Baleares International College - Sant Agusti vs Green Valley School

	B Baleares International College - Sant Agusti Mallorca, Spain	G Green Valley School Mallorca, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,890 - 15,325	Fees / year €6,100 - 12,450
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 285
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 26
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1957	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Mallorca. Green Valley School is an international school on Mallorca. Programs offered include Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and the IB Diploma.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Preschool, Primary, Secondary, IB Diploma
School type	School type —	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application and reservation fees - Annual reservation of place (non-refundable): EUR 500 for Year 2–Year 6; EUR 800 for Year 7–Year 13. - Refundable deposit on acceptance: EUR 1,000 (returned provided the school receives at least three months' written notice from the family during the months specified and there are no outstanding fees). Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year, academic year September 2025–June 2026) - Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6: - Per term (each term): EUR 3,775. - Total annual (sum of three terms): EUR 11,325. - Annual payment (full-year payment with 3% discount applied): EUR 10,985. - Optional school lunch: EUR 460 per term; EUR 1,340 per year. - Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13: - Per term (each term): EUR 3,950. - Total annual (sum of three terms): EUR 11,850. - Annual payment (full-year payment with 3% discount applied): EUR 11,495. - Optional school lunch: EUR 595 per term; EUR 1,735 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Reservation of place payment due by 31 January 2025. - Term payments (standard schedule): Term 1 due before 1 August 2025; Term 2 due before 1 December 2025; Term 3 due before 1 March 2026. - Annual full-year payment (if chosen) to be paid before 1 July 2025; the 3% discount applies only to full-year payments. - Fees for students joining during the academic year are prorated; the annual reservation of place fee must be paid in full. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedules for the current school-year documents. Other costs and recurring fees - Secondary book rental fee: EUR 200 for secondary students (applies as a textbook rental/subscription charge for certain year groups). External examination fees (IGCSE, IB) are not included in tuition and are charged separately. Primary and secondary trips and excursions are not included in listed tuition. Notebooks are provided and accident insurance is included (as noted in the school fee information). Uniforms are to be purchased from the specified retailer named in school communications. Refund information - The annual reservation of place fee is non-refundable. - The EUR 1,000 deposit paid on acceptance is refundable provided the family gives the required written notice (minimum three months' notice within the specified months of the school year) and there are no outstanding fees. - For students who join during the school year, fees are prorated but the reservation fee remains payable in full. Payment options and surcharges - The school's published material specifies payment deadlines and the availability of full-year, termly or prorated payments. The school's earlier fee notices also state that monthly payment plans can be arranged on request and that a surcharge may apply to alternative payment schedules; families should follow the school's published payment instructions when confirming a place. Notes on proration and non-payment - If a family fails to meet payment obligations, the school reserves the right to withdraw a student's place or to restrict attendance until fees are brought up to date. - For students who do not pay the deposit (older arrangements), the school requires written three-month notice during the school year to finalize payment obligations. Reimbursements are processed according to the school's refund timetable as stated in the fee documents.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The uniform policy focuses on comfort, practicality and school identity. We value the importance of the school uniform as a way to foster unity, respect and a sense of belonging.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Nutrition is prioritized to support optimal physical, academic and emotional development. The school offers a healthy, tasty and appealing menu with balanced portions of vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, lean meats, fish and eggs; the aim is to minimize processed foods and maximize organic and healthy options.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and IB Diploma programs are offered. The school reports IB Diploma results in the global top 2%.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma results are in the global top 2%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school offers a comprehensive educational program that addresses emotional, social and intellectual aspects. It fosters the development of positive values, skills and talents. The mission emphasizes education in human values to develop global citizens through intercultural understanding and positive human qualities. The goal is to empower students to become critical and compassionate thinkers with integrity and a love of knowledge. The environment is peaceful and harmonious, supporting creativity and collaboration.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Differentiation is a school-wide process that matches learning opportunities to individual needs, including SEN. Planning recognises SEN and EAL, with teachers differentiating to include SEN and more-able and talented pupils in class work and interventions. EAL teachers support language development.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language There are EAL teachers who support language development in the classroom.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Proper nutrition increases students' physical and mental performance. Multiple intelligences and Human Values are the pillars of Green Valley's learning culture. The environment is peaceful and respectful, supporting well-being and learning.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection is a whole-school task; all staff have an essential role in identifying welfare concerns and sharing information appropriately. The school designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to coordinate safeguarding and maintain records. Welfare concerns are recorded on a welfare concern form and kept centrally by the DSL, with clear reporting and escalation procedures when necessary. Examples of welfare concerns include physical marks or injuries, eating disorders, changes in behaviour, self-harm, and concerns about a parent/carer.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Classrooms are updated with modern technology to support dynamic, comfortable, and fluid learning. Nutrition is tailored to students' needs with delicious and healthy menus. The school is committed to high-quality education that inspires students and fosters their positive aptitudes and talents, encouraging excellence academically and personally. Education emphasizes human values, intercultural understanding, and lifelong learning in a peaceful, collaborative environment. IB results are outstanding, with scores in the global top 2%.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Pre-school, Primary, and Secondary programs are offered, along with the IB Diploma. Classrooms are updated with modern technology to support dynamic and accessible learning. The curriculum emphasizes human values, intercultural understanding, and lifelong learning. IB results are outstanding, with scores in the global top 2% in 2025.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community Green Valley School operates in Mallorca with an international environment and teaches several languages, including Catalan, French, and German or Swedish as a third language. Language learning is pursued through fun activities in a calm, respectful atmosphere where human values are reflected in every class and activity. The school organizes Christmas and year-end productions, offers music and drama classes taught by specialists, and runs a broad sports program with a new sports facility and an Olympic-sized pool. Throughout the year, workshops such as organic gardening, cooking, chess, robotics, and dance supplement the curriculum.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school offers Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and IB Diploma programs. It guides students to become critical and compassionate thinkers with integrity, and to be enquiring and lifelong learners. The mission emphasizes education in human values and global citizenship through intercultural understanding. It recognises multiple intelligences and provides a holistic program addressing intellectual, social, and emotional development.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Music and drama classes are taught by specialized teachers. The school values the arts as part of its Multiple Intelligences approach. All children can participate in productions organized during Christmas, the end of the year, and other occasions.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Catalan and French are taught, with German or Swedish offered as a third language within the timetable. The school operates within an international environment, supporting multilingual education.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies A variety of workshops are offered during the year, including Organic Vegetable Garden Cultivation, Kitchen, Chess, Robotics, Dance, and Arts & Crafts. These workshops allow students to explore interests and develop additional skills in an enriching environment. Music and theatre productions are organized, with opportunities for participation in various roles such as actors, dancers, and musicians.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The sports program includes soccer, basketball, track and field, hockey, gymnastics, and pickleball. A brand-new sports facility near the school features an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Nutrition is emphasized with healthy menus to support physical and mental performance, and sport aims to foster discipline, confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and Spanish bilingual instruction; a third language (Catalan, French, German or Swedish) is offered as an optional subject within school hours.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school teaches English and Spanish bilingually.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Tours and conversations are arranged for the 2025/2026 cycle, with places potentially available during the academic year. For Year 2–Year 12, the admissions process is outlined for 2025/2026 and guidance is available by contacting the admissions team for details. Registration and timeline: The Registration Deadline is 2 February 2026. Parents may register their child/children a year prior to entry. If places are available, families are encouraged to proceed with registration in advance to secure a spot. Assessments and offers: If an assessment and school tour have not already occurred, assessments take place in March 2026. Offers are issued after satisfactory completion of assessments in English and Maths. Families should expect a formal communication outlining the offer if criteria are met. Acceptance and securing a place: After an offer is emailed, there is a 3–4 day deadline to accept. A place is secured by paying the reservation fee and the deposit. Details of school fees are provided separately on the school's fee documents. Starting at Green Valley: Your child begins at Green Valley School in September 2026. Prior to starting, an email with important information and a welcome to school is sent. Transition for primary students: In June 2026, a Transition Morning is held for Primary students. Children attend to meet their cohort and form tutor as part of the onboarding process.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There is a waiting list for places. Students on waiting lists for a September 2026 start will be contacted if a place is available in the corresponding year group.
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