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Portugal, Algarve
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The school charges €7050 per annum for the academic year 2025/26, with fees also payable per term (€2350) or in 10 equal monthly installments (€705). An enrolment fee of €300 is non-refundable; a deposit of €2350 is refundable; total due on enrolment is €2650. Fees can be paid annually in advance, per term in advance, or in 10 monthly installments. A 5% discount is offered for a second sibling attending full-time for the same academic year.
Barlavento International Primary School provides an English-language international primary program for children aged 3 to 11, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum of England, adapted for an international community living in Portugal. The campus sits in the Algarve countryside near Lagos, with extensive outdoor space, forest schools, wildlife areas, fruit and vegetable gardens, and two large shaded play areas. Four bright classrooms, a library, an IT room and a large sports hall with a stage support a range of activities, from daily lessons to performances and sports. The curriculum combines core English, Maths and Reading with Portuguese, Mindfulness, Gardening and Drama, delivered through thematically linked topics such as Our Wonderful World and Mission to Mars. Lunchtime clubs include yoga, art and chess, and the school collaborates with link-schools worldwide to nurture an international community focused on wellbeing, curiosity and responsible citizenship. Here families feel welcome.
