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Aljezur International School

Portugal, Algarve

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Uniform Requirement

The school does not have a compulsory uniform.

Food Options

The school maintains an organic vegetable garden and resident animals on site; students participate in food production from field to fork.

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Descobrir Sonhos Lda is the corporate entity behind Aljezur International School.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €3,000 - 9,900
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 80
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service Yes

Aljezur International School offers a British curriculum tailored to life in the Western Algarve. Ages 11 to 18 study together in small groups, with Years 7–9 emphasizing experiential learning and tutor bonds, and a two-year Cambridge track leading to IGCSE examinations before progressing to AS and A Levels. The school operates as a Cambridge International Examination Centre, and is the Algarve's only open Cambridge exam centre, welcoming internal and external candidates. The campus occupies a converted farmhouse on seven hectares of protected land, with an organic vegetable garden, resident animals, and a three-hectare river valley that supports sustainability projects. Lessons incorporate UNESCO, Oxfam, Amnesty International and National Geographic resources to enrich inquiry. A stage-not-age philosophy enables earlier IGCSE entry where appropriate, and tutorial support for AS and A Level qualifications. Outdoor theatre, a school band, community service, and leadership opportunities accompany strong academics. This fosters global-minded, responsible learners for life.

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