Vale Verde International School

Portugal, Algarve

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Portuguese

Fees €7,143 - 12,408

Ages 5 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Bus Service Yes

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Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Taught languages English, Portuguese

Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Vale Verde International School is an international school in Luz-Lagos, Portugal, serving students aged 5 to 18 in the Western Algarve. The Primary program is bilingual (60% English, 40% Portuguese), with core literacy, numeracy and science taught in English. The Cambridge curriculum guides the Secondary School from Year 7 to Year 13, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Levels, with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE also offered. The Cambridge Pathway extends from Year 1 to Year 13, and Cambridge Checkpoint assessments monitor progress at the end of Year 6 and Year 9. Vale Verde is an ABRSM examination centre for practical and theory music exams, with on-site music lessons available in the evenings and at weekends. After-school clubs include Chess, Capoeira, Animation, Volleyball, Football, Arts & Crafts, and Portuguese and French. The school hosts a diverse community with 27 nationalities represented and has limited facilities for students with special educational needs.

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The Essentials

Location

Estrada do Burgau, 8600-120 Luz-Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

Stages

Primary (Year 1–6) and Secondary (Year 7–13)

Type

International school with bilingual English–Portuguese programme; Cambridge curriculum; IGCSE and AS/A Levels

Additional learning support

Limited facilities and resources for students with special educational needs; SEN support available at additional charge after assessment

Country affiliation

Portugal

School day structure

School day starts at 9:00 for Primary (Year 1–6) and 9:00 for Secondary (Year 7–13); Primary ends at 15:30; Secondary ends at 15:45; after-school activities 15:45–16:30; bus service available

Bus service

Bus service from Portimão to school daily with stops along the way including Lagos; billed termly with annual commitment

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Academics

Curriculum

Cambridge Lower Secondary leading to IGCSE (Pearson/Cambridge); Cambridge Pathway from Year 1 through Year 13 leading to AS and A Levels; Cambridge Checkpoint assessments at the end of Year 6 and Year 9; Primary is bilingual (60/40 English/Portuguese) with core Literacy, Numeracy and Science taught in English.

Student Teacher Ratio

18 students per class (secondary)

Higher Education Progression

Advanced Levels offered (minimum of 3 subjects per subject area); Cambridge AS/A Levels are recognised worldwide as a means to enter university; staff provide guidance on applying to universities, personal statements, UCAS deadlines and subject options.

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Admissions

Step 1: Opening an Application File. Submit an application form with the non-refundable application fee of €50 to initiate the process. An email confirms receipt of the forms, but receipt does not imply admission. A student's admission is provisional until the final step in the process has been concluded and the relevant fees have been paid. A place is guaranteed only once all steps in the admissions process are completed.
Step 2: Placement Testing. Students complete the Cambridge Insight placement test to determine placement. English placement is required for students for whom English is not their mother tongue. Additional language lessons may be recommended at the parents' expense to cope with the curriculum. Subject-specific placement tests may be required for mathematics, foreign language and science, and a personal interview is required prior to commencement.
Step 3: Completing the Application File. Complete the Application File by submitting the documents listed: copies of recent school records, health records and vaccination certificates, Language Background Form, any prior assessment reports, declaration of special needs (if applicable with SEN charge), a copy of the child's passport, a passport-size photo, the parent's tax card, a signed Financial Regulations, and the initial €500 non-refundable registration fee. Submit these forms to VVIS Admissions by mail or email. Documents must be submitted prior to admission.
Step 4: Acceptance. After the Application File is complete, it is reviewed by the Head of the relevant division for final decision on acceptance and grade placement. VVIS admits on a space-available basis; if no space is available, the applicant may be placed on a waiting list. For previously wait-listed students, the Admissions Office will call as soon as a space becomes available and an acceptance letter will be emailed to welcome the family. A student will be admitted only after all admission policies are complied with, including vaccination records and the tax number.

Waitlist

Admission is on a space-available basis; applications are not considered more than two years in advance of entry. If a class is full, the applicant's name may be placed on a waiting list. The Admissions Office will call as soon as a space becomes available and an acceptance letter will be emailed to welcome the family.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Vale Verde International School follow?

Vale Verde International School follows a Cambridge curriculum. Cambridge Lower Secondary leading to IGCSE (Pearson/Cambridge); Cambridge Pathway from Year 1 through Year 13 leading to AS and A Levels; Cambridge Checkpoint assessments at the end of Year 6 and Year...

Where is Vale Verde International School located?

Estrada do Burgau, 8600-120 Luz-Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

What age range does the school serve?

Vale Verde International School serves students from age 5 to 18, covering Primary (Year 1–6) and Secondary (Year 7–13).

How many students attend Vale Verde International School?

Approximately 81 students are enrolled at Vale Verde International School.

What are the tuition fees?

Annual tuition ranges from PHP 7,143 to PHP 12,408 depending on year group.

Is the school co-educational?

Vale Verde International School is co-educational.

What languages are taught at the school?

Languages taught are English and Portuguese. English is the language of instruction for core subjects, while Portuguese is taught across the curriculum with emphasis on arts, culture and sports; other Portuguese-taught subjects include Cooking and Food, Physical Education, Theatre, Culture and Tradi

What facilities does the school offer?

Located in the peaceful Western Algarve, Vale Verde International School sits on Estrada do Burgau in Luz-Lagos, Portugal. The Primary School offers a bilingual curriculum with half the subjects taught in Portuguese and half in English, with core Literacy, Numeracy and Science taught in English. The

Does Vale Verde International School offer special educational needs support?

The school recognises that students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or medical conditions may have safeguarding issues that require extra consideration. SEND and SENCo terminology appear within the safeguarding framework, indicating formal recognition of SEND in student support. All staff are t...

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What extracurricular activities are available?

The Primary School offers a bilingual curriculum with half of the subjects taught in Portuguese and half in English, following the UK National Curriculum. Core subjects of Literacy, Numeracy and Science are taught in English throughout the year. The Secondary School follows the Cambridge Lower Secon

Does Vale Verde International School offer a bus service?

Bus service from Portimão to school daily with stops along the way including Lagos; billed termly with annual commitment

What accreditations does Vale Verde International School hold?

Cambridge Assessment International Examinations – Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum and IGCSE qualifications (Pearson and Cambridge variants) administered by Cambridge Assessment International Examinations. Edexcel/Pearson – AS and A Levels are recognised worldwide for university entry. ABRSM – V

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