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Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Almada International School delivers the Cambridge Primary through Lower Secondary curriculum, and is Cambridge Curriculum Certified. The school teaches in English and Portuguese with bilingual instruction that supports fluency in both languages and alignment with the national curriculum in the early years. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary programmes form the core, with a future pathway toward IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme. In Lower Secondary four languages are taught—Portuguese, English, French and AI/digital literacy—and Computing promotes digital competence with a zero-screens approach. The campus emphasizes active, project-based learning and outdoor experiences through the AIS Nature & Farm, with wellbeing integrated as a daily priority. Facilities include outdoor spaces designed to stimulate creativity and interaction with nature. Meals are included and offered with a Mediterranean-based menu including vegetarian and vegan options. The school prepares students for international higher education through interdisciplinary study and real-world application across subjects and global perspectives.
Almada International School has 300 pupils, instruction in English, Portuguese.
Location
Azinhaga da Urraca, No.1, 2815-619 Sobreda, Portugal. The school is located in Sobreda, Portugal.
Stages
Early Years 1 (1 year old) through Primary Year 7; Year 7 opening planned for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Type
Private international school offering Portuguese and Cambridge Curricula; bilingual instruction in Portuguese and English.
Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 25 nationalities are represented.
Additional learning support
English-language adaptation sessions provided through individualized learning plans.
Country affiliation
Portugal
School day structure
School hours 08:00–18:00, Monday to Friday.
Fees
Annual tuition at Almada International School ranges from EUR 7,205 to EUR 8,756 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees - Application fee (one‑time): EUR 135. - Enrolment fee (one‑time, charged at first enrolment): EUR 720.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - Nursery 1 (Age 1): Tuition EUR 7,205 per year. Per term (school operates on a three‑term academic year): EUR 2,401.67 per term (calculated as annual ÷ 3). - Nursery 2 (Age 2): Tuition EUR 7,205 per year; EUR 2,401.67 per term. - Kindergarten 1 (Age 3): Tuition EUR 8,085 per year; EUR 2,695.00 per term. - Kindergarten 2 (Age 4): Tuition EUR 8,085 per year; EUR 2,695.00 per term. - Kindergarten 3 (Age 5): Tuition EUR 8,085 per year; EUR 2,695.00 per term. - Grade 1 (Age 6): Tuition EUR 8,756 per year; EUR 2,918.67 per term. - Grade 2 (Age 7): Tuition EUR 8,756 per year; EUR 2,918.67 per term. - Grade 3 (Age 8): Tuition EUR 8,756 per year; EUR 2,918.67 per term. - Grade 4 (Age 9): Tuition EUR 8,756 per year; EUR 2,918.67 per term.
What the fees cover and what is charged separately - Published school fees cover tuition and daily meals (morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack). - The following are charged separately and are not included in the published tuition: enrolment and renewal fees, school uniform, educational materials, school trips, extracurricular activities and specific events.
Other expected costs (examples and typical amounts) - School learning‑materials packs (examples from the school's online store): Early Years material packs priced around EUR 92.29–EUR 117.70 depending on year group; Year 1 pack examples priced at about EUR 122.43. These material/shop items are charged in addition to tuition. - Uniform: uniform items are charged separately (specific uniform price list is published by the school). - Extracurricular activities, school trips and some specific events are charged in addition to tuition.
Sibling discount - Published sibling discount schedule: 1st sibling – 10%; 2nd sibling – 15%; 3rd sibling and further – 20%.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is organised in three terms: 1st term (start ~10 September – end ~16 December), 2nd term (early January – end ~27 March), 3rd term (April – end ~late June). Per‑term figures above use this three‑term division to show per‑term amounts (annual tuition ÷ 3). - No detailed public schedule of invoice dates, installment deadlines or published payment‑penalty terms was found in the accessible fee documents reviewed; families are charged one‑time items (application/enrolment) at enrolment and annual tuition as shown above.
Boarding - Boarding is not applicable to the current offering; the school currently enrols ages 1 up to primary/lower secondary levels (ages shown as up to Year 7 in planned expansion) and does not publish boarding fees for the current intake.
Refund information - No explicit, publicly‑published refund or withdrawal fee schedule for application, enrolment or tuition was found in the school materials reviewed. Application and enrolment fees are shown as one‑time charges; the school's published fee materials and parent handbook note which items are excluded from tuition but do not contain a detailed refund table in the accessible documents.
Fee payment options - The school's publicly available fee materials reviewed do not list a detailed set of accepted payment channels (for example: card, Multibanco/MB WAY, SEPA bank transfer) in the accessible fee schedule. Contact points for the school and the school store are published for transactional questions.
Summary of limits in the publicly available fee information reviewed - The published material retrieved for the current academic year provides the annual tuition per year group, one‑time application and enrolment fees, the three‑term academic calendar (used above to present per‑term amounts), sibling discounts, and examples of material/online‑store prices, and states which items are excluded from tuition. The material does not include a detailed printed timetable of invoice due dates, explicit payment methods, or a line‑by‑line refund/withdrawal schedule in the accessible fee documents reviewed.
Academics
Almada International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 1 to 13.
Curriculum
Cambridge International Curriculum is delivered from Primary through Lower Secondary. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary programmes form part of the curriculum and Almada International School is Cambridge Curriculum Certified. The Cambridge Primary certification provides access to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, and the school is a Cambridge candidate school with plans to offer IGCSEs followed by the IB Diploma Programme. Bilingual education is provided in English and Portuguese, with English instruction and Portuguese support that ensures fluency in both languages and continuity with the national curriculum in the early years. In Lower Secondary, four languages are taught (Portuguese, English, French) and Computing supports digital literacy with a zero-screens approach. AIS emphasises active, project-based learning, outdoor experiences through the AIS Nature & Farm, and wellbeing as a daily priority. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for international higher education pathways, including Cambridge IGCSE and, in the future, the IB Diploma Programme.
Higher Education Progression
Pathways prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE and, in the future, the IB Diploma Programme. Cambridge International qualifications are internationally recognized by universities and employers worldwide, including the UK and the United States.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes emotional development, prioritizes children's happiness, and promotes creativity and self-expression in a bilingual setting.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese and provides adaptation sessions through individual learning plans for students who are not fluent in English.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is prioritized, with a focus on students' emotions and happiness.
Admissions
Admissions
1. About the student. AIS welcomes Early Years 1 (1 year old) and currently offers education up to Lower Secondary – Year 7, with Year 7 planned to open in the 2026–2027 academic year. The school uses International Curricula — Portuguese and Cambridge Systems, with bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese. If the student is not fluent in English, AIS offers adaptation sessions through individual learning plans. The school seeks to respond to the educational needs of each child and aims to foster lifelong enjoyment of learning.
2. About the Guardian. Guardians provide information about their relationship to the child during the admissions process and additional guardians can be added. The Privacy Policy must be accepted as part of the form. Shorter-than-full-year enrolments are reviewed by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for approval, subject to place availability and may involve fees outside the standard fee structure. The process collects guardian details in stages and continues to the next steps after submission.
FAQs
What curriculum does Almada International School follow?
Almada International School follows a Cambridge curriculum. Cambridge International Curriculum is delivered from Primary through Lower Secondary. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary programmes form part of the curriculum and Almada International Sc...
Where is Almada International School located?
Azinhaga da Urraca, No.1, 2815-619 Sobreda, Portugal. The school is located in Sobreda, Portugal.
What age range does the school serve?
Almada International School serves students from age 1 to 13, covering Early Years 1 (1 year old) through Primary Year 7; Year 7 opening planned for the 2026–2027 academic year..
How many students attend Almada International School?
Approximately 300 students are enrolled at Almada International School.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 135 to PHP 8,756 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Almada International School is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
English and Portuguese are taught. Fluency in both languages is supported by bilingual instruction. The curriculum uses Portuguese and Cambridge Systems. Adaptation sessions through individual learning plans are provided for students not fluent in English.
What facilities does the school offer?
Outdoor space designed to provide children with a wide variety of experiences. Every nook and corner is designed to stimulate our students; they can paint outside and interact with nature. Meals are included in the school fees, with a Mediterranean-based menu that offers vegetarian and vegan options
What is the admissions process?
1. About the student. AIS welcomes Early Years 1 (1 year old) and currently offers education up to Lower Secondary – Year 7, with Year 7 planned to open in the 2026–2027 academic year. The school uses International Curricula — Portuguese and Cambridge Systems, with bilingual instruction in English a
What extracurricular activities are available?
Almada International School prepares learners for a multilingual and digital world through an interdisciplinary and experiential approach. Students connect knowledge across subjects, think critically, and apply learning in real-life contexts. Digital literacy, computational thinking, and ethical awa
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Almada International School is Flor Carrilho.
