Aljezur International School
International School in Algarve
Quick answer
Aljezur International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $7,200–$8,100/year is in line with Algarve averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $7,200–$8,100/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 13) Algarve international school · 80 students total.
- 26 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 11 to 18 school day starts at 9:30.
80
26
12 avg / 13 max
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Aljezur International School
Aljezur International School offers a truly unique secondary school education to children aged between 10 and 18. Based in an idyllic, large farmhouse on seven acres of protected land near Aljezur in the Western Algarve, AIS welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Teaching at the school is in small groups, with great attention given to individual educational needs.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $7,200 – $8,100 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 7200-8100 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,850(+16%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,350 |
| Cost position in Algarve | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
Cambridge International Assessment IGCSEs and A levels.
Between 80% and 90% of students achieve A* to C.
Portuguese, German, French, Spanish
unknown
English as a Second Language
9:30 – 16:00
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Algarve
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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