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Portugal, Algarve
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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 and school holidays (09:00–15:00 on these days) with different rates; the standard BSO price is €52.50 per child per day per month.
The school is governed by Stichting NOAP (Dutch Education Algarve Portugal), a foundation. Its statutes are filed with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under KvK number 75752123. The board consists of a group of involved people fulfilling roles such as chair, secretary, and treasurer, and handles general and facilities matters. As of September 1, 2024, the school relocated to a new, spacious building in Silves.
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).
