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The International School of Madeira

International School in Madeira

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The International School of Madeira is an international school serving expat families in Madeira, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Other taught at The International School of Madeira.
  • Tuition: $6,143–$6,838/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 12 (max 16) Madeira international school · 88 students total.
  • 15 nationalities top: Portuguese.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 10 school day starts at Doors open at 8am.
  • Accreditations: CIE listed accreditations.
OtherAges 3 to 10$6,143–$6,838/yr(5300-5900)
Est. all-in: $7,591/yr(+17%, modeled)Mid-range in MadeiraGood valueOpen admissions81% data coverage
Students

88

Nationalities

15 (Portuguese)

Class Size

12 avg / 16 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

CIE

open-admissionssmall-school

About The International School of Madeira

The International School of Madeira offers bilingual education for children aged 3-10 years, using the Cambridge Primary syllabus. It is a school founded and run by teachers.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

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

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.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

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 Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 The International School of Madeira
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$6,143–$6,838
Annual tuition (EUR)5300-5900
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$7,591(+17%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$9,091
Cost position in Madeira33th percentile(mid-range)
Curriculum

Other

External examinations

Cambridge Checkpoint

Exam results

Consistently in the Outstanding band of Cambridge checkpoint

Additional languages

None

Learning support

Where EHCP's are provided, we will accommodate and support parents, but the academic rigour of the school is not a natural fit for those with specialised learning needs.

Special needs staff

No, we do not have specialised staff.

ESL / EAL support

Yes, extra language classes are available for student who do not have a proficiency in English and Portuguese

School hours

Doors open at 8am – Last collection is 5pm

School busNo
Lunch

Yes, an on site chef prepares meals in our kitchens

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Generally the menu is fixed, but we will consider non-selective dietary requirements.

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 81%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 Madeira

Budget-friendly
Median
$6,143$6,143–$6,838$15,229

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
The International School of Madeira

Class Size

This school
12
Max class
16
City avg
16

Student Diversity

15nationalities88 students

Moderately diverse

Common: Portuguese

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