Spain, Mallorca
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Rafa Nadal International School in Manacor, Mallorca, sits on the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar campus and serves ages 2 to 18 on a single site. The school is authorized by the Balearic Government and the Spanish Ministry of Education and is affiliated with the United Kingdom (British Council) and the United States (MSA and AERO). The Early Years Foundation Stage, British Primary Curriculum and American programs structure a bilingual, multinational learning community. Primary students follow the English National Curriculum with Spanish and Catalan taught to support multilingual fluency. Middle School follows an American program for grades 7 and 8, while High School adopts an American-based AERO framework with a 22-credit graduation requirement. The campus emphasizes sport, arts and wellbeing, with 45 tennis courts, 16 paddle courts, indoor/outdoor pools, a Technogym center and on-site dining. The school is a recognized SAT testing center and offers facilities and residences on site.
Ctra. Cales de Mallorca s/n, Km 1,2, 07500 Manacor, Balearic Islands, Spain
Rafa Nadal International School has instruction in English.
Crta. Cales de Mallorca s/n km 1.2, 07500 Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. The school sits on the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar campus in Manacor.
Infant and Primary levels, plus Secondary.
Anglo-American international school authorized by the Government of the Balearic Islands and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
More than 47 nationalities are represented among the student body.
Affiliations with the United Kingdom (British Council accreditation) and the United States (MSA accreditation; AERO standards).
The school is open on school days from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Rafa Nadal International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Primary School is rooted in the British curriculum. Spanish and Catalan are taught to enable children to thrive in a multilingual environment. The school day balances rigorous academic study with sport, the arts, co-curricular opportunities and community engagement. Middle School follows an American program for grades 7 and 8. High School uses an American-based curriculum under the AERO framework, with English (4 credits), Mathematics (4), Social Studies (4), Science (3), Foreign Language (2), Physical Education (2) and Electives (2); graduation requires 22 credits; the school is a SAT testing center.
University access is supported by a guidance counselor, with university destinations listed, including U.S. universities, and the school is a fully accredited SAT testing center.
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are offered.
1. Sending player information. The process starts with sending the player's information. This step begins the admission review and precedes the tennis level assessment and academic documentation. 2. Tennis level assessment. The applicant undergoes a tennis level assessment. The results help determine placement and subsequent steps in the admission process. 3. Academic documentation. Academic documentation must be provided as part of the admission process. 4. English requirement (for non-native speakers). Non-native English speakers must meet English language requirements. 5. Academic review and interview with the school. An academic review and an interview with the school are conducted. 6. Interview with the residence team. An interview with the residence team is conducted to assess suitability for accommodation. 7. Enrollment process. The enrollment process is completed to finalize placement. 8. Student visa application (if applicable). If required, a student visa application is submitted.
Rafa Nadal International School offers scholarships at U.S. universities. Graduates have received scholarships to prestigious U.S. universities, reflecting the school's ability to prepare students academically and internationally. These scholarships recognize academic merit and dedication, reflecting the school's success in preparing its students for educational and professional challenges worldwide.
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