Palma College does not offer Student Visas.
FAQs
What does Palma College offer?
Palma College is an independent international sixth-form college in Palma, Mallorca, established in 2012. It delivers the British Edexcel curriculum for ages 16–18, offering AS and A2 Levels (and BTEC) with English as the language of teaching. The Lo.
What age range?
Ages 16-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 17,200 to EUR 17,900.
How many students?
Approximately 85 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Palma College is an independent international sixth-form college in Palma, Mallorca, established in 2012. It delivers the British Edexcel curriculum f.
