Vilamoura International School

Portugal, Algarve

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Portuguese, English

Fees €5,950 - 13,950

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1984

Bus Service Yes

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum

Taught languages Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian

Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Vilamoura International School, founded in 1984 as Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura, is a private international school in the Algarve serving ages 3 to 18. The school offers two curricula: Portuguese Studies following the Portuguese national curriculum and English Studies based on a British international framework. The English pathway follows the British National Curriculum in Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE, culminating in IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. The Portuguese pathway includes national examinations in Grades 9 and 12. CIV is a Cambridge International Examination centre and an Alliance Française centre, reflecting a bilingual, multilingual approach. Early language learning includes Portuguese, English and French, with opportunities to study Spanish, German and Russian as extracurricular activities. English-exposure students receive EAL support to help integrate. The campus spans 27,000 m² with outdoors, science labs, Music and Art rooms, ballet studio, gymnasiums, astroturf field and multiple courts. CIV is part of Inspired Education.

www.civ.pt

Sitio das Quintinhas, Vilamoura, 8125-911 Loulé, Portugal

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The Essentials

Location

Vilamoura International School is located in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal, at APT 856, 8125-911 Vilamoura. It sits in the coastal resort town of Vilamoura in the Algarve region. It runs a daily school bus service with routes including Loulé/Almancil, Olhão/Faro, Vilamoura, Albufeira, and Messines.

Stages

Preschool to Secondary School; two pathways from ages 3 to 18: Portuguese Studies following the Portuguese national curriculum, and English Studies following an adapted British international curriculum. The English pathway covers Primary, Cambridge International Lower Secondary and IGCSE, and culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11 and 12.

Type

Private international school; part of the Inspired Education network.

Additional learning support

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through a structured programme for students with little or no English exposure.

Country affiliation

Portugal. Portuguese Studies pathway follows the Portuguese national curriculum.

Bus service

A daily school bus service is offered with routes including Loulé/Almancil, Olhão/Faro, Vilamoura, Albufeira, and Messines. Buses depart at 5:00 pm, with an assistant accompanying kindergarten and primary pupils. The service operates throughout the school year.

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Fees

Application / Registration fees
- Registration (enrolment) fee (non-refundable): €400 for new enrolments.
- Re-enrolment (annual re-enrolment) fee (non-refundable): €250.

Tuition fees — English Studies (per year group, payment frequencies shown as printed)
- Nursery & Reception
- Annual: €6,950.
- Termly (per period, x3): €2,386.17.
- Monthly (instalments): €650.77 (Nursery/Reception monthly figure is invoiced in 11 instalments).
- Pre‑1 to Grade 3
- Annual: €8,550.
- Termly (x3): €2,935.50.
- Monthly (x10): €880.65.
- Grade 4–5
- Annual: €9,650.
- Termly (x3): €3,313.17.
- Monthly (x10): €993.95.
- Grade 6–8
- Annual: €10,450.
- Termly (x3): €3,587.83.
- Monthly (x10): €1,076.35.
- Grade 9–10
- Annual: €12,500.
- Termly (x3): €4,291.67.
- Monthly (x10): €1,287.50.
- Grade 11–12 (Senior / IB / A‑Level years)
- Annual: €13,950.
- Termly (x3): €4,789.50.
- Monthly (x10): €1,436.85.

Tuition fees — Portuguese Studies (per year group, payment frequencies shown as printed)
- Jardim de Infância (Nursery)
- Annual: €5,950.
- Termly (x3): figures shown per period; monthly instalment (Nursery): €557.14 (paid in 11 instalments).
- 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (1º–4º ano)
- Annual: €6,050.
- Termly (x3): €2,077.17 (monthly x10 listed).
- 2º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (5º–6º ano)
- Annual: €6,400.
- Termly (x3): €2,197.33 (monthly x10 listed).
- 3º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (7º–9º ano)
- Annual: €6,600.
- Termly (x3): €2,266.00 (monthly x10 listed).
- Ensino Secundário (10º–12º ano)
- Annual: €6,950.
- Termly (x3): €2,386.17 (monthly x10 listed).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition invoicing and payment options: tuition may be invoiced and paid annually, termly (September, January and April) or monthly across the academic year. Nursery/Reception monthly tuition is invoiced in 11 instalments; all other education levels monthly instalments are invoiced in 10 instalments. Termly and monthly payment options are subject to a 3% administrative fee. Invoices are issued by the 5th business day of the month in which they are due (other charges separately by the 10th business day). Invoices overdue by more than 30 days incur interest of 5% on the amount due.

Security / deposit & discounts
- Families with more than one child enrolled receive a siblings discount on the youngest child: 2nd child 10%, 3rd child 15%, 4th child and subsequent 20%.
- Where applicable the school requires the activation of payment guarantees; specific security or deposit terms (for example pre-authorised card authorisations or deposits) and applicability to fiscal residents are stated in the fees documentation and associated conditions.

Boarding
- The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities / boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and regularly billed extras
- Mandatory / annual charges and digital services:
- Mobile Device Management (MDM): €20 (applicable to Pre‑1 / 1st Year).
- Global Study Platform / Inspired AI / Inspired Metaverse: €50 (Grades 4–5) and €100 (Grades 6–12).
- Examination fees:
- IGCSE exam fees (Grade 10): €160 per subject (invoiced annually in April where applicable).
- IB exam fees (Grade 12): €900 (fee for the cohort/subjects as indicated).
- Transport (termly billing; invoiced Nov, Jan, Apr): transport is offered by zone with termly and occasional per‑trip charges. Example zone charges (round‑trip / one‑way / occasional per trip) listed include: Vilamoura Zone: €455 / €273 / €7; Vila Sol Zone: €515 / €309 / €8; other zones range from ~€545 to €740 (round‑trip) with occasional per‑trip prices €9–€12 depending on zone. Transport requires an annual subscription and routes may be subject to minimum numbers.
- School meals and food service:
- Lunch and snack services are optional. Daily occasional user fees vary by year group (occasional daily rates printed range from €5 to €12 depending on year group); regular user subscriptions are invoiced by period / term. The school notes that daily prices include lunch and afternoon snacks for the relevant year groups.
- Other charges (examples as invoiced when applicable): student replacement card €7; translation of documents €0.10/word; additional family yearbook one‑off €25; iPad acquisition (Apple iPad Air 11'' Wi‑Fi 128GB with accessories and one year insurance) and iPad rental options (rental termly fees and purchase one‑off fees listed). Charges for extracurricular activities, study support, wellbeing individual support and school trips are listed and invoiced as specified (termly, monthly or when incurred).

Refunds and cancellations
- Registration / enrolment fees are non‑refundable. Certain enrolment periods (for example specified August enrolment windows) are non‑refundable when noted. Extracurricular activity enrolments require a full‑term commitment; if a student withdraws mid‑term the full term fee for that activity is charged unless the activity is cancelled or does not meet minimum enrolment requirements. Taxes / VAT are included in the fees where applicable.

Fee payment methods
- Invoices can be paid by the ATM reference shown on each invoice, by direct debit, by education tickets, by bank transfer or by cash. Cash payments carry a monthly cash limit of €2,000 and an associated service fee of €50 per payment. Direct debit payments are debited by the 12th of each month; failed direct debit attempts will be requested via ATM reference or bank transfer. Specific payment instructions and ATM reference details appear on each invoice. Overdue invoices incur interest as noted above.

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Academics

Curriculum

Two academic pathways for students aged 3 to 18: Portuguese Studies following the Portuguese national curriculum, and English Studies following an adapted British international curriculum. The English Studies pathway uses the British National Curriculum in Primary, Cambridge International Lower Secondary and IGCSE, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11–12. The Portuguese Studies pathway includes national examinations in Grades 9 and 12. The school is a Cambridge International Examination and Alliance Française centre. Multilingualism is promoted through early language learning in Portuguese, English and French, with opportunities to study Spanish, German and Russian as extracurricular activities. English-exposure students receive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to help integrate into the curriculum. The school is part of Inspired Education Group.

Higher Education Progression

IB Diploma Programme provides access to universities in Portugal and worldwide.

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Admissions

1. Submit an Enquiry & Visit the School. Parents complete the enquiry form to start the application process and come for a meeting with the Educational Board at the school. This meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about the school's values, educational programme, curriculum options, and internal procedures. This initial contact helps align expectations. 2. Student Meeting & Assessment. A meeting will be scheduled for students and parents with the Heads of Department. At this stage, previous school reports should be submitted. The meeting assesses fit with the programme and discusses the student's needs and strengths. 3. Admission Decision. Admission decisions are communicated to parents by the Admissions Officer. If the application is successful, you will be provided with further enrollment instructions. The admissions process helps determine whether the student aligns with CIV's programmes and enables planning for next steps. After receiving the admissions offer, submit the following documents to complete enrolment: identification for the student and parents/guardians, up-to-date vaccination records and a medical certificate, the most recent school evaluation report (if applicable), and any residence visas or passports as required.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Vilamoura International School follow?

Vilamoura International School follows a Cambridge curriculum. Two academic pathways for students aged 3 to 18: Portuguese Studies following the Portuguese national curriculum, and English Studies following an adapted British international curriculum. The English...

Where is Vilamoura International School located?

What age range does the school serve?

Vilamoura International School serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Preschool to Secondary School; two pathways from ages 3 to 18: Portuguese Studies following the Portuguese national curriculum, and English Studies fo....

How many students attend Vilamoura International School?

Approximately 660 students are enrolled at Vilamoura International School.

What are the tuition fees?

Annual tuition ranges from PHP 5,950 to PHP 13,950 depending on year group.

When was Vilamoura International School founded?

Vilamoura International School was founded in 1984. Founded in 1984 as Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura, CIV is a private school in the Algarve offering two curricula from ages 3 to 18: Portuguese Studies following the Portuguese national curriculum ...

What languages are taught at the school?

Two academic pathways: Portuguese Studies follows the Portuguese national curriculum from Preschool (age 3) to Grade 12 (age 18), while English Studies follows an adapted British international curriculum. The English pathway uses the British National Curriculum in Primary, Cambridge International Lo

What facilities does the school offer?

Vilamoura International School is set on a 27,000m² campus in a unique natural environment, enabling outdoor learning and play. It has state-of-the-art classrooms tailored to each age group and fully equipped laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. There are dedicated Music and Art rooms,

What is the admissions process?

1) Submit an Enquiry & Visit the School. Parents complete the enquiry form to start the application process and come for a meeting with the Educational Board at the school. This meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about the school's values, educational programme, curriculum options, and in

What extracurricular activities are available?

Two curricula are offered: Portuguese Studies following the national curriculum and English Studies combining the British National Curriculum, Cambridge programmes, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11 and 12. The English Studies pathway includes IGCSE examinatio

Does Vilamoura International School offer a bus service?

Who is the head of school?

The head of school at Vilamoura International School is Bruno Nande.

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