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The Montessori School of Mallorca

Spain, Mallorca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €7,980 - 12,500
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 90
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, Cantonese, German
Typical class size 15
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Montessori School of Mallorca blends Montessori pedagogy with a British curriculum to offer a continuous journey from Casa (ages 3–5) to Secondary (11–16). It combines Montessori methods with the English National Curriculum, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE qualifications alongside a Spanish ESO pathway. English is the main language of learning within a multilingual community, with Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) conferences in Rome and New York. Primary is homework-free and delivers academics, languages, arts, and physical education, supported by Montessori staff and specialists in music, languages, and sport. In Secondary, classes are small and British in approach, with a dual qualification pathway (IGCSE and ESO) and Global Perspectives, MMUN. W.I.S.E. Centre provides wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding. The campus revolves around a 400-year-old windmill, with outdoor spaces, gardens, and nature-focused learning. Languages include Spanish, Catalan, and German, with trips to London, Madrid, Rome, New York, and China.

Carrer Batle Josep Canyelles, 9, 07320 Santa Maria del Camí, Illes Balears, Spain

The Essentials

The Montessori School of Mallorca has 90 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

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
Casa (3-5 years); Primary (5-11 years); Secondary (11-16 years).

Type
The school is an international Montessori school.

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
United Kingdom

School day structure
School hours are 9:00–16:00, Friday finishes at 15:30.
Diving Deeper

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
Lunch is available via an optional catering service; students may also bring packed lunches from home.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Montessori School of Mallorca ranges from EUR 7,980 to EUR 12,500 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

The Montessori School of Mallorca teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
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
Small classes with British-certified teachers and subject specialists.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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
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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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.
Facilities

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.

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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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 & 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
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.

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
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.
Languages

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
English is the main language of learning; students also learn Spanish, Catalan, and German.

Immersion Programs
Languages are taught in a natural, immersive way across Primary, including English, Spanish, Catalan, and German.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

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.

Waitlist
Older children: rolling admissions; if full, we'll offer a waiting list place.
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