(Mallorca) The Baleares International School has been in operation since 1957 and serves the foreign community in Mallorca. Children are accepted from the age of three years and remain at the school until they have completed their advanced level examinations. Teaching staff are fully qualified in their fields, the great majority having completed their training in Britain. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, and in addition includes Spanish language (from age 6), German language (from age 10) and French language (from 14).
Located in the Palma suburb of San Agustin the B.I.S. occupies three acres and includes a large library, science laboratories, computer centre, art room, music room and dining hall and possesses a basket ball court. Games are taught at a local fully equipped sports centre. A cafeteria provides hot meals as required.
The academic programme prepares children for the Key Stages tests, for the IGCSE examinations and for A-levels in a wide range of subjects. In addition, pupils may prepare and sit American tests (PSAT, SAT, TOEFL and Advanced Placements in various subjects). The school is also a centre for the SSAT.
The Baleares International School is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of education based upon inspection by the British HMI, and its academic offering is also suited to the completion of credits towards a graduation that permits pupils to enter the American system of education.
Interested parents should contact the headmaster and wherever possible come to visit the school to see the facilities and meet the teachers.
Cabo Mateu Coch, 17, San Agustin - 07015, Palma De Mallorca
Tel: (+34) 971 403161 ; Fax: (+34) 971 700319
Email: bis@ocea.es
Web site: http://www.balearesint.net/
