Colégio Bernardette Romeira

Rua Dâmaso Encarnação, 29, 8700-249 Olhão, Portugal. Olhão is a town in the Algarve region of southern Portugal.

Early Years, Primary Years, and Middle School (2º ciclo and 3º ciclo).

Cambridge Learning Partner International School.

Early Years: Nursery and classes for 3–5 year-olds follow a child-centred, play-based approach with transition support to Year 1. Primary Years (1º Ciclo, Years 1–4) follow the Portuguese national curriculum in a bilingual Portuguese–English setting, with daily language support and emphasis on independent thinking and cross-disciplinary connections. The Cambridge Learning Partner and Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre status applies, with the English Studies Programme following Cambridge methods and Cambridge Exams in Years 4, 6 and 9. Middle School 2º Ciclo (Years 5–6) follows the Portuguese national curriculum; English is taught as a second language; subjects are taught as distinct areas. Middle School 3º Ciclo (Years 7–9) follows the Portuguese curriculum and includes three languages: English plus Spanish, French or German; the language of instruction is Portuguese. Evaluation and reporting follow Portuguese national requirements, with formal term reports, scheduled parent–teacher conferences, and student-led conferences in Primary.

The curriculum prepares students for higher education in Portugal and around the world.

Assessment in the early years concentrates on the social, emotional and physical development of our students. In primary and lower secondary, assessment also evaluates behavior and work habits to support personal development so students prosper socially, emotionally and academically.

The school offers Psychology and Guidance services with a multidisciplinary team, including Early Intervention and Special Education (low frequency, high intensity) and support for learning difficulties (high frequency, low intensity) and socio-educational integration. Occupational and Sensory Therapy and Speech Therapy are available.

The school teaches English Studies using the Cambridge Assessment English Methodology for Primary and Lower Secondary Education (Years 1-9).

The Gabinete Técnico Pedagógico provides Psychology and Guidance services with a specialist, intervening at psychological and psychopedagogical levels, including Early Intervention, Special Education, learning difficulties and socio-educational integration, with a focus on emotional stability.

The school has a Code of Conduct and engages in safeguarding activities, including safety education in partnership with PSP's Escola Segura program for the Pre-School and 1st Cycle, and uses the 'Estou Aqui! Crianças' bracelet to aid in rapid reunification with families.

Enrollment Form for Academic Year 2026/2027 is titled 'Ficha de Inscrição' (Enrollment Form) and covers education levels from preschool to 3rd cycle/basic education, with selections for Portuguese Studies and International Studies. The form translates to Enrollment Form and includes fields for the student's name, ID document number, date and place of birth, place of residence, postal code, and district; guardian information (mother, father, or other) and emergency contact details; and sections for transport itineraries (three options) and extracurricular activities. It also asks about siblings who attend the school, transport details, and a sign-off by the parent/guardian acknowledging general operating information for the 2026/2027 year. Itineraries list routes to local towns (e.g., Olhão/Estoi; Faro/Boliqueime and surrounding areas; Tivira/Vila Real de Santo António and other nearby locations), and extracurricular options include basketball, acrobatic gymnastics, handball, karate, a music program (CBR Music), instrumental groups, theatre, and the school newspaper. Lunch is catered at extra cost and a school cafe (CBR Cafe) is available; a private bus service is available at extra cost. Uniforms consist of a school T-shirt or polo and dark blue bottoms, with a PE uniform as specified. The Enrollment Form also notes the two curriculum tracks (Portuguese Studies and International Studies) and asks for consent and acknowledgment of general operating information for the year.

New students may be admitted during the school year if space is available; for information on availability, contact the Administration at +351 289 701 021 or secretaria@cbr.edu.pt.