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Bellver International College

Spain, Mallorca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 250
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, Cantonese, French, German
Typical class size 15
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Bellver College provides a British education for pupils aged 3 to 18, following English National Curriculum from Early Years through A-Levels. English is language of instruction, with Spanish and Catalan integration to support bilingual readiness in Cambridge Primary. Early Years (3–5) uses play-based learning to develop literacy, numeracy and emotional development. Primary (5–11) adapts the Cambridge Primary framework to international context. Secondary (11–16) leads to IGCSE examinations, while Sixth Form (16–18) offers A-Levels with personalised university guidance for UK, Spanish and worldwide universities. The campus comprises buildings for Early Years, Primary and Secondary, Sixth Form study room, a science laboratory, an art studio and a concert hall. A partnership with Princesa de España Sports Centre provides a field, an athletics track and an Olympic-size pool. The school runs overseas trips and a sailing programme, and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025 after adopting Bellver College identity and modernising facilities.

Carrer de Josep Costa i Ferrer, 7, Ponent, 07015 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain

The Essentials

Bellver International College has 250 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in Palma, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. It sits on Carrer De Josep Costa I Ferrer, 5, 07015 Palma, opposite Marivent Palace. The campus is on an urban site with purpose-built spaces for learning.

Stages
Ages 3 to 18; Early Years through to A-Levels.

Type
Private British school.

Additional learning support
Learning support areas are available on site.

School day structure
Gates open 8:45 AM; Registration 8:55 AM; Lessons begin 9:10 AM; Finish 4:15 PM (Primary) / 4:10 PM (Secondary). Morning Club from 8:00 AM; After-School Club until 5:00 PM.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students from Early Years to Sixth Form wear the official Bellver uniform. This includes daily uniform with Bellver-branded polo shirts, trousers/shorts or skirts, and jumpers/cardigans; seasonal options; PE kit; and a smart dress code for formal occasions or school trips. A detailed uniform list is available from the school office, including information on required items and purchasing details.

Food Options
Hot, nutritious lunches are offered daily, freshly prepared in the in-house kitchen. The service is optional for secondary school. Primary pupils receive a healthy mid-morning and afternoon snack provided by the school. Menus follow Spanish nutrition guidelines, with vegetarian options and dietary accommodations available.

House System
There are four Houses: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Every student and staff member is assigned to a House, and Houses compete in Sports Day, academic and creative challenges, charity fundraising, and house-point scoring.

Governance and Ownership
Bellver International College is owned by a group of local entrepreneurs (Yuliya Radko, Colm Killeen, and former student Michael Schwallback) after ownership passed in 2025 from Stephanie Muirhead; the school is now Bellver College.
Fees

Annual tuition at Bellver International College ranges from EUR 0 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Registration (one‑time): EUR 1,200. EUR 400 of this registration payment is returned when the student leaves.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

Note: published figures are shown as annual totals; the school bills in three terms for Early Years (trimester shown) and annual totals are listed. Per‑term amounts below are the annual total divided by three (rounded to the euro) to show a per‑term figure consistent with a three‑term year where a trimester amount is shown. Annual tuition (and per‑term equivalent):

- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual EUR 7,650 — Per term EUR 2,550.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual EUR 7,650 — Per term EUR 2,550.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual EUR 8,190 — Per term EUR 2,730.
- Grade 1 (age 6): Annual EUR 8,340 — Per term EUR 2,780.
- Grade 2 (age 7): Annual EUR 11,940 — Per term EUR 3,980.
- Grade 3 (age 8): Annual EUR 9,090 — Per term EUR 3,030.
- Grade 4 (age 9): Annual EUR 9,390 — Per term EUR 3,130.
- Grade 5 (age 10): Annual EUR 9,540 — Per term EUR 3,180.
- Grade 6 (age 11): Annual EUR 10,680 — Per term EUR 3,560.
- Grade 7 (age 12): Annual EUR 11,010 — Per term EUR 3,670.
- Grade 8 (age 13): Annual EUR 11,340 — Per term EUR 3,780.
- Grade 9 (age 14): Annual EUR 11,970 — Per term EUR 3,990.
- Grade 10 (age 15): Annual EUR 11,970 — Per term EUR 3,990.
- Grade 11 (age 16): Annual EUR 12,750 — Per term EUR 4,250.
- Grade 12 (age 17): Annual EUR 12,750 — Per term EUR 4,250.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school uses a three‑term academic year for billing in Early Years (trimester amounts are published for Kindergarten 1). Annual tuition figures are provided for each year group; the per‑term equivalent above is the annual amount divided by three.
- A 5% sibling discount applies to the second and any subsequent children from the same family.
- The registration payment is a one‑time fee charged on enrolment; EUR 400 of the registration payment is returned on leaving.

Boarding fees

- Bellver operates as a day school; there are no weekly or full boarding fees and no boarding provision listed.

Other costs and likely additional charges

- Uniform: A school uniform is required for all pupils (Early Years through Sixth Form). A detailed uniform list and purchasing information are provided by the school office. Specific uniform prices are not listed in the publicly available fee schedule.
- Catering / lunches: Hot lunches are available and provided in‑house; use of the meal service is optional for Secondary pupils and included/arranged for Primary pupils' snacks. Families should expect separate charges if they opt into school catering services.
- Wraparound care and clubs: Morning Club and After‑School Club and a wide range of extracurricular activities are offered; additional charges for optional clubs or extended care may apply.
- Examination and accreditation fees: The school is an accredited Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exam centre; associated exam entry fees or subject exam charges may be applied separately for IGCSE and A‑Level entries.

Refund information

- The registration fee is charged once on enrolment; EUR 400 of the registration payment is refunded when the student leaves. No other routine refund policy amounts are published in the publicly available fee summaries.

Fee payment options and contact for billing

- The school issues enrolment invoices and provides billing and payment details to families; contact the Admissions or Finance office for the school's invoice and payment instructions. Contact details: +34 971 40 16 79 / +34 971 40 42 63, email info@bellvercollege.com.

Discounts and concessions

- Sibling discount: 5% for the second and any subsequent children from the same family.

If you require these numbers presented in a different currency or formatted for a database field, use the figures above (EUR) and note the per‑term equivalents provided for each year group.
Academics

Bellver International College teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Bellver provides a complete British education for pupils aged 3 to 18, following the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to A-Levels. Early Years (3–5) is play-based learning focused on early literacy, numeracy, and emotional development; Primary (5–11) uses the Cambridge Primary curriculum adapted to the international context with Spanish and Catalan; Secondary (11–16) leads to IGCSE examinations; Sixth Form (16–18) offers A-Levels with personalised university guidance for entry into top universities in the UK, Spain, and worldwide. English is the main language of instruction, complemented by strong Spanish integration.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum class size is 15 pupils.

Exam Results
All pupils secure their first-choice university place. Bellver is an official Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel examination centre.

Higher Education Progression
Personalised university guidance for entry into top universities in the UK, Spain, and worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
Self-awareness programmes enable students to recognise and nurture their own talents.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides in-house learning support with an Occupational Therapist, a Speech & Language Therapist, and a visiting Psychologist who offers emotional support. The Extended Support Pathway focuses on emotional regulation and confidence-building, with tailored interventions and Individual Education Plans developed in partnership with families. Collaboration among teachers, parents, external professionals, and students underpins wellbeing and social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support covers mild to moderate needs, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and processing difficulties, plus attention, executive function, or mild emotional regulation needs. A full-time Learning Support Teacher delivers interventions in class, in small groups, and one-to-one, creating Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and providing literacy and numeracy support and study strategies. The Extended Support Pathway offers tailored timetables, one-to-one or very small group sessions with specialists, emotional regulation, and adaptive learning approaches, integrated within the mainstream where possible; this program is currently limited to 3 students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the main language of instruction, complemented by strong Spanish integration to prepare students for local and global futures.

Mental Wellbeing
The Bellver day balances academic work with wellbeing and play; emotional regulation is supported through the Extended Support Pathway and a visiting psychologist who provides emotional support.

Safeguarding
Confidentiality and sensitivity are respected in the learning support process, with collaboration between teachers, families, and external professionals to safeguard student welfare.
Parent Experience

History
Bellver College was founded in 1950 in Palma under Don Pedro, a Roman Catholic priest, to provide high-quality English-language education in El Terreno next to Bellver Castle. In the 1960s the school moved to the Marivent area and began offering boarding for international students, including Mark Muirhead. In the 1970s Mark Muirhead and Stephanie Johnson laid the foundations of Bellver as a modern international institution; Stephanie, a teacher from Liverpool, joined as part of the leadership. In the 1980s Bellver became one of the first members of the National Association of British Schools in Spain and opened new premises opposite the previous site. The 1990s–2000s saw steady growth under the Muirheads; in 2011 Stephanie Muirhead continued as leader after Mark's death, and in 2013 Vincent Déperrois became Principal, introducing innovations including self-awareness programs. In 2025 ownership transferred to local entrepreneurs and Bellver College became Bellver College, with significant investments to modernise facilities and celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Community
Bellver fosters a vibrant community through charity and service projects locally and internationally. A long-standing partnership with The Lions Club of Mallorca supports food drives, environmental projects, and aid for vulnerable families on the island, with Bellver students leading fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and hands-on actions. Annual initiatives include Christmas gift appeals, non-uniform charity days, eco-school clean-ups and sustainability campaigns, and international fundraising for disaster relief and development causes. Bellver also hosts events and celebrations such as school plays, concerts, and the Summer show, with parents invited to participate in activities from Sports Day to the end-of-year Fun In The Sun fair, fostering a shared community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Bellver College sits on a secure urban campus opposite Marivent Palace, with dedicated buildings for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, plus a bright Sixth Form study room. The facilities include a fully equipped science laboratory and an art studio, a flexible concert hall for music, drama and dance, and an on-site multi-sports court. There are separate dining areas for Primary and Secondary, with meals prepared in-house. The school also partners with the Princesa de España Sports Centre, providing access to a full-size sports field, an athletics track, and an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Sports Facilities
The campus features a modern on-site multi-sports court for PE and sports activities. Through a partnership with the Princesa de España Sports Centre, students gain access to a full-size sports field, an athletics track, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. The sports facilities are complemented by dedicated spaces for physical education on campus. Transport to the sports centre is available via a short bus ride.

Academic Facilities
There is a fully equipped science laboratory and an art studio on campus. A dedicated Sixth Form study room and learning-support areas are provided for older students. The campus includes distinct buildings for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, ensuring age-appropriate learning environments. Quiet support rooms offer additional learning support and one-to-one learning opportunities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A growing range of after-school clubs for Primary and Secondary includes Yoga, Robotics (Tecnoaprendo), Chess, Self-Defence (Krav Maga), Dance, the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Programme, and Debate Club. Activities are led by Bellver staff with qualified external instructors. There is a Sailing Programme in the final term, run in partnership with a local sailing school on the Bay of Palma. Bellver also runs an annual overseas trip for Secondary students to destinations such as France, Italy, and the UK.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Bellver offers enrichment activities that support academic and intellectual development, including robotics, debate, music, drama, and sports after school. It is an official Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel examination centre, with 85% of teachers being native English speakers. Sixth Form offers A-Level studies with personalised university guidance for entry into top universities in the UK, Spain, and worldwide. All pupils achieve outstanding results, with every student securing a place at their first-choice university.

Arts & Creative
Dedicated spaces support the arts: there is a multi-purpose concert hall for music, drama, and dance, and an art studio. An extensive range of after-school activities includes music, drama, dance, sport, robotics, yoga, and debate. The campus also provides opportunities for performances and creative projects as part of School Life.

Cultural & Language
English is the main language of instruction. Cambridge Primary is enriched with Spanish and Catalan, supporting bilingual readiness. Strong Spanish integration helps prepare students for both local and global futures.

Social & Hobbies
The day includes wellbeing and play as part of a balanced schedule, with activities that promote social development. A wide range of after-school activities—sport, music, drama, robotics, yoga, dance, and debate—are available. The school day balances academic focus with creativity and play.

Community & Service
Holistic education emphasizes personal integrity and social responsibility. Self-awareness programmes help students recognise and nurture their talents. The school environment has fostered a multicultural community by welcoming local Mallorcan students.

Leadership & Professional
Sixth Form offers A-Level studies with personalised university guidance for entry into top universities in the UK, Spain, and worldwide. Self-awareness programmes develop student talents and leadership potential. Holistic education shapes personal integrity and social responsibility, preparing students for leadership roles.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is integrated into the school day, balancing academics with creativity, wellbeing, and play. An on-site multi-sports court and a partnership with the Princesa de España Sports Centre provide access to a full-size sports field, athletics track, and Olympic swimming pool. A broad range of after-school activities, including sport, yoga, and dance, supports physical health and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Bellver provides a complete British education for pupils aged 3 to 18, following the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to A-Levels. English is the main language of instruction. The Primary curriculum is enriched with Spanish and Catalan. The Secondary programme leads to IGCSE examinations, covering sciences, humanities, and languages.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the main language of instruction, complemented by strong Spanish integration. The Primary curriculum is enriched with Spanish and Catalan.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Rolling admissions. Bellver College operates rolling admissions and welcomes enquiries year‑round. Applications can be submitted at any time, subject to availability in the relevant year group. Because class sizes are small, places are limited and demand is high. Many students join in the Early Years and remain with the school throughout their education. Step 2: Initiate the process. To begin the admissions process or request a personal tour, complete the admissions form. The information provided helps the Admissions Team prepare for the visit, understand the child's needs, and ensure a meaningful initial meeting. After submission, the Admissions Team will contact you to guide you through the next steps and discuss year-group availability. Step 3: Primary admissions (Ages 3–11). An interview with the family is required. Placement is based on previous school records, availability, and ensuring the school can meet the child's needs. From Year 4 onwards, an Entrance Evaluation may be requested, depending on the education system the child is coming from. Informal observations may take place during a school visit. Step 4: Secondary admissions (Ages 11–18). All applicants to Secondary are invited for an interview to understand the student's academic background, interests, and goals. Additional academic assessments (Entrance Evaluation) may be requested if needed. Step 5: Offer & enrolment. Once a place is offered, families receive a welcome pack with start dates, uniforms, class structure, and transition support.
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