Portugal, Algarve
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The school uniform includes a white polo shirt with the Bright logo and a yellow collar and sleeves; a grey hoodie; a dark grey Bright-logo winter jacket; a black hat; a yellow and black sports T-shirt; a yellow and black sports jacket; and black track shorts or black track pants.
The school offers nutritious school meals daily, including a morning snack, an afternoon snack and a healthy lunch. Meals are supplied by Thomas Franks and include Meat, Fish, Vegetarian and Salad Bar options, with provisions for vegetarian/vegan and allergy-friendly choices.
The school is part of the Sharing Education Group.
Bright International School is a day school in Portugal offering Cambridge Pathway for ages 3 to 18. It delivers Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, guiding learners from Early Years to Advanced qualifications. The Pathway emphasises enquiry-based learning, progression and assessment, with inclusive education, wellbeing and equal opportunities at its core. Bright operates under the Sharing Education Group and is expanding to Upper Secondary Cambridge Advanced soon. Facilities include flexible spaces blending formal and informal seating, movement areas, quiet zones and pods, with outdoor spaces to support exploration. The Cambridge Pathway forms the daily basis of learning, while new facilities are under development. With over 30 nationalities, Bright is a multicultural community. Communications with parents in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Extracurriculars include Ballet, DJ lessons, Inventors, Karate, Musical Instruments, Playball, Robothink, Homework Club and Ukulele Club. ESL and safeguarding are provided on site for students and families.