Nobel Algarve British International School
International School in Algarve
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Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- Avg class size: 16 (max 24) Algarve international school · 1,000 students total.
- 43 nationalities top: British and Portuguese.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 9.15 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, COBIS listed accreditations.
1,000
43 (British and Portuguese)
16 avg / 24 max
Rolling
IBO, COBIS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Nobel Algarve British International School
Nobel International School Algarve is the oldest and largest private school group in the south of Portugal, offering a co-educational day school with multiple locations for pupils aged 3 to 18. At Nobel International School Algarve we provide our students with an educational experience that challenges their minds, inspires their creativity, and instills a desire for discovery that will last a lifetime. We have two beautiful campuses, in Lagoa and Almancil, and we believe Nobel Algarve offers your child an education that will prepare him or her for a lifetime of success, achievement, and personal satisfaction. Here at Nobel Algarve, we are proud of the education par excellence we provide for our nearly 1,000 students and of their outstanding achievements.
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.
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
For our English International section, students sit IGCSEs and A-Levels. Portuguese national curriculum students follow the Portuguese national curriculum according to the Portuguese Ministry of Education, up to 12º Ano.
In 2022, we had an IGCSE/GCSE and A-Level pass rate of 99%, around a third of which achieved an A* to an A. 100% of our National Section students complete schooling.
Portuguese, French, Spanish, German
unknown
Learning Support teacher
English as a Foreign Language
9.15 am – Primary finishes at 3.30 pm and seniors finish at 4.30 pm
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: British and Portuguese
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