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Colégio Santiago Internacional

Portugal, Algarve

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History

CSI Tavira opened its doors in September 2012. There are more than 27 nationalities and about 130 students. It is an independent, coeducational, open-admission school with bilingual teaching in English and Portuguese, following the National Curriculum of England. It is located in central Tavira in a 15th-century building considered a historic landmark, with 16 classrooms and facilities including a science laboratory, a music studio, a radio station, a computer room and a canteen. Class sizes are capped at 18, and the staff includes 17 teachers, 2 classroom assistants, and 6 support staff. Student results are above the UK average; the first A-Level student in 2013 was admitted to the California State University, Long Beach, and graduates have gone on to universities in Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, England and Portugal.

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CSI Tavira has a diverse international community with more than 27 nationalities and around 130 students. The school is independent, coeducational, open-admission, and bilingual in English and Portuguese, following the National Curriculum of England. The school day runs from 8:30 to about 3:50 with 8:45 registration, breaks, and after-school activities; a canteen provides snacks and students participate in extracurricular activities. Life at CSI includes a School Calendar and a Newsletter for families, and the campus hosts projects and visits as part of student life. The school is located at Praça Zacarias Guerreiro 29, Tavira 8800-391, Portugal.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees €5,615 - 8,378
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 130
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes

Colégio Santiago Internacional (CSI Tavira) is a coeducational independent school located in central Tavira in a 15th‑century building considered a historic landmark. Open to ages 3 to 18, it follows the English National Curriculum with bilingual instruction in English and Portuguese, adapted to meet each student's needs. The community includes more than 27 nationalities and about 130 students. The curriculum emphasizes mathematics and science, with the Arts and Sports component given significant emphasis, and a commitment to fostering an international culture and interest in other languages and cultures. The campus houses 16 classrooms plus facilities including a science laboratory, a music studio, a radio station, a computer room, an art room and a canteen offering healthy, sustainably sourced meals. Class sizes are capped at 18. A-levels are offered in Years 12 and 13. Extracurriculars include Tennis Club, Ballet, Portuguese Arts & Crafts, Egyptian Arabic Classes and Homework Club, supporting personal development alongside academics.

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