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Clubs Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
NOAP is a Dutch day school in the Algarve near Silves delivering fully Dutch-language education for primary and secondary students aged 3 to 14. The school follows the Dutch curriculum and is affiliated with NOB (Dutch Education Abroad) and approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. By collaborating with the Dutch Education Inspectorate, NOAP ensures Dutch compulsory education requirements are met, allowing seamless reintegration if a pupil returns to the Netherlands. For families staying in Portugal, the curriculum places emphasis on Portuguese and English language studies to support progression into the Portuguese and international school systems. The campus is set in a rural area among orange trees, offering small class sizes and personal attention. After-school care (BSO) runs 15:15–17:30 for 4–12-year-olds, at least once per week. Portuguese language and culture lessons are integrated into daily learning. The NOAP Foundation administers the school; statutes are filed with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK 75752123).
006, Fontes da Matosa, 8365-006 Alcantarilha, Portugal
The Essentials
Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal has 50 pupils, instruction in Dutch.
Location
NOAP is located in the Algarve region of Portugal, near Silves, in an area surrounded by orange groves. It operates as a Dutch day school offering primary and secondary education, with after-school care (BSO). On September 1, 2024, NOAP moved to a new, spacious building on a large site with dedicated parking, featuring open spaces and interconnected classrooms.
Dutch day school for full-day education (not a boarding school); affiliated with NOB and approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Additional learning support
Mentors provide personalized support for learning, planning and developing independence.
Country affiliation
Netherlands; affiliated with Dutch Education Abroad (NOB) and approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
School day structure
Basisonderwijs: Mon–Thu 08:45–15:15; Fri 08:45–13:15. Voortgezet onderwijs: Mon–Thu 08:45–15:30; Fri 08:45–13:30. BSO (after-school care): 15:15–17:30, Monday to Thursday. All students receive Portuguese lessons twice per week.
Fees
Annual tuition at Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal ranges from EUR 5,500 to EUR 6,500 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fee
- One-off registration fee per child at initial enrolment: EUR 300.00.
Tuition — Primary school (Basisonderwijs) — academic year (current)
- Group 1 and 2 (whole school year): EUR 5,500.00 per year. - Group 3 through 8 (whole school year): EUR 6,500.00 per year.
Payment period options and corresponding fees (primary):
- Whole school year (annual) — amounts shown above. - Semester (5 months) — primary (Group 1/2): EUR 3,165.00 per semester; (Group 3–8): EUR 3,740.00 per semester. - Quarter / trimester (minimum placement period is one quarter): Group 1/2: EUR 2,150.00 per quarter; Group 3–8: EUR 2,540.00 per quarter. - Monthly extension (per calendar month for shorter stays): Group 1/2: EUR 720.00 per month; Group 3–8: EUR 850.00 per month.
- VMBO, HAVO and VWO (annual guidance fee): EUR 5,950.00 per year. - VO semester fee (per semester): EUR 3,452.50. - Additional: the pupil's choice of the Wereldschool package is charged separately; the Wereldschool package price depends on the chosen package and is billed in addition to the NOAP base fee. A volume discount of up to 10% may apply if more than five NOAP pupils join the same Wereldschool arrangement.
After‑school care (BSO) / Other childcare costs
- Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO) for children aged 4–12: published cost is EUR 52.50 per child per opvang‑dag per month (published as the rate for a BSO day). BSO is offered Monday–Thursday, 15:15–17:30; participation possible from one day per week. Fees for study‑day and holiday care are charged separately at a different daily rate. - The published school information indicates that standard learning materials are included in the school fee (leermiddelen are included in the stated schoolgeld). - No separate published uniform fee is listed in the school's public fee documents.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues an official payment request from the administration after places are allocated. A place is secured only when the signed education contract is returned and the requested payments have been completed. - Published fee schedules show multiple payment options: annual payment, semester payment, quarterly placement or monthly extension, with the corresponding fees listed above. Specific invoice due‑dates are set by the school's administration and appear on the payment request. (Earlier published schedules include examples of payment deadlines and a 5% early‑payment discount for full annual settlement; the current school year's fee documents list the available payment-period options and amounts but do not publish uniform calendar dates for each installment on the fee summary itself.)
Refunds and non‑refundable items
- The registration fee is a one‑off charge at first enrolment. In later fee schedules the registration fee is explicitly described as a non‑refundable one‑time fee at registration. The school's public fee documents for adjacent years identify the registration fee as non‑refundable; the registration amount for the current schedule is EUR 300.00 as shown above. No separate, explicit tuition‑refund policy for early withdrawal or prorated refunds is published on the fee summaries that accompany the current academic‑year fee schedule.
Fee payment methods
- The school's public fee documents and enrolment pages state that a payment request is sent by administration when a place is offered, but the publicly posted fee summaries do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or card) on the fee summary itself. Parents receive payment instructions on the administration's invoice/payment request.
Other notes on recurring or conditional charges
- For secondary pupils the Wereldschool package is charged in addition to the NOAP base fee and varies by chosen package; any applicable group discount (up to 10%) for multiple pupils joining the same Wereldschool arrangement is stated in the VO fee document.
Summary of the key numeric points (current academic year)
- Registration fee (one‑off): EUR 300.00. - Primary (Group 1/2): EUR 5,500.00 per year; semester EUR 3,165.00; quarter EUR 2,150.00; per month EUR 720.00. - Primary (Group 3–8): EUR 6,500.00 per year; semester EUR 3,740.00; quarter EUR 2,540.00; per month EUR 850.00. - Secondary (VMBO / HAVO / VWO base fee): EUR 5,950.00 per year; semester EUR 3,452.50; Wereldschool package billed separately. - BSO: EUR 52.50 per child per opvang‑day (as published). Learning materials are included in the school fee.
(If a specific invoice or the school's administration letter is available, the invoice contains the formal due dates and the exact payment instructions.)
Academics
Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal teaches Dutch Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.
Curriculum
NOAP provides fully Dutch-language day education for primary and secondary education in the Algarve near Silves. It is affiliated with NOB (Dutch Education in the Netherlands) and is approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. NOAP works with the Dutch education inspectorate to guarantee that students meet Dutch compulsory education requirements. This ensures that, if a child returns to the Netherlands, reintegration is seamless. If the child does not return, emphasis on Portuguese and English language studies supports progression into the Portuguese and international school systems. The school offers Dutch-language instruction in a setting surrounded by orange trees, with small class sizes, personal attention, after-school care (BSO), and Portuguese language and culture lessons.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes with personal attention.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NOAP has a student council with class representatives from each group (Groups 1–8). The student council consists of eight students and meets the school leadership every three weeks. The student council represents all students, giving them a voice to discuss ideas with the school leadership.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school places a strong emphasis on Portuguese and English to support progression to the Portuguese and international school systems. All students receive Portuguese lessons twice weekly and learn about Portuguese culture.
Mental Wellbeing
The environment is safe and trusted for students. The Medezeggenschapsraad emphasizes a safe, pleasant school for all children.
Safeguarding
NOAP is affiliated with NOB (Dutch Education Abroad) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, and works with the education inspectorate to guarantee that your child meets Dutch compulsory education requirements. The Medezeggenschapsraad advises on school policy and represents parents and staff, focusing on a safe and pleasant school; it can be reached at mr@noap.info.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Register your child now for the new school year. Places are limited. You can register your child from the age of 3 via the online enrollment form. If you want to register your child for a period not listed on the form, email NOAP for assistance.
2. After registration NOAP determines whether a place for your child(ren) is available. You will then receive an education contract and a payment request from the administration. Once the signed contracts are returned and payments are made, a place for your child(ren) is secured. A good handover with the previous school is important, and you are expected to facilitate this.
3. Registration can be for a shorter or longer period. The minimum stay at NOAP is a quarter. This is ideal if you want to overwinter with your children. You can also choose a semester or a full year.
FAQs
What curriculum does Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal follow?
NOAP provides fully Dutch-language day education for primary and secondary education in the Algarve near Silves. It is affiliated with NOB (Dutch Education in the Netherlands) and is approved by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. NOAP works with the Dutch education inspectorate to...
Where is Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal located?
NOAP is located in the Algarve region of Portugal, near Silves, in an area surrounded by orange groves. It operates as a Dutch day school offering primary and secondary education, with after-school care (BSO). On September 1, 2024, NOAP moved to a new, spacious building on a large site with dedicate
What age range does the school serve?
Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal serves students from age 3 to 14, covering Basisonderwijs (primary education); Voortgezet Onderwijs (secondary education); BSO (after-school care)..
How many students attend Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal?
Approximately 50 students are enrolled at Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 5,500 to PHP 5,500 depending on year group.
Is the school co-educational?
Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
Dutch is the language of instruction. Portuguese language and culture lessons are provided. English is taught to support progression to the Portuguese and international school systems.
What facilities does the school offer?
NOAP is a Dutch day school for primary education in Portugal, affiliated with NOB (Dutch Education Abroad) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. We work with the education inspectorate to guarantee that your child meets Dutch compulsory education. This ensures that if your
What is the admissions process?
1. Register your child now for the new school year. Places are limited. You can register your child from the age of 3 via the online enrollment form. If you want to register your child for a period not listed on the form, email NOAP for assistance.
2. After registration NOAP determines whether a pl
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school provides fully Dutch-language day education for primary and secondary levels. Small class sizes and personal attention are central. Our students develop broadly in a safe and trusted environment. It enables a smooth re-entry to the Dutch system if returning to the Netherlands and supports
Does Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal offer boarding?
No boarding is provided; NOAP is a Dutch day school with after-school care (BSO) available. BSO serves children aged 4 to 12, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 15:15 to 17:30, with participation possible from as little as one day per week. Additional BSO care is available on study days
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal is Mariska Diehlman.
