Deutsche Schule Algarve

Portugal, Algarve

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Grade 1	6	6,468 EUR	Primary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 2	7	6,468 EUR	Primary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 3	8	6,732 EUR	Primary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 4	9	6,732 EUR	Primary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 5	11	7,062 EUR	Secondary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 6	12	7,062 EUR	Secondary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 7	13	7,062 EUR	Secondary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 8	14	7,062 EUR	Secondary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 9	15	7,062 EUR	Secondary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 10	16	8,052 EUR	Secondary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 11	17	8,778 EUR	Secondary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.
Grade 12	18	8,778 EUR	Secondary	Tuition per year; excludes optional offers; VAT not charged for tuition.

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Application / registration fee
- A one‑time registration/enrolment fee is required to finalize an application; payment of this fee makes the registration legally binding.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per half‑year)
- Offene Eingangsstufe (Grades 1–2): EUR 6,468.00 per year — EUR 3,234.00 per half‑year.
- Grades 3–4: EUR 6,732.00 per year — EUR 3,366.00 per half‑year.
- Sekundarstufe I (Grades 5–9): EUR 7,062.00 per year — EUR 3,531.00 per half‑year.
- Sekundarstufe II (Grade 10 / introductory phase): EUR 8,052.00 per year — EUR 4,026.00 per half‑year.
- Sekundarstufe II (Grades 11–12 / qualification phase): EUR 8,778.00 per year — EUR 4,389.00 per half‑year.

Optional / additional school costs
- Afternoon programmes (prices shown are per half‑year):
- Grundschule – Freizeitbetreuung and offers (children aged 4–6): EUR 405.00 (plus VAT where noted).
- Grundschule – Homework supervision / learning time: EUR 60.00 (VAT not charged).
- Grundschule – Projects and play offers from 16:00: EUR 40.00 (plus VAT where noted).
- Grundschule – Extra offers (sport, theatre etc.): EUR 140.00 (plus VAT where noted).
- Sekundarstufe – Homework supervision / learning time: EUR 190.00 (VAT not charged).
- Sekundarstufe – Extra offers (sport, theatre, robotics etc.): EUR 180.00 (plus VAT where noted).
- Sekundarstufe – Remedial / tutoring support: EUR 250.00 (plus VAT where noted).
- Lunch / midday meal: EUR 5.00 per meal.
- School bus service: a bus service is offered on specific routes; availability and pricing are handled via the school secretariat.
- School books and materials: the school can assist with book procurement; any costs for books/materials are charged separately.
- Uniforms: no compulsory school uniform fee is listed in the school's public information; there is no published uniform charge. (This statement is based on the school's published parent information and school regulations.)

Sibling discount
- A sibling discount of 5% applies from the second child in the same family.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Accepted billing schedules: monthly instalments (payments due by the 5th of each month), half‑year payment, or annual payment.
- New enrolments: for enrolments within a month, if registration occurs on or before the 15th of the month the full monthly instalment is due; if after the 15th, 50% of the monthly instalment is due for that month.
- Payment methods accepted: bank transfer to the school's business account, cash or cheque at the school office, and payment via the local “Tickets Ensino/Infância” scheme where applicable.

Refunds, cancellations and absence
- Absence: prolonged absence from school does not entitle parents to a refund of tuition for the corresponding period.
- Withdrawal / cancellation: a pupil's departure requires a written deregistration in accordance with the notice/cancellation period specified in the individual school contract. Fees already due under the contract remain payable according to the contract terms.

Boarding (residency) provision
- The school does not operate a boarding provision; education is provided on a day‑school basis and no boarding fees are charged. (This is based on the school's published organisational information and school documents.)

Notes on payment of optional offers
- Optional afternoon activities are invoiced separately (prices quoted above are per half‑year); VAT applies where indicated. Payment timing for these extras follows the school's invoicing terms.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German, Portuguese

Fees €6,468 - 7,062

Ages 5 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 190

Type Co-educational

Opened 1996

Bus Service Yes

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The Deutsche Schule Algarve is a state-recognized German international school located in the Algarve. It offers a German curriculum for students aged 5 to 18, guiding Grundschule (grades 1–4) and Sekundarstufen I & II (grades 5–12), culminating in the German International Abitur (DIA). German remains the language of instruction, while Portuguese is the everyday language and English and French are taught as mandatory foreign languages. The school follows KMK guidelines for Deutsche Auslandsschulen and collaborates with Deutsche Schule Lissabon to ensure smooth transitions to German or international schools. Small class sizes foster a personal learning atmosphere, with differentiated instruction and open-learning formats. The timetable includes core subjects plus music, art, Sachunterricht, sport and swimming, and a focus on scientific work, presentation techniques and digital competencies. From 2025 the school operates under a family-led leadership team, continuing a strong intercultural and international project ethos, including Erasmus. A caring, internationally minded community.

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