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CityAlgarve
CurriculumBritish
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 5 to 11
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: €6,600
to: €6,600
Address: Sitio Ferrel, Espiche 8600-109 LUZ LGS Algarve, Portugal
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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

84

Number of nationalities represented in the school

27

Most common nationality

There is no prominent nationality

Ratio of local students to international students

10:1

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Portuguese

Max. number of students per class

22

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Every classroom has an interactive whiteboard

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No. We are a secular school.

External examinations or assessments available

None

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

A little

Approximate hours of homework given

Half an hour a week

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

Not applicable as we are a primary school.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes.

Learning support offered

Each child is offered the support they need.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Each child works at their own level.

Student access to education psychologist

If necessary, we outsource this service.

Entry evaluation for students

No

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

We accept waiting list applications throughout the academic year

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

9:15

School finish time

15:30

Supervised care before/after school

There is a selection of after school clubs available which are each an hour long.

School bus service available

No

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes, a polo shirt

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Football, gymnastics, yoga, arts and crafts, gardening, computing, crochet and sewing

Sports activities included

Football, netball, handball, basketball, hockey, rugby, swimming

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

Large indoor gymnasium and stage, library, vegetable garden, outdoor learning area

Sports facilities at the school

All weather sports pitch, sports hall, 2 large shaded play areas with a climbing frame and swings

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Barlavento International Primary School is a happy international family school that has been providing high-quality primary education to children in the Algarve since 1975.

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