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Eden Montessori International School

Portugal, Algarve

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees €6,340 - 9,115
Ages 3 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Portuguese
Typical class size 21
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Eden Montessori International School in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal, serves children from ages 3 to 12. The school uses a Montessori curriculum for Pre-School and Elementary levels and, since 2024, blends Montessori pedagogy with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Eden is a Candidate School for the PYP and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The school operates a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese, fostering language development from early childhood. Programs include Children's House (3–6 years) and Lower and Upper Elementary (6–12 years), plus Extracurricular activities and aftercare for ages 3–12. The Montessori framework centers on Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Cultural subjects, with integrated study of ecology, chemistry, anatomy, art, music, physical education, reading, drama, history, and geography. Extracurriculars include swimming, forest school, horse riding, arts and crafts, dance, and music, reinforcing independence, hands-on learning, and a love of learning in a diverse bilingual setting.

Cx. Postal 835T, E.N. 125, Fonatinhas, 8200-560 Albufeira, Portugal

The Essentials

Eden Montessori International School has typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
Fontainhas - Pinhal, Ferreiras, Albufeira, 8200-560, Portugal (mailing address Cx. Postal 835T, EN 125). Located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The school can be reached by phone at +351 289 037 265 or 935 450 009. It provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese.

Stages
Pre-School (Children's House) 3-6; Lower and Upper Elementary 6-12; Extracurricular 3-12. In 2024 the school blended Montessori with the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) and is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Country affiliation
Portugal
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Founded by a group of like-minded families united to allow children to flourish and grow in freedom. It describes itself as a diverse, multicultural community that upholds Christian values, welcomes neighboring families, and celebrates Christian holidays in the traditional way.
Fees

Annual tuition at Eden Montessori International School ranges from EUR 6,340 to EUR 9,115 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A one‑time application fee of EUR 25 is charged at the time the application form is submitted. Payment details for this application fee are provided and payable by bank transfer (Letras d'Alecrim – Colégios LDA, Caixa Crédito Agricola, IBAN: PT50 0045 7012 4029 6923 0042 9, BIC/SWIFT: CCCMPTPL).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- Annual tuition and associated first‑year charges published by third‑party school‑fee directories (based on the school's published figures as reported for the 2023/2024 academic year) are as follows:
- Kindergarten / Age 3 (Kindg. 1): Total annual fee EUR 6,340 (first year total including one‑time charges EUR 6,365).
- Kindergarten / Age 4 (Kindg. 2): Total annual fee EUR 6,340.
- Kindergarten / Age 5 (Kindg. 3): Total annual fee EUR 6,340.
- Grade 1 / Age 6: Total annual fee EUR 7,660.
- Grade 2 / Age 7: Total annual fee EUR 7,660.
- Grade 3 / Age 8: Total annual fee EUR 7,660.
- Grade 4 / Age 9: Total annual fee EUR 9,090.
- Grade 5 / Age 10: Total annual fee EUR 9,090.
- Grade 6 / Age 11: Total annual fee EUR 9,090.

- For a new enrolment in the youngest kindergarten year the published breakdown shows: Application Fee (one‑time) EUR 25; Enrolment Fee (annual) EUR 620; Tuition Fee (annual) EUR 5,720 — total first‑year cost EUR 6,365. The tuition amounts above are presented as annual totals.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The fees reported in the published fee schedule are given as annual amounts and include a separate enrolment (registration) charge plus the tuition amount for the year; the published presentation shows annual billing items rather than a public termly breakdown. Sibling discounts are recorded (2nd child 10%; 3rd+ child 15%).

Boarding fees

- The school's programmes cover ages 3–12 (Children's House and Elementary levels). There is no published boarding provision for these age ranges; no boarding fees are listed in the school's public programme descriptions.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- An annual enrolment (registration) fee of EUR 620 is shown in the published fee breakdown for first‑year enrolments.
- Aftercare and extracurricular activities are offered by the school as programme items, but separate fees for aftercare, extracurricular activities, meals, uniform, learning materials, trips or similar extras are not published in the fee schedule available through the school's public materials.

Refund information

- No school‑level refund policy for tuition, enrolment or application fees is published in the publicly available admissions form and programme pages reviewed. The fee documents and programme pages do not show a detailed refund or withdrawal timetable.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer (IBAN/BIC) is published as the payment method for the application fee (bank details provided on the application form). Other payment methods (credit card, online payment portal, cash, direct debit) are not documented in the publicly available admissions form or programme pages reviewed.

Notes on discounts and special charges

- Sibling discounts are published in the fee summary: 10% discount for the second child and 15% for the third and subsequent children (applies to published school fees excluding aftercare, extracurriculars and meals).

Summary of findings and missing items

- The school's official application form and admissions materials include a EUR 25 application fee and provide bank transfer details for payment.
- A detailed per‑grade annual fee schedule (with enrolment fee and annual tuition totals) is published through established international school directories; those listings report the annual figures shown above and indicate the fees as published for the 2023/2024 academic year.
- The following fee items and specifics were not found in the school's publicly available admissions form and programme pages and therefore are not available to state as fact here: a current academic‑year per‑term billing breakdown, an explicit published billing calendar (dates or due‑by terms), published boarding charges (no boarding for ages 3–12), published uniform costs, published daily meal prices, a published refunds/withdrawals policy, and a full list of accepted payment methods beyond the bank transfer details shown for the application fee.
Academics

Eden Montessori International School teaches Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
The school provides Montessori education for Pre-School and Elementary levels. In 2024, the school blended its Montessori method with the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). The school is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The school offers a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese. Programs include Childrens House (3-6 Years), Lower and Upper Elementary (6-12 Years), and Extracurricular (3-12 Years), including aftercare and extracurricular activities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Instill a love of learning. Encourage self-discipline. Nurture self-confidence and independence. Improve concentration. Instill a sense of compassion and empathy for others. Provide a bilingual environment (English & Portuguese).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Provide a bilingual environment (English & Portuguese).
Parent Experience

History
Since 2018 Eden Montessori International School in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal, has provided a Montessori environment for Pre-School and Elementary levels. It was founded by a group of like-minded families seeking a respectful, inclusive education that nurtures independence and a love of learning. In 2024 the school blended its Montessori pedagogy with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and became a Candidate School for the PYP, pursuing IB World School authorization. The school offers a bilingual English–Portuguese environment.

Community
The school emphasizes a community-focused ethos and aims for connection among students, families and staff. It hosts events to bring the Eden community together, such as a Summer Fair scheduled for June 13, 2026, and invites families to join its mailing list for updates on events and news. The bilingual environment supports communication within the community by offering English and Portuguese in daily life.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular program serves ages 3-12 and includes aftercare and extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows a Montessori program with five basic areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Cultural subjects. In Children's House (3-6 years), independence and hands-on learning build concentration, coordination, and self-esteem. In Lower Elementary (6-9 years), the curriculum is integrated, covering ecology, chemistry, anatomy, art, music, physical education, reading, grammar, drama, history, mathematics, language, literature, and geography. The program provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese.

Arts & Creative
Arts and crafts activities expose children to different materials and foster creativity. Music classes for younger and older groups develop rhythm and instrument skills, with piano offered twice a week. Dance, including ballet and gymnastics, is available as afterschool activities, along with other music-focused offerings.

Cultural & Language
Cultural subjects include science, geography, history, art, music, and physical education. The program also emphasizes language development through Language Arts and reading and writing activities. Eden provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese.

Social & Hobbies
At Eden, aftercare and extracurricular activities include swimming, cooking classes, arts and crafts, forest school, gymnastics and ballet, music, piano, and horse riding. Swimming is offered weekly at a nearby indoor pool; horse riding is arranged with a local stable; some activities are onsite and others offsite and may have additional costs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
These activities support physical health and wellbeing, including weekly swimming, outdoor Forest School experiences, gymnastics, ballet, and horse riding. Physical activity is integrated with creative and artistic exploration through music and arts classes.
Languages

Language Provision
The school provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese.
Admissions

Admissions
Not currently accepting applications. Open days will be scheduled and announced on social media and on this page. A 'Schedule a tour' option is available for inquiries.
School Events
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