Spain, Mallorca
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Swedish teaching regulations guide the curriculum. The main language is Swedish, with exposure to English and Spanish from year 1. Catalan is optional for pupils who already have a good level of Spanish. Approximately 40% of education is delivered in languages other than Swedish, with daily Spanish instruction and some subjects taught partly in Spanish or English.
Older students participate in a musical. English language development is supported by these activities.
From year 1, pupils are exposed to English, Spanish and Swedish. Spanish is taught daily in conversation and regular education. Some subjects are taught partly in Spanish or English. Catalan is voluntary for pupils who already have a good level of Spanish.
Physical education is a popular and appreciated subject. Two times a week pupils go to an equipped sports center, spend time on the beach, or in the nearby Bellver woods. In addition to the regular activities, pupils get to try sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, swimming and riding. These activities support physical well-being and outdoor learning.
Svenska Skolan Mallorca is a private Swedish school in Palma offering education from early years to gymnasium within the Swedish curriculum. The school serves about 90 pupils aged 2 to 18 and operates under mixed-age groups with small classes, providing individualized instruction. The main language is Swedish, with daily English and Spanish from year 1; Catalan is optional for students with good Spanish. About 40 percent of learning occurs in languages other than Swedish, and some subjects are taught partly in Spanish or English. The school is approved by Swedish and Spanish authorities and is housed in a historic palace in central Palma. It emphasizes outdoor education and physical activity, with twice-weekly PE trips to a sports center, the beach, or Bellver woods and options such as sailing and swimming. The curriculum supports musical and theatre productions, annual Lucia celebrations, and community-life activities that connect students with local culture today.