Portugal, Algarve
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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.
Colégio Bernardette Romeira is an international school for learners aged 3 to 16, located in Olhão, Portugal. The campus operates as a Cambridge Learning Partner and Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre, delivering Cambridge English Studies and assessments alongside a Portuguese framework. In Early Years, Nursery and 3–5 year-old classes use a child-centered, play-based approach with a smooth transition to Year 1. Primary Years (Years 1–4) are taught in a bilingual Portuguese–English setting, with daily language support and opportunities for independent thinking and cross-disciplinary connections. Middle School follows the Portuguese curriculum, with English taught as a second language and three-language options in Years 7–9. The school also combines Cambridge alignment with Portuguese Studies up to Year 9 and International Studies up to Year 6. Facilities include a library, swimming, karate and basketball, plus Probotica robotics and programming. Notable features: English Studies Programme, Drama and Music, and a range of language and clubs.