Portugal, Algarve
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Algarve, Portugal. Located in Loulé at Avenida Marçal Pacheco, 37, the school sits in the heart of the historic town of Loulé in the Algarve region.
KS3; iGCSEs (Year 10–11); AS/A Levels (Year 12–13)
British international school
United Kingdom
Application fees
- One-time registration / application fee: EUR 300.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and termly breakdown)
- Grade 8 (age ~13): Annual tuition EUR 11,250. Per term (annual ÷ 3) EUR 3,750.
- Grade 9 (age ~14): Annual tuition EUR 13,785. Per term EUR 4,595.
- Grade 10 (age ~15): Annual tuition EUR 13,785. Per term EUR 4,595.
- Grade 11 (age ~16): Annual tuition EUR 13,785. Per term EUR 4,595.
- Grade 12 (age ~17): Annual tuition EUR 13,785. Per term EUR 4,595.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Published tuition figures are stated as annual totals; per-term figures above are the annual total divided into three equal instalments (termly amounts shown). For billing schedule and precise payment due dates, the school's admissions office handles invoicing and payment arrangements.
Boarding fees
- The school is listed as a day school; there are no published boarding fees because boarding is not offered.
Other costs and fees
- Books and examination fees: The school's published information indicates that books are provided and that exam fees are covered for enrolled students.
- Sibling discount: 2nd child – 5%; 3rd child – 10%; 4th child onwards – 15%.
Refund information
- No separate boarding- or board-related refund applies (board is not provided). For tuition refund, withdrawal or pro‑rata rules, and any conditions that apply to refunds, fee contracts and admissions paperwork from the school's admissions office set the terms.
Fee payment options
- Fee arrangements and payment methods are handled by the school's administration; contact details for arranging payments are the school phone and administration email shown in the school's contact information.
Located in the cultural heart of the Algarve, Montalvo International School offers a British international education for students aged 11 to 17. The school follows the British Curriculum, with Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9), iGCSEs ( Years 10–11) and AS/A Levels (Years 12–13). Students prepare for examinations as a clear pathway to universities and higher education. The Loulé campus occupies a historic building dating back to the 1890s and aims to be a Centre of Excellence for Years 9 to 13, providing a dedicated learning hub with on-site teaching and all necessary facilities within the welcoming surrounds of the town. A focus on language immersion and cultural exchange is central to the programme, with Portuguese language study embedded in community involvement. The Montalvo Partnership Program will develop to enhance language and cultural immersion. In addition to academics, the school emphasizes extracurriculars and well-being as part of a holistic education for all.