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King Richard III College

Spain, Mallorca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €7,875 - 14,880
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 250
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Spanish, French, German
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

King Richard III College is a British international private day school located in Portals Nous, Mallorca, enrolling students from age 2 to 18. The curriculum combines the English national framework with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A2 examinations, alongside Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and a bilingual Spanish pathway through Bachillerato. The school teaches core subjects from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stages 2–5, culminating in A Levels, and offers Marine Science, Photography and Music at advanced levels. A dedicated Spanish/Bachillerato track runs in parallel, supporting an international student body drawn from more than 40 nationalities. On-site facilities include four modern buildings, 28 classrooms with sea views, science laboratories, an art studio with darkrooms, an ICT suite and a 350-seat theatre. Extracurriculars feature a Duke of Edinburgh Award program, a renowned theatre program and a broad array of clubs, with off-site sailing and equestrian activities and strong community service initiatives globally.

Carrer Oratori, 4, 07181 Portals Nous, Illes Balears, Spain

The Essentials

King Richard III College has 250 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located on the island of Mallorca (Majorca), 10 minutes west of Palma and 20 minutes from Palma airport. It is a private, fee-paying British international day school and a member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain). The school educates children from age 2 to 18 and provides bilingual education in English and Spanish.

Stages
Primary (Age 3-11) and Secondary (Age 11-18). KR3 educates children from the age of 2 to 18 and follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to A Levels, with the Spanish Bachillerato offered in parallel.

Type
British international private day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 40 nationalities represented; countries represented include the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, France, United States, Zimbabwe, Russia, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom as a British international school.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school; boarding is not offered.

Food Options
On-site dining with a modern kitchen; school lunches are provided for Reception to Year 11.

House System
Primary School has a three-house system with House Captains elected from Year 6; house points are awarded for achievement and contribution; Olympic Day determines the Sports Cup winner.

Governance and Ownership
Privately owned, independent, fee-paying day school; member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain).
Fees

Annual tuition at King Richard III College ranges from EUR 7,875 to EUR 14,880 for 2026/27.

Overview (Academic Year 2025–2026)

Annual tuition by year group (full year)
- Early Years (Nursery & Reception): EUR 7,875.00.
- Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): EUR 9,975.00.
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): EUR 11,570.00.
- Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): EUR 13,450.00.
- Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11): EUR 14,880.00.
- Years 12 & 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 14,880.00.

Tuition per term (based on the school's published term payment split: Sept 1 = 40%, Jan 1 = 30%, Apr 1 = 30%)
- Early Years (EUR 7,875.00 per year):
- Term 1 (Sept 1, 40%): EUR 3,150.00.
- Term 2 (Jan 1, 30%): EUR 2,362.50.
- Term 3 (Apr 1, 30%): EUR 2,362.50.
- Key Stage 1 (EUR 9,975.00 per year):
- Term 1 (40%): EUR 3,990.00.
- Term 2 (30%): EUR 2,992.50.
- Term 3 (30%): EUR 2,992.50.
- Key Stage 2 (EUR 11,570.00 per year):
- Term 1 (40%): EUR 4,628.00.
- Term 2 (30%): EUR 3,471.00.
- Term 3 (30%): EUR 3,471.00.
- Key Stage 3 (EUR 13,450.00 per year):
- Term 1 (40%): EUR 5,380.00.
- Term 2 (30%): EUR 4,035.00.
- Term 3 (30%): EUR 4,035.00.
- Key Stage 4 (EUR 14,880.00 per year):
- Term 1 (40%): EUR 5,952.00.
- Term 2 (30%): EUR 4,464.00.
- Term 3 (30%): EUR 4,464.00.
- Years 12 & 13 (EUR 14,880.00 per year):
- Term 1 (40%): EUR 5,952.00.
- Term 2 (30%): EUR 4,464.00.
- Term 3 (30%): EUR 4,464.00.

Application and entry charges
- Registration fee (application): EUR 1,500.00. This fee is charged for all new pupils; it is non-refundable except that families who notify intention to withdraw with at least one term's notice may request a EUR 500.00 refund from this fee.
- Registration deposit: EUR 800.00.

What the tuition covers
- Lunches included.
- Textbooks included (where stated for the year groups).
- Accident insurance included.
- External examination entry fees and some other specific charges are not included and are charged per exam.

Boarding
- The school operates as a fee-paying day school; there are no boarding facilities and therefore no boarding fees.

Discounts, surcharges and late-payment terms
- 5% discount on annual fees for payments made in full by July 15.
- Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child; 15% overall for three children; 20% overall for four children.
- Monthly payment plans carry a surcharge of 5%.
- Late-payment surcharge: 5% charged on fees outstanding after the due date. Failure to pay within 15 days may result in loss of the pupil's place.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Term payment dates and split: Sept 1 (40% of the annual fee), Jan 1 (30%), April 1 (30%).
- Monthly instalments are possible but incur the 5% surcharge mentioned above.

Other charges and typical extras
- External examination fees are charged separately per exam and are not included in tuition.
- The published fee schedule does not list specific charges for uniform, optional trips, extra-curricular activities, specialist equipment or materials; such items are commonly charged separately where applicable. External examination and similar specific charges are explicitly noted as not included.

Refund policy
- The registration fee is non-refundable except that families who give at least one term's notice of withdrawal may request a EUR 500.00 refund from the registration fee.
- There are no refunds for withdrawal or expulsion.

Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not specified in the published fee details. Payment is organised according to the billing schedule and the school's invoicing arrangements. For payment method details, the school's published contact information is provided alongside the fee schedule.
Academics

King Richard III College teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school educates children from age 3 to 18 following the English national curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through the English Primary and Secondary systems, culminating with A Levels (AS and A2) using the Cambridge International Exam board and EdExcel. It also provides a bilingual pathway by offering the Spanish System (ESO and Bachillerato) alongside the English framework. The school teaches a broad range of subjects at IGCSE and A Level, including Marine Science, Photography and Music up to A Level. The exam framework includes IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations, preparing students for university places in Europe and beyond.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes are maintained.

Exam Results
The school's exam results for IGCSE, AS and A Level are excellent; students graduate to top universities in Europe and further afield. Every year, Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards are won by students for examination achievements.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates usually move on to universities worldwide, with recent Year 13 cohorts gaining places at Imperial College London, King's College London, Durham, Exeter, York, Glasgow, Sheffield, Queen Mary University of London, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences and Boston University, among others.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional learning through PSHE. The Primary atmosphere is happy and respectful, with pupils and staff showing mutual respect in all interactions. A broad, balanced and challenging curriculum is offered with small class sizes to support individual development. Pupils are encouraged to discover and develop talents through musical and sporting activities, excursions and residential trips. Emphasis is placed on positive behaviour, good manners and respect for others. The school provides opportunities for student voice and leadership through the Senior Students, School Council and the House System.

Mental Wellbeing
The school community is supportive and nurturing, recognising and valuing each student's skills, abilities and talents. Core values and personal development are promoted while students are encouraged to achieve their academic targets. It emphasises trust and understanding between students from different backgrounds, reflecting its international intake. The environment supports students in developing resilience and social-emotional skills as part of their overall education.
Parent Experience

History
King Richard III College follows the British education system within an international school setting, with programmes for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. In Key Stage 3, Year 7 studies medieval history, including the Norman invasion, feudalism, the Crusades, the Magna Carta and the Black Death; Year 8 covers modern history from the discovery of America in 1492 to the French Revolution; Year 9 includes topics on the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the rise and fall of the slave trade, and the beginnings of the World Wars. The IGCSE History course (0470) surveys 20th‑century history from 1918 to 1980, including Germany 1918–1945, the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, the Cold War, Eastern Europe 1945–1980, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War and the United Nations, assessed in three examination papers. At Key Stage 5, Cambridge International AS and A2 History (9389/9489) covers topics such as Empire and the emergence of world powers (1870–1919), the League of Nations and international relations in the 1920s–1930s, and China and Japan (1912–45); the second topic is The Origins and development of the Cold War between 1941 and 1950. Final assessment is by two written examinations.

Community
King Richard III College nurtures a strong sense of community with a warm family atmosphere. Compassion and empathy are central values. Student Council members organise charity events for the whole school community, including Halloween Scary Movie Competition, Christmas Fayre, Valentines Flower Sale, and a 15km Sponsored Walk. Each year a charity is chosen as the Focus Charity, with all funds donated at year‑end celebrations; annual donations exceed €14,000. The Focus Charity has included Aldeas Infantiles (2021–2022) and AECC – Asociación Española Contra El Cáncer (2020–2021).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has 28 classrooms distributed around four main buildings. It is located in Portals Nous, Mallorca, with many classrooms offering sea views. The grounds feature a playground with football and basketball courts, picnic benches, gardens, and shaded areas. In 2020 lifts, bathrooms and disabled access were installed around the school, and the dining room block provides on-site meals daily from Reception to Year 11. Two science laboratories support the sciences up to A Level, with Marine Science added in Year 12; an ICT room houses the latest technology and an art studio provides photography dark rooms with views over the Mediterranean Sea.

Sports Facilities
There is a sports ground adjacent to the school with both outdoor and indoor facilities. For sport lessons a private bus takes students to off-site facilities including an indoor pool, a sports centre, and an athletics stadium. Sailing and equestrian facilities are available via off-site partners. These on- and off-site venues support a broad range of athletic activities.

Academic Facilities
Two fully-equipped science laboratories support biology, chemistry and physics up to A Level, with Marine Science added in Year 12. An ICT room houses the latest technology to support teaching and learning. An art studio with photography dark rooms provides space for visual arts and creative work. The campus serves these spaces across four main buildings designed for modern teaching.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The 350-seat theatre in Paguera hosts musical productions and major events such as Prizegiving. On-site spaces support performances and cultural events throughout the year. The off-site sailing club and equestrian centre expand outdoor educational opportunities. The grounds and theatre spaces provide venues for learning beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE) is offered at KR3 and is the world's leading youth achievement award. The Award has Bronze, Silver and Gold levels and four sections: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey; Gold also includes a Residential Project. At KR3, Bronze is available in Year 10 and Silver or Gold can be pursued in Years 12–13, with the programme led by three experienced teachers. The Award fosters voluntary service, personal development, physical recreation and adventurous journeys.

Arts & Creative
KR3 has a renowned theatre program with productions that attract audiences from the school and wider island. Recent shows include Oliver, The Wiz, Bugsy Malone, Richard III and Henry V, and Primary pupils have staged The Jungle Book and Alice in Wonderland. A 350-seat theatre in Paguerà is used for musical productions and events such as Prizegiving.

Cultural & Language
KR3 follows the English National Curriculum and provides bilingual education by offering the Spanish Bachillerato in parallel. Languages available include French, German and Spanish. The school hosts an international community with students from many countries, with more than 40 nationalities represented in the community. KR3 is described as a truly international British international school on Mallorca.

Social & Hobbies
KR3 runs a rich after-school extracurricular program with clubs for students and parents, including a creche for younger children. Clubs cover sporty, creative and learning-enhancement activities, with the list changing each half-term. Due to COVID-19 regulations, clubs are offered to children in the same class and mixing groups is not permitted at the moment. Clubs run after school and help broaden friendships and skills.

Community & Service
The Student Council organises charity events each year for the whole school community, such as Halloween Scary Movie Competition, Christmas Fayre, Valentines Flower Sale and a 15km Sponsored Walk. Each academic year a charity is chosen as the Focus Charity, with all money raised donated at year-end celebrations. The KR3 community has led to annual donations of more than €14,000. In 2020/21 the Focus Charity was AECC – Asociación Española Contra El Cáncer, and in 2021/22 it was Aldeas Infantiles.

Leadership & Professional
Senior Students in Year 13 may apply for Head Boy and Head Girl, who act as ambassadors for the school at public events. The School Council includes Year 13 leaders who can become Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Business Manager to coordinate community and charity events. The Council comprises two representatives from each year group to share ideas and perspectives. The Primary School operates a House System with Year 6 House Captains leading their houses in competitions, and Housepoints recognizing work, effort and extra-curricular contributions, including Olympic Day track and field events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Secondary life is enriched by a program of trips and excursions that include cultural, sporting and departmental field trips. Residential trips have included PortAventura & Tarragona, a London trip, and a School Ski Trip to Andorra/Sierra Nevada, with additional day trips such as Mondrago Beach, Palma galleries, Christmas markets and theatre visits. The school also has off-site facilities for sport and well-being, including an indoor pool, sailing club and equestrian centre, and a 350-seat theatre is used for musical productions and major events such as Prizegiving.
Languages

Language Provision
English follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with English Language taught alongside English Literature and EAL support available. Modern Foreign Languages include Spanish, French (from Year 4) and German (from Year 4); Catalan is taught from Year 2, and EYFS pupils study Spanish daily. The school operates a Spanish System alongside the British curriculum, with Lengua Española, Catalan and Sociales studied under the Spanish Ministry of Education.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual/multilingual education, studying the British Educational System and the Spanish Educational System simultaneously.
Admissions

Admissions
The school offers places, when available, to students who are successful in the application process which involves an interview and an entrance exam. Reports and references from current schools form a major part of the selection procedure, and applicants are invited to participate in a taster day. Entry to 6th Form is selective and based largely on performance at IGCSE. To enter Year 12, students must attain a minimum grade C/5 in English Language and Mathematics and a minimum grade B in the subjects they wish to study at A Level.
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