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Rafa Nadal International School

Spain, Mallorca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Rafa Nadal International School in Manacor, Mallorca, sits on the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar campus and serves ages 2 to 18 on a single site. The school is authorized by the Balearic Government and the Spanish Ministry of Education and is affiliated with the United Kingdom (British Council) and the United States (MSA and AERO). The Early Years Foundation Stage, British Primary Curriculum and American programs structure a bilingual, multinational learning community. Primary students follow the English National Curriculum with Spanish and Catalan taught to support multilingual fluency. Middle School follows an American program for grades 7 and 8, while High School adopts an American-based AERO framework with a 22-credit graduation requirement. The campus emphasizes sport, arts and wellbeing, with 45 tennis courts, 16 paddle courts, indoor/outdoor pools, a Technogym center and on-site dining. The school is a recognized SAT testing center and offers facilities and residences on site.

Ctra. Cales de Mallorca s/n, Km 1,2, 07500 Manacor, Balearic Islands, Spain

The Essentials

Rafa Nadal International School has instruction in English.

Location

Crta. Cales de Mallorca s/n km 1.2, 07500 Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. The school sits on the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar campus in Manacor.

Stages

Infant and Primary levels, plus Secondary.

Type

Anglo-American international school authorized by the Government of the Balearic Islands and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

Pupil Nationality Mix

More than 47 nationalities are represented among the student body.

Country affiliation

Affiliations with the United Kingdom (British Council accreditation) and the United States (MSA accreditation; AERO standards).

School day structure

The school is open on school days from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Supervised residency on the Rafa Nadal Academy campus offers 72 double or triple rooms with en-suite bathrooms, desks and wardrobes. The residency provides 24/7 supervision and is part of the campus facilities; meals are included for residents (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner). Non-boarders are not accommodated on campus and must be accompanied to and from the Academy for daily activities.

Food Options

Meals are provided on campus through a cafeteria and restaurant. Full board includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner and meals are prepared in-house under the supervision of a nutritionist.

Governance and Ownership

R.NADAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SL owns and operates Rafa Nadal International School. The legal entity behind the school is listed with VAT number B57909772, and RNIS is located on the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar campus in Manacor, Mallorca.
Fees
Application fees

- Rafa Nadal International School does not publish a publicly-available, itemised application fee for the current academic year. An application/pre‑registration form is provided for families to submit when requesting a place; the school's admission materials and the single-page application form are available for download.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a public fee schedule showing tuition broken down by year group, term or full academic year. No per‑term or per‑year tuition figures for Pre‑Nursery, Primary, Middle or High School are available on the school's public admissions or general information pages. Families receive detailed tuition amounts directly from the school during the admissions/enrolment process.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's public pages do not present a standard published billing schedule or the detailed payment‑terms (deadlines for invoices, late‑payment penalties, instalment options) for the current academic year. Billing cadence and payment conditions are handled administratively with enrolled families.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Residential accommodation and campus boarding are provided through the broader Rafa Nadal Academy campus program for junior residential programmes. The school does not publish standalone boarding fees for full‑time school students on public pages. Specific boarding costs for residential tennis/academy programmes or long‑stay sports programmes are published separately by the Academy and by external programme brochures rather than as a public school fee table.

Other costs and school extras

- No publicly-published figures were found for additional mandatory or optional charges such as uniforms, school lunches, transport (bus), school trips, examination fees, books and materials, sport or tennis programme supplements, insurance, or technology fees. Where such costs apply they are communicated directly to families during enrolment or as part of programme-specific documentation.

Refund information

- The school's public pages do not publish a formal public refund policy or detailed conditions for refunds of deposits, advance payments, term fees or cancellation by families for the current academic year. Refund and cancellation terms are managed through the school's administrative and admissions procedures.

Fee payment options

- Public information on accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) is not published in a fee schedule on the school's public pages. Payment method details and invoicing arrangements are provided to families as part of the admissions and contracting process.

Practical contact details (for fee enquiries)

- Phone: +34 971 171 676. Email: info@rafanadalschool.com. The school's principal contact details and address are published on the school's site and are used to request the official fee schedule and contractual terms.

Summary of search and gaps found

- The Rafa Nadal International School (Rafa Nadal School) and its connection to the Rafa Nadal Academy are confirmed; an application form and admissions information are published. No public, itemised tuition table, per‑term or per‑year fees by school year group, nor published boarding, uniform, refund or payment‑method tables for the current academic year were found on the school's public pages. For the details requested (application fee amounts, per‑term and per‑year tuition by year group, billing schedule, boarding fees, mandatory extras, refund policy and accepted payment types) the school's public materials do not contain the numeric figures, so the school's admissions office provides those figures directly to prospective families.
Academics

Rafa Nadal International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

Primary School is rooted in the British curriculum. Spanish and Catalan are taught to enable children to thrive in a multilingual environment. The school day balances rigorous academic study with sport, the arts, co-curricular opportunities and community engagement. Middle School follows an American program for grades 7 and 8. High School uses an American-based curriculum under the AERO framework, with English (4 credits), Mathematics (4), Social Studies (4), Science (3), Foreign Language (2), Physical Education (2) and Electives (2); graduation requires 22 credits; the school is a SAT testing center.

Higher Education Progression

University access is supported by a guidance counselor, with university destinations listed, including U.S. universities, and the school is a fully accredited SAT testing center.

Gifted and Talented

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are offered.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides social and emotional support to students. The vision emphasizes developing emotional skills for everyday life within a caring environment. The school aims to help students develop resilience, perseverance and confidence to excel in life. Tutorials safeguard and promote the welfare of students and provide a safe and caring environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Infant and Primary curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum, Early Years Foundation Stage, and the Spanish National Curriculum. The school is accredited by the British Council for Infant and Primary. The Secondary program is based on the AERO standards for American international schools.

Mental Wellbeing

The school prioritizes mental wellbeing through a strong emphasis on social and emotional development. It highlights developing emotional skills for everyday life as part of its ethos. Pastoral care is delivered through the tutoring system to support students and foster a caring environment. The school aims to support wellbeing across school life and through safeguarding commitments.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students are central to Rafa Nadal School. The school provides a safe and caring environment and focuses on student welfare. A tutor system supports pastoral care and daily welfare monitoring to help students feel valued and secure.
Parent Experience

History

Rafa Nadal School opened in Manacor in 2016. It operates on the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar campus and has grown into an international school serving infants, primary and secondary education on a single campus. The school is located at Crta. Cales de Mallorca s/n km 1.2, 07500, Manacor, Mallorca. It is owned by R.NADAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SL. The campus expansion and facility improvements have added more classrooms and recreational spaces, including a new assembly hall and extensive sports amenities.

Community

Rafa Nadal School has a diverse student community with more than 47 nationalities and a strong sense of shared values. Parents participate through AMPA, and the school maintains multiple channels of communication to involve families in school life. There are three scheduled parent-teacher conferences each year, with additional meetings by appointment, and parents can monitor progress via PowerSchool and Google Classroom and contact teachers by email. The school day includes a range of activities beyond classes, and the campus hosts cultural and educational field trips such as visits to museums, farms, theatres and nature reserves, as well as assemblies and major events on campus.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Rafa Nadal School has an active parent association (AMPA). It welcomes parent input and supports communication between families and the school through established channels. The association participates in school life alongside formal parent-teacher conferences three times a year, and parents may arrange additional meetings with teachers. Parents have access to student progress via PowerSchool and Google Classroom and can contact teachers by email. Welcome sessions at the start of each school year bring parents together with teachers to discuss the year ahead.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Rafa Nadal International School's Mallorca campus offers a location designed to support sport, wellness and student life. It features Rafa Nadal Residence for adults and families and a comprehensive suite of on‑site facilities for sport, dining and culture. The tennis program includes 45 courts (23 fast surface: 19 outdoor, 4 indoor; 22 clay: 15 outdoor, 7 indoor) and 16 paddle courts (7 indoor, 9 outdoor, including 3 panoramic). The fitness and wellness options include a Technogym center with over 200 directed activities each week, a Crossfit Center, a SPA and Wellness area, and the Clínica del Deporte by Quironsalud providing medicine, physiotherapy and nutrition. Indoor and outdoor 25m pools, multisport courts, restaurants and a Rafa Nadal Museum & Shop complete the on‑site experience.

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities are extensive for training and competition. There are 45 tennis courts (23 fast surface: 19 outdoor, 4 indoor; 22 clay: 15 outdoor, 7 indoor) and 16 paddle courts (7 indoor, 9 outdoor, including 3 panoramic). Indoor and outdoor 25m pools plus an outdoor recreational pool support aquatic training. A Technogym fitness center with over 200 directed activities weekly, a Crossfit Center and a SPA and Wellness area enhance athlete health and recovery. Multisport courts enable a range of ball sports beyond tennis.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extracurricular offerings are supported by on‑site facilities. The Technogym fitness center provides more than 200 directed activities weekly, alongside a Crossfit Center and a SPA and Wellness area. The campus includes indoor and outdoor pools and multisport courts to enable a variety of recreational programs after school. On‑site dining options, including Restaurants and Cafeteria, support student life, and the Rafa Nadal Museum & Shop adds a cultural experience on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

RNS offers a rigorous and personalized Anglo-American curriculum. The curriculum is accredited by La Conselleria de Educación y Formación Profesional del GOIB as a Centro Docente Extranjero Rafa Nadal International School and is designed around the British Primary System accredited by the British Council and the American Educational System accredited by the MSA. Infant and Primary follow the English National Curriculum, Early Years Foundation Stage, and the Spanish National Curriculum, with specialist teachers in Spanish, Catalan, social studies, swimming (from KS1) and physical education. Primary students take external standardized tests (SATs) throughout the year to monitor progress; the Secondary curriculum is based on the AERO standards, aligned with U.S. standards.

Social & Hobbies

The campus supports a broad range of on‑campus extracurricular activities through its facilities. The campus has large outdoor spaces, an indoor swimming pool, more than 40 tennis courts, a football field, a multi-sport court and a beach volleyball court, enabling students to participate in a wide range of on‑campus recreational activities.

Leadership & Professional

The school provides a career counselor dedicated to helping students understand their passions and plan their university futures.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Rafa Nadal School integrates sport and its values into education; the campus supports physical education and wellbeing with large outdoor spaces, an indoor swimming pool, and extensive athletic facilities. The campus has large outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, tennis courts, football field, multi-sport court and a beach volleyball court, enabling students to participate in a wide range of on‑campus extracurricular activities.
Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction for the majority of courses. Spanish language and culture and Catalan language and literature are part of the curriculum. English as an Additional Language is available for learners needing language support. The Primary curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with Spanish and Catalan studies, while the Secondary curriculum follows the American-based AERO standards with required language studies in Spanish and Catalan.

Bilingual Teaching

RNIS delivers all classes in English, taught by experienced native teachers. The Primary program follows the English National Curriculum, with specialist teachers for Spanish, Catalan, social studies, swimming and P.E. The Secondary program is based on the American-based AERO standards, with English as the language of instruction in most courses. English as an Additional Language is offered to support English learners.

Immersion Programs

All courses are taught in English. Spanish and Catalan are taught as language subjects, with specialist teachers for Spanish and Catalan. The curriculum includes Spanish language and culture and Balearic culture as part of the program. English as an Additional Language is available to support learners who need language support.
Reputation

Awards

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Accreditations

The school is an Anglo-American school authorized in Spain by the Government of the Balearic Islands and the Ministry of Education. Infant and Primary is fully authorized British school accredited by the British Council; Secundaria is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA).
Admissions

Admissions

1. Sending player information. The process starts with sending the player's information. This step begins the admission review and precedes the tennis level assessment and academic documentation. 2. Tennis level assessment. The applicant undergoes a tennis level assessment. The results help determine placement and subsequent steps in the admission process. 3. Academic documentation. Academic documentation must be provided as part of the admission process. 4. English requirement (for non-native speakers). Non-native English speakers must meet English language requirements. 5. Academic review and interview with the school. An academic review and an interview with the school are conducted. 6. Interview with the residence team. An interview with the residence team is conducted to assess suitability for accommodation. 7. Enrollment process. The enrollment process is completed to finalize placement. 8. Student visa application (if applicable). If required, a student visa application is submitted.

Scholarships

Rafa Nadal International School offers scholarships at U.S. universities. Graduates have received scholarships to prestigious U.S. universities, reflecting the school's ability to prepare students academically and internationally. These scholarships recognize academic merit and dedication, reflecting the school's success in preparing its students for educational and professional challenges worldwide.
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