International Schools in Algarve, Portugal

The Algarve’s international schools form a relatively small, concentrated network that serves both long-term expat families and local parents seeking English-medium or bilingual education, mainly around Faro, Loulé and Lagos. Most institutions offer British pathways (Cambridge/IGCSE and A levels) or the International Baccalaureate, and several explicitly deliver Portuguese - English bilingual programmes while also teaching Portuguese to local pupils. Annual tuition varies widely - from lower-cost bilingual primaries into the low thousands to larger British/IB schools charging substantially more - and families should budget separately for capital levies, transport, meals and exam fees. Admissions are handled school-by-school with the main intake for Northern-Hemisphere calendars in September, although many schools run rolling applications; prepare passport ID, recent school reports, vaccination records and proof of residence when you apply.

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