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The International School of Madeira is located in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The address is Quinta Martins, Rua da Levada de Santa Luzia 40, 9050-219 Funchal, Portugal. The school serves children from ages 3 to 10 through its Infant School (ages 3–5) and Cambridge Primary (ages 6–10). It offers Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary curricula with bilingual English-Portuguese instruction.
Infant School (Nursery to Reception; ages 3–5) and Primary School (Grade 1 to Grade 4; ages 6–10).
International day school offering Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary curricula with bilingual English-Portuguese instruction.
Infant School runs September to July; Primary School runs September to June.
Application and annual administrative fees
- Enrolment fee (first registration): €350.
- Re-enrolment fee: €80 (annual).
- Administration charge: €350 (annual).
Tuition fees by year group (annual, termly, monthly)
- Nursery: €5,300 per year; €1,767 per term; €442 per month.
- Pre-school: €5,400 per year; €1,800 per term; €450 per month.
- Reception: €5,500 per year; €1,833 per term; €458 per month.
- Grade 1: €5,600 per year; €1,867 per term; €467 per month.
- Grade 2: €5,700 per year; €1,900 per term; €475 per month.
- Grade 3: €5,800 per year; €1,933 per term; €483 per month.
- Grade 4: €5,900 per year; €1,967 per term; €492 per month.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed on an annual basis and may be paid as a single annual payment, three termly payments, or twelve monthly payments.
- Fees for students joining mid-year are adjusted on a pro‑rata basis.
- Discounts are offered for early payment of fees and for the enrolment of siblings (details and eligibility arranged through the school office).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as an Infant and Primary day school.
Other costs and optional extras
- Optional extras billed monthly:
- Catering: €112 per month.
- Homework Club: €50 per month.
- The annual administrative and enrolment charges listed above are additional to tuition.
Refund and mid‑year adjustment information
- Fees for students who join mid‑year are adjusted on a pro‑rata basis.
Fee payment options (scheduling)
- Payment scheduling options: one annual payment, three termly payments, or twelve monthly payments. Pro‑rata adjustment applies for mid‑year starts.
The International School of Madeira is an international day school offering Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary curricula for children aged 3 to 10. Established in 1997, it delivers an English National Curriculum with an international perspective through bilingual English-Portuguese instruction. The Infant School (ages 3–6) follows the Cambridge EYFS framework, organized around six curriculum areas and designed to support bilingual and multilingual learners. The Primary School (ages 6–10) uses the Cambridge Primary Curriculum across more than ten subjects, including English, mathematics and science, with Cambridge Primary English and mathematics strengthening core skills. The school supports bilingual or multilingual learning paths and can adapt the curriculum to a Portuguese program. Class sizes are small, with no more than fifteen pupils per class. Pastoral care and enrichment opportunities underpin a holistic approach. ISM maintains strong links with Madeira's secondary schools, and alumni include professionals across medicine, engineering, education and research opportunities.
