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Barlavento International Primary School

International School in Algarve

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Barlavento International Primary School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a 51-year track record in Algarve. The student body draws from 27 nationalities.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British taught at Barlavento International Primary School.
  • Tuition: $8,171–$8,171/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 20 (max 22) Algarve international school · 84 students total.
  • 27 nationalities top: There is no prominent nationality.
  • Ages: Ages 5 to 11 school day starts at 9:15.
BritishAges 5 to 11English$8,171/yr(7050-7050)
Est. all-in: $9,271/yr(+13%, modeled)Budget-friendly in AlgarveGood valueModerate admissions84% data coverage
Students

84

Nationalities

27 (There is no prominent nationality)

Class Size

20 avg / 22 max

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

1975

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About Barlavento International Primary School

Barlavento International Primary School is a happy international family school that has been providing high-quality primary education to children in the Algarve since 1975.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

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.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Barlavento International Primary School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,171
Annual tuition (EUR)7050-7050
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$9,271(+13%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$10,771
Cost position in Algarve25th percentile(budget-friendly)
Curriculum

British

External examinations

None

Additional languages

Portuguese

Learning support

Each child is offered the support they need.

Special needs staff

Yes.

ESL / EAL support

Yes

School hours

9:15 – 15:30

School busNo
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 84%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Algarve

Budget-friendly
Median
$6,067$8,171$18,961

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Barlavento International Primary School

Class Size

This school
20
Max class
22
City avg
15

Student Diversity

27nationalities84 students

Moderately diverse

Common: There is no prominent nationality

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