Spain, Mallorca
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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
King Richard III College has 250 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
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.
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.
British international private day school
Over 40 nationalities represented; countries represented include the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, France, United States, Zimbabwe, Russia, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom as a British international school.
Annual tuition at King Richard III College ranges from EUR 7,875 to EUR 14,880 for 2026/27.
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.
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.
Small class sizes are maintained.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.