WhereNext Value Score · Algarve
Best value international schools in Algarve
Updated 2026-04-26 · 12 schools scored · 15 schools indexed
Schools scored
12
Median value
60/100
Top score
82/100
Median tuition
$7.7k
Curriculum mix
Schools ranked by Value Score (highest first)
| # | School | Tuition USD | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educan, Algarve | $6,405-$8,432 | 82/100 |
| 2 | Bright International School | $8,750-$16,360 | 71/100 |
| 3 | Barlavento International Primary School | $7,050-$7,050 | 70/100 |
| 4 | Aljezur International School | $7,200-$8,100 | 68/100 |
| 5 | Eden Montessori International School | $6,340-$9,090 | 65/100 |
| 6 | Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal | $5,500-$6,500 | 60/100 |
| 7 | Brave Generation Academy, Algarve | $7,140-$7,140 | 60/100 |
| 8 | Colégio Santiago Internacional | $5,235-$7,998 | 60/100 |
| 9 | Vilamoura International School | $7,135-$14,135 | 59/100 |
| 10 | Vale Verde International School | $7,143-$12,408 | 53/100 |
| 11 | Montalvo International School | $11,250-$13,785 | 50/100 |
| 12 | Aspire International School | $7,055-$14,995 | 45/100 |
How the Value Score works
The WhereNext Value Score starts at 50 (neutral) and adjusts across six dimensions: class size (−10 to +15), diversity (+0 to +10), accreditations (+0 to +10), learning support (+0 to +8), activities richness (+0 to +5), and a cost-tier adjustment that boosts cheaper schools and discounts premium-tier schools that don't justify their pricing through other dimensions.
Important: the Value Score is NOT a quality ranking. A school with strong educational outcomes can have a moderate Value Score if it sits in the premium tier; a smaller, cheaper school with good fundamentals can score higher on Value while still being a different fit for your family.
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