Green Valley School and ISLA Academy are both in Mallorca. Both schools offer British programmes. Green Valley School also offers IB and Cambridge IGCSE, and ISLA Academy also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are €6,100 - 12,450 at Green Valley School and €4,130 - 12,575 at ISLA Academy, which puts Green Valley School roughly 11% higher. Green Valley School takes pupils from 1 to 18, and ISLA Academy from 3 to 18. Green Valley School is the larger school, with around 285 pupils to ISLA Academy's 86. Typical class sizes are 26 at Green Valley School and 15 at ISLA Academy.
Mallorca. Green Valley School is an international school on Mallorca. Programs offered include Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and the IB Diploma.
Location
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.
Stages
Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, IB Diploma
Stages
Primary Age 3-10; Secondary Age 11-18
School type
School type
International school
School type
The school is an international academy offering British education, with daily emphasis on sports and outdoor learning.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Supports students with special educational needs and those who have never received formal education through individual development plans, with parental involvement.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Spain
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 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.
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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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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.
Uniform requirement
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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.
Food options
ISLA Academy offers cafeteria-style, healthy lunches; the menu is largely vegetarian, with fish and chicken served occasionally, and meals use locally grown produce where possible, including produce from the ISLA garden. Lunch is included in tuition at the Cabarete campus, while Las Terrenas families may purchase meals from an outside provider. A nutritious morning snack is provided for Preschool and Phase 1, and a waste-free lunch is encouraged with students bringing reusable water bottles.
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
Sean Bennett serves as Director and Co-founder, leading the school. Franco Rodriguez is Founding Curriculum Coordinator, and campuses are supported by Amanda Bucci (Cabarete Campus Coordinator) and Laura Bencosme (Las Terrenas Campus Coordinator). Nykia Blue is Director of Finance.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and IB Diploma programs are offered. The school reports IB Diploma results in the global top 2%.
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.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
IB Diploma results are in the global top 2%.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
The school prepares students to undertake Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE and A-level examinations and provides access to universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
The school creates individual development plans to support students with high abilities.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
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.
Social & emotional learning
ISLA supports social and emotional development as a core part of every learner's experience. Life skills are taught through outdoor learning, social interaction, and real-life applications. Every child receives an individual learning plan that considers strengths and needs, helping them grow socially and emotionally. Language support is woven into daily lessons to help all learners participate and build confidence in social interactions. Sport and outdoor activities are embedded in the weekly rhythm to foster teamwork, cooperation, resilience, and enjoyment of the outdoors, with activities such as gymnastics, athletics, capoeira, martial arts, yoga, and horse riding. A learning support team, including a remedial teacher and an educational psychologist, supports students with higher abilities or special educational needs and works with families to review progress.
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.
Special educational needs (SEN)
ISLA provides inclusive education for learners with high abilities and those with special educational needs. The curriculum is supported by collaborative Development Plans to guide each child's goals and progress. Teachers differentiate instruction to meet individual levels and provide extra guidance when needed. A learning support team includes a remedial teacher and an educational psychologist to provide targeted support and monitor progress. For language learners, language support is integrated into daily lessons to ensure access to the British curriculum. Families are engaged through close collaboration to review and adjust plans as students progress.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
There are EAL teachers who support language development in the classroom.
English as an additional language
ISLA immerses students in English and Spanish, with strong language support woven into daily lessons. Many children join with little or no English or Spanish, and teachers use visuals, hands-on activities, and step-by-step explanations to aid understanding. Language support is provided through small-group or one-to-one sessions as needed. English and Spanish are taught by native speakers, ensuring high-quality bilingual instruction. The school welcomes students from diverse linguistic backgrounds and emphasizes practical, interactive language learning.
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.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a top priority at ISLA. Daily sports and outdoor activities are built into the timetable to support wellbeing and learning. Children spend substantial time outdoors for fitness, nature exploration, and team activities, including on-site horses. The outdoor environment promotes physical health, social skills, and mental wellbeing, fostering sportsmanship and resilience. ISLA combines a British curriculum with a strong focus on personal development and life skills to support well-rounded mental wellbeing.
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
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
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%.
Facilities overview
ISLA Academy integrates movement and outdoor learning into the daily rhythm. Students spend at least half of the day outside, in lessons, sports or free play. The natural environment—forest, beach, and outdoor areas—is used for games, hikes, swimming and team activities, with regular field trips.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
Sport is built into the weekly rhythm with activities such as gymnastics, athletics, capoeira, martial arts, yoga, horse riding and several team sports. Primary years have daily sport and outdoor physical activities; lower secondary has 5 hours of sport per week; upper secondary has 2–3 hours per week, with ongoing sport balanced alongside academics. The natural environment is frequently used for outdoor activity.
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.
Academic facilities
ISLA Academy combines a British-based international curriculum with a personalised learning approach. Each child receives an individual learning plan tailored to their strengths, interests and needs, with language support woven into daily lessons. English and Spanish are taught by native speakers. The program blends core academics (literacy, numeracy, science, humanities) with enriched learning (projects, outdoor education, arts and sport). A learning support team, including a remedial teacher and an educational psychologist, provides additional help as required.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
On-site activities include gymnastics, athletics, capoeira, martial arts, yoga, horse riding and various team sports. Monthly field trips are organised for ISLA/MTA students and other secondary students from local and international communities based on interests in science, languages, humanities or arts.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
ISLA Academy was founded in September 2024 in Manacor, Mallorca, to provide more than a traditional international school. It identifies as an international learning community for sports, outdoor learning, and British education. The school aims to grow healthy, confident children aged 3 to 18 from around the world, developing their physical and mental skills and fluency in both English and Spanish. The academic program prepares students to undertake Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE and A-level examinations, and emphasizes daily sports and outdoor activities, as well as project-based learning across foundational subjects.
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.
Community
Students come from around the world and ISLA immerses them in English and Spanish, forming a multinational learning community that supports real-world problem solving and experiential learning. ISLA collaborates with multiple partners in Mallorca to enrich learning, including ROOTS Outdoor Adventures, Escuela Equina Sendero del Sol (horse riding), She Moves (women's fitness), Mallorca Art School, Mallorca Tutoring Academy, Building in Nature, and Community Days for parents and supporters. ISLA Discovery Days are held monthly, and events such as Easter Bushcraft Camp, Back2Balance Animal Experience, and horse-riding activities are offered along with regular afternoon clubs. ISLA emphasizes well-being and family involvement, with assemblies, mentor groups, and an ambassador programme.
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
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.
Academic & intellectual
ISLA teaches mathematics, science and foundational subjects according to the British curriculum, with English, maths and Spanish taught daily in levelled groups to support progress. Foundational subjects are taught through project-based learning, enabling connections across subjects and practical application. The academic programme prepares students to undertake Cambridge or EDEXCEL IGCSE and A-level examinations. Individual development plans guide each student's progress, with support for high-ability learners and those with special educational needs.
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.
Arts & creative
ISLA collaborates with Mallorca Art School, a leading visual arts centre on the island. Afternoon Clubs include sports, music, English support and LEGO-club, providing creative and recreational activities after the school day. The Mallorca Art School partnership provides ongoing visual arts experiences for students.
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.
Cultural & language
Students are immersed in English and Spanish. English classes are offered through a tutoring programme to support language development. The school aims for fluency in both Spanish and English. English, maths and Spanish are taught daily within levelled groups to ensure inclusivity and progress.
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.
Social & hobbies
ISLA runs monthly Discovery Days for students to explore learning outside the classroom. The Easter Bushcraft Camp offers outdoor learning experiences for children. Afternoon Clubs include sports, music, English support and LEGO-club for different ages. Daily outdoor activities and nature exploration are part of the regular routine.
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
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.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Daily sports and outdoor activities are part of the ISLA routine. Students spend time in outdoor spaces, including the veggie garden and nature-based projects, with horses on campus. Outdoor learning promotes physical health, self-awareness, empathy and an appreciation for the natural world, supporting physical and mental wellbeing.
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.
Language provision
English and Spanish are taught; Catalan is offered through language labs.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school teaches English and Spanish bilingually.
Bilingual teaching
The school immerses students in English and Spanish.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
English and Spanish immersion is provided. Daily instruction in English and Spanish is delivered within leveled groups to ensure inclusivity and progress.
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
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.
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.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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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.
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.
