Engel & Völkers shows you the best international schools in Mallorca

Are you thinking about making that big move to Mallorca? There’s plenty to love about this Mediterranean island. First things first: the weather. We enjoy about 300 days of sunshine! And even though temperatures tend to drop during the colder months, the sun still comes out and offers us a warm feeling all year long! Another thing to love about Mallorca is its lifestyle. Once chosen as ‘the best city to live’ by The Times and always coming up in international rankings due to its fabulous infrastructure, landscape and quality of life, the capital city of the Balearic Islands is a hot stop for everyone looking to live in a trendy city surrounded by stunning nature. 

With a large international community, Mallorca has something for everyone, offering a long list of international schools. At Engel & Völkers we have made a selection of the best international schools you will find on the island for you!

Son Vida - the perfect choice if it comes to Engel & Völkers 

Son Vida, a neighbourhood standing out for its privacy, exclusivity and safety, is a luxury residential area on the outskirts of Palma. Living in Son Vida stands for enjoying the luxury Mediterranean lifestyle, due to the impressive array of modern residential architecture, which attracts international buyers to this well connected area. You will have easy access to the city, the airport and the rest of the island thanks to its proximity to the highway network. It’s only a 15-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive to Palma centre.

Son Vida is home to ‘Green Valley International School’ and ‘Escola Global:

Green Valley provides challenging and inspiring education and encourages students to develop their talents and aim for academic and human excellence. It is licensed under the British Council and therefore they teach Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, English Grammar & Literacy, Sports, Geography and History in English. Escola Global is a bilingual school following the English and Spanish curriculums from Early Years through to Secondary. Their curriculum has been endorsed by NABBS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and the Spanish local authority. They are focused on developing young global citizens who will grow into smart, kind and compassionate adults. 

Real estate prices in Son Vida are on the high-end as you will find architect-designed, hi-tech homes of varying tastes and styles. Properties range from over 4 million to around 25 million euros for a detached villa. International, national and local buyers are drawn to this area for a plethora of reasons and the wide range of available properties is one of them. Imagine making one of these magical properties your home where you can relax on your terrace and watch Palma’s bay while sipping a cocktail on your fabulous terrace overlooking the pool and your large garden.

International schools in Palma de Mallorca - the smart selection by Engel & Völkers

Known as ‘the Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Palma and its Mediterranean flair attracts hundreds of buyers due to its wonderful living conditions, services, facilities, architecture, schooling system, cultural offer and luxury lifestyle.

Home to ‘Queen’s College’, ‘Bellver International School’, ‘Lycee Francais’, ‘Deutsche Schule’, ‘Palma College’ and ‘The Academy International School’, Palma is the city holding the highest amount of excellent international schools on the island. No question asked, you will find a school suiting your children’s needs and your preferences. 

Palma’s Old town and its surroundings are two of the most sought-after areas in Palma. Its beautiful architecture, lively atmosphere, connectivity and proximity to the sea are just a few of the many reasons buyers are looking here to invest. Being two of the most exclusive areas, the Old Town and Calatrava districts hold a high number of restored mansions and stunning apartments with high ceilings. All properties sold in this area have proven to be high-level and profitable investments.

Luxury apartments with rooftop sea views are available at a price. The perfect place to live all-year-around due to its fantastic location, Palma’s old town is where you will experience the cosmopolitan Mediterranean lifestyle at its best.

International schools in Portals

Mallorca´s Southwest, going from Puerto Portals, passing by Santa Ponsa and all the way to Port Andratx has always been a highly sought-after location for property buyers. With an undeniably pretty setting and surrounded by verdant hills that overlook the natural bay and Mediterranean sea – Mallorca’s Southwest is the perfect place to live. We will be glad to show you the wonderful properties we have got available for you to take a look and start looking for your dream home on the island!  

One of Mallorca’s most well known international schools is located in Portals. We are talking about ‘Agora Portals’, a private international school focused on achieving academic excellence, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum and meeting the individual needs of each student under their care.  

Also located in the municipality of Calvià, you will find ‘King Richard III College’, a British International School, member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain). They educate children from the ages of 3 to 18 years old. KR3 covers the English curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage, through the English Primary and Secondary school systems, culminating with A Levels (AS and A2).

Another option in the area is ‘Baleares International College’, accommodated in a large, custom-built school situated in the beautiful, rural environment of Calvià. The school is in a very accessible location on the southwest coast of Mallorca and has a capacity for over 600 students from 3 to 18 years of age. Their teaching staff  is trained and experienced in the UK, and brings with them the latest educational methodologies and approaches.

Engel & Völkers shows you the best international schools in Manacor – Artà 

The Rafa Nadal International School (RNIS) is an Anglo-American co-educational school following a student-centered approach for students to develop a love for learning, gaining confidence and security within himself/herself. They provide a high-quality Anglo-American international education for children aged 3 to 18 years. The British Primary school, Nursery through to year 7, and American middle and high school, Grade 7 through to Grade 12.  All classes are delivered in English by experienced native teachers. 

The area surrounding Manacor and the northern town of Artà is charming, quiet and perfect for everyone looking for a villa, finca or house combining the best of a seaside and country location at the same time. Discover our wide range of properties in the area!

International schools in Santa Maria 

Are you familiar with the teaching system called ‘Montessori’? It is a scientifically based education approach that emphasises independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. It was developed by Italian physician and educator María Montessori. The Montessori School of Mallorca is an international private school offering nursery, primary and secondary education in Santa Maria, Mallorca. They operate as a British school abroad and follow the English national curriculum and a Montessori curriculum. The Montessori School of Mallorca is placed in an old windmill on an estate of 3,000 square meters on the outskirts of Santa Maria del Camí, a town of 6,000 inhabitants in the centre of the Spanish island of Mallorca.

Engel & Völkers Mallorca offers a diverse range of properties in Santa Maria and its surroundings. Nestled deep in the central Mallorcan countryside, with excellent transport connections, Santa Maria is home to a range of traditional townhouses or country houses, with secluded courtyards and dappled swimming pools, that have been contemporarily converted to luxurious properties with all modern conveniences.

International school in Mallorca’s North