The outdoors offers something irreplaceable: the space to explore, observe, experience, reflect, take responsible risks and develop new skills.
Our aim is to create a stimulating and caring environment that enables all students to reach their full potential, developing their skills and confidence in all areas of life in the process.
The Forest
Why learn in the forest?
Learning in nature helps children develop a stronger sense of environmental responsibility, providing them with the social and emotional tools needed to navigate real-world challenges. We see the forest as an educational partner that inspires wonder, boosts wellbeing, and enhances academic learning in the classroom.
Our Forest School programme introduces children to the natural world, where curiosity is the driving force and every experience is an opportunity for growth. Forest School is a recognised approach to outdoor learning. Through regular sessions in a natural environment, pupils can build their confidence, independence and resilience, as well as developing a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Nature becomes an extension of the classroom, providing a space where creativity can flourish, problems can be solved naturally, and learning can come to life. Direct experiences in nature allow students to deepen their connection with the environment and develop a sense of responsibility towards it.
The Forest and the Academic Bridge
Our teachers work closely with EDUNAT professionals to ensure that outdoor discovery activities reinforce our British Curriculum goals. Forest School sessions provide a 'lived experience' for:
- Science: Exploring ecosystems, biodiversity and seasonal changes
- Geography: Environmental stewardship, map-making and understanding topography
- Literacy: Inspiring descriptive vocabulary and creative writing through sensory stimuli
- Personal and Social (PSHE): Building resilience, teamwork and mental wellbeing
Sant Agustí’s Forest School Programme is delivered in partnership with EDUNAT, a cooperative specialising in outdoor and nature-based education. Their experienced facilitators guide children of all ages through each session, ensuring they have a safe, inspiring and developmentally appropriate experience.
How Forest School works:
Throughout the year, children aged 3 to 11 participate in dedicated sessions. As they progress from the Early Years to Primary, they are gradually introduced to new challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities to develop their skills.
Our approach is child-led, meaning our facilitators follow each child’s interests and curiosity. This allows learning to unfold naturally, whether through building shelters, exploring habitats, collaborating with peers, or experimenting with natural materials.
Children develop a variety of skills, including observation, problem solving, risk assessment, teamwork, creativity, environmental awareness, confidence and self-regulation.
The environment is the third teacher.
The Water
Nautical initiation: sailing and water sports.
Our Nautical Initiation Programme is designed for children aged 8 and over who want to explore the exciting world of water sports in Mallorca.
In a safe and inspiring environment, they will develop their confidence and abilities. Just a five-minute walk from BIC Sant Agustí, the Escuela Nacional de Vela is located at Port Calanova, offering an exceptional setting for children to learn and enjoy sailing lessons and beginner-friendly water activities right by the coast.
Guided by a qualified coaching team, pupils can experience a variety of water sports, including:
- Collective sailing, which is ideal for developing teamwork and foundational sailing skills
- Windsurfing to develop balance
- Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) along the calm waters of the bay
- Kayaking and canoeing to build strength, coordination, and water confidence
This programme is an integral part of our Physical Education (PE) curriculum, helping to develop students' coordination, resilience, teamwork and awareness of water safety.
t is also available as an optional year-round after-school club, which is ideal for families seeking high-quality water sports activities in Mallorca.
Thanks to its proximity to the school and its outstanding facilities, our nautical programme is one of the most distinctive features of a British international education in Mallorca.
It gives children the chance to enjoy outdoor learning and healthy physical activity in the form of professional sailing instruction in a world-class environment.
The Coast
We are very fortunate to have many beautiful beaches within walking distance of the school. Subjects such as geography and art lend themselves to trips to the beach, where our students can develop a range of skills, from mapping the local area and discovering beach wildlife to sketching boats at the sailing club.
As a school, we are committed to educating our students about marine conservation and plastic pollution. We collaborate with the Save the Med Foundation, regularly participating in beach cleans around the island.
