Palma College – Sixth Form in the heart of Palma

Palma College feels like a deliberate intermediate step: not a huge campus but a practical sixth form in the city centre. Lessons are taught entirely in English by qualified teachers, while Spanish and island culture remain part of everyday life. Classes are small — maximum twelve students — and that makes the difference. Each week there are individual subject meetings in which teachers address grades, learning strategies and application plans. The timetable follows a typical British structure, with on-site hours roughly from 09:00 to 17:00 and supervised free periods for independent work, which helps many teenagers practise time management. Options range from classic A-Level subjects to hands-on BTEC choices such as sport and travel & tourism. The enrichment courses are short and useful — first aid, basic Mandarin or a video-editing course appear regularly and provide real-world skills alongside exams. A new, larger campus is planned for 2026: modern classrooms, science labs, a small theatre and sports facilities should broaden the learning offer. Another point: from autumn 2026 a supervised host-family boarding programme will start for international students, which can be very practical for parents who do not live on the island. Practical tips: attend open days, ask for sample timetables and university statistics, and apply early — especially for high-demand subjects.

Palma College feels like a deliberate intermediate step: not a huge campus but a practical sixth form in the city centre. Lessons are taught entirely in English by qualified teachers, while Spanish and island culture remain part of everyday life. Classes are small — maximum twelve students — and that makes the difference. Each week there are individual subject meetings in which teachers address grades, learning strategies and application plans. The timetable follows a typical British structure, with on-site hours roughly from 09:00 to 17:00 and supervised free periods for independent work, which helps many teenagers practise time management. Options range from classic A-Level subjects to hands-on BTEC choices such as sport and travel & tourism. The enrichment courses are short and useful — first aid, basic Mandarin or a video-editing course appear regularly and provide real-world skills alongside exams. A new, larger campus is planned for 2026: modern classrooms, science labs, a small theatre and sports facilities should broaden the learning offer. Another point: from autumn 2026 a supervised host-family boarding programme will start for international students, which can be very practical for parents who do not live on the island. Practical tips: attend open days, ask for sample timetables and university statistics, and apply early — especially for high-demand subjects.

Short courses such as first aid, content creation or language modules complement the curriculum. Alumni go on to universities in the UK, Europe and pursue international career paths.

Admissions include an interview, transcript review and sometimes trial work. The address is Carrer Can Verí 5, close to the cathedral; host-family programmes officially start in 2026, which is ideal for international students.