Watching the Texas deep freeze from Mallorca
"Mallorcan kids rarely get snow days, but they seem to love the winter weather even more than I did"
Queen's College - Looking at Black history
They have investigated the lives of leaders and politicians such as Barak and Michelle Obama and Martin Luther King and astronauts such as Mae Jemison.
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Our Academy teachers also brought their classes outside for more physical activities and follow up lessons.
Top Ten Facts about Romans from our Year 4 Journalists!
In English the children have created their own Roman Gods and have been writing character descriptions.
Creativity and mindfulness
The children used design technology to construct their own celtic roundhouses and were very pleased with the final results.
Boat life in Mallorca
“I just wish I could take a boat and go out on the sea and breath some fresh air long way from the city and the crowd”
Queen's College carnival - Characters from history
The parades were distanced without the cheers from the parents but it was still a memorable day for everyone.
Carnival, Colour and Costumes
Rafa Nadal International School was resplendent with colour, costumes and carnival fever this week.
“At Home 2020” - A photography book from the students at Mallorca International School
The images are so powerful that we will be publishing a book available to parents and the local community.
We still have our 300 days of sunshine a year
“Jessika what is going on with the restrictions in Mallorca? Can we book and come to see you now?”
World Cancer Day
A huge thank you to The Academy school community on the tremendous support for the fundraising activities on Thursday 4th February.
Year 7 Craft class at Bellver
Now the frogs are ready to fill up with pencils to use and bring a smile.
Queen's College - Finding out about plants
A school garden offers opportunities to teach life skills such as gardening and cooking and encourages healthy eating in Children.
“We do put health as a top priority on our life list”
It seems like a lot of the Scandinavians that decide to move to Mallorca from up north, bring with them loads of experience in health and ways of better living.
Another Groundhog Day come and gone
"Many of us have come to feel like we’re actually... repeating the same at-first seemingly tedious day over and over."
News from The Academy International School
Check out the latest News from The Academy International School including new equipment and a mini-beast hunt.
Year 1 at queen's college - keeping penguins dry
The children decided to find out which material would be the most waterproof material for an umbrella to keep a penguin dry.
Ultimate guide for UK Nationals living in Spain
Here is a useful guide for citizens’ rights for UK Nationals covered by the Withdrawal Agreement.
News from Rafa Nadal International School
Sport is a great way to stay healthy and our pupils enjoy a break from the classroom by having tennis lessons from the coaches.
Mallorca International School welcomes Duncan Giles
Today we interview Duncan Giles, Professor of Business Studies, who wants to inspire a strong sense of responsibility and work ethic to his students.
February is my focus month - “Focus on the good and the good will come to you”
This week find out about the Scandinavian legend that has to do about almond flowers!
Against all odds!
The Rotary Club of Calvia International successfully runs their Inter Schools Debate Competition for 2020/2021.
The Academy International School news update
Our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme chemists were busy at work in the lab.
Age in Spain - working together in 2021
Age in Spain is still here to support people who need extra help with the residency process.
S.O.S. Pollensa
Ponte has made this appeal at a particularly delicate moment because these are times when certain people cannot access social aid because of their irregular administrative position or mere bureaucratic issues.
"We're going on a bear hunt!" Queen's College reception children
We are keeping our fingers tightly crossed that very soon their dream journeys will be a reality!
News from Rafa Nadal International School
Outdoor learning still features prominently and year 3 were making the most of the good weather around the school grounds.
When you think things cannot get worse, the hurricane hits
"The road looked like a river and for one long second the bus actually lifted from the road, due to the water masses. My fantastic driver just looked at me and said, “no worries I’m also a boat captain.”
American news and views in Mallorca
"The new speed limits in Mallorca are going to be rough for the over 1,200 American expats on the island."
Putting the record straight on British property buyers and the military permit
"The great repercussion and alarm caused by this new requirement, which is now also necessary for British citizens, is due to the delay that it is said to cause in carrying out the real estate transaction...."
English as an Additional Language at Baleares International College
As part of the largest International school community and student body on the island we understand the importance of language development across all ages.
Winter Wonderland - Queen’s College nursery children have great time learning about winter
One of their favourite Ice Castle activities is to become an arctic explorer and sketch what they can see in their make-believe space.
If only we had known
"I decided for next week to write a little about some of my fellow Scandinavians and to find us all some good news"
Out and about with Queen's College
Physical activities help to develop children’s self esteem and the outdoors is the perfect place for science activities to flourish.
News from the Academy International School
The Academy International School classes have started with enthusiasm
Baleares International College Schools are virtually opening their door
Virtual Open Days will be held in January across both BIC schools.
What is Clove and how to get a Cl@ve Pin
What is the Clove system and how to get a Cl@ve pin, then what can you do with it?
Swapping a UK Driving Licence to a Spanish One!
How to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one. The deadline to do so easily is approaching fast! My husband and I decided to test the online system.
Scandinavian news and views in Mallorca
The most unexpected thing in Mallorca for Scandinavians that decide to move here is the humid air and indoor environment.
Brexit – For thousands of UK nationals in Spain there is still time to act
This means for UK nationals, who were unable to begin or complete the process of applying for residency in Spain and the new TIE card, there is still time to act.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Update: Royal Navy submarine dives into a storm in Spain
- First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”