International, public, and private schools in Mallorca to consider in 2024

People who decide to live in Mallorca are families with one to four children. Children's education will always be one of the most critical priorities in our lives. When you move to Mallorca, the determining factor comes down to choosing a good school.

To answer such an important question and other questions related to your children's education, you'll have to study tons of websites and analyze a large amount of different information.

Our company, "Yes! Mallorca Property» has done this job for you and issued a detailed article devoted to choosing a school in Mallorca.

Content

1. What is the structure of the school system in Mallorca?

How many schools are there in Mallorca?

How many children of expats study in Mallorca?

Is education in Mallorca valued in the world?

How many years do children study at schools in Mallorca?

When does the school year start in Mallorca?

How long is a school day?

2. Public schools in Mallorca

What are the most popular public schools in Mallorca?

3. "Colegios Concertados" – semi-private schools

The most popular semi-private in Mallorca

4. Private schools in Mallorca – International and British ones

Best international schools in Mallorca

5. Private German schools in Mallorca

6. How can we change schools when moving to Mallorca? What is essential to be informed of?

Helpful tips for the transition to school in Mallorca

What is the structure of the school system in Mallorca?

 

How many schools are there in Mallorca?

Currently, 590 registered educational institutions are in Mallorca, and 224 are public ones of pre-school or primary education. Secondary education is provided in 71 public schools. In Mallorca, private schools with governmental support are standard. These are so-called semi-public schools that operate under private management. The number of such schools is 115.

The rest of the schools (176 educational institutions, to be exact) are private institutions for pre-school children and private international world-class schools.

 

How many children of expats study in Mallorca?

The Balearic Islands is the leading autonomous region if the number of students of foreign children in schools is considered. According to the University of the Balearic Islands, more than 16% of all students in Mallorca's schools are the children of immigrants. 83% of them go to public schools. So, at this stage of the analysis of the school system of the Balearic Islands, foreign citizens rely on the education quality in Mallorca.

 

Is education in Mallorca valued in the world?

If we speak about various schools, it's worth mentioning that Mallorca is a luxury resort where rich and famous people often purchase real estate. And top world educational organizations couldn't ignore this critical fact. The significant presence of private schools in Mallorca leads to the point that education in Mallorca is valued not only in Spain but all-around Europe. Many private schools in Mallorca provide programs developed by the best world universities.

Moreover, the opportunity to work at the best private schools in Mallorca attracts many highly qualified teachers from all over Europe. The competition for the positions is very high. And not everyone can become an employee at an elite school, even if they are skilled professionals. That's why many teachers must take up employment at public and semi-public schools. This gives an extra boost for students, even in public schools.

Is education in Spain free?

There are three types of schools in Mallorca. And the significant difference between them is the cost of studying.

School type	Cost of Education	Structure
Colegio Público	Free (except for textbooks)	Public schools in Mallorca
"Colegios Concertados"	150 EUR per month or more	Semi-private schools
Colegio Privado	550 EUR per month or more. This cost doesn't include food, textbooks, and school uniforms	Private schools. Some of them are Spanish, and some of them are International ones

How many years do children study at schools in Mallorca?

Children in Spain start to go to school at an early age. And let's talk about pre-school education in Mallorca. Parents may send their children to kindergarten even at the age of three months. Such institutions are called "Escuela infantile" or "Guardería en Mallorca." They are also divided into public and private. The public ones are free, and the private ones can cost you at least 250 EUR per month. Please note that pre-school education in Mallorca is optional. But it has excellent benefits for preparing children for further instruction.

Compulsory education in Spain starts at the age of six. First of all, children enter primary school. There they'll be studying for the next six years. The primary school in Mallorca is called "Colegio Primario."

Secondary school – "Escola Secundária" – is also compulsory for children. The duration of education at this stage is four years.

The last two school years imply specialized education. This type of school is called "Escuela bachillerato." It's worth mentioning that these last two years are optional. But as a rule, all children in Mallorca study in such schools before entering universities worldwide.

When does the school year start in Mallorca?

The school year in Mallorca starts in mid-September. Typically, this is the period from September 15 to September 22. The school year ends in June, from the 15th to the 22nd. This is due to the weather conditions. So children may not be at school during the hottest season.

How long is a school day?

The duration of the school day in Mallorca is different and depends on the type of school.

• In public schools, children study from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM.

• In semi-public schools, the day lasts from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM. There is also a possible extension to 05:00 PM.

• Private schools work from 09:00 AM to 04:45 PM.

Public schools in Mallorca

• There are more than 30 students in the class.

• The schools are open for children of all nationalities, regardless of the status of their parents.

• Over 50% of all subjects are taught in Catalan.

• There are up to 30 students in the class.

• This is the most popular way of education among Spanish families and foreign families that moved to Mallorca in connection with work.

• 50% of subjects are taught in Catalan.

• High level of education.

• 75% of schools of such a type in Mallorca are religious.

• 25% of schools are secular ones (not religious).

The most popular semi-private schools in Mallorca. In such schools, your child can get the following:

• pre-school education;

• primary education;

• secondary education;

• upper secondary education under the "Bachelor" program.

most popular semi-private in Mallorca

School name	Location	Brief information and website	Cost of education	Education system
Colegio Sant Pere	Palma De Mallorca	http://www.colegisantpere.com/ 971475050	100 EUR per month without meals	religious international
Colegio Centro Internacional De Educación	Palma De Mallorca	https://cide.es/ 971606499	From 100 EUR per month without meals	secular international
Colegio San Agustín	Palma de Mallorca	https://www.sanagustinpalma.es/ 971 72 34 65	From 0 to 100 EUR per month without meals	religious international
Colegio La Salle	Inca	https://inca.lasalle.es/ 971 500 365	From 0 to 100 EUR per month without meals	religious international
Colegio La Salle	Palma de Mallorca	https://palma.lasalle.es/ 971606397	From 0 to 100 EUR per month without meals	religious international

You can quickly get to schools in Mallorca using the public transportation system. Bus stops are located at each semi-private school. Routes are organized from most localities of the Island.

Private schools in Mallorca – International and British ones 

Private schools in Mallorca are educational institutions that don't receive government subsidies. These schools are relatively expensive. Nevertheless, they offer students an independent educational model. One of the most important benefits of such schools is the diploma/certificate the student gets upon graduation. These diplomas/certificates are highly valued worldwide and, in general, give people preferences when they try to enter the best universities in any country.

The University of Oxford, Cambridge, Sorbonne University, and Harvard University – these and many other famous universities develop educational programs for private schools in Mallorca.

In addition, private schools differ from the others in terms of their structure.

• There are 17 to 25 students in the class.

• These schools are top-rated among most European families with high incomes.

• Such schools provide international classes

• The share of the Catalan language is from 0% to 50%

Best international schools in Mallorca

Education system	School name	Location	Brief information	Website	Cost of education
Common European pedagogical method	Colegio Agora	Portals Nous	Lessons are taught in English and Spanish International school School transportation system, extended morning and afternoon hours, dining room, extracurricular activities, etc.	971684042 https://colegioagoraportals.es/	The average amount is 1,000 EUR per month
Common European pedagogical method	Colegio Luis Vives	Palma de Mallorca (center)	Included in the Top 100 schools in Spain Languages: Castilian, Catalan, English Extended morning and afternoon hours, dining room, extracurricular activities, etc.	971290150 https://www.colegioluisvives.es/es	At least 650 EUR per month
American education system (the education program was developed by the University of Oxford)	Colegio San Cayetano	Palma de Mallorca (Zonas escolares de Palma)	Included in the Top 50 schools in Spain Languages: English, Castilian, Catalan. Optional: German, French, Chinese School transportation system, extended morning and afternoon hours, dining room, extracurricular activities, etc.	971220575 https://www.colegiosancayetano.com/	From 550 EUR per month
British	Colegio Queen's College	Palma de Mallorca (La Bonanova)	Lessons are taught in English and Spanish International school Extended morning and afternoon hours, dining room, extracurricular activities, etc.	971401011 https://www.queenscollege.es/en/	From 700 EUR per month
French	Colegio Lycée Français international de Palma	Palma de Mallorca (Zonas escolares de Palma)	Lessons are taught in French and Spanish International school Extended morning and afternoon hours, dining room, extracurricular activities, etc.	971739260 https://lfipalma.es/	At least 700 EUR per month
British	Baleares International College	Magaluf (Calvia)	Lessons are taught in English and Spanish International school Extended morning and afternoon hours, dining room, extracurricular activities, etc.	971133167 https://balearesint.net/	At least 700 EUR per month
Alternative educational model	Colegio The Montessori School of Mallorca	Santa María del Camí.	Lessons are taught in English and Spanish School transportation system, extended morning and afternoon hours, dining room, extracurricular activities, etc.	971 140 170 https://www.montessorimallorca.org/	From 300 to 700 EUR per month
Alternative educational model	Rafa Nadal International school	Manacor	International sports school Full boarding The education program makes it possible to combine studying and sports training Upon graduation, the best students can apply for grants to famous American universities	971 84 50 22 https://www.rafanadalacademy.com/rafa-nadal-international-school	At least 1,000 EUR per month
An educational model based on active methodologies and innovations	Colegio Escola Global	Palma de Mallorca. Near the University of the Balearic Islands	Trilingual International School Languages: Spanish, English, Catalan Extended morning and afternoon hours, extracurricular activities, etc.	971431602 https://escola-global.com/	From 1,000 EUR per month

Private German schools in Mallorca

Mallorca is a favorite holiday spot for Germans. They like Mallorca so much that many German families have decided to move here to live permanently.

Children who are used to speaking German and have never studied Spanish still have the opportunity to get an education in their native language at any German school in Mallorca. This will help the child solve the issue of the language barrier. Furthermore, it'll make your move to Mallorca much easier.

The "Eurocampus Deutsche Schule" school is an official partner of "Deutschen Schule" in Barcelona. It is in Mallorca.

It's the only German school in Mallorca licensed by the Ministry of Education.

The education system: General pedagogical method. Standard German education system.

This school is an international one. However, it's worth noting that it is preferable for children whose native language is German.

Primary education in the German school in Mallorca follows the German program.

In the senior grades, the following subjects are added to the education program: Sociology, Science, Biology, Geography, and History.

The lessons are in the following languages:

• German – 40%

• Spanish – 40%

• Catalan – 20%

You can visit the website of the private German school in Mallorca using the following link: https://www.dsmallorca.de/.

And here's the phone number of the private German school: +34 971 73 37 30.

"Eurocampus" German school is in the Palma area – "La Porciúncula."

How can we change schools when moving to Mallorca? What is essential to be informed of?

Changing schools when moving to another region is always stressful for parents and children. And when you decide to move to another country, it's even more stressful, since people there speak another language, including at schools.

What essential steps can you take for your children to endure the change of school when moving to Mallorca quickly?

And how can you solve the issue of school enrollment?

Helpful tips for the transition to school in Mallorca

1.         You first need to decide how much money you're willing to spend on education for your children. There are three basic options:

• education at public school – free;

• semi-private school in Mallorca – 100 to 250 EUR per month;

• private school – at least 500 EUR per month.

If you choose a public or semi-private school, you must understand that 80% of the lessons are in Spanish and Catalan.

2.         And if you prefer a private school, we strongly recommend you visit at least several. It's necessary to find an answer to the main question – which school is better?

Our company, "Yes! Mallorca Property," from its own experience, recommends the private schools as follows:

• Colegio San Cayetano

• Colegio Luis Vives

• Baleares International College

The diplomas/certificates of these schools are widely valued not only in Europe but worldwide.

3.         You should also visit Ayuntamiento to get a document confirming your and your children's registration at the place of residence (necessary for public schools).

4.         After visiting several schools, you should decide and select one of them. You'll have to pay an annual fee in private schools – "Matricula." As a rule, it's equal to the payment for one month of studying.

5.         After you pay the first fee, you'll get access to the school application. It'll describe the education program, access to additional platforms, and a list of necessary textbooks you need to purchase. Also, you'll be informed on how and where to buy a school uniform and a computer, as well as sign up for a school bus (if necessary).

6.         Parents often hire a tutor if the child needs to speak Spanish. But, in practice, it isn't a necessary thing to do. During their first school year, children will begin speaking Spanish even without extra classes. Remember that Spanish is relatively easy for children of all ages to study and understand.

7.         If you bring your child in the middle of the school year, this will be fine. You need to request a report card from your school and pass the same procedure as before the start of the school year.

8.         Our company, "Yes! What Mallorca Property," would like to give you a main tip when your children change schools and start their education in Mallorca. And that advice is to stay calm. Mallorca has the most significant percentage of expats of all Spanish autonomous regions – 18%. Schools in Mallorca are ready for this since they have various regulations on how to behave with new children from different countries. Be sure that your children will be given as much attention as possible. They will be helped to get into the studying rhythm gently and without compromising the education itself.

Please remember that most private and semi-private schools are in Palma de Mallorca in Zonas escolares de Palma. This is a good area from the Son Vida district to Santa Catalina. Here you can select and purchase real estate and have good neighbors and a high quality of life.

You can view available properties in this area in our catalog: Zonas escolares de Palma.

Contact "Yes! Mallorca" to buy real estate in areas where the best schools are located. Our professional employees will help you select the property object of your dreams and recommend the best schools for your children. Call today!