International Schools in AlgarveCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 15 schools · 12 with published fee data · Updated April 2026
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$10,055
per year
+12%
above published tuition
63/100
Algarve, Portugal has 15 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $10,055. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 12%. Admissions are moderately selective. The most common curricula are British, American, German.
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Key facts
- 15 international schools 12 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $10,055/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +12% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula British (12) · American (1) · German (1).
- Admissions mix 9 open · 6 moderate · 0 competitive · 0 highly selective.
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Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
9
Open / Rolling
6
Moderate
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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 15 schools in Algarve, 12 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
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