Educan, Algarve
International School in Algarve
Quick answer
Educan, Algarve follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 6 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $6,405–$8,432/year is in line with Algarve averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at Educan, Algarve.
- Tuition: $6,405–$8,432/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 6 (max 8) Algarve international school · 40 students total.
- 18 nationalities top: English.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 16 school day starts at 9am.
40
18 (English)
6 avg / 8 max
Rolling
About Educan, Algarve
Micro-classes, Inquiry-based Learning method, Innovative learning, Personalised curriculum
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $6,405 – $8,432 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 6405-8432 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,219(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,719 |
| Cost position in Algarve | 42th percentile(mid-range) |
British
At the end of KS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Good to Excellent results.
Portuguese, Mandarin, Russian, French, Dutch
We have a few teachers with basic training in SEN and we have a psychologist.
Yes.
Yes
9am – 3:30pm
No
No
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Algarve
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: English
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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