Compare Dutch Curriculum International Schools in Portugal

Instructs in Portuguese, English

Ages 0 - 18 years

Fees €7,950 - 17,280

Pupils 1500

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

St. Peters International School is a co-educational international school in Palmela, Portugal, serving students from four months to 18 years, including a on-campus boarding residence for ages 14–18. Founded in 1993 by Isabel and Armando Simão, it joined Inspired Education Group in 2019, becoming part of a global network of premium schools. The 37,000 m² campus houses modern classrooms, science laboratories, Music and Art rooms, a contemporary auditorium, and expansive green spaces, plus two tennis courts, astroturf pitches for football and rugby, and a dedicated sports pavilion. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish and Mandarin offered as additional languages. From Primary to Secondary, learning follows two pathways: the Portuguese Pathway (National Curriculum, bilingual learning) and an International Pathway delivering Cambridge, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. A bilingual Preschool serves 0–5 years. The school emphasizes values like citizenship and community, offering 100+ extracurricular activities to enrich studies. Preparing students for higher education.

Location

Palmela, Setúbal, Portugal

Stages

Preschool (4 months to 5 years); Primary and Secondary through two pathways (Portuguese Pathway and International Pathway); Boarding for 14–18 years

Type

International school with boarding facilities

Country affiliation

Portugal

Bus service

Bus service operates daily with morning and evening runs, including after Enrichment Programme; shuttle services are available for students aged 2 and older; routes include Aroeira, Alcochete/Montijo, Barreiro, Costa da Caparica, Campo Grande (Lisboa), Quinta do Conde, Samora Correia/Porto Alto, Sesimbra, Setúbal and Setúbal Catamarã; transport inquiries: transportes@stpeters.pt

Overview (academic year Fees 2025–26)

Application / Registration fees
- National Curriculum: Enrolment fee EUR 750 (non‑refundable). Re‑enrolment fee EUR 500 (charged in April to current students).
- International Curriculum: Enrolment fee EUR 1,550 (non‑refundable). Re‑enrolment fee EUR 700 (charged in April to current students).

Tuition fees — National Curriculum (annual and monthly x10)
- Creche (Berçário, 1–2 years): Annual EUR 7,950 — Monthly EUR 795.
- Jardim de Infância (3, 4 & 5 years): Annual EUR 9,250 — Monthly EUR 925.
- 1.º Ciclo (Grades 1–4): Annual EUR 10,050 — Monthly EUR 1,005.
- 2.º Ciclo (Grades 5–6): Annual EUR 10,050 — Monthly EUR 1,005.
- 3.º Ciclo (Grades 7–9): Annual EUR 10,200 — Monthly EUR 1,020.
- Secundário (Grades 10–12): Annual EUR 8,970 — Monthly EUR 897. (Lunch is not included from Grade 10 onwards; lunch may be subscribed at additional cost.)

Tuition fees — International Curriculum (annual and monthly x10)
- Kindergarten (Early Years 5): Annual EUR 9,800 — Monthly EUR 980.
- Primary & Middle (Grades 1–5): Annual EUR 11,850 — Monthly EUR 1,185.
- Grades 6–8: Annual EUR 13,760 — Monthly EUR 1,376.
- IGCSE (Grade 9): Annual EUR 17,280 — Monthly EUR 1,728.
- Grade 10: Annual EUR 15,380 — Monthly EUR 1,538. (Lunch is not included from Grade 10 onwards; lunch may be subscribed at additional cost.)
- IB Diploma (Grades 11–12): Annual EUR 16,050 — Monthly EUR 1,605.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition invoicing and frequency: Tuition fees are invoiced and may be paid either annually or monthly (monthly payments run September to June). Families paying the full annual tuition receive a 1.5% discount.
- Invoicing timing: Tuition invoices are issued by the 5th business day of the month in which fees fall due; other fees are invoiced by the 10th business day of the following month. Parents/guardians must query invoices within 48 hours for rectification.
- Direct debit and collections: Invoices may be collected by direct debit (monthly). If a direct debit fails, the school will request payment via the ATM reference on the invoice or by bank transfer. Invoices debited monthly incorporate corrections made before the debit date.
- Payments made in person at the school finance office incur a service fee of EUR 25 per payment. Invoices overdue by more than 30 days incur interest (or administrative fees / penalties as stated) per the school's terms.
- Enrolment / boarding deposit timing: For students taking boarding, 50% of tuition and boarding fees are payable at enrolment; the remaining 50% must be paid by 1 September. Siblings discount: 10% (second child), 15% (third child), 20% (fourth child).

Boarding fees and terms (where applicable)
- Annual boarding fee for EU students: EUR 22,700.
- Annual boarding fee for non‑EU students: EUR 23,700.
- Mandatory annual health insurance for boarding students: EUR 1,000 (the school arranges the policy). Boarding fees include accommodation (double/triple bedrooms), cleaning, laundry, weekday dinners, weekend meals, full‑week breakfasts, school lunch on school days, access to sports and learning facilities, guided after‑school study, Wi‑Fi, weekend local activities and some weekend trips. Boarding fees do not include tuition, textbooks, uniform, extracurricular activity fees or extra residential trips. 50% of tuition and boarding fees are payable at enrolment; the remainder by 1 September.

Other compulsory charges and common additional costs
- Mandatory annual charges (examples): Mobile Device Management (MDM) for Grades 1–5 EUR 20 (annual, invoiced October); Inspired Metaverse for Grades 7–12 EUR 50 (annual); Inspired AI (Grades 4–5) EUR 50; Inspired AI + Metaverse (Grades 6–12) EUR 100. Kognity (exam support) for Grades 9–10 EUR 160; for Grades 11–12 EUR 250. IGCSE exam fees (per subject/Grade 10) and IB exam fees (all subjects/Grade 12) are invoiced in April (example: IB exams EUR 900). All mandatory charges include VAT where applicable.
- Transport (annual / monthly / occasional rates vary by route). Examples of annual round‑trip fares: Setúbal/Catamarã EUR 555; Setúbal EUR 1,240; Campo Grande EUR 2,475; Samora Correia EUR 2,625. Monthly and occasional trip rates are published per route; a 50% discount applies in December and April.
- Food service (examples): Lunch + morning & afternoon snacks annual EUR 1,980 (monthly EUR 220); Lunch annual EUR 1,710 (monthly EUR 190, daily EUR 14); Cafeteria service annual EUR 585 (monthly EUR 65, daily EUR 5). A 50% discount applies in December and April for meal plans.
- Other charges: supervised period (6:00–7:00 pm) EUR 165 monthly; extracurricular activities charged termly (see activity catalogue); school trips charged termly or case‑by‑case; student replacement card EUR 15 when incurred; document translation EUR 0.10/word; EAL support EUR 30/hour; SEN support charged per case or hourly as applicable. iPad acquisition (Apple iPad Air 11" Wi‑Fi 128GB with keyboard, pencil and 1 year insurance) one‑time charge EUR 1,131 (or iPad rental option termly EUR 105 for eligible grades). Students staying at school without contracted supervised care are charged EUR 15 per day.

Refunds and charge‑back rules (applicable statements)
- Registration/enrolment fees are non‑refundable. Re‑enrolment fees are charged to current students in April.
- Extracurricular activities require a full‑term commitment: if a student withdraws or discontinues participation during the term, the full term fee remains payable. If an activity is canceled by the school due to unforeseen circumstances or does not meet minimum enrolment, no charge applies.
- The fees schedule specifies interest or administrative penalties for overdue invoices (invoices overdue by more than 30 days incur interest or administrative fees as set out in the terms). No separate general tuition refund schedule is published in the fees document beyond the non‑refundability of enrolment fees and the extracurricular withdrawal rule.

Fee payment options and practical notes
- Accepted / described payment mechanisms: direct debit (monthly collection), ATM reference on the invoice (for one‑off payments), and bank transfer. Payments made in person at the school finance office carry a EUR 25 service fee per payment. The school may issue invoices for other services separately and parents/guardians must check invoices promptly and request rectification within the stated timeframe.

(End of fees overview for academic year 2025–26.)

Boarding Arrangements

There is a boarding residence on campus for students aged 14 to 18, located between Lisbon and Comporta, providing a warm, supportive, home-away-from-home environment.

Uniform Requirement

A school uniform is required for daily wear and for sports; items are listed for Nursery through Grade 12 and can be purchased at the on-site store or online.

Food Options

The school provides on-site catering via Thomas Franks, offering nutritionally complete meals prepared daily. The service includes a mid-morning snack, lunch with soup and a main or vegetarian option plus fruit or dessert, and an afternoon snack. Lunch is included in tuition up to Grade 9; from Grade 10, families may choose full meal service, lunch-only, or meals for students bringing lunch from home (with access to crockery, cutlery, napkins and a microwave). 11th and 12th grades may leave for lunch with written authorization.

Governance and Ownership

The school is part of Inspired Education, a leading premium education group.

Curriculum

Two pathways guide learning. Portuguese Pathway from Primary to Secondary uses the National Curriculum with bilingual learning and aims for strong national exam performance and top universities. International Pathway from Primary to Secondary offers Cambridge, IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme to build a strong academic foundation and lead to world-class universities. A bilingual Preschool from 4 months to 5 years provides an early, language-rich start. The school's approach connects these pathways to prepare students for national and international higher education.

Exam Results

Among the best results in Portugal, Philosophy has an average of 90%. 42% of students achieved a Mathematics A grade equal to or above 93%. 40% of students achieved an Economics A grade equal to or above 93%. 66% of students achieve the IB Bilingual Diploma.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates gain entry to top universities worldwide, including Oxford, Columbia, Bocconi, NOVA University Lisbon and Instituto Superior Técnico. In Portugal, popular destinations include Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Católica Lisbon SBE, University of Lisbon, ISCTE, University of Coimbra and University of Porto. International destinations include Columbia University, University of Oxford, HEC Paris, Bocconi University, University College London and University of Toronto. Other alumni attend universities such as University of Sydney, London School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, TU Munich and Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school describes a multicultural and welcoming community where every student is valued and inspired to thrive; teachers and staff work with parents to nurture each child's potential, and vibrant events unite the community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Preschool is bilingual; the Portuguese Pathway is enriched by bilingual learning.

Safeguarding

Robust safeguarding standards are part of Inspired Education's shared systems, ensuring safeguarding across schools.

Admissions

Contact Us: Complete the Enquiry Form. Visit The School: book a visit to the campus to experience the facilities, or register for an Open Day or a personalised tour, and view the Virtual Tour. Meeting: A meeting is arranged between your family and a member of the leadership team to describe the pedagogical model and provide additional information; online meetings are available if you are not in Portugal. English Evaluation (International Curriculum Only): To enrol in the international curriculum, evaluate the candidate's level of English to ensure this pathway is the best option for the student. Enrolment: After completing the steps, you will receive details on how to begin the registration process; the Admissions Team is available to answer questions via the Enquiry Form.

Scholarships

The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that provides 50 full scholarships at any one time to attend Inspired schools for the duration of the education, enabling opportunities across academics, sports, the arts and extracurricular activities. It honours Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired, and includes scholarships awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.

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Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal

Instructs in Dutch

Ages 3 - 14 years

Fees €5,500 - 6,500

Pupils 50

Type Co-educational

NOAP is a Dutch day school in the Algarve near Silves delivering fully Dutch-language education for primary and secondary students aged 3 to 14. The school follows the Dutch curriculum and is affiliated with NOB (Dutch Education Abroad) and approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. By collaborating with the Dutch Education Inspectorate, NOAP ensures Dutch compulsory education requirements are met, allowing seamless reintegration if a pupil returns to the Netherlands. For families staying in Portugal, the curriculum places emphasis on Portuguese and English language studies to support progression into the Portuguese and international school systems. The campus is set in a rural area among orange trees, offering small class sizes and personal attention. After-school care (BSO) runs 15:15–17:30 for 4–12-year-olds, at least once per week. Portuguese language and culture lessons are integrated into daily learning. The NOAP Foundation administers the school; statutes are filed with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK 75752123).

Location

NOAP is located in the Algarve region of Portugal, near Silves, in an area surrounded by orange groves. It operates as a Dutch day school offering primary and secondary education, with after-school care (BSO). On September 1, 2024, NOAP moved to a new, spacious building on a large site with dedicated parking, featuring open spaces and interconnected classrooms.

Stages

Basisonderwijs (primary education); Voortgezet Onderwijs (secondary education); BSO (after-school care).

Type

Dutch day school for full-day education (not a boarding school); affiliated with NOB and approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

Additional learning support

Mentors provide personalized support for learning, planning and developing independence.

Country affiliation

Netherlands; affiliated with Dutch Education Abroad (NOB) and approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

School day structure

Basisonderwijs: Mon–Thu 08:45–15:15; Fri 08:45–13:15. Voortgezet onderwijs: Mon–Thu 08:45–15:30; Fri 08:45–13:30. BSO (after-school care): 15:15–17:30, Monday to Thursday. All students receive Portuguese lessons twice per week.

Application / Registration fee

- One-off registration fee per child at initial enrolment: EUR 300.00.

Tuition — Primary school (Basisonderwijs) — academic year (current)

- Group 1 and 2 (whole school year): EUR 5,500.00 per year.
- Group 3 through 8 (whole school year): EUR 6,500.00 per year.

Payment period options and corresponding fees (primary):

- Whole school year (annual) — amounts shown above.
- Semester (5 months) — primary (Group 1/2): EUR 3,165.00 per semester; (Group 3–8): EUR 3,740.00 per semester.
- Quarter / trimester (minimum placement period is one quarter): Group 1/2: EUR 2,150.00 per quarter; Group 3–8: EUR 2,540.00 per quarter.
- Monthly extension (per calendar month for shorter stays): Group 1/2: EUR 720.00 per month; Group 3–8: EUR 850.00 per month.

Tuition — Secondary / Voortgezet Onderwijs (VO) — academic year (current)

- VMBO, HAVO and VWO (annual guidance fee): EUR 5,950.00 per year.
- VO semester fee (per semester): EUR 3,452.50.
- Additional: the pupil's choice of the Wereldschool package is charged separately; the Wereldschool package price depends on the chosen package and is billed in addition to the NOAP base fee. A volume discount of up to 10% may apply if more than five NOAP pupils join the same Wereldschool arrangement.

After‑school care (BSO) / Other childcare costs

- Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO) for children aged 4–12: published cost is EUR 52.50 per child per opvang‑dag per month (published as the rate for a BSO day). BSO is offered Monday–Thursday, 15:15–17:30; participation possible from one day per week. Fees for study‑day and holiday care are charged separately at a different daily rate.
- The published school information indicates that standard learning materials are included in the school fee (leermiddelen are included in the stated schoolgeld).
- No separate published uniform fee is listed in the school's public fee documents.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school issues an official payment request from the administration after places are allocated. A place is secured only when the signed education contract is returned and the requested payments have been completed.
- Published fee schedules show multiple payment options: annual payment, semester payment, quarterly placement or monthly extension, with the corresponding fees listed above. Specific invoice due‑dates are set by the school's administration and appear on the payment request. (Earlier published schedules include examples of payment deadlines and a 5% early‑payment discount for full annual settlement; the current school year's fee documents list the available payment-period options and amounts but do not publish uniform calendar dates for each installment on the fee summary itself.)

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- The registration fee is a one‑off charge at first enrolment. In later fee schedules the registration fee is explicitly described as a non‑refundable one‑time fee at registration. The school's public fee documents for adjacent years identify the registration fee as non‑refundable; the registration amount for the current schedule is EUR 300.00 as shown above. No separate, explicit tuition‑refund policy for early withdrawal or prorated refunds is published on the fee summaries that accompany the current academic‑year fee schedule.

Fee payment methods

- The school's public fee documents and enrolment pages state that a payment request is sent by administration when a place is offered, but the publicly posted fee summaries do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or card) on the fee summary itself. Parents receive payment instructions on the administration's invoice/payment request.

Other notes on recurring or conditional charges

- For secondary pupils the Wereldschool package is charged in addition to the NOAP base fee and varies by chosen package; any applicable group discount (up to 10%) for multiple pupils joining the same Wereldschool arrangement is stated in the VO fee document.

Summary of the key numeric points (current academic year)

- Registration fee (one‑off): EUR 300.00.
- Primary (Group 1/2): EUR 5,500.00 per year; semester EUR 3,165.00; quarter EUR 2,150.00; per month EUR 720.00.
- Primary (Group 3–8): EUR 6,500.00 per year; semester EUR 3,740.00; quarter EUR 2,540.00; per month EUR 850.00.
- Secondary (VMBO / HAVO / VWO base fee): EUR 5,950.00 per year; semester EUR 3,452.50; Wereldschool package billed separately.
- BSO: EUR 52.50 per child per opvang‑day (as published). Learning materials are included in the school fee.

(If a specific invoice or the school's administration letter is available, the invoice contains the formal due dates and the exact payment instructions.)

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

NOAP has a student council with class representatives from each group (Groups 1–8). The student council consists of eight students and meets the school leadership every three weeks. The student council represents all students, giving them a voice to discuss ideas with the school leadership.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school places a strong emphasis on Portuguese and English to support progression to the Portuguese and international school systems. All students receive Portuguese lessons twice weekly and learn about Portuguese culture.

Mental Wellbeing

The environment is safe and trusted for students. The Medezeggenschapsraad emphasizes a safe, pleasant school for all children.

Safeguarding

NOAP is affiliated with NOB (Dutch Education Abroad) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, and works with the education inspectorate to guarantee that your child meets Dutch compulsory education requirements. The Medezeggenschapsraad advises on school policy and represents parents and staff, focusing on a safe and pleasant school; it can be reached at mr@noap.info.

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