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Montessori
Bilingual
Ages 3 to 12

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CityAlgarve
CurriculumMontessori
Languages of instructionEnglish and Portuguese
Age RangeAges 3 to 12
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English and Portuguese
Native English and Portuguese teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Portuguese)
Class sizes Average 18 students / class
Maximum 21 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: €6,340
to: €9,090
Address: 1229 Estrada Vale de Pedras 8200-317 Albufeira Portugal
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Number of students

22

Number of nationalities represented in the school

10

Most common nationality

English and French

Ratio of local students to international students

50:50

Native English and Portuguese speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and Portuguese

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Portuguese

Max. number of students per class

21

Average number of students per class

18

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Within Montessori education exposure to technology is discouraged until age 6; from age 6 it is utilised in a controlled way for educational purposes.

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.

External examinations or assessments available

We do not do external examinations, all assessments are completed in-house.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Homework in the traditional sense is not given. There may however be research projects that they may be required to do at home from age 6.

Approximate hours of homework given

N/S

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

We cannot tell this yet.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Not at this time.

Learning support offered

There is an assistant in each class and each student will be assessed individually to determine if the teaching staff can meet their needs.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

N/A

Student access to education psychologist

We can recommend one.

Entry evaluation for students

We will assess potential students when they meet the class teachers.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

The class teacher will spend a little time with the new student to ensure they will fit into the class well.

Waiting list

Not at the moment

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Normally May but if there are spaces available it can be anytime.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes.

School start time

9:00 a.m. but doors open at 8:30 a.m.

School finish time

5:00 p.m. is the latest option but parents can choose between 12pm, 3:30 pm, 4pm or 5 pm.

Supervised care before/after school

No.

School bus service available

No.

School provided lunches

Yes it is an option; lunch can also be bought from home.

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

Yes.

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Yoga, Dance and Piano.

Sports activities included

Gymnastics and PE

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Not at the moment.

Sports facilities at the school

We have a multi-use sports pavilion in walking distance from the school.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Eden Montessori International School in Albufeira is the first of its kind in Portugal, offering authentic Montessori education in both English and Portuguese for children in groups of ages 3-6 years and 6-9 years.

Teaching approach of the school

Eden truly prepares children for the real world and not one stuck in the industrial age. Through an authentic Montessori offering Eden's students have a firm foundation with values grounded in respect, love and care for all, setting the stage for the world to be a better place.

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