Green Valley School vs The Montessori School of Mallorca

	G Green Valley School Mallorca, Spain	T The Montessori School of Mallorca Mallorca, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,100 - 12,450	Fees / year €7,980 - 12,500
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 285	Pupils 90
Typical class size	Typical class size 26	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Mallorca. Green Valley School is an international school on Mallorca. Programs offered include Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and the IB Diploma.	Location Santa Maria del Camí, Mallorca, Spain. Carrer Batle Josep Canyelles, 9, 07320 Santa Maria del Camí, Illes Balears, Mallorca. Just metres from the train station, with a dedicated parking area for families.
Stages	Stages Preschool, Primary, Secondary, IB Diploma	Stages Casa (3-5 years); Primary (5-11 years); Secondary (11-16 years).
School type	School type International school	School type The school is an international Montessori school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support W.I.S.E. Centre provides tailored academic and emotional support, including guidance for EAL, learning adaptations, and enrichment. Support can be one-to-one or in small groups, with learning plans as needed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School hours are 9:00–16:00, Friday finishes at 15:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
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 Tuition fees (annual and per term, by age group) - Casa (ages 3–5): €7,980 – €8,400 per year. Per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3): €2,660 – €2,800 per term (rounded to the nearest euro). - Primary (ages 5–11): €9,025 – €9,500 per year. Per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3): €3,008 – €3,167 per term (rounded to the nearest euro). - Secondary (ages 11–16): €11,875 – €12,500 per year. Per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3): €3,958 – €4,167 per term (rounded to the nearest euro). (Note: per-term values above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three terms to give a per-term figure; the school's published fees list both annual amounts and offer a termly payment option. ) Application / enrolment charges - Enrolment Deposit: €1,500 (refundable after one full year). - Enrolment Fee (one-off, non-refundable): €900. Reduced enrolment fee with sibling discount: €720. - Annual Registration Deposit: €500 (deductible but non-refundable; credited against the first fee payment of the following academic year). Discounts and payment incentives - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child; 7% for the third and subsequent children (applied in birth order). - Payment discounts: 5% discount for annual fees paid in advance (early-bird), 2% discount for termly payments. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes fees on an annual basis and offers payment options by term or by annual advance payment; the termly-payment option and the annual-payment option are reflected in the stated payment discounts. The per-term figures above are calculated on the basis of three academic terms per year. Additional and recurring costs - Annual lump-sum charge per student: €150 – €195 (covers agendas, notebooks and three regular day trips/outings per year). - Uniforms: purchased separately through the school uniform shop (costs vary). - Lunch: families may bring a packed lunch or opt into an on-site catering service (catering charged separately). - Extracurricular activities and trips: after-school clubs, overnight trips and optional international trips are charged in addition to tuition. - Examination fees: IGCSE exam fees and other external examination fees for Secondary students are charged in addition to tuition. Boarding fees - Boarding: not applicable. The school operates as a day school with published school hours (example: 09:00–16:00). No boarding fees are published. Refund information - The Enrolment Deposit (€1,500) is refundable after one full year of attendance. - The Enrolment Fee (one-off) is non-refundable (reduced with sibling discount where applicable). - The Annual Registration Deposit (€500) is deductible but non-refundable and is credited against the first fee payment of the next academic year. Fee payment options and practical note - The published fees information describes discounts for paying annually in advance or paying termly, which indicates the school accepts both annual and termly billing arrangements. Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, or card) are not listed in the published fees summary; contact details for Admissions are provided for payment-method or invoice queries. Key contact for fees / payments - Admissions email and phone (published contact for fee enquiries): [email protected] / +34 971 14 01 70.
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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 The school has a uniform policy. Uniforms for Casa (3-6) and Lower and Upper Primary (6-12) and Secondary (12-16) are sold through the school uniform shop, including polo shirts and other items such as jumpers and sports shirts.
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 Lunch is available via an optional catering service; students may also bring packed lunches from home.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is operated by Earth Children School S.L. and Earth Children High School S.L., private limited companies incorporated in Spain. It is authorised by the Government of the Balearic Islands after inspection by NABSS and certification by the British Council, and is an authorised learning center of Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge Assessment.
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 Blending Montessori education with the British National Curriculum, The Montessori School of Mallorca provides a continuous journey from Casa (3-5) to Secondary (11-16). A British curriculum pathway guides Primary to Secondary, culminating in IGCSE and Spanish ESO qualifications. English is the main language of learning within a vibrant international community, with Model United Nations in Rome. Primary is homework-free and offers a broad, balanced program with core academics, languages, arts, and physical education, supported by Montessori and British-trained teachers and subject specialists in music, languages, and sport. In Secondary, learning is fully British with small classes taught by British-certified subject specialists, supported by the W.I.S.E. Centre for wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding, and a dual qualification pathway (IGCSE and ESO) alongside Global Perspectives and Model United Nations.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small classes with British-certified teachers and subject specialists.
Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma results are in the global top 2%.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression After Year 11, students progress to A-Levels, the IB Diploma, or Spanish Bachillerato—qualifications recognised by universities in Spain, Europe, and worldwide.
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 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 The W.I.S.E. Centre provides tailored guidance for every child, offering counselling and emotional care alongside academic coaching and learning adaptations. It supports a wide range of needs, including language support, emotional regulation, social development, attention skills, handwriting, and fine motor development. Support may be delivered one-to-one or in small groups, with in-class adaptations or individual learning plans as needed. Well-being and safety are foundational to the school community, not add-ons. The W.I.S.E. Centre helps students grow with confidence, balance, and joy in learning.
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) The W.I.S.E. Centre offers guidance for a wide range of needs and strengths, including those who may benefit from extra help with focus, literacy, or language (EAL). It supports emotional regulation and social development, and provides academic support through attention skills programmes and handwriting/fine motor support. The school also offers enrichment for exceptionally able or gifted students. Support may include one-to-one or small-group sessions, in-class adaptations, or individual learning plans to extend or reinforce progress. The approach places well-being at the core of personalised learning for every student.
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 English is the main language of learning. The school serves an international community with English as the primary medium of instruction. EAL support is available through the W.I.S.E. Centre, providing language-focused guidance as part of integrated academic and emotional support. Language support can be delivered one-to-one or in small groups as part of personalised guidance. This integrated approach helps students access the British curriculum and participate in school life.
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 Well-being and safety are central to the school's approach. The W.I.S.E. Centre provides personalised guidance to nurture confidence, balance, and joy in learning. It addresses emotional care, social development, and academic coaching, with options for one-to-one or small-group sessions, learning adaptations, or enrichment. The environment is described as a safe, caring space where every child feels understood, valued, and capable. The focus is on holistic development, balancing academic growth with emotional and social 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 A Safe and Caring Space is provided through the W.I.S.E. Centre, which fosters inclusion, empathy, and curiosity to safeguard student welfare. Personalised guidance supports safety and wellbeing through one-to-one or small-group sessions and learning adaptations. The school is authorised by the Government of the Balearic Islands (07015550) after NABSS inspection and holds British Council accreditation, with additional recognition as an authorised Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge Assessment learning centre. These credentials reflect external oversight of the school's programmes and safeguarding standards.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
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 The Montessori School of Mallorca sits on a generous, nature-centered campus built around a historic 400-year-old windmill. The grounds include spacious patios and gardens with open views of the Tramuntana mountains, and a vegetable garden that supports biodiversity. Classrooms are spacious, light-filled, and designed as prepared environments to promote independence and focused discovery. The Casa spaces extend outdoors into gardens and play areas, while Primary and Secondary areas incorporate outdoor learning spaces and natural settings. The campus design emphasizes movement, nature, and daily opportunities for exploration.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports 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.	Academic facilities Casa classrooms are spacious, child-sized, and arranged in mixed-age groups to foster independence. Casa emphasizes hands-on materials and practical life activities that build concentration and freedom within guided learning. Primary classrooms promote independence and collaboration, with learning extending outdoors into gardens and open spaces. English is the main language of learning, with regular lessons in Spanish, Catalan, and German. Secondary blends a British curriculum with Montessori values, small classes taught by subject specialists, and dual qualifications (IGCSE and ESO), supported by wellbeing and safeguarding through the W.I.S.E. Centre.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) runs from Upper Primary to Secondary, with students debating real-world issues and presenting at international conferences in Rome or New York. Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives explores human rights, sustainability, and global challenges. Debate Club sharpens communication and respectful dialogue. Cultural excursions and international trips extend learning to London, Madrid, Rome, New York, or China. Everyday life on campus is multilingual and multicultural, with English as the main language of learning and regular lessons in Spanish, Catalan, and German.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The Montessori School of Mallorca is an international private school offering nursery, primary and secondary education for ages 3 to 16 in Mallorca, Spain. It blends Montessori pedagogy with the English national curriculum, providing a continuous learning journey from Casa to Secondary with British IGCSE and Spanish ESO qualifications. The school is operated by Earth Children School S.L. and Earth Children High School S.L., two private limited companies in Spain. The founder and director, Montserrat Povill Pacheco, has more than 20 years in education, including work with UNICEF across Africa, Asia and America; her grandparents founded a school in Catalonia in 1934 and her parents continued the educational legacy. As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the school emphasises a multilingual, Montessori-inspired approach to empower children to become independent, creative, and compassionate learners.
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 English is the main language of learning, and the school hosts a vibrant international community, including participation in Model United Nations in Rome. The school emphasises wellbeing and community with a safe, caring environment that fosters resilience, kindness, and a sense of belonging for every child. The Our School materials describe Growing as Global Citizens as part of its focus on global citizenship and social responsibility.
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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 Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) runs from Upper Primary to Secondary, where students debate real-world issues and present at international conferences in Rome or New York. Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives explores human rights, sustainability, and global challenges. Debate Club sharpens skills in communication and respectful dialogue. Cultural excursions and international trips extend learning to London, Madrid, Rome, New York, or China.
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 Arts & Music are integrated into the curriculum. Primary explores creativity through painting, crafts, theatre, singing, and instruments. Secondary includes Arts, Drama, and Music as core subjects taught by subject specialists in languages, music, and sport.
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 English is the main language of learning. Regular lessons in Spanish, Catalan, and German. Support for students to take exams in their home languages (e.g., Italian, Dutch, Russian). Everyday life on campus is multilingual and multicultural.
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 —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional MMUN and Debate Club help students develop leadership and communication skills. Participation in MMUN fosters confidence and collaborative problem-solving as students engage with peers in formal settings.
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 The W.I.S.E. Centre provides tailored guidance—from counselling and emotional care to academic coaching and learning adaptations. Well-being and safety are the foundation of the joyful, inclusive school community. School hours run from 9:00 to 16:00 (Fridays until 15:30) to support healthy routines and more family time.
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 is the main language of learning. In Primary, fluency in English is developed while Spanish, Catalan, and German are taught in a natural, immersive way. The school follows the British Curriculum Pathway, with dual international qualifications (IGCSE and ESO) for Secondary.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches English and Spanish bilingually.	Bilingual teaching English is the main language of learning; students also learn Spanish, Catalan, and German.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Languages are taught in a natural, immersive way across Primary, including English, Spanish, Catalan, and German.
Reputation	Reputation
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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 Three-step admissions process: Step 1 Check Availability — Tell us about your child's age and preferred start date; we'll confirm current availability (or likely openings) and email more information within 1–2 working days. Step 2 Visit Us — Come and experience our school in person; join an Open Day or book an individual visit. Step 3 Interview & Offer — If places are available, we'll invite your family for a meeting and, where appropriate, a tester day. Children turning 3: interviews & offers begin November; Older children: rolling admissions; if full, we'll offer a waiting list place. Get in touch with our admissions team at +34 971 14 01 70 or [email protected]. Address: Carrer Batle Josep Canyelles, 9, 07320 Santa Maria del Camí, Illes Balears, Mallorca. The school is accredited by the British Council and NABSS; authorized by the Government of the Balearic Islands; and an authorised learning centre of Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge Assessment.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
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 Older children: rolling admissions; if full, we'll offer a waiting list place.
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