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Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Eden Montessori International School in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal, serves children from ages 3 to 12. The school uses a Montessori curriculum for Pre-School and Elementary levels and, since 2024, blends Montessori pedagogy with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Eden is a Candidate School for the PYP and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The school operates a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese, fostering language development from early childhood. Programs include Children's House (3–6 years) and Lower and Upper Elementary (6–12 years), plus Extracurricular activities and aftercare for ages 3–12. The Montessori framework centers on Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Cultural subjects, with integrated study of ecology, chemistry, anatomy, art, music, physical education, reading, drama, history, and geography. Extracurriculars include swimming, forest school, horse riding, arts and crafts, dance, and music, reinforcing independence, hands-on learning, and a love of learning in a diverse bilingual setting.
Cx. Postal 835T, E.N. 125, Fonatinhas, 8200-560 Albufeira, Portugal
The Essentials
Eden Montessori International School has typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, Portuguese.
Location
Fontainhas - Pinhal, Ferreiras, Albufeira, 8200-560, Portugal (mailing address Cx. Postal 835T, EN 125). Located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The school can be reached by phone at +351 289 037 265 or 935 450 009. It provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese.
Stages
Pre-School (Children's House) 3-6; Lower and Upper Elementary 6-12; Extracurricular 3-12. In 2024 the school blended Montessori with the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) and is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Country affiliation
Portugal
Fees
Annual tuition at Eden Montessori International School ranges from EUR 6,340 to EUR 9,115 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- A one‑time application fee of EUR 25 is charged at the time the application form is submitted. Payment details for this application fee are provided and payable by bank transfer (Letras d'Alecrim – Colégios LDA, Caixa Crédito Agricola, IBAN: PT50 0045 7012 4029 6923 0042 9, BIC/SWIFT: CCCMPTPL).
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Annual tuition and associated first‑year charges published by third‑party school‑fee directories (based on the school's published figures as reported for the 2023/2024 academic year) are as follows: - Kindergarten / Age 3 (Kindg. 1): Total annual fee EUR 6,340 (first year total including one‑time charges EUR 6,365). - Kindergarten / Age 4 (Kindg. 2): Total annual fee EUR 6,340. - Kindergarten / Age 5 (Kindg. 3): Total annual fee EUR 6,340. - Grade 1 / Age 6: Total annual fee EUR 7,660. - Grade 2 / Age 7: Total annual fee EUR 7,660. - Grade 3 / Age 8: Total annual fee EUR 7,660. - Grade 4 / Age 9: Total annual fee EUR 9,090. - Grade 5 / Age 10: Total annual fee EUR 9,090. - Grade 6 / Age 11: Total annual fee EUR 9,090.
- For a new enrolment in the youngest kindergarten year the published breakdown shows: Application Fee (one‑time) EUR 25; Enrolment Fee (annual) EUR 620; Tuition Fee (annual) EUR 5,720 — total first‑year cost EUR 6,365. The tuition amounts above are presented as annual totals.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The fees reported in the published fee schedule are given as annual amounts and include a separate enrolment (registration) charge plus the tuition amount for the year; the published presentation shows annual billing items rather than a public termly breakdown. Sibling discounts are recorded (2nd child 10%; 3rd+ child 15%).
Boarding fees
- The school's programmes cover ages 3–12 (Children's House and Elementary levels). There is no published boarding provision for these age ranges; no boarding fees are listed in the school's public programme descriptions.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- An annual enrolment (registration) fee of EUR 620 is shown in the published fee breakdown for first‑year enrolments. - Aftercare and extracurricular activities are offered by the school as programme items, but separate fees for aftercare, extracurricular activities, meals, uniform, learning materials, trips or similar extras are not published in the fee schedule available through the school's public materials.
Refund information
- No school‑level refund policy for tuition, enrolment or application fees is published in the publicly available admissions form and programme pages reviewed. The fee documents and programme pages do not show a detailed refund or withdrawal timetable.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer (IBAN/BIC) is published as the payment method for the application fee (bank details provided on the application form). Other payment methods (credit card, online payment portal, cash, direct debit) are not documented in the publicly available admissions form or programme pages reviewed.
Notes on discounts and special charges
- Sibling discounts are published in the fee summary: 10% discount for the second child and 15% for the third and subsequent children (applies to published school fees excluding aftercare, extracurriculars and meals).
Summary of findings and missing items
- The school's official application form and admissions materials include a EUR 25 application fee and provide bank transfer details for payment. - A detailed per‑grade annual fee schedule (with enrolment fee and annual tuition totals) is published through established international school directories; those listings report the annual figures shown above and indicate the fees as published for the 2023/2024 academic year. - The following fee items and specifics were not found in the school's publicly available admissions form and programme pages and therefore are not available to state as fact here: a current academic‑year per‑term billing breakdown, an explicit published billing calendar (dates or due‑by terms), published boarding charges (no boarding for ages 3–12), published uniform costs, published daily meal prices, a published refunds/withdrawals policy, and a full list of accepted payment methods beyond the bank transfer details shown for the application fee.
Academics
Eden Montessori International School teaches Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12.
Curriculum
The school provides Montessori education for Pre-School and Elementary levels. In 2024, the school blended its Montessori method with the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). The school is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The school offers a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese. Programs include Childrens House (3-6 Years), Lower and Upper Elementary (6-12 Years), and Extracurricular (3-12 Years), including aftercare and extracurricular activities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Instill a love of learning. Encourage self-discipline. Nurture self-confidence and independence. Improve concentration. Instill a sense of compassion and empathy for others. Provide a bilingual environment (English & Portuguese).
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Provide a bilingual environment (English & Portuguese).
Admissions
Admissions
Not currently accepting applications. Open days will be scheduled and announced on social media and on this page. A 'Schedule a tour' option is available for inquiries.
FAQs
What type of school is Eden Montessori International School?
Eden Montessori International School is a private international school in Portugal, operating as a serving students aged 3 to 12.
What curriculum does Eden Montessori International School follow?
The school provides Montessori education for Pre-School and Elementary levels. In 2024, the school blended its Montessori method with the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). The school is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The school offers a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese. Programs include Childrens House (3-6 Years), Lower and Upper Elementary (6-12 Years), and Extracurricular (3-12 Years), incl
What age range does Eden Montessori International School cater to?
Eden Montessori International School accepts students aged 3 to 12. Pre-School (Children's House) 3-6; Lower and Upper Elementary 6-12; Extracurricular 3-12. In 2024 the school blended Montessori with the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) and is a Candidate S
What are the fees at Eden Montessori International School?
**Application fees**
- A one‑time application fee of EUR 25 is charged at the time the application form is submitted. Payment details for this application fee are provided and payable by bank transfer (Letras d'Alecrim – Colégios LDA, Caixa Crédito Agricola, IBAN: PT50 0045 7012 4029 6923 0042 9, BIC/SWIFT: CCCMPTPL).
**Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)**
- Annual tuition and associated first‑year charges published by third‑party school‑fee directories (based on the school's publis
What is the admissions process at Eden Montessori International School?
Not currently accepting applications. Open days will be scheduled and announced on social media and on this page. For information or to arrange a visit, call +351 289 037 265 or +351 935 450 009, email admissionseden@gmail.com, or use the contact form. A 'Schedule a tour' option is available for inq
What extracurricular activities are available at Eden Montessori International School?
Eden Montessori International School offers a range of extracurricular activities. The school follows a Montessori program with five basic areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Cultural subjects. In Children's House (3-6 years), independence and hands-on Arts and crafts activities expose children to different materials and foster creativity. Music classes for younger and older groups develop rhythm and instrument skills, with piano offered twice a wee These activitie
Does Eden Montessori International School offer English language support?
Provide a bilingual environment (English & Portuguese).
Where is Eden Montessori International School located?
Fontainhas - Pinhal, Ferreiras, Albufeira, 8200-560, Portugal (mailing address Cx. Postal 835T, EN 125). Located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The school can be reached by phone at +351 289 037 265 or 935 450 009. It provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese.
How many students attend Eden Montessori International School?
Eden Montessori International School has approximately 51 students enrolled.
When was Eden Montessori International School founded?
Eden Montessori International School was founded in 2018.
What languages are taught at Eden Montessori International School?
The school provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese. The school provides a bilingual environment in English and Portuguese.
